ERFIP FOUNDATION
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        • Charles Kie
        • Erdal Yildirim
        • James Chen
        • Sach Chandaria
        • Vidya Shah
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Our Unique Story

Entrepreneurial Families for Innovative Philanthropy (ERFIP) is more than just a think tank; it is an innovative platform and an innovation lab for development challenges in frontier markets. Initiated in 2013 as project, and set up as a Swiss registered foundation in 2018, ERFIP is a unique platform that brings together thought and business leaders, philanthropic families and social innovators and disruptors from emerging market.  
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Amidst the sea of interventions in the development arena, globally, indigenous philanthropists are often notoriously absent from the scene or decision making. ERFIP was born to address this gap and build linkages between stakeholders of global south philanthropy and international actors.
Why are giving families in developing countries not part of discussion on development issue Instead of remaining disengaged from discourse, their voices and influence could be harnessed for improved      outcomes and scalability. 
​This is precisely the bridge which ERFIP creates.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Firoz Ladak
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Empower Families for Innovative Philanthropy (ERFIP) is a Swiss registered foundation.
  • About
    • About ERFIP
    • Mission and Vision
    • Our Unique Story
    • Our People >
      • Founder
      • Board >
        • Charles Kie
        • Erdal Yildirim
        • James Chen
        • Sach Chandaria
        • Vidya Shah
      • Team
  • Our Work
    • ERFIP Today
    • Our Objectives
    • Strategy
    • Climate Initiative
  • Knowledge Center
    • Annual Reports (2013-2019)
    • Case Studies
    • Resources
  • CONTACT US