Sadakazu Ikawa

At Japan Impact Institute, Sada works on partnership-related initiatives with AVPN as its Northeast Asia Manager. Through roles with the Stanford Social Innovation Review Japan (SSIR-J) and Trust-Based Philanthropy Japan, Sada has been connecting Japan’s social impact ecosystem with global movements. He serves as a board member and advisor to multiple foundations and NPOs, contributing to the design of funding schemes and grant strategies. Holding a Master’s in Community Development from the University of the Philippines, he has worked with international NGOs for over 20 years across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, spending most of his career as Executive Director.