Issue 14: July-August 2015 by AsianNGO

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July-August 2015

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Country Feature

Tajikistan:

Rising from the bottom Page 4 Image: Forum Biodiversity

In this issue

Commentary Page 2

Guest writer

Grants and Project Opportunities

Exclusive Interview

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Learning Resources Page 13

Start-up roadblocks: Top fundraising pitfalls of social entrepreneurs By Jane Leu Even though I have started several social ventures, I was never a natural fundraiser. I had to learn the hard way through many false starts and failed attempts to raise money. Cont. page 6

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New hub gives voice to pastoralists in Central and South Asia A new knowledge hub is set to push pastoralist issues in Central and South Asia to the forefront of global talks and build synergies between the development actors in action. Cont. page 3

By Daniel Gilman The April 25 earthquake that devastated parts of Nepal triggered an outpouring of support from around the world, much of it from private businesses. RAJASTHAN, INDIA—The camel pastoralists of Sadri. Lokhit Pashu Palak Sansthan

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Editorial

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Recent years have seen a new player in Asia’s development arena. These are the social enterprises (SEs)—vessels of innovation in a social entrepreneurship sector traditionally dominated by legacy-based philanthropy.

Johanna Morden johanna@asianngo.org

SEs are continuously expanding their numbers and influence in the region. While it is hard to put an estimate to their size, given their variance in missions, locations and even funding sources, countries in Asia-Pacific have been putting in place incubator schemes and friendlier regulations to stimulate growth within this promising movement.

The region’s economic leaders are paving the way.

pitfalls of many start-up social entrepreneurs.

In May, the Malaysian government unveiled its first social enterprise blueprint, aiming to raise by 1000 percent in three years’ time the number of “successful” social enterprises in the country.

There also remains a widespread need to define what a social enterprise is. What it means in a low-income country like Bangladesh will differ from one in a developed country like Japan, for instance.

In the same month, Singapore announced its first Social Enterprise Center (see Page 10), naming it raiSE, following in the trend of catchy SE hub names (for the uninitiated, Malaysia’s is called MaGIC or the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Center). At the launch of raiSE, Singapore President Tony Tan said that while “the number of social enterprise start-ups has increased in recent years, the sector is still young” and that a “strong, concerted effort involving multiple stakeholders in the community is needed to nurture and grow the sector.” Other governments in the region, led by India and the Philippines, have lent a hand to this effort, implementing policies that incentivize socially-inclined entrepreneurs and foster a conducive business environment for SEs. Still, most countries are lagging behind, even as the stakes are raised in supporting these up-and-coming social actors. As the number of SEs in Asia climb rapidly, the need for governments to create regulations to ensure their long-term success heightens. More is not always better, experience shows, since it tends to breed duplicity and scattered efforts that could result in failure. In a cover story, sector pioneer Jane Leu lists some top fundraising

What is a social enterprise? The Asian Development Bank defines it as a “business-oriented not-for-profit, or a missionoriented for-profit enterprise. It has a social or environmental mission—or both—at the core of its work and seeks to operate in a financially sustainable manner.” SEs come in a wide spectrum of business models and types, but one thing ties them all together: an eye for fresh solutions and novel funding sources that could help resolve the world’s most enduring social problems. This innovative side to SEs may just be the missing piece of the puzzle that will complete the unmet goals under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and beyond—environmental sustainability, undernutrition, child and maternal mortality, sanitation and primary education. The good news is, these are commonly the spaces where SEs are found as they gear towards more impact-driven results. Watch out for AsianNGO’s new section on Social Enterprises in the upcoming edition of the Magazine.

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This movement has had considerable success in recent decades, achieved through the dedication of indigenous peoples and their organizations but also thanks to the support from civil society groups in the region.

But a large share of the 260 million indigenous peoples living in Asia still belong among the most impoverished sectors of the societies in which they live, as a result of uncontrollable and at times irreversible processes. These processes are threatening their physical and cultural survival through the dispossession of their traditional lands, the restriction of their access to natural resources and the degradation of their immediate environment. Although indigenous peoples have in recent years become one of the target groups of local and international NGOs, IGOs and some government agencies, there is still a lot of room for improvement.

Direct support needed It is, for instance, not unusual for NGOs and other development partners to claim that indigenous peoples are one of their priorities, but without supporting a single indigenous body directly. Instead, support is channeled through large mainstream organizations. This does not help much in empowering indigenous communities and organizations. Substantial and lasting changes will only occur if they are enabled to define their own needs, identify solutions and work toward realizing them, thereby fostering a genuinely people-led development. Rights-based development Today, Asia is undergoing rapid transformations, engulfing even the remotest corners of the region. While many countries in Asia have become too rich to receive foreign aid, indigenous peoples are more than ever in need of support since national economic development has gone hand in hand with the forceful

The Pastoralist Knowledge Hub, spearheaded by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is the first online platform to gather millions of mobile livestock keepers and their partners in progress around a databank of knowledge, dialogue, research, working groups and regional networks. The hub has opened regional networks for Central Asia and South Asia—areas where most pastoralist territories in Asia-Pacific are found, says Pablo Manzano, FAO project coordinator of the Pastoralist Knowledge Hub.

The hub was created to fill an increasing demand for a better understanding of pastoralist systems and issues worldwide.

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New hub gives voice to pastoralists in Central and South Asia

Up to one million pastoralists are now represented by organizations participating in the hub. With more than 200 million pastoralists across the globe, this number is expected to rise.

It was funded with US$1.7 million from the German Ministry for Food and Agriculture. Among its partnering institutions are the African Union, European Union, International Fund for Agricultural Development, International Union for Conservation of Nature, United Nations Environment Program, World Bank and NGOs as well as pastoralist civil society groups.

Who are pastoralists? Pastoralists are livestock producers found in some of the world’s harshest environments—rangelands, drylands, mountains and cold areas. The unique and nomadic lifestyle of pastoralists, mainly found in Asia and Africa, face the same challenges in both developed and developing countries.

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Poor understanding of pastoralists systems, the benefits of mobility and communal tenure, and the complex and varied values provided by pastoralism are a general characteristic not only of this region but of the whole world, says Manzano. Pastoralists have been marginalized and underrepresented in decision-making processes related to the decline of their territories and the disruption of their mobility routes, often caused by climate change and commercial interests. The have also been plagued by a lack of access to health services and schools.

A participatory grant for indigenous communities An organization led by indigenous peoples is delivering global financing to locally-initiated development initiatives performed by indigenous communities.

First Peoples Worldwide is offering grants between US$500 to US$20,000 through its Keepers of the Earth Fund. Its aim is to help indigenous peoples (IPs) assess and meet their needs in ways that uphold their own expertise, ideas and experience. The rolling call caters to projects that are conceived and implemented by indigenous communities themselves. The proposed projects must focus on food security, ancestral land rights, climate change mitigation, or the conservation and renewal of cultural values and traditional knowledge. They must also spark an increase in indigenous assets, including land, language, kinship networks, subsistence activities and personal efficacy.

“The challenges vary depending on the region, with mining being a great one for some Indian as well as Mongolian pastoralists, sedentarization in China or Kyrgyzstan driving poor land management and land degradation, or competition with other land use including wildlife conservation in India,” says Manzano.

WIRIKUTA, MEXICO—A native Wirikuta tribe, recipient of a grant from First Peoples Worldwide.

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“Are you ready for a crisis?” Disaster management is an emerging priority among a growing number of countries in AsiaPacific, even as non-profits demonstrate key fragilities in this space.

Post-2015: Civil society and Asia’s indigenous peoples

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“The hub could potentially expand to the Pacific region, with land uses based on pastoralism rationale in Australia or, in some cases, New Zealand,” Manzano tells AsianNGO.

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Indigenous peoples in Asia are continuously fighting for their recognition as rights-holders who need to be consulted and involved in processes and decisions affecting their lives.

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acquisition of indigenous peoples’ ancestral lands and natural resources. Their territories have either become targets of logging, hydroelectric dams and large-scale agro-industrial plantations, or nature conservation. Such projects are usually implemented without consultation—not to mention consent—from the affected communities, and cause diminished livelihood opportunities and massive displacement of indigenous communities. There is a growing recognition that indigenous peoples are among the groups most severely affected by the activities of the extractive, the agro-industrial and the energy sectors. This awareness, however, has to be backed by concrete action to ensure that states fulfil their duty to protect against business-related human rights abuses and the corporate responsibility to respect indigenous peoples’ rights. This could, among other initiatives, be done through supporting indigenous peoples in safeguarding their right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent. Nation-level change Despite a heightened rhetoric of the need for a human rights-based approach to development, we see at the national level a practical shift in attention. Countries such as Bangladesh and India, for example, go to extremes to curb the possibilities for... Cont. page 14

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2015 Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award

The 2015 Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award is searching for enterprises, projects or ideas that have used innovative and profitable business models to resolve a corporate problem.

On June 3 to 5, more than 90 representatives from 17 countries in Asia-Pacific and various regional and international organizations converged at the meeting of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Asia Partnership in Bangkok, Thailand. The goal: to deliberate upon the next steps in implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction across Asia, a landmark document summarizing regional goals expected to define priority funding areas in disaster mitigation from 2015 to 2030. The meeting saw attendees from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam. But most non-profits in the region are ill-equipped to deliver on this recent development, says Dr. Peter Rehwinkel, head of International Disaster and Crisis Management, an international consultancy offering courses and trainings in crisis leadership. “Disaster management is still a relatively new field in Asia-Pacific and many NGOs and volunteer groups lack comprehensive and systematic management skills and tools,” says Rehwinkel.

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES—Dr. Peter Rehwinkel, speaker at MDF Asia’s Disaster and Management Seminar held on Aug. 17. Gemeentet Groningen

Rehwinkel, a former Netherlands member of parliament, is a key speaker at MDF Asia’s Disaster and Management Seminar held on Aug. 17 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The seminar is followed by a three-day Disaster Risk Reduction Workshop. “Are you ready for a crisis?” Rehwinkel asks, highlighting the “increasingly common” incidences of earthquakes, floods, terrorist, cyber attacks and other disasters worldwide. For Rehwinkel, crisis management must be a core skill and priority among non-profit practitioners. At the MDF Asia event, he aims to develop participants’ management knowledge and competencies so that they may carry out their responsibilities expertly and effectively when a crisis hits.

Any organization or individual from anywhere in the world is invited to submit a project, idea and business model focused on sustainable entrepreneurship until Aug. 31. The most outstanding entry to this year’s Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award (SEA) stands to win £10,000 (approximately US$11,100). Other selected submissions will have access to a wide range of funding and advancement opportunities, consultancy possibilities and events. SEA has a total of eight separate categories: Integration and Social; Climate, Environment and Energy; Knowledge and Education; Mobility and Technological Innovations; Development and Services; Lifestyle and Culture; Urban and Regional Development, and; Health and Medicine. SEA aspires to foster ground-breaking ideas and projects among sustainable and innovative businesses towards a livable future. Cont. page 11

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Country Feature

Quick facts

Tajikistan: Rising from the bottom Cont. from page 1 1 Millennium Development Goals in Tajikistan

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Tajikistan is Central Asia’s poorest country, with about 38 percent of the population living below the poverty line. (UNDP) Tajikistan is predominantly Muslim. Its 8.2 million inhabitants are spread across 55,300 sqm of mountainous terrain. Tajikistan’s economy is on a downturn, with growth declining to 4 percent in 2015 from 6.4 percent in 2014 as remittance inflows fall sharply. Key development challenges facing the country include the lack of reliable power supply, unstable food security, poor transport connectivity and low private sector investment. (ADB) The Tajik government has set ambitious goals to be reached by 2020: to double national income, to reduce poverty to 20 percent and to expand the middle class.

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2 ACHIEVE UNIVERSAL PRIMARY EDUCATION

ERADICATE EXTREME POVERTY AND HUNGER

5 IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH

COMBAT HIV/AIDS, MALARIA AND OTHER DISEASES

3 PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWER WOMEN

OIG said CYST did not conduct a competitive tender process for the procurement of non-health products, such as small electrical goods, stationery and sports equipment. REDUCE CHILD MORALITY

8 ENSURE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

A GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR DEVELOPMENT

Graft threatens health aid in Tajikistan Tajikistan’s health sector has been racked by the alleged misuse of foreign aid funds by a government body. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund) has called for the recovery of US$116,726 in what it said was stolen funds sourced to the Tajik Committee for Youth, Sports and Tourism (CYST), a government sub-recipient of an HIV grant administered by the UN Development Program (UNDP). The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has found evidence of fraud and procurement irregularities related to the overpricing of non-health products in six CYST contracts awarded to a supplier from 2011 to 2012. OIG is the independent audit body of the Global Fund. OIG, in a report, has asked the Global Fund to strengthen sub-recipient oversight in Central Asia’s poorest country.

products where there was no proof of delivery.

Global Fund has blacklisted CYST and is working with UNDP to formalize the oversight of sub-recipients including budget checks, capacity assessments and training around procurement, supply chain and financial management.

For his part, Tajik Health Minister Nusratullo Salimzoda criticized Global Fund for not informing the government of the audit but did not address the fraud allegations, local media said. To date, the Global Fund has disbursed US$143 million of funds in Tajikistan, covering HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis assistance.

Tajik NGOs face greater gov’t oversight Tajikistan has revised its civil society law, leading to greater government oversight over foreign-funded NGOs. In June, the Tajikistan congress unanimously approved an amendment to the country’s Law on Public Associations, which now outlines more stringent rules on the financial operation of NGOs and other CSOs.

In Tajikistan, a health worker makes a home visit to Nazarali (right), a recovering tuberculosis patient. Global Fund/John Rae

UNDP, as the main recipient of Global Fund grants in Tajikistan, handles the management of sub-recipient operations. According to OIG, CYST had overpaid a supplier, Komyob, by US$109,541. The committee had also paid US$7,185 for

The draft law requires NGOs to first register with the government before being allowed to receive foreign funds. The government is also putting in place a system to receive notice of the money gained and spent by organizations inside the country. “There has been no control mechanism on NGOs receiving funding from abroad [until now],” said Rustam Shomurod, Tajik minister of justice. Shomurod explained that the draft law aims to ensure state security and transparency in spending, as well as prevent financial crime, money laundering and terrorism.

5 lessons in crowdfunding your cause

Crowdfund to earn small, grow big. MDF Asia/www.mdf.nl

Crowdfunding is continuously gaining popularity as an alternative means for organizations and individuals to raise funds for their social cause by seeking small cash donations from a large pool of donors. The Internet, with its vast amount of users, is the tool of choice. From 2013 to 2014, Asia’s share in the crowdfunding market grew by 340 percent to US$3.4 billion, according to an annual report by Massolutions, a crowdfunding service provider. The report foresees this number doubling in 2015. This does not mean, however, that all crowdfunding campaigns have been successful. So what can you do to gain traction on your campaign? 1. Small steps to reach big goals Large amounts can be overwhelming for donors. If you want to raise half a

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Tajikistan’s civil society began flourishing in 1995, at the latter end of the civil war that rocked the country after it declared independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

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4. Launch in a timely manner Timing is everything—particularly if you are raising cash for emergency relief. Launch first and go back to changing things later. Do not overthink a campaign because by the time you have things in place, you have missed the boat.

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3. Rewarding behavior We are primarily in the donation business, but sometimes a small gift or reward for giving can be a great motivator for crowdfunding. Such small rewards as branded mugs and stress balls for donors are a good idea. Rewards should not be expensive, just novel or useful.

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In 1998, Tajikistan enacted the Law on Public Associations, which continues today as the main governing mechanism on civil society functions in the country.

2. Engage your network Get all your contacts together–through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram or any other social network–and get them ready to support your campaign when it launches. It is essential to map your primary, secondary and tertiary networks. Everyone wants to be a part of something successful so you need to get people giving immediately as soon as you launch to generate momentum.

The minister said Tajikistan has some 2,600 public associations that have received a total of TJS4.5 million (US $ 718,000) of foreign assistance in 2013. The minister, however, questioned the accuracy of this data. nd

The global phenomenon of crowdfunding is increasing at a dramatic rate and Asia is leading the way.

million pounds for your cause, it might not be the best crowdfunding strategy to post a big flashing target. Start with small targets so that people can see tangible results. Eventually, you will get the money, but take it step-by-step.

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5. Do not be afraid to fail Not every campaign works, but you can learn from your mistakes. Even with the most worthy of causes, a crowdfunding campaign might not get off the ground because it just simply might not have been the right time, or the right goal. Next time, you will be more aware of how it works and will be more likely to succeed. Reproduced with the kind permission of Fundraising Magazine at www. civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising.

Harnessing technology for your non-profit By Nicole Razo

Non-profit Technology Network (NTEN) is an organization composed of nonprofit technology professionals aspiring to bridge the gap between the non-profit community and the use of technology for greater social impact. Today, NTEN continues to empower communities through a series of programs, webinars and events, one of which is the Leading Change Summit that will take place this coming September 2015. Here Amy Sample Ward, CEO tells us more about the organization and how they continue to be a leader in the non-profit tech field. How did NTEN arrive at the goal of making technology and nonprofits meet? NTEN was formed by the non-profit technology community in 2000 with the mission of continuing to convene and strengthen all organizations working to use technology strategically to meet their missions. As such, we do not focus on a specific kind or application of technology, nor do we focus exclusively on any issue area—we are a community for anyone utilizing technology to more effectively and efficiently make social impact. As an organization, how do you follow through with the discussions facilitated through NTEN? With a community of around 70,000 individuals participating in or accessing NTEN content and programs, and also so engaged both on and offline, the number of ideas shared, conversations started, and plans put together is incredible. Our role and opportunity is not to follow those conversations back to a specific individual or organization but to surface and spotlight those ideas and discussions so that even more members of the community and be

inspired, participate, and make changes in how they work. Online, we do that through content on the website and in NTEN: Change, the quarterly journal, as well as through community programs including the Communities of Practice groups. Offline, we do that through our events, including the Non-profit Technology Conference and Leading Change Summit, as well as smaller gatherings like the monthly Tech Club events and NTEN Labs. Any non-profit would have a diverse set of needs when it comes to technology. What do you think are the current priorities? We can group technologies by tools for management, tools for service, and tools for communication. Many organizations prioritize tools for service (the technologies that enable your organization to provide programs and services) or tools for communication (the technologies that support communication and engagement online). Ultimately, if you have not considered and invested in technologies that support your core operations like a database, the tools you try to use for service and communication will become disjointed, the data not up-to-date, and the community experience will be sacrificed. When it comes to topics of interest, we get lots of questions about social media and online fundraising, but we also see many examples of organizations where staff training on core tools is most needed. What areas in technology are yet to be ‘exploited’ by nonprofits? There are examples of organizations using every kind of technology. What I think is most needed is the recognition that each organization should select the tools that best meet their mission requirements and their staff and community member needs. Just because there’s a news article or blog post about how a certain organization is using some platform, every organization does not need to also use that platform. What works for one organization’s mission and community doesn’t necessarily work for others. We can let go of that pressure to do everything! In your view, how will nonprofits change the way they use technology in the next five years? Data will continue to have a growing role in the way we demonstrate our impact publicly, inform community members, and communicate regularly. Mobile access (mobile and tablet devices, as well as virtual teams) to systems will be a requirement for every organization.

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Start-up roadblocks: Top fundraising pitfalls of social entrepreneurs

Jane Leu jane@smartergood.com Jane Leu is the Founder and CEO of Smarter Good, a global services firm for social sector organizations. Jane is an internationally-recognized social entrepreneur and Ashoka Fellow with more than 20 years of experience building successful start-up ventures, including Smarter Good, Upwardly Global, Ashoka U, Craigslist Non-profit Venture Forum, RefugeeWorks, and Harvard’s Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations. She holds an MA from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.

Twisting like a pretzel to fit a funder’s guidelines and program areas Many foundations have very specific program areas and they are very serious about them. We see too many young organizations trying to twist and turn and tap-dance their way to fit with a funder’s interests. Social entrepreneurs need funders who love all of their vision and who are aligned with their organization’s mission. This is especially true in the early years of an organization when you are still working to figure out your core model. Now is no time to take on funding that requires activities on the periphery of one’s mission.

Hiding in your office or behind your computer screen It’s easy to get caught up in the written word, perseverating over just the right turn of phrase in a grant proposal, or designing the perfect website or onepager to explain a vision to funders. The reality is that when there are few results to evaluate, people give to people. Sitting in front of a screen 24-7 is unlikely to bring in funding, even if it feels safer to social entrepreneurs who are still trying to figure out how to tell their story. What’s more, a laptop provides very little human encouragement, positive feedback or good ideas. We suggest that social entrepreneurs step away

from their screens and get out and talk to people who can help make warm introductions to funders who share their interests and focus. Constantly looking for new funders We see social entrepreneurs treating fundraising like an online dating site, obsessively looking to see if someone new and better-looking has turned up, and ignoring perfectly attractive prospective funders that they have already identified as compatible. Even worse, they ignore actual current funders who have invested money in their ventures. We call it the “shiny object syndrome.” It’s hard for social Cont. page 12

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Now working with a diversity of start-up social entrepreneurs, I have witnessed their incredible passion for their missions, but also a reprise of the same incredibly misguided ideas and practices for raising funds that I finally learned did not work.

Responsible business for sustainable impact Mind the gap: Sustainability commitments vs. priorities on the CEO agenda By Eleonor Cunningham Corporate leaders and CEOs are increasingly recognizing that their businesses have a key role to play in addressing climate change issues. To reduce climate change impact, they are incorporating sustainable development into their business strategies to push for the reduction of their carbon footprint while also encouraging others to do so. How concerned are CEOs about sustainability? In this year’s PwC 2015 Annual Global CEO Survey, sustainability failed to make its way to the top 19 risks CEOs are concerned about. The survey found that sustainability is not among the top priorities of C-suite executives.

In India, child-safety NGOs net Google grant

will be and we receive a size range to serve children from two years old through 12 years old.”

Going after competitions and prizes Competitions and prizes have become very popular and they are very tempting. They dazzle with their focus on innovation and the promise of money and fame. Unfortunately, the numbers are not in one’s favor. The success of the competition is judged by how many people apply, not how many win—and only a few win. The time spent on competition applications could be better spent getting to know potential funders who could support one’s organization for many years, not just one time.

Skechers donates 62,000 shoes to Nepal quake survivors The popular American shoe company has announced that it will supply more than 62,000 pairs of new shoes to children affected by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that devastated Nepal in April.

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NEW DELHI, INDIA—A child attending a public hearing on education held by Google grantee Bachpan Bachao Andolan. BBA

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BOBS from SKECHERS, the charitable arm of Skechers USA, Inc., has partnered with K.I.D.S./ Fashion Delivers and Soles4Souls, in distributing more than 36,000 pairs of shoes to disaster-stricken communities in Nepal in May and over 26,000 more pairs in August.

Three NGOs promoting child safety in India have been awarded US$500,000 in grants from Google.

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Google, the world’s premier web search engine, has handpicked organizations whose work were mainly offline or with “boots on the ground,” according to Rajan Anandan, vice-president and managing director of Google India. The three organizations are Bachpan Bachao Andolan, ChildLine India Foundation, and Tulir-Center for the Healing and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse.

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Bachpan Bachao Andolan aims to end bonded labor, child labor and human trafficking, and protects children’s right to education. ChildLine offers a toll-free helpline service for children in distress. Tulir works with children and adult stakeholders to prevent child sexual abuse in India.

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Since 2011, BOBS has donated about 10 million pairs of shoes in the US and in more than 30 countries across the globe.

US charitable giving hits 7-year high Charitable giving in 2014 have finally topped pre-recession numbers in the United States, said a new report. The report ‘Giving USA 2015: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2014’ has recorded US$358 billion in charity giving last year, about US$47 billion more than in 2007, the former peak of charitable giving in the US. This marked an increase of 5.4 percent from 2013’s total of US$339 billion. Charitable giving rose for the fifth year in a row in 2014 after a continuous dip that began in 2008 with the global economic recession.

The grants will center on pilot applications of technology to extend the reach of these organizations and to benefit more children in need of protection.

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While world leaders acknowledge that current environmental issues are becoming more prominent and talk at length about sustainable development, the question remains: Why aren’t CEOs more serious about driving sustainability in their own companies? Based on a UN Global Compact Accenture CEO Study on Sustainability in 2010, CEOs are unable to identify and quantify the business value of sustainability. While they see the importance of promoting sustainable development in their businesses, their responsibilities to market and stakeholder expectations in creating business value are greater. Cont. page 9

If you want to finally get your social enterprise off the ground, avoid falling into the following fundraising pitfalls: Completely unrealistic prospect lists If the foundation names we regularly see on the prospect lists of start-ups were celebrities they would read like this: George Clooney, Angelina Jolie and Bono. The celebrities of the foundation world—Skoll, Gates, Rockefeller, Ford and MacArthur Foundations—most of us have heard of them but they are not going to take a phone call, let alone fund a start-up organization. At least not right now. They are will only begin to consider social entrepreneurs when their organizations have results, impact and scale. We advise social entrepreneurs to embrace realism, take these brand-name foundations off their prospect lists, and make room for viable prospects.

CEOs have a lot to worry about in general and the majority of these worries are short term, such as debt, taxation, overregulation and market volatilities. Sustainability is a long-term commitment and thus often placed after these short-term concerns.

KATHMANDU NEPAL—Nepali children stand alongside homes destroyed by the April 27 earthquake. Feed My Starving Children

“The need for food, water and shelter is critical, but shoes to protect a child’s feet can offer a feeling of comfort and safety in the midst of a chaotic disaster zone,” said Skechers President Michael Greenberg. Lisa Gurwitch, president of K.I.D.S./ Fashion Delivers, added: “These shoes are very special for us and the community partners with whom we work, because we can reliably plan on their arrival, we know how many there

Contributions included those from individuals, corporations, foundations and bequests. Individual giving rose from US$249 billion in 2013 to US$258.5 billion, making up 54 percent of the growth. The top sector is arts, culture and humanities, which showed an increase of 7.4 percent, while contributions for international affairs posed the only drop at 3.6 percent. Other categories like education, the environment and health rose by 3 to 5 percent. The report was produced by the Giving USA Foundation and The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

Western Union reaches US$100M aid milestone Western Union has provided more than US$100 million in support of thousands of NGOs worldwide. Western Union Foundation, the international financial services giant’s philanthropic division, has released over 3,000 grants to 2,700 non-profit groups in more than 135 countries and territories since 2001. The foundation has worked with a range of partners—from small local NGOs to large organizations, such as UNICEF, Save the Children, Mercy Corps and others. “This remarkable achievement says a great deal about not only the power of partnership with NGOs, small local non-profits, and charities around the world, but the tireless support from the more than 500 Western Union Agents and thousands of Western Union employees who gave their time and money to support our mission”, said Patrick Gaston, president of the Western Union Foundation. In 2013 and 2014, more than 72 percent of all Western Union employees, amounting to 7,580 employees in 53 countries, have made a donation to the foundation. The foundation focuses on enhancing global access to schools and helping improve the quality of education worldwide. It also delivers relief and re-building assistance to families and communities impacted by disasters globally, with the earthquake in Nepal as a recent example.

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Daniel Gilman gilmand@un.org Daniel Gilman is a Humanitarian Affairs Officer in the Regional Partnerships Unit of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP). He supports strategic and operational engagement with private sector, civil society organizations, as well as governments and regional organizations, with a focus on South Asia. Formerly he worked in the Policy Analysis and Innovation Section of UN OCHA. He worked on promoting the development of humanitarian innovations in the wider humanitarian system and within OCHA, as well as other emerging policy issues.

Here at the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), we tracked over US$35 million in direct donations to Nepal from businesses, as well as an array of in-kind support–ranging from free telephone calls for those affected, to plane tickets for staff of humanitarian organizations and other pecialized contributions. Many companies still wonder at the best way to make their contribution count and be more effective in supporting disaster response. Preparedness–don’t wait until after the disaster to plan your support During a disaster, humanitarian organizations will be busy responding and will not be able to develop new partnerships or set up ad-hoc arrangements. Decide on what and how much you can contribute, and establish partnerships or agreements on how to channel your contributions ahead of time to ensure that your donations are timely and have the greatest impact. Cash donations are most helpful for immediate response In the early days of a disaster, humanitarian organizations mainly

need money to help kick-start programmes and get staff into place. Logistical challenges also mean that most organizations rely on what is available in-country or in regional stockpiles. When making donations, it is important to give to organizations that have the capacity and local knowledge to respond quickly. In-kind and technical support has to match real needs on the ground If you do want to contribute in-kind goods or expertise, there are a number of considerations to keep in mind. •

Specialized goods, packaged for easy transport and distribution, such as tarpaulins, tents, highenergy biscuits, solar lights or other products, are usually the most helpful. Other kinds of general goods, like clothing or canned food, are rarely needed and can clog up airports and warehouses.

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Goods need to be culturally appropriate. In Nepal, a largely Hindu country, it was important that there were no beef products in any of the food provided. Timing is important, so be prepared to wait. An in-kind contribution can be very helpful when existing stocks have been depleted or specific priorities emerge, so be prepared to stand-by to see if and when your offer is needed. Offers of in-kind support should always include arrangements and cover the cost of transportation–at least into the country, if not all the way to the affected area. Offers of discounted products and services are usually considered procurement, which falls under a range of rules and regulations that can be time-consuming. Offers of discounts are best made before an emergency as part of a longer-term commercial arrangement.

KATHMANDU, NEPAL—Thousands of survivors of the April 25 earthquake that hit Nepal stay in make-shift tents provided by humanitarian organizations and their partners. OCHA

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Mind the gap: Sustainability commitments vs. priorities on the CEO agenda There is also a lack of urgency or incentive for their business to do more and have a bigger impact. These competing priorities and market challenges might have led CEOs to deprioritize sustainability in their agendas. No doubt quite a number of CEOs value sustainability. Not many, however, are unleashing the full potential of sustainable development. In other words, there is a gap between committing to sustainable business operations and putting sustainability on the same level of priority as financial and regulatory compliance concerns. KATHMANDU, NEPAL—Aid workers from United Nations and their local partners unload plastic tarps at the airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. UNHCR

Work together with other businesses When companies interested in supporting disaster response collaborate and focus on common or complementary interests or specializations, it allows for a more effective coordination and the better use of resources. Existing industry associations or chambers of commerce can be good places to work together, as are disaster-focused consortia like the Asia-Pacific Association for Disaster Management or the Philippine Disaster Relief Foundation.

On the other hand, humanitarian and disaster relief organizations must also improve their cooperation with the private sector by being clearer about what critical needs have to be met at the start of an emergency response operation. These organizations must develop a better understanding of how and where businesses work, and how their contributions can be leveraged. There is a need for shared spaces, both virtual and physical, where representatives of humanitarian and private sector organizations can come together to share their perspectives and experiences and build stronger partnerships.

Recently, 43 CEOs from companies with operations in over 150 countries and territories have come together to endorse an open letter to global leaders pledging their commitment to worldwide efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These CEOs represent large companies including HSBC, Marks and Spencer, Wilmar, Ikea, Unilever and Dow Chemical Company. This shows that there are CEOs who put in tremendous efforts in bridging the gap between commitment and action, which leads to the question: Why should sustainability be a priority? There are many reasons why CEOs should re-prioritize sustainability, just to name a few… •

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The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks 2015 Report disclosed that three of the top ten global risks in terms of likelihood are related to environmental impacts. These three risks are extreme weather events, natural catastrophes and failure of climate-change adaptation. Environmental issues are prominent and are clearly an issue in today’s societies. A company’s reputation could be challenged by NGOs, environmentalists and human rights group fighting to address these issues. Investors and stakeholders are also increasingly becoming more concerned with environmental and social performance in addition to a company’s financial status. Sustainable capitalism is becoming mainstream The potential climate change impact on asset pricing is highly material. To seek maximum long-term economic value creation, companies need to adapt a sustainable business model to which support and endorsement from C-level and board members is crucial. Increasing pressure in collecting data for supply chain Green procurement and green supply chain are mandatory requirements for meeting international standards such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Demand for transparency and accountability There is increasing pressure for companies to not only do, but also show and communicate how committed their top management is to sustainability. With an increase in sustainability reporting and disclosure, companies are more easily subject to scrutiny, particularly on policy statements and declarations.

Driving sustainability not only requires commitment, but also taking a strategic approach to meeting different expectations. Measuring the success of sustainability initiatives can better help CEOs to realize the benefits of keeping sustainability on the board-room agenda. Additionally, there are no standard approaches to addressing sustainability, which opens room for innovation and creativity. There are plenty of opportunities for global and corporate leaders, governments and professionals to explore the true value of sustainable development. Sustainability does not necessarily mean sacrifice in profit or operational efficiency. In recent years, creating shared value projects or initiatives to solve social issues and increase business profitability by aligning social and commercial needs are gaining popularity. Some companies such as DuPont, AECOM, Siemens and UPS have created the role of Chief Sustainability Officer to ensure there is conversation on sustainability issues at the highest levels of management. Furthermore, many companies have redesigned their incentive plans to be linked to sustainability performance to help re-focus the mindset of CEOs and senior management. This article also appeared on CSR Asia at www.csr-asia.com.

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Japan ups infrastructure support for Asia

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The European Union, the world’s largest development aid donor, has been urged to deliver on its promise to raise aid commitments to developing countries.

Japan has pledged US$110 billion in fresh infrastructure financing for Asia covering the next five years. This poses an increase of up to 30 percent in Japan’s infrastructure development aid to be coursed through the Eastern Asian country’s various lending and assistance channels such as the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Japan Bank For International Cooperation and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). “We should call for even more diverse capital to enter Asia from around the world, changing this place of Asia into land where dynamic innovation comes into full bloom,” said Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Japan further plans to set up a new framework for financial cooperation between JICA and the ADB to further “encourage infrastructure investment that will contribute to high-quality economic growth in Asia,” according to Japan Finance Minister Taro Aso. With the boosted investment, Japan aims to support infrastructure projects, such as subway and bridge construction, that are made to be durable, environment-friendly and disaster-resilient.

World Bank doubles aid for quality education in developing countries The World Bank will double its funding to back quality public education until 2020, announcing US$5 billion in new financial assistance for developing nations worldwide. With the funding hike, the bank hopes to reach more than 120 million out-of-school children and some 250 million more who cannot read or write despite being in school. The bank will prioritize education quality over raising 10 |

through with the Official Development Assistance (ODA) target of 0.7 percent of gross national income (GNI) and to set multi-annual budget timetables for achieving the target by 2020. “The EU should assert its political leadership throughout the process of defining the sustainable development framework and maintain its position as a major development aid donor,” the Parliament said in a resolution.

GAZA, PALESTINE—Palestinian students attending a school for refugees in the West Bank, Gaza. World Bank

“The goal for 2030 is not just to get all the remaining children in school, but to also make sure that they are learning,” said Jim Yong Kim, president of the World Bank Group, at the World Education Forum held in South Korea in May. Kim said the bank has adopted a results-based financing system, of which countries only get funding from the bank when they have achieved the pre-agreed performance targets. Since 2000, the World Bank has invested US$40 billion in the international education sector.

HANOI, VIETNAM—In Vietnam, JICA is helping construct modern infrastructure through new highways, power grids, airport and port buildings, and water and sewage systems. JICA

Why not in-kind donations?

EU urged to raise foreign aid commitments

Singapore launches new social enterprise center In Singapore, a new center is set to grow the country’s flourishing social enterprise sector. The Singapore Center for Social Enterprise, dubbed raiSE, is a hub for social enterprises in the country to find funding, collaborate with other organizations and seek other means of support, such as mentoring.

NAYPYIDAW, MYANMAR—EuropeAid supported the Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT) to aid the survivors of Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar. EuropeAid

In the lead up to the Third International Conference on Financing for Development in Ethiopia in June, members of the European Parliament have asked EU member states to follow

International NGOs came in droves into the country to extend assistance when the civil war began in 1992 and ended in 1997. These organizations then went on to found Tajik NGOs and strengthen

The center aims to boost awareness and increase support on social entrepreneurship in Singapore, as a sustainable way to address social needs. “How advanced a society is should not be measured by just its GDP [gross domestic product] but by how it helps the less fortunate among us,” said Singapore President Tony Tan at the center’s launch. “Social enterprises take the proverbial approach of teaching how to fish as opposed to handing over the next.” raiSE now has an estimated 300 member companies sourced from the Social Enterprise Association of Singapore.

More than half of international development aid comes from the EU and its members, with a large share going to low-income countries and LDCs. The total aid of the 28 EU Member States increased from €54.0 billion (US$60 billion) in 2013 to €56.1 billion in 2014, averaging at 0.41 percent of GNI.

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the civil society environment in the aftermath of the conflict. When economic security and political stability improved from 2000 onwards, there has been a lesser number of INGOs coming into the country. “As a result, the number of CSOs has continued to grow and have a voice, albeit small, with the government,” the brief added.

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Switzerland Global Fund IMF (Concessional Trust Fund) Russia Bilateral ODA by Sector for Tajikistan, 2012-13 average 21%

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Donate Items, launched earlier this year, expects to convey over 200,000 used items and 75,000 new items in its first two years.

In this exclusive interview with AsianNGO, Donate Items Founder and CEO Chander Thareja makes a case for in-kind donations as the way forward.

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Private donors, including individuals and companies, can also share their contact information on the website and the details of the new or used items they wish to donate, so that registered NGOs can get in touch with them directly.

The web platform comes as the world sees a shift towards private fundraising efforts in emerging economies and records US$5.4 billion in private donations, making up 25 percent of the total international humanitarian response in 2013, according to latest data by statistics provider Global Humanitarian Assistance.

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management and operations. We also continue to strengthen our increasing volunteer base. To gain trust among donors, we send a picture or a video back to them showing how the item donated is being used by the recipient NGO. We plan to audit NGOs every six months and check how the items procured by them are being used. In your opinion, how easy would it be to replicate a portal like this in another country? Someone asked me once what entry barriers I have imposed for someone else to build a similar system. I responded: “None. We would encourage and help if someone wants to do something similar.” Our scope is global. From my perspective, a needy person must get help regardless of ethnicity, gender, nationality and religion. We can easily deploy in another country. All we need is the country name and a list of verified organizations.

NEW DELHI, INDIA—www.donateItems.in connects NGOs in India with in-kind donors of good-quality items that include school supplies, clothes, electronics, furniture and others. Donate Items

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raiSE is a joint initiative of the Singapore Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), National Council of Social Service, Social Enterprise Association and Tote Board. The MSF and the Tote Board have set aside funding of S$30 million (US$22.3 million) to strengthen and nurture Singapore’s social enterprise sector until 2020.

This is Donate Items (www.donateitems.in), a website where registered NGOs can list the items they need to serve the communities they support in India and Nepal for free. In response, private donors can buy these items from partner e-commerce sites, paying in full and specifying the delivery address of the recipient NGO. Chander Thareja cpthareja@donateitems.in

50 percent of ODA and at least 0.2 percent of GNI must be earmarked for least-developed countries (LDCs), the Parliament added.

Tajikistan: Rising from the bottom participants, ranging from local organizations (communal councils, neighbor’s councils, etc.) to more formal, officially registered public associations,” according to an ADB Civil Society Brief.

Global cash donations have been on a climb in recent years. But in India, a new online platform has put the spotlight on in-kind donations, revolutionizing the way thousands of NGOs connect with private donors.

Why have you focused on in-kind donations over monetary contributions? With cash contributions, donors are often concerned that a good percentage of their donation goes into covering NGO operational expenses and that 100 percent of it does not reach the needy. We have found that there is a large segment of donors who prefer item donations. Already, there are several portals that allow cash donations to NGOs. In fact, most NGOs allow you to do cash donations on their website. However, there is no easy way to find out the current item requirements of NGOs for the cause that they serve. www.asianngo.org

We have made it easy for donors to browse these requirements and buy from e-commerce portals. With e-commerce sites, donating items today is as easy as making a cash donation and donors can do everything from the comfort of their desk. What have been some challenges in launching and maintaining this web donation platform? Developing the website was easy but the effort required was large. I posted about what I was doing on social media and, luckily, many people from across the world volunteered to develop it. After three months of effort, we went live with the website. I was then faced with a chicken and egg situation. Should I approach donors first or add NGO requirements to the portal? As we were already working with a couple of NGOs, we added their item requirements. Afterwards, we procured a database of about 70,000 NGOs from an Indian government website. Some of our volunteers started calling up NGOs and letting them know about the site. It was difficult to get their attention at first even though the platform is free. Now with some big NGOs already with us, it is a lot easier. There is also the issue of verifying recipient NGOs, since there are only a few online NGO databases. How are you resolving these challenges? We now have stringent on-boarding criteria in place. We require that NGOs must be registered with the Indian government. We review their tax returns, their vision, work and impact, financial statements,

The scope is so large that our team will need several partners to be able to handle it. In fact it will be better if many such websites exist because users will get more comfortable with donating items online. Your service is free of charge. How do you intend to sustain the portal? Aside from actively seeking funding to grow and scale, we accept paid corporate campaigns on the website. We also earn through the Google Ads that we have placed at non-strategic locations on the website, as we want users to do what they need to do without getting distracted. Additionally, we have signed up with the affiliate programs of Amazon.in, Flipkart.com and Snapdeal.com. Every time a new item is bought from these sites against an NGO requirement, we get an affiliate or a referral fee of up to 20 percent of the sale value.In the longer-term, we are looking into diving deep into the operations and impact of our NGO partners. What is the next step for Donate Items? We are a relatively new venture, having gone live only two months ago. The first step for us is to get a good functional model in place where we can host a robust NGO and donor community, and are seeing a good number of items donations on a daily basis. While our current focus is on India and the Nepal earthquake response, we aim to expand across Asia.

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PRONGYEANG, CAMBODIA—A woman belonging among the seasonal workers of Cambodia. The Global Fund/John Rae/Flickr

To promote women’s rights and bolster women-led groups, the Global Fund for Women will provide grants targeting female empowerment. The Global Fund for Women is accepting Letters of Interest from women-led organizations from outside the United States until Sept. 1. Applicants must have goals and activities centered on advancing women’s equality and human rights. Grants will range from US$5,000 to US$30,000 per year for operating and project expenses. The focus areas are as follows: Zero Violence; Economic and Political Empowerment, and; Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. The Global Fund for Women is a grant-making entity that aims to advance the international movement for women’s human rights.

USAID eyes politics and elections in developing countries The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is welcoming eligible regional and local organizations to support its Regional and Local Support for Elections and Political Transitions Program, under a grant amounting to US$37.5 million.

USAID is searching for organizations that can provide technical assistance to improve the electoral and democratic processes in developing countries and regions. All corporations and non-profit organizations operating in local and regional levels are invited to apply for the call. The deadline for applications is on October 9, 2015.

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In the Philippines, “impact accelerators” get traction

According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), more than 88,000 asylum seekers in Southeast Asia, Rohingya Muslims in particular, have traveled through sea since 2014. The first quarter of 2015 saw about 25,000 people making the “dangerous” voyage.

Cambodian CSOs raise concerns over draft law

UNHCR said nearly 1,000 have perished at sea due to perilous conditions, and an equal number have died on the hands of traffickers and smugglers. The agency has estimated that at least 3,000 Rohingyan migrants could still be adrift on the Andaman Sea.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES—ANTHILL Fabric Gallery, Impact Accelerator awardee, is a social enterprise that employs underprivileged communities to transform traditional Philippine weaves into contemporary wear and accessories. Mansy Abesamis

Droves of Rohingya Muslims are fleeing Myanmar due to alleged mistreatment by the Myanmar government. In 2015, the government stripped the Rohingya of the right to hold temporary identification cards and thus the right to vote.

Winning social enterprises of the Philippine leg of the Impact Accelerator awards are now undergoing mentoring in preparation for an upcoming pitch to investors.

It also recently passed the Population Control Healthcare law, believed to limit Rohingyan birth rates. The Rohingya have been involved in ethnic and sectarian violence with factions of Myanmar’s Buddhist community since 2012.

Four social enterprises (SEs) in the Philippines have been selected under the Impact Accelerator program of Impact Investment Exchange Asia (IIX), a Singapore-based organization with a mission to provide social enterprises in Asia greater access to investment capital. They will make their pitch in August.

The signatories of the joint statement are António Guterres of UNHCR, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, William Swing of the International Organization for Migration; and Peter Sutherland of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for International Migration and Development.

Impact Accelerator is an intensive program that targets start-ups with high potential for growth and scalability, and helps them expand their business and deepen their impact.

New Kyrgyz bill brands some NGOs as “foreign agents”

The four SEs are ANTHILL Fabric Gallery, a sustainable livelihood SE; Hiraya, a pioneering water enterprise; Kapwa Greens, an agricultural SE, and; Sidlak Pinoy, a housing and infrastructure SE. This year’s Philippine program received 55 applications from enterprises in many locations and across a broad sector scope, including agriculture, energy, water, livelihoods, education, and healthcare.

Kyrgyzstan has passed a bill requiring foreign-funded non-profit organizations working in the country to register as foreign agents.

“IIX firmly believes that the Philippines is a prime market for this program, given its rapidly growing economy and culture of creating innovative solutions to pressing social and environmental problems,” says an IIX spokesperson.

The draft law, expected to raise government oversight over Kyrgyz civil society, has been passed by the Central Asian country’s parliament in June. The bill demands NGOs in Kyrgyzstan involved in “political activities” and are financed by foreign sources to register as “foreign agents.” If not, the Kyrgyz Ministry of Justice can suspend their activities for up to six months even without a court decision.

“Impact Accelerator has presented a unique opportunity for us to start exploring what and why social entrepreneurs do in the Philippines and how we can help them to excel,” says Olga Babina, manager for ASSIST Social Actions.

The bill heightens the reporting requirements of NGOs founded in the country. The bill allows the justice ministry to scrutinize organizations through inspections and access to internal documents.

UN calls on ASEAN to “stop boat push-backs”

The draft law also imposes criminal liability and imprisonment of up to three years to individuals who set up NGOs that “incite citizens to refuse to fulfill their civic duties or commit other unlawful acts.”

Recent months have seen thousands of migrants stranded on boats over Southeast Asian seas and the United Nations has asked ASEAN countries to provide them refuge. In a joint statement addressed to the ASEAN, heads of UN humanitarian agencies have “strongly” urged the leaders of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand to allow the safe disembarkation of asylum seekers in their countries and deliver an adequate, gendersensitive and humane reception. “Stop boat push-backs and measures to ‘help on’ boats to leave territorial waters,” the statement said.

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BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN—Kyrgyz civil society representatives Svetlana Bashtovenko and Bubusara Ryskulova collect signatures on a petition against the adoption of the draft “Foreign Agents Law.” ICNL

For the next 6 months, the SEs will benefit from such services as a seed capital, a tailored one-toone mentorship and ongoing advisory services.

IIX is working with the Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) as its local partner.

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A representative of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has called for a review of the bill to “ensure that it does not restrict the important work of civil society organizations in the country.” OHCHR Spokesperson Rupert Colville said the draft law does not give a clear definition of “political activities” and that the vague wording “may put at risk numerous organizations working to deliver services or conduct human rights advocacy” in Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyz legislators voted 83 to 23 in favor of the “foreign agents” bill.

Cambodian CSOs opposed a draft Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organizations. EWMI

Cambodia will soon implement a new law, which some CSOs fear may empower the government to curtail their freedom of movement. A copy of the Law on Associations and NonGovernmental Organizations (LANGO) has been leaked ahead of an unknown release date. In April, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said the draft law will be approved by Cambodia’s ministerial body “without any obstacles” in May. LANGO remains unannounced to date. The leaked document has raised concerns among some CSOs present in Cambodia for what they deemed was an increased regulation of civil society movement under the law’s complex registration process, stringent annual reporting requirements and legal penalties. The draft legislation empowers the Cambodian Ministry of Interior to deny registration to domestic NGOs and associations, and suspend and dissolve them. Only organizations endorsed by the Ministry will be allowed to work in the Southeast Asian country. Meanwhile, foreign NGOs will have to register with the Foreign Affairs Ministry under the same terms and must seek approval for all their projects and budgets. CSOs have expressed concerns on the lack of civic consultation in the creation of the law, and have asked the government to work “harmoniously” with the country’s civil society to address the “restrictions” outlined in LANGO. “If adopted in its current form, the draft would place undue restrictions on the legitimate exercise of the right to freedom of association and undermine laudable steps taken to actualize democratic reforms in the country,” the CSOs said in a letter to Sar Kheng, Cambodia’s deputy prime minister and minister of interior. The CSOs include Asia Democracy Network, Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development, CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation, Global Call to Action against Poverty, International Forum of National NGO Platforms and the South East Asian Committee for Advocacy. For its part, the government said that CSOs must support LANGO because it will help curb moneylaundering and the funneling of funds to certain “terrorist” groups in the country.

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entrepreneurs to build sustainable, fruitful relationships with funders if they are stuck in a series of first, and only, dates. A more strategic approach is to focus on a list of top ten funders—both prospective and current funders—and to get to know those groups before chasing every new name that comes across the screen. Overly ambitious outcomes in grant proposals A hallmark of social entrepreneurs is their fearlessness and ambition. Too often, however, these traits can back them into a corner when they over-promise outcomes in grant proposals in the start-up years, and then fail to deliver those results. It runs the risk of disappointing funders when the relationship is just getting going and adds a lot of stress. A compromise is to put out realistic goals for the current year, while also detailing more ambitious impact in future years.

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The International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs, together with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation produced The Indigenous World 2015, a book composed of 54 country reports and 15 studies on international processes, and more than 500-pages worth of information about the notable developments and setbacks on issues significant to indigenous peoples. http://bit.ly/1HxAUem

The Global Index (GPI) 2015, produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace, is the ninth edition of the GPI. In this annual report, GPI shows the world a picture of the state of peace in 162 countries. The index uses 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators, measuring peace under three main themes—the level of safety and security in society, the extent of domestic and international conflict and the degree of militarization. http://bit.ly/1JYu6Ly

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Making It Happen: Technology, Finance and Statistics for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific The 2015 ‘Making It Happen’ report presents a scorecard of achievements across AsiaPacific under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), and considers how the region can move towards the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals. It highlights three central issues: technology, finance and statistics based upon the expertise of United Nations Development Programme, the Asian Development Bank and the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. http://bit.ly/1eBdduR

Bitcoin Handbook for Non-profits Bitcoin Handbook for Non-profits, published by Bitcoin Foundation Canada and the Bitcoin Embassy, provides the non-profit sector an easy-to-read guide for cryptocurrency and how it works for fundraising. It contains testimonials and tutorials from various experts who have used cryptocurrency and have observed how it can empower people to have more control over their financial activities. http://bit.ly/1BLM6Yz

2015 Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific The 2015 edition of the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific published by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific provides a new perspective on inclusive growth in the region in the context of the ongoing global deliberations on the post-2015 development agenda, which encompasses the economic, social and environmental dimensions of development. http://bit.ly/1d0ELJq

This article first appeared on the Foundation Center at FoundationCenter.org.

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Humanitarian Assistance from Non-State Donors: Latest Trends The ‘Humanitarian Assistance from NonState Donors’ report is a comprehensive annual review identifying the total amount of private cash donations backing international humanitarian response. According to the report, private donations comprised a quarter of the world’s humanitarian assistance having reached US$5.4 billion in recent years. http://bit.ly/1B1haDm

Towards New Social Contracts: Using Dialogue Processes to Promote Social Change ‘Towards New Social Contracts: Using Dialogue Processes to Promote Social Change’ is a toolkit designed by CIVICUS to stimulate reflections around the potential and limits of multi-stakeholder processes in promoting socio-political change. It offers practical tools and resources to facilitate the use of dialogue processes in new ways among civil society, particularly small organizations operating at the local level. http://bit.ly/1Fk8bIP

World Employment and Social Outlook: The Changing Nature of Jobs The International Labour Organization’s recent report ‘World Employment and Social Outlook: The Changing Nature of Jobs’ lists employment trends from 1990-2013. The report finds that, among countries with available data (covering 84 per cent of the global workforce), three-quarters of workers are employed on temporary or short-term contracts, in informal jobs often without any contract, under own-account arrangements or in unpaid family jobs. http://bit.ly/1FDOQbK

‘Future of Fundraising,’ launched under Blackbaud’s npEXPERTS series, is a collection of insights from nonprofit experts. The book describes the changing landscape of philanthropy in four parts–the fundamentals of philanthropy and the evolution of the sector, the potential of technology as a tool for fundraising and how non-profit organizations can better prepare for the future by checking its internal culture. http://bit.ly/17RugFp

Potential and Prospects for Philanthropy in Implementing Post2015 Development Goals ‘Potential and Prospects for Philanthropy in Implementing Post2015 Development’ is a paper by the Asian Development Bank outlining the changing profile of philanthropists and philanthropic practice, and suggesting how philanthropy can be harnessed for sustainable development after the MDGs expire in 2015. Along with governments, businesses and civil society, philanthropists have contributed their time and money toward the attainment of the MDGs. http://bit.ly/1F3i4eA

The State of Sustainability 2015 ‘The State of Sustainability 2015’ is the first annual survey to gauge the current state of corporate responsibility and sustainability around the world. Nearly 1,500 respondents from the corporate sector answered questions on the significance of sustainability, the organization of sustainability operations, sustainability budgets and returns, and future prospects on sustainability in their companies. http://bit.ly/1PZTvtz

The Role of the Private Sector in Women’s Economic Empowerment in Asia CSR Asia, partnered with Oxfam, provides a comprehensive resource that guides companies on how back women’s economic progress in Asia. ‘The Role of the Private Sector in Women’s Economic Empowerment in Asia’ discusses the region’s economic gender gaps, women’s participation and key areas that companies can improve upon in empowering women. http://bit.ly/1FNmOsx

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Learning and Resources: Featured Author

Sheryl WuDunn in ‘A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity’ A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity presents a sweeping tapestry of people who are making the world a better place and a guide to the ways that we can do the same—whether with a donation of US$5 or US$5 million, with our time, by capitalizing on our skills as individuals, or by using the resources of our businesses. With scrupulous research and on-the-ground reporting, the authors assess the art and science of giving, identify successful local and global initiatives, and share astonishing stories from the front lines of social progress. The book shows the compelling, inspiring truth of how real people have changed the world. Sheryl WuDunn Sheryl WuDunn is a Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist and recent awardee of the 2015 Lotus Leadership Awards from The Asia Foundation. Sheryl, also a business executive and lecturer, co-authored the #1 New York Times best-seller Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. Currently, she is a senior managing director with MidMarket Securities, an investment banking boutique helping growth companies, including those operating in the emerging markets. She also worked at The New York Times as both an executive and journalist. About the Lotus Leadership Awards The Lotus Leadership Awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations that have made major contributions to the well-being of women and their communities in Asia. The annual event is hosted by The Asia Foundation’s Lotus Circle, a group of committed individuals, foundations, and corporations working together to advance the rights and opportunities of women across the Asia-Pacific region.

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The SDGs offer a unique opportunity for indigenous peoples to address historical injustices stemming from racism, discrimination and inequality. It is of great concern, then, that indigenous peoples’ rights are not considered in the current draft of the SDGs and that no targets will be directed at indigenous peoples. The invisibility of indigenous peoples in the SDGs poses serious risks of a repetition of the failure of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The MDGs have not improved the situation of the worlds’ indigenous peoples but have, in contrast, added to their marginalization through a culture-blind implementation. It is my hope that indigenous peoples are specifically considered in the formulation of the indicators for the SDGs if we are to truly “leave no one behind.” Christina Nilsson is the Asia Program Coordinator at the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA), whose mission is to partner with indigenous organizations for the promotion, recognition and respect of indigenous peoples’ fundamental rights, particularly their right to selfdetermination and self-determined development, as well as their right to control their own territories and resources.

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Innovative Teaching Development Projects 2015-2016 (Grant) Donor: Center for Enhanced Learning and Teaching Country: Global Area(s) of Interest: Education, Capacity Building Application Deadline: 14 August 2015 Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace (Grant) Donor: National Science Foundation Country: Global Area(s) of Interest: Information and Communication Technology Application Deadline: 10 September 2015

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