Shenzhen Institute of international public welfare

Applications for the inaugural Executive Leadership Program (ELP) Philanthropy Fellowship (Singapore) close this month.

Background & Vision

In 2017, Ray Dalio, co-founder of CGPI, launched the Executive Leadership Program (ELP) through the Da Li Foundationand CGPI. This initiative aims to cultivate philanthropic leaders with global vision and social innovation capabilities.

A Decade of Impact: The Singapore Fellowship

To honor Ray Dalio’s commitment to philanthropic talent development, Li Xiaobo (founder of the Singapore-based Li Foundation, alum of ELP’s first cohort and CGPI’s third EMP* program) has partnered with CGPI to establish this Singapore-focused ELP Fellowship. (EMP: Executive Management Program)

Key Objectives

1. Leverage Asian Resources

   Strengthen China’s philanthropic sector through regional assets.

2. Study Southeast Asian Philanthropy

   Examine regional models of philanthropy and legacy stewardship.

3. Cross-Border Collaboration

   Facilitate Asian expansion for Chinese philanthropic projects while amplifying China’s philanthropic narrative globally.

4. Regional Transformation

   Drive actionable change to reshape philanthropy across Asia.

Strategic Significance

As CGPI commemorates its 10th anniversary, this fellowship bridges pioneering alumni action with the college’s legacy, empowering a new generation to pioneer Asian-led solutions for global challenges.