Yayasan MySDG believes in the power of strategic partnerships to drive Malaysia’s progress towards the SDGs. We actively seek collaborations that strengthen collective efforts for sustainable development.
Our partnership initiatives focus on mobilising sustainable financing for high-impact SDG projects and, as part of our advocacy role, facilitating strategic dialogues, conferences, and workshops that engage diverse stakeholders to raise awareness on key SDG issues and inspire action.
We welcome partners from the private sector, public sector, and civil society, including academic institutions, to explore synergies and contribute to meaningful impact.
Prokhas Sdn Bhd is a private limited company wholly-owned by Minister of Finance, with vast experience in banking, consultancy, management and advisory services, advisory services and consultancy. The Foundation has appointed Prokhas to support the organisation’s administrative and financial services.
Urusharta Jamaah is an incorporated company under the purview of the Ministry of Finance and is responsible for managing assets under government linked investment companies. They currently manage the MoF Inc. building, in which the Foundation is currently based.
SDG Centre Kuala Lumpur showcases Kuala Lumpur’s commitment to the SDG and its localization and exhibits partnerships, programmes and projects to achieve the UN Global Agenda. Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s efforts to localise and implement the Sustainable Development Goals and New Urban Agenda are being consolidated at the Kuala Lumpur SDG Centre.
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Organisation
Women Leadership Foundation
Programme
Sarawak Women of Tomorrow (SWOT) 2024
Date
7-10 September 2024
About the programme
SWOT 2024 aims to empower female leaders in Sarawak by equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in leadership positions.The event was attended by 49 mid to senior level individuals from sectors such as energy , financial services, entrepreneurship , and government agencies.
Organisation
Roots and Shoots Malaysia
Programme
Symposium of HOPE – with Dr Jane Goodall
Date
20 November 2024
About the programme
The Symposium of Hope is a dynamic one-day event to inspire and empower corporate leaders to drive positive change in our community and beyond. The event featured Dr Jane Goodall delivering a keynote address, sharing her profound insights and vision for a sustainable future and a panel discussion comprising of influential thought leaders and changemakers (from Penjana Kapital, CIMB Group, CEO Action Network (CAN), Manulife Holdings Berhad) engaged in meaningful discussions on pressing environmental and social issues. Apart from the total of 467 attendees comprising mostly of corporate leaders, followed by academia, NGO, and youth representatives, the event also included interactive exhibits and presentations by youth leaders to engage corporate attendees and potential partners.
Organisation
Maybank-ARC
Programme
A Multidimensional Approach to Poverty Reduction: Learning from Global Experiences and Local Challenges (Forum)
Date
10 January 2025
About the programme
The forum provides civil society organizations (CSOs) in Malaysia with a comprehensive understanding of global multidimensional poverty trends and measurement methodologies. The event offered valuable insights into the causes and impacts of multidimensional poverty, featuring perspectives from international, regional, and local experts. This forum equips CSOs with the knowledge needed to address poverty more effectively within their communities.
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.
Organisation
Bank Negara Malaysia
Programme
National Financial Literacy Symposium
Date
2 October 2024
About the programme
The collaboration aims to enhance awareness among NGOs and social enterprises (SEs) about financial inclusion and education initiatives that benefit their target communities, including B40, PWD, Orang Asal, and stateless individuals. Through consultations, we gathered insights and feedback from these organizations on the challenges faced by their beneficiaries, aiming to support policymakers in identifying effective measures to address these issues.
