James Chen

A very worthwhile cause. Pleased to support Lowri and this campaign on #WorldSightDay.

Is @elonmusk a #philanthropist? Does @Twitter make the world a better place? I wrote a feature for @Fortune about how Elon Musk can leverage Twitter to follow through on his pledge to “do good for the future of humanity”. Read here: fortune.com/2022/05/24/elo…

It’s alarming that one in 11 children in the UK don’t have access to books in their home. Equipping parents with ways to instil enthusiasm for reading is vital to improving #literacy skills. At @bmabhk we’ve been doing just that for 14+ years tinyurl.com/59ahksuu

I'm always impressed by Mackenzie Scott's generosity & giving. But her approach is closer to charity than strategic #philanthropy. Given the scale of the issues we face globally, donations alone won’t bring the systemic change we need. tinyurl.com/44p9n8hn

Late last year, I had the privilege of participating in the @FT #WealthManagementSummit, chaired by @elisa_trovato.   Read more about my view that the desire invest with purpose opens a path for #MillennialInvestors to become #MoonshotPhilanthropists: jameschen.vision/the-financial-…

“Philanthropists will be the key to #pandemic prevention.”   Delighted to have shared the importance of #MoonshotPhilanthropy in funding risky, future-facing projects with @worthmag.   worth.com/philanthropist…

In #philanthropy “passion matters as much as strategy – it’s not just about writing checks, but about utilising your skills and risk-taking mindset to create impact.” I loved meeting @LindaLacina and discussing my journey in vision correction for @wef: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/phi…

Delighted that @SCMPNews' @RuthShapiroCAPS has named #HongKong Asia’s #philanthropy hub – a wonderful acknowledgment. Surrounding yourself with brilliant minds finding ways to solve pressing problems is just one of the reasons to visit, live or work in HK. scmp.com/comment/opinio…

Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful, healthy and happy Year of the Tiger!

A fantastic insight from @reneedkaplan and @act4all on maximising impact in #philanthropy – “The most powerful social change comes from #CollaborativeAction.” insidephilanthropy.com/home/2022/1/24…

Great to read about @AmericanCancer leveraging a #VentureCapital approach in its charitable work. Embracing risk to maximise impact is absolutely the right approach, and #philanthropists should take note. barrons.com/articles/futur…

Valuable advice for #NextGen philanthropists from @worthmag: “learning—like philanthropy itself—takes time.” My philanthropic journey began with a passion for #eyecare; and developed into domain expertise through patience, research and #RiskTaking. worth.com/how-to-find-yo…

As @frankmengert writes, success in #business requires calculating and taking risks. But traditional #philanthropy avoids this familiar strategy. In 2022, I hope to see more philanthropists back #OutOfTheBox ideas that can lead to radical change. inc.com/inc-masters/th…

Happy New Year!   Let’s raise a glass to another year of achievement and perseverance. May #2022 bring happiness and health to us all.

#MerryChristmas!    With the holidays fast approaching, I hope you and your loved ones enjoy festive and safe celebrations. Wishing you much happiness and good cheer.

I agree with @stuartbuck1 - #philanthropists should strive to maximise feedback from partners and collaborators. My greatest philanthropic successes were kicked off by setbacks - open feedback is the first step to making the right adjustments. insidephilanthropy.com/home/2021/12/8…

“#MoonshotPhilanthropy may be the only way to attain the better world we seek.” Great to contribute to @BDeBo’s column in the @denverpost. Philanthropists have the responsibility to back the risky, innovative ideas that can drive change. denverpost.com/2021/12/12/on-…

Today’s ‘#givingscape’, according to @p2173, is full of ‘opportunities to give time, effort, and money’, meaning it's open to everyone. This is true at every level of #philanthropy – it starts with listening to experts and those you’re trying to help. theconversation.com/making-a-diffe…

What an honour to be named among Asia’s Most Influential by @TatlerAsia. Proud to be alongside some incredible #disrupters, #entrepreneurs and #philanthropists who are creating a positive impact in the region and beyond. tatlerasia.com/people/james-c…

"Providing safe spaces for the next generation to stretch their imagination is critical”    @MarcusRashford & @Burberry have joined forces to start an education programme that will promote literacy and encourage creativity   #EducationForAll #BringMeABook wwd.com/fashion-news/f…