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About Giving Economy Forum
Giving Economy Forum
The Giving Economy Forum is anchored in Crowdera's "Giving Forward" philosophy, spotlighting innovation, inclusion and values-led giving.
It convenes changemakers, philanthropists and institutions on a unified platform to accelerate transformation through the 4Ps partnership model, bringing together People, Private and Public sectors in purposeful collaboration.
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Giving Economy Forum · Singapore
We Are Coming Back To Singapore!
Bridging the gap in social impact between funders and high-impact practitioners across ASEAN.
Giving Economy Forum · Singapore
Bridging the Gap in Social Impact
The strategic nexus of ASEAN's finance, innovation and social progress, convening the region's most critical changemakers. This is a platform for action, designed to forge tangible partnerships and unlock new funding for a more resilient social sector.
Venue, 2026
ONE°15 Marina, Sentosa, Singapore
Wednesday, 25 November 2026, 5 pm to 9 pm SGT. Registration opens at 5.00 PM. Evening Forum, Giving Economy Awards and Pledge Ceremony.
The 8th edition, Singapore 2025 | SG60, marked a pivotal moment in the region's philanthropic landscape. Rooted in the principles of Giving First and Giving Forward, the Giving Economy Forum champions a culture where generosity precedes strategy and sustains future generations.
Register for 2026The challenges we address
- Fundraising inefficiency
- The social sector is fragmented. Billions in purpose-led capital are seeking high-impact, scalable solutions but struggle to connect with the right partners.
- Sector fragmentation
- A disconnect between high-impact solutions and purpose-led capital seeking meaningful partnerships.
Our solution
- Direct connections
- Face-to-face networking opportunities with funders, practitioners and changemakers.
- Recognition platform
- An awards ceremony celebrating outstanding achievements in the giving economy.
Highlights of the Evening
- 5.00 PMArrival
Registration
Registration opens at 5.00 PM, followed by networking.
- EveningForum
Evening Forum
Notable changemakers share their insights, journeys and visions for a better world.
- EveningCeremony
Giving Economy Awards
Celebrating changemakers who are making a tangible difference in their communities.
- CloseCeremony
Pledge Ceremony
Rooted in the principles of Giving First and Giving Forward.
Our Events
Where Impact Meets Action
Giving Economy Talks
Notable societal changemakers share their insights, journeys and visions for a better world. The talks motivate, educate and ignite the spark of change.
Giving Economy Awards
Recognising individuals and organisations committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals: a symbol of appreciation and a motivation to keep striving for positive change.
Giving Economy Summit
The grand stage for workshops, masterclasses, exhibitions and networking, where visionaries, leaders and changemakers converge.
Our Awardees
Stories of Change
Since 2018, we have honoured over 250 changemakers dedicated to uplifting communities, fighting injustice and promoting the ideals of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Read their stories in our Past Awardees Case Studies.
Read Their Stories
Nominate Your Favourite Changemaker!
Know someone uplifting communities and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals? Put them forward for the Giving Economy Awards.
Giving Economy Forum
About Us
The Giving Economy Forum celebrates the convergence of industries from social impact, startups, philanthropy, nonprofit, corporate and media.
Who we are
The World's First Giving Economy Changemakers Summit
In the grand tapestry of human achievement, there's a thread that weaves the stories of those who give, who share, and who strive to uplift every corner of our world. This thread is brightly illuminated at the Giving Economy Changemakers (GEC) Awards and Summits, an annual celebration of the extraordinary.
We are more than an event. We are a catalyst for the dreamers, creators and visionaries who dare to ask, "How can we make the world a better place?" At the heart of the GEC, we spotlight the convergence of wisdom from world leaders and changemakers from technology, media, charity, corporate and entertainment, converging for a single purpose: to usher in a new era where abundance begins with the act of giving.
At our core lies a commitment to a world where kindness, generosity and benevolence echo far and wide. Our vision reaches beyond any one event: it places humanity and positive impact at the centre, so that giving and thriving become not just ideals but a way of life.
We aspire to embody Sustainable Development Goal 17, a universal call for partnership. The GEC is a powerhouse for building global partnerships, enhancing social capital, and advancing technology to accelerate positive change, nurturing causes with technology, training and social capital through 2030 and beyond.
What we stand for
Our Objectives
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Celebrating changemakers
Honouring individuals and organisations dedicated to improving society and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. They are the unsung heroes we want to sing about.
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Promoting social impact
Not just a stage but a call to action. We believe in the power of storytelling, where stories of change propel others to begin their own journey of transformation.
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Learning and collaboration
Workshops, masterclasses and discussions that build networks, share insights and grow a global community dedicated to change-making.
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Amplifying the UN SDGs
Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 17, Partnerships for the Goals.
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Propelling the Giving Economy
Abundance starts with giving. By fostering generosity we can make prosperity an inclusive right rather than an exclusive club.
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Building a better tomorrow
Uniting people, ideas and resources to forge a path towards a more prosperous and peaceful world.
These objectives define who we are, what we stand for and what we hope to achieve, bringing together a global community committed to making the world a better place.
Since 2016
Our History
17 July 2016 · New YorkThe idea is born
At the UN General Assembly, chief convenor Chet Jainn engaged with global changemakers at the 2016 NOVUS summit, organised by TED Resident and Global Changemaker Kunal Sood.
27 November 2018 · MumbaiThe first summit
On #GivingTuesday the first Giving Economy Changemakers Summit came to life, the formal inauguration of "The Giving Economy" movement.
2019 → 2025A seven-year journey
A series of editions across cities and countries, with the vision of culminating in New York City, possibly at the UN headquarters.
Our impact
A Formidable Force for Good
Since its inception, the GEC has recognised and learned from changemakers across the United States, India, Africa and Southeast Asia, now more than 250 awardees. From human trafficking activists to innovative social entrepreneurs, they tackle issues from LGBTQ+ rights to education and sanitation with unwavering dedication.
The impact goes beyond the awards ceremony. By bringing their stories to a global audience, the GEC fosters a sense of community and encourages more changemakers to rise up, lighting the way to a more equitable, compassionate world.
GEC events
Where Impact Meets Action
Three dynamic pillars provide a platform for meaningful dialogue, honour remarkable achievements and offer a collective space for networking and knowledge exchange.
GEC Talks
A symphony of wisdom, passion and innovation, where notable societal changemakers share their insights, journeys and visions. Attendees learn how they too can make a significant impact on society.
GEC Awards
Recognising and celebrating the extraordinary work of individuals and organisations committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The unsung heroes receive the acknowledgement they deserve.
GEC Summit
A unique gathering with workshops, masterclasses, exhibitions and networking, where attendees learn from world leaders and collaborate with like-minded peers.
Powered by Crowdera
About Crowdera
Established in 2014 in Silicon Valley, Crowdera is a global online fundraising platform on a mission to amplify the collective impact of philanthropy and social entrepreneurship.
Crowdera's core mission is to enable and nurture social impact initiatives by providing a fee-free fundraising platform. It is the bridge connecting nonprofits and social innovators with the resources they need, helping fundraisers foster authentic connections, expand their reach and grow their donor base.
Rooted in a commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, its reach spans the globe, with payment gateway partnerships that let the platform function in 200 countries.
2014Founded in Silicon Valley
3,500+Campaigns supported
7,500Donors from 60 countries
200Countries enabled by payment partners
Our community
A Diverse Community Driving Social Transformation
Social entrepreneurs and nonprofits address pressing issues like poverty, education and healthcare, while philanthropists bolster their efforts. Corporate leaders embrace corporate social responsibility, and startups balance success with social impact.
Filmmakers, media professionals and changemakers bring their perspectives and skills to advocate for critical social issues, while students, academics and aspiring change agents come for inspiration and knowledge.
Social entrepreneursNonprofitsPhilanthropistsCorporate leadersStartupsFilmmakersMedia professionalsStudents & academicsGrassroots activists
Empowering our community
Empowering Our Community All Year Round
Through talks, networking spaces and panel discussions, the Forum amplifies the voices of social changemakers and innovators, sparking conversations and fresh ideas.
Collaboration is our cornerstone. Social entrepreneurs, nonprofits, corporations, philanthropists and grassroots activists meet here, partnerships are forged and new initiatives are set in motion. Through outreach programmes we keep supporting the causes participants champion, well beyond the annual gathering.
Looking ahead
Audacious Aspirations
A future where abundance truly starts with giving, leaving a legacy of compassion and progress.
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A global journey
A series of events across the world, culminating in New York City, potentially at the United Nations headquarters.
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Partnerships for the Goals
As an embodiment of SDG 17, forging global partnerships and leveraging technology, training and social capital for the causes we champion.
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Purpose with profit
Widespread adoption of the Giving Economy, inspiring businesses to embrace purpose-driven strategies alongside profitability.
Voices of the movement
Over the last five years, the philosophy of the giving economy has thrived in the hearts of our social changemakers and attendees as we have developed a strong-voiced platform empowering charities, supporting talents, magnifying impacts or initiating new movements. At the Giving Economy Forum we are on the pathway to a revolution, the ripples that began five years ago have now turned into ripples of change.Chet JainnCEO & Founder
Crowdera's mission is to empower every institution with a robust digital identity that enables online fundraising with customized technology solutions that integrate human and AI inputs. The Giving Economy Forum is a global platform to connect and cultivate a community of 'Change Makers' who aim to reduce poverty and inequality and build a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive society.Dr Rajan SamuelMD & CEO, Crowdera Foundation
Nominate Your Favourite Changemaker!
Know someone uplifting communities and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals? Put them forward for the Giving Economy Awards.
Over 250 changemakers honoured
The Community
Since 2018, the Giving Economy has identified, learned from and honoured changemakers from the United States, India, Africa and Southeast Asia: celebrated social workers, filmmakers, investors and corporations dedicated to improving life on this planet.
Since 2018
The Giving Economy Movement
The very first Giving Economy Changemakers Summit was kicked off on #GivingTuesday, 27 November 2018, at 91 SpringBoard BKC, Mumbai. It was also the formal kickoff of "The Giving Economy" movement.
Since then, Crowdera Foundation has hosted the Giving Economy Summit & Awards every year, focusing on innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship, and bringing together leading philanthropists, entrepreneurs, social innovators, activists, artists and NGOs to lead transformative change toward SDG implementation.
The main aim of the movement is to raise awareness of the UN Sustainable Development Goals to be achieved by 2030, for the welfare and enrichment of people, fellow earthlings and the planet.
Impact, 2018 to 2025
Our Awardees and Their Impact
From social entrepreneurs and community leaders to teachers, artists and students, our awardees work across education, health, the environment, poverty alleviation, animal welfare and human rights.
256Individuals and organisations honoured
173Case studies published
8Years of the Forum
Case studies by edition
Awardees come from India, the United States, England, Kenya, Canada, the UAE, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore. Read Their Stories
"This compendium of case studies captures the voices of practitioners and the lived experiences of changemakers. It is both a record of impact and a roadmap for the future."
Dr Rajan Samuel · Managing Director and CEO, Crowdera Foundation
- Recognition of changemakers256 individuals and organisations honoured, amplifying their voices and inspiring replication.
- Practitioner voicesAwardees like Slum Soccer have shared their journeys at national platforms, influencing over 250 institutions.
- Global anchoringWith registration in Switzerland, the Giving Economy Forum is now positioned as a global convening platform for the social sector.
Editions
From Mumbai to Singapore
2018
Mumbai
The first summit, on #GivingTuesday at 91 SpringBoard BKC.
2019
New Delhi & Nagpur
Editions in the Delhi NCR region and Nagpur.
2020
Online & Global
The forum moved online, connecting changemakers worldwide.
2021
Goa
14 changemakers honoured.
2022
Goa & Mumbai
14 changemakers honoured.
2023
Singapore
15 changemakers honoured.
2024
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
35 changemakers honoured.
2025
Singapore, Davao & Hyderabad
The 8th edition, Singapore 2025 | SG60.
2026
Next edition
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25 November 2026 at ONE°15 Marina, Sentosa. Register
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Past awardees
Prominent Names Honoured at the Giving Economy Awards
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Our Awardees
Stories of Change
173 stories of changemakers honoured at the Giving Economy Forum from 2018 to 2025, from our Past Awardees Case Studies.
Past Awardees Case Studies
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Since its inception in 2018, the Giving Economy Awards have celebrated changemakers, visionaries and trailblazers who embody the spirit of giving. The latest edition of this publication by Crowdera Foundation brings together 173 case studies, including 24 new stories from Kuala Lumpur and Hyderabad.
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Know someone uplifting communities and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals? Put them forward for the Giving Economy Awards.
News & Updates
Giving Economy Blog
News, announcements and stories from the Giving Economy Forum, the Giving Economy Awards and our community of changemakers.
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Wednesday, 25 November 2026, 5 pm to 9 pm SGT
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Last updated: 28 October 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how the Giving Economy Forum ("we", "us") handles personal data in connection with this website, www.givingeconomy.org, and our events, including the Giving Economy Forum, the Giving Economy Awards and the Pledge Ceremony. We aim to handle personal data in line with Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA).
1. Information we collect
- Information you give us. When you register for an event, nominate a changemaker or contact us, we collect what you provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, organisation, role, and nomination details.
- Awardee and nominee information. For people nominated for or honoured at the Giving Economy Awards, we may hold their name, organisation, photograph, biography and a description of their work.
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6. Keeping your data
We keep personal data only for as long as we need it for the purposes above or as required by law, and then delete or anonymise it.
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You can ask to access or correct the personal data we hold about you, withdraw your consent to our use of it, unsubscribe from our emails, or ask us to remove your photo or profile from this website. Email us at [email protected] and we will respond within a reasonable time.
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