COVID-19 has highlighted philanthropy's key role in meeting the immediate needs created by the crisis, as well as the ongoing challenges. From committing funds to donating medical supplies and equipment, philanthropists throughout Asia-Pacific have been supporting critical health, social, and economic initiatives to provide urgent relief where it is most needed. In addition to mitigating the short-term challenges, how is philanthropy addressing the longer-term impacts of COVID-19? What are the approaches needed for recovery? How will COVID-19 shape the future of philanthropy?