AVPN Global Conference opens in Abu Dhabi

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AVPN Global Conference opens in Abu Dhabi  The 2024 AVPN Global Conference opens in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, with about 1,500 participants worldwide. Among the topics discussed were the need for collaboration, philanthropy as a humanitarian service and social investment for regional challenges like poverty and climate change   Video by Red Mendoza  Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe   Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net     Follow us:  Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook   Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram   Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter   DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion     Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital     Check out our Podcasts:  Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify   Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts   Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic   Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer  Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein  #themanilatimes  #philippines #philanthropy  #abhudabi

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00:00Ladies and gentlemen, it is my great honor and privilege to begin by welcoming His Highness

00:10Sheikh Ziauddin Muhammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the International humanitarian

00:17and Islamic Council.

00:20Thank you, Your Highness, for joining us and for sharing your wisdom with us.

00:27Your presence here this morning exemplifies our national commitment to promote regional

00:35and global collaboration.

00:39Your passage of this conference is an indication of your keen interest and strong support for

00:49initiatives that enhance our nation's participation in regional and global progress.

00:58My dear friends and colleagues, Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates welcome you to

01:06this global conference.

01:08We are honored to host such a distinguished group of influential political, societal,

01:18economic, and business leaders.

01:22Your presence in Abu Dhabi clearly reflects the status of the United Arab Emirates as

01:31a country committed to regional and global progress and cooperation.

01:38Esteemed dignitaries, distinguished guests, esteemed delegates, and fellow changemakers,

01:46all of you today are here to celebrate impact.

01:52I am so honored that we have in attendance so many excellencies and highnesses from the

01:59United Arab Emirates, but even from so far as Indonesia, with the ministerial delegation

02:06of His Excellency Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy

02:14of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Aryo Bimo Nandito Aryo Teho, Minister of Youth

02:23and Sports Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, with acknowledging His Highness Sheikh Tayyab

02:30Bin Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nayyan, the Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic

02:37Council, for the fantastic collaboration that we have had with your team.

02:43I join His Excellency in welcoming you all to this global conference in the dynamic city

02:50of Abu Dhabi under the theme of One Asia, One Future.

02:56As we gather here today, we recognize the immense potential that lies in our diverse

03:03continent and the pivotal role that philanthropy and social investment play in shaping our future.

03:12Today, we are welcoming more than 1,500 funders, philanthropists, social investors, policy makers

03:21and change makers for our 11th ADPN Global Conference.

03:28Together, we are architects of change and catalysts for progress.

03:35Someone asked me, what is Asian philanthropy?

03:40Asian philanthropy is not merely a transactional act of giving.

03:45It is a powerful force for positive change.

03:50It is deeply rooted in our shared values of compassion, of empathy and of community.

03:58It encompasses a wide variety of activities, from traditional charitable donations to innovative

04:05social investments, which are aimed at addressing the most pressing issues that face our region today.

04:14The importance of philanthropy and social investment cannot be overstated.

04:21As His Excellency pointed out, we are confronted with complex issues such as poverty, inequality,

04:30climate change and healthcare disparities, which require collaborative and sustainable solutions.

04:38If we look at the UNESCOP report, the latest report on SDGs in the Asia-Pacific region,

04:46I am sorry to say that the region will not meet any of the SDG goals by 2030.

04:54That is why a convening like this one is so important.

05:00Each and every one of us is united in our goal to forge a future where prosperity and well-being

05:09are not reserved for a selected few, but actually accessible to all.

05:16But why is it crucial for players across Asia, from West, North, East and South,

05:23to come together to engage in discussions about philanthropy and impact investment?

05:30The answer lies in our interconnectedness.

05:34In discussing the importance of philanthropy and social investment in building an inclusive and sustainable Asia,

05:42it is very crucial to include West Asia in the conversation.

05:47West Asia occupies a very important geopolitical position, serving as a bridge between Asia, Africa and Europe.

05:57Its strategic location and abundant natural resources make it a key player in global affairs.

06:04And Abu Dhabi has a rich tradition of philanthropy, which is deeply rooted in its cultural and religious heritage.

06:13Philanthropists and social innovators in Asia are motivated by their values, by their beliefs, by their morals and by their principles,

06:24and they are emerging as powerful forces for change.

06:28In today's morning plenary, we will unpack our latest preliminary insights in how values and beliefs shape giving in Asia,

06:38which aims to break down silos and accelerate impact across Asia.

06:44Building with last year's success, with our inaugural Impact Investing Day,

06:50this year we will continue to dedicate an entire day to impact investing.

06:55I urge you to join us tomorrow as well to listen to insights across the globe and from Asian investors,

07:03specifically through the lens of blended finance, impact measurement and management, and the use of technology in harnessing impact.

07:12Where each individual here vibrates on a special frequency, brimming with love and gratitude,

07:19you all come from different backgrounds, different expertise, from investors, leaders in corporations, policy makers, consultants,

07:28researchers, entrepreneurs, social workers from all around the world, working for impact.

07:35But you are all philanthropists.

07:38This enlightens me because we are blessed to be in the United Arab Emirates,

07:43where serving each other is our force, and where love is the attribute of this country's heart.

07:50In the UAE's dictionary, philanthropy means acts of service, because serving is love.

07:59And it is our founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Hayyan's legacy.

08:05His lens was that service is every moment that elevates the human experience,

08:11including all the small things that make life shine.

08:15Our leadership and our community and our families do not say how may I help, or how can I help, or how can I give.

08:26They don't say how can I fix.

08:29Rather, the word you will hear in this country is how can I serve.

08:34We were taught at a young age the UAE serves.

08:39We serve our families, we serve our community, we serve society, we serve country, we serve the world, and we serve humanity.

08:47And you might say, well, serving, giving, helping, fixing are similar.

08:52This may be true if you are watching it from the outside.

08:56But the inner experience is very different.

08:59The outcome is also very different.

09:02Our service serves us as well as others.

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