Welcome to dāna asia
dāna (Pali, Sanskrit: द।न dāna) is generosity or Giving. In other Asian cultures, it is also the practice of cultivating generosity.
dāna asia is an organisation committed to helping current and aspiring philanthropists to donate in a transparent and sustainable manner.
“I very much appreciate and am proud to see this new school building happening in our community because from now on the parents of the children from all the communities living around this area will have no more worry on where they should send their children to study when their children reach school age. They will have a bright future while they are able to continue their study.”
Staff Member from recently completed school in Thailand
“I am hopeful for my business, my income will increase as a result of my expanded business.”
Recipient of funds from Micro-Financing Project in Cambodia.
6.5m people in the Philippines live below the poverty. 4m people live in the 526 slum areas around Manila, where conditions are extremely poor.
The Manila Social Business Hub has been established to provide the “poorest of the poor” urban slum dweller families with alternative financial options to break the cycle of poverty.
Click Here to see how dāna asia is helping these people in genuine need through the provision of training and mentoring, microfinance and financial services.
Despite its emergence as the leading tourist destination in Cambodia, Siem Reap Province suffers from poverty rates of more than 30%. For more than 100 families, the Siem Reap Dumpsite has provided their own source of income.
The Siem Reap Livestock Training Centre is providing scavengers with training and hands-on experience in chicken rearing. They are gaining skills to ensure fair and secure income thereby overcoming poverty.
Click Here to see how dāna asia is helping these people in genuine need.