SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Give2Asia, a U.S. public charity with a local network across Asia, has launched a Disaster Recovery Fund for emergency relief following the devastation left by Cyclone Nargis that struck Burma in early May. The initial devastation is now compounded by an acute shortage of food and clean water.
APRIL 3, 2008 - (Mountain View, Calif.) – Silicon Valley Community Foundation, an innovative center for philanthropy serving San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, and Give2Asia, a U.S. public charity dedicated to helping philanthropists make a difference in Asia, have initiated a partnership that will connect donors in Silicon Valley to causes and needs in the Asia-Pacific region.
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MARCH 17, 2008 - (San Francisco, Calif.) - Give2Asia, a U.S. public charity dedicated to helping philanthropists make a difference in Asia, today announced the departure of founding President & CEO Mike Rea. Mr. Rea is leaving to support the philanthropy of families and nonprofit organizations at a major financial institution. Mr. Rea will transition from his role at Give2Asia by March 31. Give2Asia’s Chief Financial Officer Ray Klinke will step in as interim CEO during the search for Mr. Rea’s successor.
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February 13, 2008 – (San Francisco, Calif.) - Give2Asia, a US nonprofit encouraging philanthropy to Asia, announces new Greatest Needs projects to help impoverished and at-risk communities. The eight new projects spotlight Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Mongolia, Pakistan and Thailand. Projects tackle such issues as primary education for both boys and girls, women’s empowerment, and environmental sustainability.
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November 14, 2007 – (San Francisco, Calif.) - Give2Asia, a U.S.-based public charity facilitating international private giving for causes in the Asia-Pacific region, announced today the election of Mr. Bill S. Kim as Chairman of its Board of Trustees. Mr. Kim becomes Chairman of a philanthropic organization that has made possible over $29 million in private donations and giving for Asia during its 2007 fiscal year.
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September 10, 2007 - (Colombo, SRI LANKA) - The Asia Foundation is launching a new mobile library initiative aimed at helping an estimated 80,000 families and children who do not have access to the existing library services in four local authorities. Many of these communities were devastated by the tsunami, and schools and libraries are still in the process of being rebuilt. The mobile library initiative is being launched with support from the AIG Disaster Relief Fund (DRF), and Give2Asia
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July 19, 2007 - (San Francisco, Calif.) – Give2Asia, offering personalized philanthropy services to corporations, foundations and individuals, announces a new set of giving options to help donors support causes and local, charitable groups in Asia. Give2Asia has created Focus Funds and Greatest Needs based on research from its founder, The Asia Foundation, and Give2Asia’s network in 21 countries across Asia. These funds and projects provide new giving opportunities in such areas as health, education, job training and disaster relief.
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May 23, 2007 – (New York City) - The Resource Foundation, King Baudouin Foundation United States, and Give2Asia will coordinate program and marketing activities to give donors access to a combined philanthropic network that spans Asia, Europe, Africa, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.
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May 16, 2007 – (San Francisco, CA) – Give2Asia, a U.S.-based nonprofit facilitating personalized philanthropy for corporations, foundations and individuals, released audited financials that mark 2006 as a record year for its donors’ giving to local charities in Asia. During its fiscal year ending October 1, Give2Asia made possible a record $17 million in giving, facilitated 250 grants to local groups in Asia, and hosted 111 client-directed giving funds.
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