Persian Gala's Goal to Change Perception of Iranians
A gala to introduce the first Persian foundation in the US, the PARSA Community Foundation, netted more than $485,000. The foundation currently has a $7 million endowment and 6 donor-advised funds.
Verizon Foundation Funds PSA Addressing Domestic Violence in Communities of Color with $1 Million
30 PSAs providing victims of domestic violence with information about resources in their community will be aired to media outlets soon. The PSAs are in English, Korean, Vietnamese, Mandarin and Spanish.
$500,000 in Scholarships to New York Students
The Ronald McDonald House scholarship program is comprised of four individual programs, including the RMHC/Asia program. Students must have at least one parent of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage in order to apply.
Lost the Crown but Gained Her Dream
23 year old Janine Lee, CEO of Capture the Dream, is featured in this AsianWeek article. The nonprofit helps underserved and at-risk Bay Area residents succeed at school and find fulfilling, sustaining careers.
International
Two Worlds Collide
The Naandi Foundation is based in Hyderabad and was established by prominent industrialists. The Foundation uses a social entrepreneur model. It provides social services but with the same rigour and accountability as a corporation.
The Asia Foundation listed on Philanthropy 400
The Asia Foundation was included for the first time in the Philanthropy 400 listing compiled annnually by the Chronicle of Philanthropy. The Foundation spent 0.2% of total income on fundraising.
Corporate Charity Gets Sophisticated, Routine
Korean corporations are establishing charitable groups to carry out philanthropic activies year round that specifically fit their needs.
When a Luxury Vacation Cultivates Philanthropy
Luxury tour operators are promoting philanthropic trips to Kenya, Cambodia and Vietnam. Travelers go on traditional sightseeing tours but visits to local schools, hospitals or wildlife centers are incorporated.
Couple to Fund Soup Kitchen in Mongolia
Couple in Maine donates $6,000 to a soup kitchen and education center in the capital of Ulan Bator through FPMT Mongolia. FPMT (Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition) is an international nonprofit organization started by a Buddhist monk. It is based in Portland, Oregon.
Thanks to Dee Dee Nguyen for the photo taken in Vienam.
