Yayasan MySDG bridges the gap between national sustainable development goals (SDG) aspirations and resource allocation for underserved communities. We are dedicated to fostering social and economic equality through a whole-of-nation approach that brings together multiple stakeholders.
Through strategic partnerships across sectors, we work to improve the well-being of underserved communities in Malaysia by driving inclusive, high-impact solutions through collaboration, innovation, and sustainable financing.
Providing opportunities beyond financial means to ensure holistic development of marginalised and vulnerable communities through sustainable funding and capacity-building initiatives.
Enabling a whole-of-nation approach to promote a thriving ecosystem that drives the national SDG agenda, leveraging on the strengths of individual organisations to bolster initiatives that uplift and support the marginalised and vulnerable.
Ensure the smooth running of the Malaysia-UN SDG Trust Fund and promote its scaling-up and sustainability in support of progress towards the goals and targets set out in the 2030 Agenda.
Act as an oversight body for the implementation of projects funded by the MySDG Fund and ensure its independence, transparency, cost-effectiveness, and impact.
Fund Size
Initial fund size of RM20 million (~USD 5 million).
Collaboration
with United Nations in Malaysia.
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Anita Ahmad
Chief Executive Officer, Yayasan MySDG
Anita brings 20 years of non-profit experience to Yayasan MySDG, previously serving as Head of Community Development and Humanitarian Disaster Response at Hasanah Foundation, a Foundation of Khazanah Nasional Berhad. Her leadership drove socio-economic and humanitarian response strategies, non-profit sector capacity building, and multistakeholder partnerships, including the Government Linked Companies “Demi Rakyat & Negara” initiative. With past roles at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and MERCY Malaysia, Anita advocated for gender equality, indigenous rights, and disability rights through partnerships with the public sector, and has managed humanitarian and internally displaced persons (IDP) projects across natural disaster and conflict zones in countries such as Sudan and Afghanistan. As a recipient of the Eisenhower Fellowship and John S. Wolf Fellowship, Anita explored diverse community development approaches in the US. She holds a master’s degree in social development (Chevening scholar) and a bachelor’s degree in law from the UK.
Anjulie A. Razak
Programme Manager, Yayasan MySDG
Anjulie began her career in conservation, exploring innovative community-based solutions. Recognising the importance of stakeholder management and robust institutional capacities, she focused on building capacity for marginalised communities in environmentally-sensitive areas. Pursuing a double-degree scholarship, she earned an MBA and MSc in Sustainability Management from Universitas Gadjah Mada and Universitetet i Agder respectively. During this time, she investigated scaling community microgrids for rural electrification in Malaysia. Anjulie later served as a Research Coordinator at Universiti Malaya, specialising in greenhouse gas policies. Drawing on her project development and research skills, she now aims to shape the Foundation’s strategic vision to empower marginalised communities in Malaysia towards dignified livelihoods.
Michele Lee
Senior Manager, Corporate Services, Yayasan MySDG
With over two decades of experience in private, public, and semi-government sectors, Michele brings expertise from financial services, IT media, and government-linked agencies. She has held senior officer roles supporting C-level executives and managerial positions in human resources and administration.
Michele holds a master’s degree in Sustainable Development Management from Sunway University, Malaysia, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Sunderland University, UK, and accredited by the Institute of Administrative Management, UK. With skills in stakeholder engagement, resource optimisation, and project management, Michele aims to contribute to the Foundation’s sustainability goals. She seeks to foster stakeholder relationships and promote accountability, governance, and effectiveness in achieving sustainable development objectives, addressing socioeconomic challenges.
