CapitaLand launches inaugural $2.24 million community resilience initiative

The launch, in collaboration with Asian Venture Philanthrophy Network (AVPN), is a significant milestone as part of CHF’s 20th anniversary celebrations this year. AVPN is the largest network of social investors in Asia, and the grant call was announced at the AVPN Southeast Asia Summit 2025 held in Singapore.

CapitaLand Hope Foundation lhas aunched its inaugural about $2.24 million CapitaLand Community Resilience Initiative

The CapitaLand Community Resilience Initiative aims to equip vulnerable children and youth with the skills, knowledge, and support systems needed to thrive in the face of adversity, strengthening their resilience to ensure a stronger, more adaptive and equitable future.

CHF has been committed to building caring, inclusive and resilient communities and forging meaningful partnerships to impact the lives of many since 2005. AVPN will contribute their network and expertise in managing philanthropic funds and support in identifying impactful organisations to ensure quality solutions for the vulnerable in Asia.

Non-profit organisations across China, India, Singapore, and Vietnam with sustainable projects focused on improving the education, health, and wellbeing of children and youths can submit their applications from now until April 25.

The applications will be assessed based on the social impact and potential outcomes. They should also be scalable and effectively implemented across any of the four countries where CapitaLand operates.

According to Miguel Ko, chairman of CHF and CapitaLand Investment, in its 20 years of giving since CHF’s inception in 2005, it has been unwavering in commitment to uplift lives and make a difference.

“At CapitaLand, we believe that building a resilient community is fundamental to sustainable growth,” Ko said.

Through the launch of the inaugural $2.24 million CapitaLand Community Resilience Initiative, the company aims to empower individuals and families with the resources and support they need to navigate challenges and emerge stronger.

“The initiative enables us to source for like-minded partners and stakeholders in the region in supporting social capital, social infrastructure, and social inclusion solutions as they embark with us in this giving journey. We look forward to amplifying the positive impact across the communities we operate in together with selected organisations,” Ko said.

Naina Subberwal Batra, CEO of AVPN, said that community resilience is the foundation for long-term stability.

“CHF’s strong commitment to philanthropy through its community-focused programmes is in line with AVPN’s mission to strengthen the ecosystem and direct capital towards meaningful outcomes in Asia. With our extensive network and expertise in managing philanthropic funds, AVPN is well-positioned to support CapitaLand’s mission by identifying impactful organisations, providing due diligence support, and ensuring the fund's strategic effectiveness. Together, we aim to create lasting, positive change across the region with the CapitaLand Community Resilience Initiative,” Batra said.

Through the eventual implementation of suitable projects identified through the initiative, CapitaLand will strive to deepen its efforts in building the resilience of communities and cultivate like-minded organisations to amplify the collective impact in uplifting the lives of vulnerable groups it supports through CHF.

Since 2005, CHF has supported more than 520,000 beneficiaries including children, youth, and seniors in need. The foundation has also donated more than $47.8 million and funded over 150 initiatives.

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