AVPN Academy

The social investment landscape in Asia-Pacific is at an exciting juncture. New approaches and innovative ways of financing impact and addressing needs on the ground are being attempted, adapted, and scaled everyday. The AVPN Academy offers a space for social investors to accelerate their learning by leveraging the knowledge and wisdom of experts and practitioners on the ground. The different learning approaches it offers aim to build the collective knowledge in the ecosystem to effect long-term change in the region. Benefits - Learn through a variety of approaches - Upskill through synchronous and asynchronous modules - Engage with a community of practitioners Learning Formats 1. Expert Led Ask the Expert - Q&A sessions with an expert, preceded by a period of learning and a submission of questions from the participants Case Study Learning - A problem-first approach where participants study a social issue, device a solution, and discuss it with a faculty member in a live session 2. Peer-to-peer Learning Circles - A small group, closed-door discussion to facilitate peer learning and an open sharing of challenges Fellowships - A 4-6 month cohort-based fellowship programme delivered online and in-person 3. Self-paced Online Modules - Self-paced modules on Social Finance, Corporate Social Impact, and Impact Measurement and Management