An Orang Asli Jahut advocate persistently champions Indigenous peoples’ rights Introduce yourself to our readers. My name is Mia Yusri, and I have been actively involved in the Orang Asli rights movement, serving as the Field Office Manager for Global Peace Foundation Malaysia. As a member of the Jahut tribe, my upbringing in a village…
Creating a profound impact from humble beginnings Introduce yourself to our readers. Hi, my name is Cass. I am the Partnership and Development Manager. I’m a mother of one boy and grew up in an urban setting in Kuala Lumpur. Growing up, I was more exposed to corporate career paths and had little engagement with…
Embracing both hard work and heart work defines her Introduce yourself to our readers. Hello everyone, my name is Linda Heng. I am the General Manager in Global Peace Foundation Malaysia. What inspired you to focus your career on empowering Indigenous communities? For me, it is because everyone deserves an equal opportunity for human…
Each year, on March 8th, the world comes together to celebrate International Women’s Day, honoring the incredible achievements women have made across social, economic, cultural, and political landscapes. In countries like Kazakhstan, volunteers ceremoniously present tulips to women. Meanwhile, in Albania, Macedonia, Serbia, and Uzbekistan, Women’s Day has been integrated with Mother’s Day celebrations. In…