Asian and French Philanthropy

We will have the privilege to be in conversation with Dr. Ruth Shapiro and Maja Spanu, about trends in philanthropy in Asia and France as a part of our philanthropy series.

Our Speakers

Dr. Ruth Shapiro is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive of the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS). CAPS is a research and advisory non-profit organization based in Hong Kong and working throughout Asia. CAPS is committed to producing world-class, evidence-based research to help philanthropists, governments and social delivery organizations maximize the positive impact of private social investment. Dr. Shapiro holds a Masters from Harvard University and a doctorate from Stanford University. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan.

Dr. Maja Spanu is a specialist in international affairs. As Head of Philanthropy and International Affairs at the Fondation de France, she directs its research unit and manages multiple European and international projects and partnerships. Before joining the foundation, Maja was a research fellow and lecturer at the University of Cambridge. During her career, she has been involved in a wide range of issues from diversity and inequality in international cooperation to international conflict. Through her previous work with foundations, think-tanks, and NGOs, Maja has a particular expertise on the Western Balkans. She holds a PhD in Social and Political Science from the European University Institute.