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Empowering Philanthropy: Insights from the DAF Singapore Tour

From November 4th to 8th, the Global DAF Forum (GDF) training program—Singapore Business and Philanthropy Tour—was successfully held in Singapore. Led by Professor Wang Zhenyao, Chairman of the Hainan Asia Philanthropy Research Institute, the program brought together 33 participants from diverse sectors, including family offices, law firms, investment institutions, and philanthropy organizations. 

The tour featured insightful sessions from esteemed experts, including Dickson Lim, President of Temasek Trust Foundation Advisors; Robert Collins, President of Switzerland TrustBridge Global Foundation; Daryl Heald, Director of the Maclellan Foundation; and Lionel Li, founder of the Li Foundation,  etc.  These leaders shared valuable insights, fostering deeper understanding at the intersection of business and philanthropy.

During his session, Lionel Li highlighted the core values of the Li Foundation:

  • Innovation: Addressing social challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions.
  • Integration: Uniting the right people and resources to embed innovation into ecosystems and foster collaborative philanthropy.
  • Impact: Creating a multiplier effect to amplify influence and achieve greater social outcomes. 

 

Lionel also introduced key public welfare initiatives of the Li Foundation, including: 

  • Sports Shape Lives project: Transforming the lives of underprivileged youth through athletics.
  • Elderly Care Project: Enhancing the well-being of senior citizens.
  • Early Childhood Development project: Supporting formative years of children.
  • The Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival Project: promoting public welfare awareness and influence through micro-films.

 

This meaningful program provided participants with valuable insights into the synergy between business and philanthropy, inspiring them to embrace innovative strategies and collaborative approaches in their respective fields.

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