SELANGOR, 26 March 2025 – Yayasan Hasanah (“Hasanah”), Malaysia’s leading impact-driven foundation, has awarded the Hasanah Special Grant (HSG) 2024 to 28 civil society organisations (CSOs) under its Community Development pillar. These grants will support initiatives that address poverty alleviation, gender equality, environmental sustainability, education, and economic resilience—aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The selected grantees will deploy an innovative, Community-Based Approach (CBA) model to uplift underserved communities by improving income security, health and well-being, education and skills development including Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and fostering community leadership and industry partnerships. By focusing on marginalised groups, these interventions create lasting impact and address multiple SDG targets. These interventions are projected to benefit 1,952 individuals and create 521 job opportunities.
“At Hasanah, we understand that every community faces unique challenges. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. That’s why we support organisations that listen to the voices of those they serve, co-creating solutions that reflect real needs and aspirations,” said Siti Kamariah Ahmad Subki, Trustee & Managing Director of Yayasan Hasanah. “These grants are more than financial aid—they are investments in resilience, dignity, and hope for communities to shape their own futures.”
Since its inception in 2015, Hasanah has collaborated with 674 partners, reaching 3.47 million people nationwide through initiatives in Education, Community Development, Environment, Arts & Public Spaces, and Knowledge. Supported by the Ministry of Finance, the Hasanah Special Grant (HSG) will continue to expand its reach, empowering more communities in need.
The 2024 grant recipients include organisations working with marginalized groups such as B40 communities, individuals recovering from drug addiction (Komited Malaysia), and parolees (Saora Industries). Others, like Good Shepherd Services, are tackling extreme poverty in regions like Tongod—one of Malaysia’s poorest districts. Additionally, outstanding projects such as The Forest Transformation Malaysia Earthworm are empowering Orang Asli communities in Pahang through diversified farming and eco-tourism, while Ana CB Enterprise is supporting B40 women in Baling, Kedah, by providing advanced sewing skills and business training, fostering economic independence. Meanwhile, Carsome Academy Sdn Bhd is preparing rural youth for employment in the automotive sector. These various projects exemplify Hasanah’s commitment to fostering resilience, economic empowerment, and sustainable community growth.
Hasanah remains committed to transforming lives by enabling grassroots-led change, fostering inclusive development, across all layers of society. The 28 recipients are as follows:
- Malaysian AIDS Council – Shelter Home: Transition with Dignity
- Pertubuhan Prihatin Ikhtiar Ihsan (Ikhtiar Ihsan Care) – Program Pemerkasaan & Kelesterian Ekonomi Golongan OKU Wanita
- Earth Heir Partners Sdn. Bhd. – Sustain.Me 2.0
- The Forest Transformation Malaysia (a.k.a. Earth Worm Foundation) – Economic Resilience Program for Orang Asli Community and Farmers in Pahang
- Komited Malaysia – KaciK 1998 Food Court: Program Integrasi Sosial
- Ana CB Enterprise – Sewing Training Course for Men and Women’s clothing for the Rural Community in Baling
- QF4 Tech Asia Sdn. Bhd – Income Generation Program through e-Commerce Platform specially for B40 Women Entrepreneurs
- Comfort Aged Care Group PLT – Community Hydroponic Farming for the Elderly, Underprivileged & Unemployed Youth
- Women of Will – Empowering Low-income communities through Entrepreneurship and Leadership
- Saora Industries Sdn Bhd – Heads Up: Supporting Parolee Job Placement
- Me.reka Innovative Education Sdn Bhd – Empowering Youth for Career Advancement & Economic Resilience
- Persatuan Ziarah Qaseh Wanita Sabah (Zeqwa) – Economic Empowerment Project for Rural Women Community in Kota Belud, Sabah.
- UNIMAS Holdings Sdn Bhd – Projek Pengurusan Lepas Tuai Kopi di Kampung Long Selapun
- UMK Holdings Sdn Bhd – Kursus Rope Access
- Good Shepherd Services – Intensifying Rural Women’s Leadership and Economic Empowerment for Transformative Change in the District of Tongod, Sabah
- Sarawak Skills – Paddy Cultivation Project at Tawang Baa
- Malaysian Society for Harm Reduction (MSHR) – Implementing Community Driven Substance Abuse Prevention Interventions for Minor
- Thrive Well Sdn Bhd – Empowering Ambassadors, Enhancing Wellbeing of B40 Women and Wider Communities
- Primus Wellness Life Resources Sdn Bhd – Pasar Pintu 2.0
- Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC) – Youth Development Strategy: Youth Train and Place Upskilling Program
- Pertubuhan Ikatan Kasih Ummah – Healthy Food Entrepreneurship Program
- Carsome Academy – EMPOWERYOUTH+
- Nicol David Organisation – Ibu Legends
- Urbanest Sdn Bhd – Building a Resilient and Inclusive PPR Community through Income Generation
- Fat Bidin Sdn Bhd – Stateless at Sea: Empowering the Bajau Laut Community through filmmaking skills
- Malaysia Medical Relief Society (MERCY Malaysia) – Resilient Living Lab: Community-based Nature-based Solutions
- Epic Homes – Project Xchange
- Persatuan Kebajikan Petani Maju Jaya Sibu (Petani Maju) – Pertanian Bersepadu Sayuran Jenis Buah Secara Organik
Caption: Siti Kamariah Ahmad Subki delivering a welcoming speech to 28 civil society organisations under the Hasanah Special Grant (HSG) 2024, under the Community Development impact area
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 Advancing Malaysia. For further information, please visit www.yayasanhasanah.org.