What we do

Bridging the gap between poverty and opportunity by delivering the resources and support people need to thrive.

Why we do it

Across Asia, millions of people face entrenched poverty, deepening inequality, and the growing impacts of climate change. These interconnected challenges are symptoms of systemic issues that hold communities back from reaching their potential.

At the heart of the problem are widening gaps in the global economy where opportunity and resources are unevenly distributed. Many communities are excluded from access to capital, quality education, and meaningful livelihoods. Meanwhile, the effects of climate change continue to threaten food security, health, and the long-term resilience of vulnerable populations.

Despite global progress, traditional models of aid and charity often fail to address the root causes or create lasting impact. That’s why Dana Asia exists: to break the cycle by supporting community-led, sustainable solutions that empower people to build their own future.

Our focus areas

Social Business

Harnessing the principles of entrepreneurship to create and develop businesses for social and environmental purposes to create jobs and address societal challenges while generating financial returns.

View our Social Business Fund

Microfinance

Providing access to financial services and capital as loans to entrepreneurs in underserved populations to further their micro- and small-scale business activities as their core livelihood with a focus on environmental preservation.

View Green Microfinance

Education

As a fundamental human right and a key driver of economic growth and social progress, providing quality education opportunities to create meaningful employment and engage the scholar in a lifetime of fulfilment.

View Education Fund

How we do it

We bridge the gap between resources and communities through a holistic, partnership-driven model. Our work focuses on equipping people and organisations with the capital, tools, and support they need to create long-term, sustainable change.

Facilitating access to capital

We provide funding in various forms to social businesses, microentrepreneurs, and grassroots initiatives overlooked by traditional finance.

Building capacity

Tailored training, mentorship, and technical advisory to strengthen local organisations, social enterprises, and young leaders helping them grow and lead.

Connecting people & ideas

We cultivate networks that connect donors, experts, and implementing partners to encourage knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and scalable impact.

Our core funding mechanisms

We help channel capital, expertise, and innovation into high-impact social initiatives led by experienced community partners.

Advisory work

Guiding individual donors, family foundations, and companies to strategically deploy resources for sustainable social impact

Social Business Fund

Accelerating social business solutions through targeted capital and strategic support to marginalised entrepreneurs.

Education Fund

Making financial support available for marginalised students to access educational opportunities.

Our implementing partners

We work hand-in-hand with community partners to deliver projects that are locally led, culturally relevant, and sustainable:

Foundation for Education and Development

Be part of the solution

Whether you’re a donor, corporate partner, or changemaker, your support can help fund sustainable solutions and unlock opportunities.