Forbes Asia released their list of 48 Heroes in Philanthropy for 2010. In its third year, the Forbes list features four individuals chosen from 12 markets in the region, Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
John Koppisch, associate editor of Forbest Asia said the individuals chose are not the biggest givers but:
"Instead we aim to highlight a varied group of generous people, some holdovers from last year but mostly new names who deserve recognition. By calling attention to these 48 we hope to encourage more giving."
Many of the heroes named are business leaders, although modest donors such as Chen Shu-Chu, a 59-year old selling vegetables in Taiwan's Taitung market since 1963 was also recognized for her philanthropy. Her donations include US$32,000 for a children's fund and US$144,000 to help build a library at the school.
For more info:
Asia's Heroes of Philanthropy, Forbes.com (Asian Philanthropy Forum mentioned!)
Listing of heroes by country: Forbes 48 Heroes of Philanthropy, Straits Times
Indonesians Named in Forbes List of Region's Top Philanthropists, Jakarta Globe
Women of India outdo men in philanthropy, Yahoo! News India
4 Filipinos in Forbes Heroes of Philanthropy, Inquirer.net
Photo courtesy of Kevin Kelly: Asia Grace
