Education and mental health initiatives, livelihood and income generation community projects, and environmental capacity-building programmes figure prominently among grant recipients
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 September 2022 – Yayasan Hasanah (“Hasanah”), a foundation under Khazanah Nasional Bhd (“Khazanah”) today announced the latest 14 recipients of its Hasanah Special Grant 2022 (HSG2022) with a total of RM8 million in grants allocated towards impact-driven projects supporting causes that uplift the underserved among Malaysian society.
Of the 14 recipients, six are focused on bringing about better educational outcomes amongst students, including mental health; four on community development through livelihood and income generation community programmes; and four on strengthening capability and capacity in environmental conservation including animal welfare. Additionally, five of the 14 organisations are repeat recipients previously awarded HSG2021 grants.
EDUCATION
- Yayasan Chow Kit with a programme on building capacity for teachers from 5 Alternative Learning Centres (ALC) and a pilot programme on Learning Management System (LMS) for ALC students.
- LeapEd Services Sdn Bhd with Phase 2 of their World’s Best School programme.
- Persatuan Kaunselor Pendidikan Malaysia (PEKA) with a programme focusing on early aid in mental health.
- Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia (YFBM) with their “Literasi Kelas Rimba” programme.
- Pertubuhan Akademi Project ID with their “Pembimbing Rakan Sebaya” (PRS) programme focused on building capacity among students.
- HSG2021 recipient PINTAR Foundation returned together with Nicol Ann David Organisation (NDO) with the PINTAR – NDO Little Legends Programme.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
- Social Innovation Movement Association (SIM) with a project on developing intergenerational entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on closing the loop between the younger and older generation.
- GE Nitrate Solutions with a project aimed at B40 farming communities in the district of Penampang, Sabah.
- HSG2021 recipient Global Peace Foundation Malaysia returned with a project aimed at providing the Orang Asli community with access to clean water and sanitation.
- HSG2021 recipient Pertubuhan Wanita Berdaya (Women of Will) returned with a project focused on developing entrepreneuring B40 women in Kedah.
ENVIRONMENT
- HSG2021 recipient Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) returned with a project focused on improving welfare for the Sun Bear.
- HSG2021 recipient Persatuan Penyelamat Haiwan Terbiar Bahtera Noah Ipoh Perak (Noah’s Ark) returned with a project aimed at managing the stray animal population in Ipoh and surrounding areas.
- Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Kota Kinabalu (SPCAKK) with a project aimed at controlling the stray animal population to improve social order and safety within the local communities.
- Roots & Shoots Environmental, Wildlife Conservation and Humanitarian Society (Malaysia) with their Roots & Shoots Malaysia Award (RASMA) 2022-2025.
Yayasan Hasanah managing director and trustee Dato’ Shahira Ahmed Bazari said, “Congratulations to all HSG2022 partners; the Hasanah team and I continue to review HSG2022 proposals and we will be announcing further recipients progressively. The presence of several repeat recipients among our 14 new HSG2022 recipients highlights our support for any and all organisations that demonstrate impact and measurable results. Together with all our partners, Yayasan Hasanah is committed to advancing Malaysia, one person at a time, across all layers of society.”
Yayasan Hasanah managing director and trustee Dato’ Shahira Ahmed Bazari said, “Congratulations to all HSG2022 partners; the Hasanah team and I continue to review HSG2022 proposals and we will be announcing further recipients progressively. The presence of several repeat recipients among our 14 new HSG2022 recipients highlights our support for any and all organisations that demonstrate impact and measurable results. Together with all our partners, Yayasan Hasanah is committed to advancing Malaysia, one person at a time, across all layers of society.”
HSG2022 is a collaborative initiative by Yayasan Hasanah and the Ministry of Finance aimed at catalysing social impact at scale for a more inclusive and progressive Malaysia. For more information on HSG2022, visit yayasanhasanah.org/hasanah-special-grant-2022/.
About Yayasan Hasanah
Yayasan Hasanah (“Hasanah”) is the impact-based foundation of Khazanah Nasional Berhad (“Khazanah”), the sovereign wealth fund of Malaysia. Hasanah was set up as an independent entity on 1 July 2015, building on nine years of Corporate Responsibility (CR) efforts previously driven by Khazanah. As a grant-giving organisation, Hasanah goes beyond ringgit and sen to facilitate an ecosystem of transformation, working in collaboration with multiple stakeholders, infusing a spirit of advocacy and building capacity in five key focus areas: Education; Community Development; Environment; Arts and Public Spaces; and Knowledge. Collectively and collaboratively, Hasanah hopes to shift the needle of social and community reform for Malaysians, towards a better Malaysia. For further information, please visit www.yayasanhasanah.org
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