A discussion on the Korean Social Impact Bonds (SIB) and the relevance for the Philippines
On December 9, 2025 there was an online conversation between the Koreans and Filipinos on Social Impact Bonds (SIB). The discussion was moderated by Dr. Benjamin Quiñones, Jr. Founder, Asian Solidarity Economy Council (ASEC). The speaker was Ms. Jinkyung Choi, Senior Program Manager, International Relations. Korea Social Value and Solidarity Foundation (SVF). Part 1 – […]
Resilience at the grassroots: Riding the tide of challenges and hardships
Reflections from a recent visit to Sri Lanka Ms Lydia Ann & Mr Paniirselvam from Malaysia were in Sri Laka for the 28th Asia Pacific Social Work Conference held in Colombo from Nov 18 to 21, 2025. They were representing the APPGM-SDG Secretariat which is an active partner of Asian Solidarity Economy Council (ASEC) During […]
Conference on Cross Border Solidarity in Southeast Asia
A three day Southeast Asian Conference on Alternatives was organised by MASSA – Movement for Alternatives and Solidarity in Southeast Asia from Nov November 11-13, 2025 at Siem Reap, Cambodia The theme of this conference: Cross-Border Solidarity for Peace, Culture and People’s Alternatives in Southeast Asia. (More details in the attachment) Dr Eri Trinurini (ASEC/ASSEC) […]
ASEAN Solidarity in Action: Insights from the 2025 Philippine Social Enterprise Roadmap Conference
Technology Innovations in Social Enterprise and the Social and Solidarity Economy for the SDGs Manila, Philippines — November 5–7, 2025 By Ms Zoel Ng, Director of MySDG Academy The 2025 Philippine Social Enterprise Roadmap Conference brought together mission-driven actors across ASEAN to reimagine how innovation, community solidarity, and digital transformation can drive the Social and […]
Community Harmony, Women Empowerment & Social Development
Virtual Event at the Doha Second World Summit for Social Development About 65 people participated online at this discussion on 4 Nov 2025 (Tuesday) from 2pm to 4pm Doha time and in Malaysia from 7pm to 9pm. This was hosted by the Bishop Dennis Ng Victory Ministries, MySDG Academy and the Society for Asian Solidarity […]
Social Protection & Social Solidarity Economy (SSE)
A talk entitled “Guaranteeing and Strengthening the Right to Social Protection through SSE” delivered by ASEC Rep in RIPESS, Kumar Loganathan of India on October 31, 2025 at GSEF International Conference at Bordeaux, France. It’s an honour to join you to reflect on how the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) can help guarantee and strengthen […]
Toward a People-Led Democracy and Sovereignty in Southeast Asia
ACSC/APF 2024 Dili, Timor-Leste | 19–21 September 2024 The ASEAN Civil Society Conference / ASEAN Peoples’ Forum (ACSC/APF) 2024 in Dili centred on strengthening democratic participation and regional solidarity. 🔹Open Plenary Highlights The Feminist Movement and Substantive Democracy in Southeast Asia. People and Planet First: Toward a Liberating Southeast Asia. During the convergence sessions on […]
Our ASEAN: Getting It Right – Peoples at the Core
ASEAN Peoples @ ASEAN 2025 Wisma MCA, Kuala Lumpur | 24 October 2025 The ASEAN Peoples Forum 2025 (ASEANPEOPLES@ASEAN2025) gathered civil society organizations and activists from across Southeast Asia to reaffirm the vision of a people- centred ASEAN. A total of 13 local NGOs from Timor-Leste participated, representing more than 280 members under the Forum […]
Second World Summit for Social Development – Doha 2025
Community Harmony, Women Empowerment & Social Development (SDGs & Doha Social Summit Date: Nov 4, 2025 (Tuesday) Time: 2pm to 4pm (In Doha) & 7pm – 9pm (In Malaysia) Panel 1 : Community Harmony & Social Development 2pm to 3pm (Doha time) 7pm- 8pm (Malaysia time) Community harmony captured through harmony photo competition undertaken at […]
AI, Solidarity, and the Future of an Inclusive ASEAN
Witnessing ASEAN’s Expansion and a Shared Vision for the Future By Ms Zoel Ng (Malaysia) At the Opening Ceremony of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, a new chapter unfolded as Timor-Leste officially joined ASEAN, expanding the regional community from ten to eleven member states. This milestone reaffirmed ASEAN’s enduring spirit of unity in […]