Dear Friends of AIIMM,

Happy Lunar New Year! As we step into the Year of the Snake, we at the Asian Institute for Impact Measurement and Management (AIIMM) want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our partners, supporters, and friends. Your unwavering collaboration and encouragement have been the foundation of our success over the past year.

Together, we achieved remarkable milestones in 2024:

  1. Hosted the 2nd SDG Impact Week, bringing together over 30 fellows and speakers from 10 countries and over 350 participants in an event sponsored by the National Science and Technology Council.
  2. Established the Sustainability Leadership and Impact Management Consortium with 5 founding universities across Asia.
  3. Partnered with the Taoyuan City Government for the 9th Yunus Prize, advocating for social business and social innovation.
  4. Collaborated with the Taishin Charity Foundation for the 6th Hope Media Award, promoting impactful short videos for social good.
  5. Successfully completed two University Social Responsibility Projects, sponsored by the Ministry of Education.
  6. Published the book Humanity in Taiwan and two issues of the Asian Impact Management Review (AIMR).
  7. Delivered over 50 workshops, training sessions, and speeches on Sustainability, ESG, and Impact Measurement and Management for the Ministry of Digital Affairs, enterprises, and universities.
  8. Initiated international research collaboration with the University of Illinois Chicago, sponsored by the Ministry of Education.
  9. Introduced People and Planet First, the social enterprise verification system, to Taiwan.
  10. Conducted two SROI projects for foundations in Taiwan, earning Social Value International assurance—a proud milestone as our 4th SROI-assured reports.

These accomplishments are a testament to the collective effort of our community. Your support has been invaluable in driving meaningful impact across Asia and beyond. As we celebrate this new year, we look forward to deepening our collaborations and creating even greater impact together. May the Year of the Snake bring you prosperity, success, and new opportunities to make a difference.

Wishing you a joyous and prosperous Lunar New Year!

Warm regards,

Chien-wen (Mark) Shen and the AIIMM team