The Hasanah Forum 2021
The Hasanah Forum (THF) 2021, held virtually on 17-18 November, was the inaugural THF organized by Yayasan Hasanah, the impact-based foundation of Khazanah Nasional Berhad. With the theme “From Charity to Justice: Vision for an Equal and Just Malaysia,” the forum aimed to advance the justice narrative in philanthropy and promote greater collaboration within civil society to contribute effectively to nation-building. The two-day forum featured three sessions exploring the relationship between people and society, institutions, and leadership, respectively. It provided a platform for sector leaders to share best practices for a justice-oriented framework and discuss ways to bring about long-term system-level change, addressing challenges and opportunities in the process.
The Hasanah Forum 2023
The Hasanah Forum (THF) 2023 was held physically for the first time, organized by Yayasan Hasanah, and in conjunction with the AVPN Conference on 20-22 June 2023 at the KL Convention Centre. THF 2023, under the theme “Fostering Justice-Based Philanthropy: Shifting the Narrative to Action,” aimed to move beyond traditional charity towards a more justice-oriented approach in philanthropy. It brought together over 1,600 participants from 44 countries, including civil society organizations, social enterprises, corporations, policymakers, and academics, to engage in meaningful dialogues and collaborations. The forum featured 103 sessions, with prominent speakers such as Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Minister of Youth & Sports YB Hannah Yeoh, and Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, Chairman of Bursa Malaysia Berhad. Key discussions focused on systemic change, community-led approaches, and nurturing courageous leadership. A notable highlight was the announcement of a RM50 million matching grant to Yayasan Hasanah, aimed at supporting social impact programs across Malaysia. The forum also co-hosted the AVPN Global Conference 2023, marking its first-ever appearance in Malaysia, further emphasizing the global commitment to justice-based philanthropy.
The Hasanah Forum (THF) has always been more than just an event; it is a living archive of bold ideas, honest reflections and collective hope. This page contains links to The Hasanah Forum from previous years, specifically 2021 and 2023.
Explore the themes, topics and speakers from these past forums to truly appreciate the current theme for 2025. Each past forum holds ideas and stories of changemakers, and pivotal conversations that have the ability to shape the social impact discourse in the ASEAN region in profound ways.
Rediscover those moments and build upon it at THF2025.
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