Deadline: 15 July 2017
If you know any outstanding social entrepreneurs, nomination and application forms are open now!
The NUS Department of Social Work has announced the ASEAN Social Impact Awards in partnership with Asia Philanthropy Circle (APC) and Ashoka Innovators for the Public. The Award indentifies and further encourages individuals from the citizen sector with a strong drive and vision to resolve social issues, thereby creating positive social impact in their respective communities in the ASEAN region.
The inaugural ASEAN Social Impact Awards will honor Dr. Ee Peng Liang’s generous contributions as the founding father of the charity sector in Singapore.
Candidates and their initiatives would also be assessed based on social impact, entrepreneurial quality, innovation quality and sustainability.
Area of Work
The candidate’s area of work can include sectors such as:
- Economic Development
- Migrants
- Environment
- Health and Nutrition
- Ageing
- Learning and Education
- Others
Award Information
Three winners will be selected, and each winner will receive a cash prize of up to $50,000 to further scale the impact of their work.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, applicant’s organisations should:
- target group of the organization should fit within disadvantaged people in the ASEAN region
- have achieved a demonstrable size of impact
- already be at least 3 years in operation
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
For more information, please visit ASEAN Social Impact Awards.