New Book Provides Key Insights into Philanthropy: Indonesian Translation of A Philanthropist's Guide to Giving

Jakarta, 7 August 2024 – "Strategic philanthropy can transform communities and create lasting impact." That is the message from Asia Philanthropy Circle, Bakti Barito Foundation, and Filantropi Indonesia as they launch A Philanthropist's Guide to Giving: Berbagai Pemahaman Khas Asia dari Asia Philanthropy Circle the Indonesian edition of A Philanthropist's Guide to Giving: Asia-based Insights from Asia Philanthropy Circle.

In 2023, Indonesia was found to be the world's most generous country for the sixth year in a row by the World Giving Index. This remarkable achievement underscores the nation’s strong tradition of giving and the relevance of this guide for Indonesian philanthropists.

The book, enriched with 31 case studies from eight countries across Asia, is the result of extensive contributions from Asia Philanthropy Circle members. It aims to inspire and facilitate strategic philanthropy within the Indonesian-speaking community and is part of APC’s efforts to broaden and enhance giving capacity within the regional ecosystem.

Supported by the collaborative efforts of Bakti Barito Foundation and Filantropi Indonesia, the book launch featured discussions by seasoned philanthropists, including Laurence Lien, Co-Founder and CEO of APC, Fifi Pangestu, Executive Director of Bakti Barito Foundation and Rizal Algamar, Chair of Executive Board of Filantropi Indonesia.

The book will be available for purchase online and in-store to the public starting August 23, 2024, through Gramedia. To celebrate the launch, there will be an event at the Grand Indonesia branch of Gramedia on the same day at 2 PM.

About Filantropi Indonesia

Established in 2007, Indonesia Philanthropy Association (Filantropi Indonesia) is an independent association of philanthropists that aims to advance the philanthropy sector in accelerating Indonesia’s social justice and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievement.

Filantropi Indonesia is the central platform for credible philanthropists, philanthropic organizations, and thought leaders to advance members by strengthening capacity, accountability, organizational sustainability, networking, and forming partnerships to enhance the philanthropy ecosystem.

About Bakti Barito Foundation

Established in 2011, Bakti Barito Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Barito Pacific, an integrated energy company with diversified subsidiaries such as Chandra Asri, Star Energy Geothermal, Griya Idola, and more. Guided by the enduring commitment of our founders, Prajogo Pangestu and his wife Harlina Tjandinegara, the foundation is dedicated to addressing Indonesia's environmental and educational challenges through collaborative initiatives with our partners and the communities we serve.

Media contact: info@baktibarito.com

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