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Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST)

Empowering marginalized Filipinos through multi-sector development programs

Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation Inc.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
54/100 · methodology

About Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation Inc.

Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation Inc. (ASSIST) is a resource agency operating across 14 regions of the Philippines. It implements programs covering education and skills development, food security and agriculture, health and sanitation, corporate volunteering, disaster risk reduction, capacity building, livelihood, and advocacy. Its beneficiaries include disadvantaged children, youth, women, persons with disabilities, families, and communities.

Founded
Headquarters
Legaspi Makati City, Metro Manila
Foundation type
NGO
Operating in
Philippines

Mission

To improve the lives of marginalized and vulnerable Filipinos by delivering comprehensive development programs across education, health, livelihood, and disaster resilience.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Philippines

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

The Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) was founded in 2003 in the Philippines as a capacity-building NGO. Over two decades it has implemented hundreds of development projects across Asia and Africa in partnership with donors such …

The Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) was founded in 2003 in the Philippines as a capacity-building NGO. Over two decades it has implemented hundreds of development projects across Asia and Africa in partnership with donors such as UNICEF, UNEP, ADB, USAID, GIZ, and the EU.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Philippines
Integrity Assessment This charity: 54
Peer average: 68

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for PCNC / DSWD deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) has a partial profile, sourced from PCNC.

  • It is one of the better-documented social services charities in the Philippines GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
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  • financial records
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) is a registered social services nonprofit based in Legaspi Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 54/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 54 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Philippines is 68/100.

Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) is located in Legaspi Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Philippines. It operates as a NGO. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

According to GiveRadar's records, Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) and overseen by PCNC. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation Inc. (ASSIST) is a resource agency operating across 14 regions of the Philippines. It implements programs covering education and skills development, food security and agriculture, health and sanitation, corporate volunteering, disaster risk reduction, capacity building, livelihood, and advocacy. Its beneficiaries include disadvantaged children, youth, women, persons with disabilities, families, and communities. Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) is classified as a social services organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 2003.

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Aru D••••
Regional Director, ASSIST Mekong

Officers & trustees (7)

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Cause areas in Philippines

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Social Services this charity 951
Education 248
Health 240
Community Development 136
Arts & Culture 53
Religion 39
Environment 36
Disaster Relief 33
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Most common causes in Philippines

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Youth Development 512
Children 444
Eldercare & Aging 443
Health 296
Education 295
Women 146
Disaster Relief 113
Scholarships 89
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
Officers and trustees
Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) - 7 disclosed in the public registry.

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 22, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 7 officers on file
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2003
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST)

What is Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST)?
Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) is a social services ngo based in Legaspi Makati City, Philippines. Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation Inc. (ASSIST) is a resource agency operating across 14 regions of the Philippines. It implements programs covering education and skills development, food security and agriculture, health and sanitation, corporate volunteering, disaster risk reduction, capacity building, livelihood, and advocacy. Its beneficiaries include disadvantaged children, youth, women, persons with disabilities, families, and communities.
When was Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) founded?
Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) was founded in 2003.
Where is Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) located?
Headquartered in Legaspi Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Is Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) trustworthy?
Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST)'s website?
https://assistasia.org
Are donations to Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.