The Asia Philanthropy Circle (APC) is a network of philanthropists collaborating to shape a better future for Asia. Founded in 2015, APC connects Asia-based philanthropists to co-create solutions, mobilize resources, and tackle the region’s most pressing social challenges.
By fostering cross-border partnerships and systems-driven philanthropy, APC strengthens the philanthropic ecosystem, ensuring that private action leads to sustainable and transformative social change across the region.
Li Foundation is a member of APC.
Established in 2023 by philanthropists from the Asia Philanthropy Circle (APC), the Asia Community Foundation (ACF) is Singapore’s first independent, Asia-focused community foundation, committed to fostering purposeful and strategic giving.
ACF aims to address donors’ challenges and enhance cross-border philanthropy. By connecting donors with social impact partners, it catalyzes funding to tackle Asia’s most pressing socioeconomic and environmental challenges.
The Gates Foundation is a global philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing health, reducing poverty, and expanding educational opportunities. Founded in 2000 by Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, the foundation partners with governments, nonprofits, and the private sector to tackle critical global challenges, including infectious diseases, agricultural development, and education reform. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, it works worldwide to drive sustainable and equitable progress.
By connecting donors with social impact partners, ACF catalyzes funding to tackle Asia’s most pressing socioeconomic and environmental challenges.
The Gates Foundation is a global philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing health, reducing poverty, and expanding educational opportunities. Founded in 2000 by Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, the foundation partners with governments, nonprofits, and the private sector to tackle critical global challenges, including infectious diseases, agricultural development, and education reform. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, it works worldwide to drive sustainable and equitable progress.
The book showcases how the participants challenged their limits and conquered the World Marathon Challenge and North Pole Marathon to inspire people to challenge their own limits and pursue their dreams boldly.
The book tells the stories behind the event which saw the largest number of people in history running 1045km round Taiwan in 19 days.