Celebrating our milestones
“Eight years ago, in 2016, we began with a simple intention, to help a village gain access to clean water.
Back then, the well had gone dry, and women in the community would make long, tiring journeys to fetch water from distant wells and carry it back home. It was a modest beginning, born out of a desire to make life a little easier for one small village, Kampung Binjai.”
Dr Teh Su Thye, CEO of Global Peace Foundation Malaysia
In 2016, Malaysia made notable progress in reducing absolute poverty, with the poverty rate dropping to 0.4%. However, significant urban-rural divides in wealth and access to services persisted.
United Nations Human Rights Office. (2019, August 15). Malaysia vastly undercounting poverty, says UN rights expert.
Basic needs such as clean water and reliable infrastructure also remained challenges for many rural communities, reflecting a disparity in development compared to urban centers. These gaps highlighted the need for targeted interventions to ensure equitable growth and improve living conditions in underdeveloped regions.
These challenges are exemplified in the struggles of the Orang Asli communities where we work with, where water poverty disproportionately affects women. To learn more about this issue, watch the video below
[VIDEO] Living with Water Poverty: Plight of the Orang Asli Women
Fast forward to 2025, and we are astounded by how far we have come. What started as a single act of support has blossomed into a movement of empowerment and transformation. Through determination, collaboration, and persistent belief in the power of change, our reach has grown beyond what we ever thought possible.
Reflecting on 8 years of impact
Over the past eight years, we have expanded our work and touched lives across multiple communities. From addressing basic needs to developing sustainable futures, our efforts have been centered on creating meaningful and lasting change. Today, we are proud to share the milestones achieved through our 5 core initiatives:
Clean water is no longer a dream but a reality for countless families. We have installed wells, filtration systems, and infrastructure to ensure access to safe and reliable water sources! Our WaSH initiative enhances community health by providing access to clean water and improving sanitation and hygiene practices.
Our education initiatives, including the Mobile School and Forest School bring education to Orang Asli children in remote villages, while the OA Youth program builds character and empowers the youth to thrive and positively impact their communities
We empower Orang Asli families through sustainable chicken farming for better nutrition and income generation.
Our solar electrification projects bring energy solutions to communities with street lights and charging stations, enhancing night productivity and reducing reliance on non-renewable fuels to ease financial burdens.
We train and support farmers to adopt regenerative Syntropic farming, to foster food security and improve livelihood through income generation.
These initiatives represent the heart of our mission! To uplift and empower communities to break free from the cycle of poverty while fostering resilience and sustainability.
As we look ahead, our journey is far from over. With the continued support of our partners, communities, and dedicated team, we remain committed to expanding our reach, innovating our approaches so we can continue to drive impactful change!
Here’s to a future where every village, every family, and every individual, regardless of age, has the opportunity to thrive.
Thank you for being part of this incredible journey!
Written by,
Sofia Aminudin
