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.

VALUES

Manage resources prudently to guarantee that our grantmaking is financially, socially, and environmentally sustainable.

Engage and absorb, foster personal connections with our partners, and build a mutual, in-depth understanding of the issues to collaborate efficiently.

Back initiatives that lead the field, and persistently assess our contributions to determine their effectiveness and areas for improvement.

Uphold a transparent and respectful grant management procedure.