dāna

(Pali, Sanskrit: द।न dāna)

means

Generosity or Giving

In many Asian cultures it is also the practice of cultivating generosity.
Thus, Dana Asia means to “give generously to Asia.”

OUR VISION

To be a catalyst for an economic and socially inclusive world through the power of social business and education.

WE ARE A

philanthropic organization

Dana Asia has been serving marginalised communities in Asia since 2011. We offer a wealth of experience in social impact investment and project development advisory and management services for philanthropists, family foundations and companies as part of corporate social responsibility and community engagement initiatives.

Dana Asia strives to be a global leader in social business, guiding the design and launch of sustainable businesses led by empowered local people from marginalised backgrounds. A social business’ purpose is not solely to generate a monetary profit, instead a social business prioritises creating a positive social and environmental impact on people and communities while still achieving financial viability. As catalysts for economic and social inclusivity, we believe sustainable change cannot be achieved without the power of education; therefore, creating education opportunities, especially for the next generation, is at the core of everything we do.

WE PROVIDE

advisory services

We help donors with the capital and commitment to make a difference in Asia!
Our Advisory services are available to individuals, families, private wealth advisors and companies. Our expertise and experience in the Asian region enables us to identify projects where there will be a visible social impact and social return on investment.

Our services can also be accessed by Grantmaking foundations and their Advisors in Australia, Europe and the United States. We provide customised research, due diligence, monitoring and evaluation for grantmakers who are in investing in Asia.