50 Conversations, Stories of Hope
To mark Yayasan Hasanah’s 50th ILMU session, we reflect on how knowledge has shaped the organisation’s evolution over nearly a decade of collaboration with communities and partners nationwide. Since 2017, ILMU Hasanah has grown into a space where community champions and policymakers sit side by side. Where environmentalists and educators find common ground. Where stories […]
Community Leadership for Sustainable Interventions
At the heart of every community lies the essence of its people – their aspirations, struggles, and triumphs. The recent ILMU Hasanah session shed light on the vital role of community leaders in driving long-term positive change, ensuring well-being and resilience of the community. The session brought together a diverse panel of experts: James Ryan […]
The Evolution of Malaysian Literature: From Traditions to Contemporary Work
By Jillian Louis Malaysia’s literary heritage is a treasure trove of untapped potential. From the timeless pantun and syair to the enduring legends of Puteri Gunung Ledang and Hang Tuah, our stories hold the power to captivate and inspire. Yet, as oral traditions fade and folklore slips away from public memory, we risk losing a […]
Crafting Continuity: Keeping Heritage Alive Through Responsible Collaboration
In a global marketplace saturated with mass-produced goods, a quiet but powerful movement is growing. Today’s consumers are increasingly seeking more than mere products; they are searching for authenticity, story, and connection. This shift presents a vital opportunity for Malaysia’s rich tapestry of heritage crafts. The true heart of this cultural wealth lies not in […]
Before the Storm: Disaster Preparedness in Communities
Disaster Management in Malaysia Between November 2024 and March 2025, floods in Malaysia affected 274,533 people, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA). The devastation was concentrated in three states – Kelantan (40.3%), Terengganu (24.4%), and Sarawak (11.5%) – where rising waters submerged homes, roads, and livelihoods. While survival rates remain high, the aftermath […]
Breakthrough: Stories of Hope, Resilience and Recovery
Breaking Down Barriers: The Quest for Mental Health Awareness and Acceptance In today’s digitised, fast-paced world, mental health has emerged as a critical concern affecting millions worldwide. According to a 2001 study by the World Health Organisation, one in four people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. Yet despite growing awareness, stigma […]
Navigating Eco-Anxiety: The Psychology of Climate Change
October 2025 saw a major tipping point for climate change, where the loss of all our coral reefs – a major habitat for thousands of aquatic species – became irreversible. Even for those who want to care, the path forward is unclear. This global phenomenon has become abstract for many, while only frontliners and people […]
Learning Against the Odds: Education Access for Refugee & Undocumented Children in Malaysia
The movement of refugees across the world is a phenomenon that’s been happening for decades, even centuries. Some flee from war and persecution, while others from poverty and exploitation – this journey gets even more complicated when children are involved. There is an estimate of 40,000 refugees and 290,000 undocumented children of schooling age in […]
Caring for Our Elders: A Shared Responsibility
Malaysia’s Accelerating Ageing Population Malaysia is rapidly becoming an ageing nation with 7.3% of its population aged 65 and above – a figure projected to triple to 20% by 2040 – becoming an aged nation where 1 in 5 Malaysians are seniors. The accelerated rate of the ageing population brings great challenges as 40% of […]
Request for Proposal- E-Learning Course Development For Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) – Submit by 30 October 2023
Yayasan Hasanah (herein forth referred to as “Hasanah” or “YH”) is looking for a training consultancy to develop and produce content for an on-demand training course on Monitoring & Evaluation (herein forth referred to as “M&E”). The course will draw strategic direction from YH’s M&E Handbook, and is to include training modules such as video […]