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At the AVPN Global Conference 2025 in Hong Kong, Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, delivered a stirring keynote address urging philanthropists, businesses, and changemakers to move beyond traditional giving and embrace collective action. Her central message was clear: “Don’t just give. Build together.” A Call for Collaboration Dr Adani emphasized that the next leap in social development depends on bringing every philanthropic institution, NGO, and partner onto a common platform where efforts are aligned, learnings are shared, and impact is multiplied. “We must be co-builders, not just donors. Real change happens when we work as partners — pooling resources and breaking down silos,” she said. She further reminded the audience that impact is not about numbers but about human dignity and resilience. “Impact is never about numbers. It is about the stories behind them — stories of hope, transformation and empowerment.” The Three Non-Negotiables In her keynote, Dr Adani outlined three essential principles for building this shared movement: Co-Building: Every partner must come not as a donor, but as a builder of lasting change.Multipliers, Not Beneficiaries: The true measure of impact lies not in what we give, but in how beneficiaries become multipliers of change.Uniting Skills with Values: “Skills without values are buildings without foundations. Unite them — and you build generations.” Declaring that this is a defining moment for philanthropy, she said: “This is not a moment to clap. It is a moment to commit! We must be the generation that sowed in the drought, that believed before the rains came, that built a harvest of dignity and opportunity for all.” Reactions from AVPN Leadership Applauding her message, Ms Naina Subberwal Batra, CEO of AVPN, said, “Dr Priti Adani’s keynote was a powerful call to bold action. She reminded us that we need to act, even amidst uncertainty, and invest in solutions that build the foundations for a sustainable and equitable future for Asia. At AVPN, we echo this call for action. Philanthropy must stay the course and unite diverse stakeholders so that together, we can turn conviction into action and build systems that withstand the test of time.” In conclusion, Dr Adani urged the gathering to go beyond symbolic gestures and actively collaborate — learning from one another, sharing best practices, and inspiring each other to aim higher.