Yayasan Hasanah

"There is no better predictor of a nation’s future than what is currently happening in its classrooms."

Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025
Ministry of Education

"Inclusiveness is a prerequisite for fostering a sense of belonging. The New Economic Model takes a holistic approach, focusing also on the human dimension of development."

New Economic Model, 2010
National Economic Advisory Council

"Every generation of Malaysians has the responsibility of keeping the environment safe for the next."

10th Malaysia Plan
Economic Planning Unit

"Arts and culture not only play an important role in making cities more liveable, but they are also catalysts for innovation in developed economies that are increasingly knowledge-based."

10th Malaysia Plan
Economic Planning Unit

"The knowledge-based economy is one where the generation and utilisation of knowledge contribute to economic growth and wealth creation … knowledge will be the key factor driving growth, creating new value and providing the basis to remain competitive."

Third Outline Perspective Plan (2001-2010)
Economic Planning Unit

Education

Community Development

Environment

Arts, Heritage & Culture

Knowledge

English
Bahasa Malaysia

About Us

In December 2013, Khazanah Nasional Berhad (Khazanah) incorporated a sister entity, Yayasan Hasanah (Hasanah), as an enhanced and more strategic approach to value distribution. While Khazanah has been involved in Corporate Responsibility initiatives since 2006, the establishment of Hasanah marks a new chapter in Khazanah’s institutionalisation and on-going transformation. This is in line with Khazanah’s capacity building agenda for the nation, and is also in support of the national transformation agenda.

We are an impact-driven organisation that envisions a globally sustainable Malaysia with empowered communities, an inclusive society, and a well-managed environment.

We strive to create real and lasting positive social and environmental changes for Malaysia through our work in the following focus areas: Education; Community Development; Environment; Arts, Heritage & Culture; Knowledge; and Public Spaces. Within these focus areas, we partner with civil society, communities, corporates, and government agencies to design and implement initiatives that will deliver the greatest impact in realising our vision.

True value for the country is created when individuals are empowered to ably participate in society and the economy. As Malaysia continues to develop, and as the world around us continues to change, we will increasingly need innovative thinking and locally-customised levers for solutions to address complex development problems. These aspirations and beliefs are reflected in our commitment to uphold the principles of Transparency, Innovation, Empowerment, and Inclusiveness; and anchored on our core values of Teamwork, Mutual Respect, Diligence, Integrity and Professionalism.

Malaysia continues to face increasing challenges in the coming years, as globalisation and a borderless economy become a reality. The energy and cooperation from all stakeholders are important, as we all work together towards making Malaysia a developed nation where every Malaysian can benefit from sustainable economic growth.

Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Hj Abdul Razak
Prime Minister, Malaysia
Chairman, Khazanah Nasional Berhad
“Building True Value: The Khazanah Report 2013”

WE WORK THROUGH PARTNERS

We take great care that our work is fit-to-purpose for local circumstances and we prioritise the need to secure the sustainability of our work and impact. We choose to work with local partners, empowering them to develop solutions that Malaysians need. Our support is targeted at strengthening local capacity and community ownership. We strive to play an enabling and catalytic role in driving positive social and environmental impact.

We invest in partners to develop highly effective and collaborative Malaysian civil society organisations that will help to realise our vision of social inclusivity, community empowerment, and improvement of environments.

WE ARE AN ACTIVE & STRATEGIC COLLABORATOR

Through the Yayasan Hasanah Grants Programme, we support partner organisations operating within our focus areas. We want to enable partners to overcome the myriad of challenges they face, be it fundraising, talent development, organisational management, and more. Therefore, we go beyond traditional grant-making, bolstering the funding support we extend to partners with capacity building initiatives that we run through our Capacity Building Programme. We inherit from Khazanah its Five-Point Engagement Framework, and this guides our collaborative style in our partnerships. By providing the right support, we hope to accelerate and deepen the impact of our partners.

Through our Grants Programme we partner with suitable organisations (e.g., civil society organisations and social enterprises) to deliver solutions in our priority areas. During our partnership, we seek to strengthen our partner’s organisational capacity including the areas of leadership, strategy, governance, human capital, and systems and control; we collaborate in the design and planning of programmes; we monitor and support programme implementation; and we promote communication and sustainable funding strategies. We also conduct independent audits to advance transparency and accountability.

Our civil society partners are organisations that value integrity and accountability, and are committed to excellence and demonstrate willingness to collaborate with both beneficiary communities and other related organisations. We also prefer initiatives that are scalable and has potential multiplier effects as we look to take a mid to long term view of transformational positive outcomes.

The funding under our Grants Programme will be carried out in two (2) cycles annually in the months of April and October.

WE WORK TOWARDS IMPACT

We are outcomes-driven. While we recognise the importance of individual grantee impact, we are also interested in understanding the collective contributions of various partners and initiatives within our focus areas, and ultimately we would like to measure the gains of our work to the Malaysian society as a whole. We will work continuously with partner organisations to cultivate a high-performance culture within the social and non-profit sectors, build networks, and find grounds for collaboration in the pursuit of a common agenda.

FOCUS AREAS

Hasanah will play a strategic and catalytic role to promote social inclusivity and equity for all Malaysians, through our work in the following focus areas. By creating positive change within these areas, we hope more Malaysians will be able to overcome the barriers that impede them from living and fulfilling their full potential.

Education

To support scalable education models that promote equity and increase access to quality education

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Community Development

To enable and support community-led actions that strengthen social cohesion, inclusivity and equity through sustainable social and economic development

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Environment

To protect Malaysia’s natural capital and resources through conservation efforts and building of environmental consciousness

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Arts, Heritage & Culture (AHC)

To transform Malaysia into a distinctive destination for AHC by enabling and supporting AHC-led initiatives that positively advances the AHC ecosystem in the country

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Knowledge

To support sound and evidence-based policy-making and advocacy to affect positive change and impact on the pressing issues affecting Malaysia

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THE HASANAH REPORTS

The Hasanah Report 2014 (THR2014)

THR2014 captures Hasanah’s key highlights in 2014 made possible through our Partners.

The Hasanah Report 2015 (THR2015)

THR2015 is a fresh concept that shares stories about Hasanah’s Partners and their beneficiaries.

The Hasanah Report 2016 (THR2016)

The Hasanah Report 2016 (THR16) captures Hasanah's journey in the year, with a special focus on our beneficiaries.

OUR IMPACT

Here are several short-impact videos which will help to better articulate the work of Hasanah and its partners - in touching and improving the lives of the bottom 40 percent of Malaysia’s community.

Yayasan Chow Kit

Posted On: October 19, 2015

A heart-warming story of Hussein, who was a beneficiary of Yayasan Chow Kit and is now studying in UKM under a Yayasan Khazanah scholarship.

TECH Outreach

Posted On: October 19, 2015

How TECH Outreach empowers women to create self-sustaining livelihoods through their TECH model of micro loans.

Teach For Malaysia

Posted On: October 19, 2015

How Teach For Malaysia is helping to end education inequity in Malaysia

HAPPENINGS

Civil Society Organisations Collaboration Workshop

Posted On: September 19, 2014

In July 2014, Yayasan Hasanah organised a half-day Collaboration Workshop involving 33 participants from the many different partner organisations that we work with. The objectives of the workshop were twofold, firstly to bring together everyone to begin exploring potential ways of working together to enhance impact to our beneficiaries, and secondly to gain valuable feedback from our partners on how we at Yayasan Hasanah can better our partnership and support the work they do.

The workshop was received positively by participants, who welcomed the honest discussions, opportunity to get to know each other and work together, as well as voice out concerns openly. Yayasan Hasanah’s partners were keen on receiving support in a more encompassing way, beyond just funding, and also looked forward to having more workshops and meet-ups.

This Collaboration Workshop marks the first of more planned activities and initiatives under Yayasan Hasanah’s capacity building approach, which aims to strengthen our partners and also Malaysia’s non-profit sector as well as drive collective impact. It is through capacity building of our partners and the wider non-profit or social sector that Yayasan Hasanah aims to differentiate itself from traditional corporate foundation efforts.

Feedback from partners:
“Partners can be more collaborative in future programmes, thanks to the networking opportunity we had from this workshop and partners can expect more support to be provided by Yayasan Hasanah.”

“I didn’t come with any expectations but now I’m leaving very satisfied; new friends, new networks, and a good sense of belonging amongst the partners.”

“Very useful. The interaction with Yayasan Hasanah and partners proved exciting and revealing as we realised there’s a lot to share … The honesty in discussions and the receptiveness of Yayasan Hasanah team was good.”

OUR PARTNERS

CADS Enhancement Centre (CEC) or Pusat Pembangunan Potensi CADS is a non-profit organization registered with Malaysian Registrar of Society (Reg. No. 1659-03-5). Formed in 2003 by a group of parents, academicians and individuals with interests in special needs children development.CADS Enhancement Centre also provides the necessary counseling and support group for the family and care-givers of CADS children. read more...

Johan Cruyff Foundation is a result of the footballer’s aspiration to get children active and moving, and seeks to give children back their play area through its Cruyff Courts programme. This programme provides a unique football experience to disadvantaged children, youths and the larger community. read more...

Founded in 2014, Fergana Art specialises in visual art exhibitions and projects with a focus on modern and contemporary Malaysian art. We also aim to nurture a vibrant and pluralist scene, and spearhead a mutually beneficial and collaborative model with other art initiatives and institutions in its programming to deliver more compelling and cost-competitive platforms for the promotion of the visual arts. read more...

My Performing Arts Agency (MYPAA) is a privately owned arts agency with the express aim of supporting the continuing development of artistic and cultural efforts in Malaysia, by facilitating mutually beneficial collaborative partnerships between the public and private sectors and the creative arts industry, for the benefit of everyone involved in the making and appreciation of the arts. read more...

PENGASIH’s mission is to reduce the demand of ilicit drugs in Asia by way of delivering messages in Prevention Campaigns to communities, by introducing effective Intervention Methods to parents, and by developing better approaches in treatment and rehabilitation. read more...

Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam, (YAWA), can be translated as ‘Children’s Environmental Heritage Foundation’. A non-profit, non-government organization, it was founded in 1990, as an informal group called the Junior Environmental Group of Malaysia (JEGOM) purely to instill a love of and care for the environment in young people. read more...

"There is no better predictor of a nation’s future than what is currently happening in its classrooms."

"Inclusiveness is a prerequisite for fostering a sense of belonging. The New Economic Model takes a holistic approach, focusing also on the human dimension of development."

"Every generation of Malaysians has the responsibility of keeping the environment safe for the next."

"Arts and culture not only play an important role in making cities more liveable, but they are also catalysts for innovation in developed economies that are increasingly knowledge-based."

"The knowledge-based economy is one where the generation and utilisation of knowledge contribute to economic growth and wealth creation … knowledge will be the key factor driving growth, creating new value and providing the basis to remain competitive."

English Bahasa Malaysia

About Us

WE WORK THROUGH PARTNERS

WE ARE AN ACTIVE & STRATEGIC COLLABORATOR

WE WORK TOWARDS IMPACT

FOCUS AREAS

Education

Community Development

Environment

Arts, Heritage & Culture (AHC)

Knowledge

THE HASANAH REPORTS

The Hasanah Report 2014 (THR2014)

The Hasanah Report 2015 (THR2015)

The Hasanah Report 2016 (THR2016)

OUR IMPACT

Yayasan Chow Kit

TECH Outreach

Teach For Malaysia

HAPPENINGS

Civil Society Organisations Collaboration Workshop

OUR PARTNERS

English
Bahasa Malaysia