THF2025 welcomed over 900 delegates over the two days, bringing together changemakers across the sectors of education, community development, livelihood, environment and the arts. Photo: Yayasan Hasanah
True philanthropy begins with listening as a way to surface community needs and guide grounded, collaborative solutions, says Yayasan Hasanah managing director and trustee, Siti Kamariah Ahmad Subki at The Hasanah Forum 2025 (THF2025) themed "Philanthropy that listens: Bridging intent with intervention".
Khazanah Nasional's managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir emphasises that real listening means setting aside assumptions and belief systems to step into others’ shoes and see the world through their eyes. Photo: Khazanah NasionalNow in its third edition, the two-day forum was attended by over 900 changemakers to discuss important urgent issues, from protecting endangered species and educating marginalised children to tackling climate change and rebuilding social cohesion, and address them.
