About us

 

Borne of a desire to advance anti-trafficking, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods initiatives across Southeast Asia, Magnuson Trust was established in Singapore in 2019. We partner with select organisations that address one or more of these priorities.

VISION

To protect individuals bonded by the circumstance of their birth and give them the freedom to choose.

MISSION

To improve the lives of individuals without opportunity or choice by supporting organisations that work to advance anti-trafficking, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods initiatives.

 
 

 Our Values

  • Steward resources wisely and ensure our grantmaking is financially, socially and environmentally responsible.

  • Listen and learn, cultivate personal relationships with our partners, develop a shared comprehensive understanding of the issues in order to work together effectively;

  • Support interventions that are best in the field, and continuously evaluate our investments to learn what is working and what is not;

  • Maintain a transparent and respectul grants management process.

 
magnuson trust alternate bg-07.png