CapitaLand Launches S$4 Million Initiative to Support Vulnerable Youth Across Asia
India, May 21, 2026: CapitaLand Hope Foundation (CHF) has launched the second edition of the CapitaLand Community Resilience Initiative (CCRI), committing up to S$4 million in new funding. The philanthropic platform will support 12 grantee organisations across China, India, Singapore, and Vietnam, focusing on the empowerment of vulnerable children and youth amid rising climate risks and socio-economic challenges.
The corporate foundation’s commitment features an initial mobilization of S$3.5 million alongside a newly introduced Outcomes Achievement Fund. Under this structural model, grantees can unlock additional financial pools upon the successful delivery of pre-defined project milestones and results. Applications for the 2026 cycle are open from May 19 to June 22, 2026, targeting measurable interventions in education, skills development, and mental well-being.
The announcement was made during a dedicated panel discussion at the Philanthropy Asia Summit 2026 (PAS 2026). While the inaugural edition of the CCRI awarded S$3.4 million to 12 non-profit entities last year, the 2026 framework shifts toward a broader ecosystem approach, prioritizing organizational capacity building, outcome-based funding, and deeper cross-sector networks.
Mr Gauri Shankar Nagabhushanam, Director of CHF (India) and CEO of CapitaLand India Trust, emphasized the long-term community value of the initiative:
“At CHF India, we see first-hand how access to education, skills and emotional support can shape stronger futures for children and youth. Through the second edition of CCRI, we are strengthening our commitment to support organisations that are creating meaningful and measurable impact at the grassroots level. India’s young population represents immense potential, and by working alongside credible partners and non-profits, we hope to help build resilient communities that are better equipped to navigate social and economic challenges.”
To scale its operational impact, the initiative has deepened its regional collaborations with two key strategic partners. The platform is working with AVPN, a large Asian social investment network, to manage applicant sourcing, strict due diligence, and capacity building. Simultaneously, the Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA)—part of the Temasek Trust ecosystem—will identify high-performing grantees to help scale their localized solutions through its broader network.
Patsian Low, Chief of Markets & Deputy CEO at AVPN, highlighted the strategic importance of the platform’s funding model:
“AVPN is proud to continue as the global knowledge partner for the second edition of CCRI. What makes this initiative distinctive is its willingness to invest in the capacity of non-profits, partner connections and collective intelligence that enable organisations to grow their good work. This is the kind of coordinated and strategic philanthropy that Asia needs.”The final selection of grantees will be officially announced in November 2026, with the chosen community projects scheduled for implementation from January 2027 through December 2028.
