The Li Foundation recently hosted a meaningful sharing session with Ms. Ada Chirapaisarnkul, founder of TYPN (Thai Young Philanthropist Network) , CEO of TaejaiDotcom, and Ms. Carol Liew, Managing Director of the ECCA Family Foundation, both organizations based in Thailand. This gathering provided a platform for exchanging ideas, exploring collaborative opportunities, and discussing strategies to advance philanthropy across the region.
The Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival took center stage in the discussion, with its impactful screening at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok and the final selection session also hosted in the city. Ms. Ada played a pivotal role in the festival’s success in Thailand, amplifying its mission of raising public awareness for social welfare through the power of storytelling.
The session further highlighted the transformative potential of collaborations in driving sustainable social impact. The participants reaffirmed their commitment to building a more inclusive and impactful philanthropic ecosystem across Asia by aligning resources, expertise, and a shared vision.
Co-founded in 2013 by Ada Chirapaisarnkul, TaejaiDotcom is Thailand’s first online crowdfunding platform for social impact, connecting donors with grassroots projects in education, healthcare, and community development while promoting transparency and meaningful change.
Founded in 2008 by Ada Chirapaisarnkul, the Thai Young Philanthropist Network (TYPN) empowers young leaders in philanthropy, fostering innovation, collaboration, and sustainable impact to address social challenges and drive development in the region.
Established in 2020, the ECCA Family Foundation represents the philanthropic endeavors of Christian Algot Enevoldsen and his family. With a vision of fostering an equitable world where nature and communities thrive together, the foundation prioritizes strategic initiatives that advance sustainability, environmental stewardship, and social equity, creating meaningful and lasting impact.
The book showcases how the participants challenged their limits and conquered the World Marathon Challenge and North Pole Marathon to inspire people to challenge their own limits and pursue their dreams boldly.
The book tells the stories behind the event which saw the largest number of people in history running 1045km round Taiwan in 19 days.