The MySDG Grants, managed by the Foundation, complement the Malaysia-UN SDG Trust Fund by supporting smaller-scale yet high-impact projects. Designed to prepare civil society organisations (CSOs) for scalable initiatives, these grants serve as a pathway for potential future funding, including under the Trust Fund.
Focusing on four key thematic areas—Sustainable Economic Security, Holistic Health and Wellbeing, Equitable Access to Education, and Access to Basic Needs—the grants align with SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9, with cross-cutting priorities in SDGs 5 and 17. By expanding coverage and fostering grassroots solutions, MySDG-funded projects enhance Malaysia’s SDG progress and maximise overall impact.
Proposal applications for Yayasan MySDG grants will be by invitation only, aligned with the priority thematic areas and target underserved communities for the year.
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Good Shepherd Services
About the project
Empowering the Orang Asal and B40 communities in Kiulu, Sabah, by developing high-quality experiences aligned with the ASEAN Community-Based Tourism Standard. It seeks to boost socio-economic opportunities and support the state’s efforts to drive revenue and economic growth.
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The Forest Transformation (Earthworm Foundation)
About the project
Supporting the Jakun Orang Asli oil palm farmers in Kg. Sg. Mok, Pahang, by building economic resilience through ecotourism, entrepreneurship, and leadership training. In partnership with Native Discovery, the project promotes community-based tourism to diversify incomes and preserve local traditions.
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Pertubuhan Perkhidmatan Sosial dan Pembangunan Komuniti Daerah Gombak, Selangor (PSPK)
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Pertubuhan Kebajikan Nourish Malaysia (Nourish)
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Pertubuhan Pembangunan Kebajikan dan Persekitaran Positif Malaysia (SEED)
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Persatuan Projek Bantuan Lebihan Makanan (The Lost Food Project)
About the project
Targeting B40 families in two Kuala Lumpur Program Perumahan Rakyat flats, this project provides access to surplus fresh food, promotes healthier diets, and includes health screenings by Ministry of Health clinics and nutrition education workshops to improve community well-being.
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Health Equity Initatives and Solutions Berhad
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Al-Ikhlas Hope Society
About the project
Equiping refugee teenagers with literacy, numeracy, and life skills, empowering them to benefit their communities. The project also includes a peer-to-peer outreach program across Peninsular Malaysia to raise awareness on sexual health, financial decisions, and gender-based violence.
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The Development of Human Resources for Rural Areas, Malaysia (DHRRA Malaysia)
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Yayasan Orang Kurang Upaya Kelantan (YOKUK)
About the project
This free remedial tuition program in Pasir Mas helps disadvantaged B40 students catch up academically and reintegrate into mainstream classes. It offers intensive modules, free learning materials, and meals, addressing increased support needs post-pandemic.
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Partners of Community Organisations (PACOS Trust)
About the project
Providing early childhood education for children aged 3–6 and vocational training for out-of-school youth in Penampang, Sabah, addressing absenteeism and poor academic performance. The project also empowers mothers and village women with skills training in nature farming and craft making.
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Islamic Medical Associaton of Malaysia (IMAM)
About the project
This project aims to provide sustainable access to clean water for B40 residents of Kampung Berangan, Kelantan, who rely on unsafe water sources. By implementing an affordable water treatment system, the initiative seeks to improve health, reduce waterborne diseases, and support socio-economic development.
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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.
