About AirAsia Foundation
Philanthropic Arm of AirAsia
We exist to accelerate positive social change. Through funding, business support, and our ever-growing network, we seek to enhance local communities.
We also provide humanitarian assistance, advocate for sustainable tourism, and support critical causes such as anti-human trafficking. We are dedicated to preserving cultural heritage and fostering sustainable livelihoods, guided by our mission pledge: Planting hope, nurturing communities.
Our Vision
Building resilient communities of the future by helping them thrive and growing together in the Asean destinations we serve.
Supporting Social Entrepreneurship
Creating a support system to grow and strengthen social entrepreneurship across Asean.
Mitigating Negative Impact
Minimising the social risks linked to AirAsia’s business, with an emphasis on international human trafficking.
Building Community Resilience
Providing post-disaster relief and rehabilitation support for affected communities.
Our Focus
What We Do
Our Team
The people behind the impact
We nurture social enterprises by tackling issues from the environment to poverty. We help entrepreneurs grow their brands, reach new markets, and build ethical businesses. Through community-based tourism and sustainable products, we work to make AirAsia’s core business fairer and inclusive.
Meet our team responsible for growing our footprint across countries in Asean.
Yap Mun Ching
Executive Director
Mun Ching founded AirAsia Foundation to transform how businesses contribute to society. Trained in politics and economics, she champions making social enterprises mainstream.
Elaine Tan
Grants & Business Development
Elaine has over 7 years’ experience in product strategy and sustainability in the banking sector. In her spare time, she loves the outdoors, especially hiking and camping.
Lilian Chen
Projects & Business Development
Lilian Chen previously co-founded and led a Malaysian social enterprise, transitioning from a background in chiropractic to social entrepreneurship while working closely with rural and indigenous farmers to build sustainable market access for heirloom produce; in her free time, she enjoys exploring nature with her dog.
Our Trustees
Trusted Asean leaders, united for social good
Our Council of Trustees is made up of Asean citizens who have made significant social and professional contributions in their countries. From entrepreneurs to lawyers, they bring valuable expertise and local insight to guide our team and grantees.
Sunit Shrestha
Thailand
Sunit Shrestha has over 10 years of experience supporting social innovation and investment. He is the Founder and Managing Director of ChangeFusion and was part of several key social innovation initiatives in Thailand, including the Thai Social Enterprise Promotion Board, B-KIND Funds (pioneer Thai ESG mutual funds with venture philanthropy structure) and Taejai.com, Thailand’s largest crowdfunding platform for social causes.
Attorney Katrina Legarda
Philippines
In her 30-year career, Atty. Katrina chalked up many firsts in the Philippine’s legal history upholding the rights of women and children. Her experiences inspired her to found the Child Justice League to provide free legal aid to abused children. Katrina also shares her infectious spirit and legal know-how through professorships at five universities in Manila.