Based in our field office in Pahang, Sofia has been supporting our team with community and education projects on the ground with the Orang Asli communities. Read her article below as she shares her rewarding and eye-opening experience since joining us. Growing up, I have always had a deep sense of interest in contributing and making…
The Orang Asli communities are considered as one of the most underprivileged communities in the country. However, all this while, I never really thought about them or how they live or whether they are receiving the basic needs or not. It doesn’t help that we rarely hear about them in the media too. My point…
Throughout my existence, I have never given much thought of the Orang Asli. Maybe I am too comfortable with living a privileged lifestyle to the extent that I didn’t have to think about it. Throughout my first few weeks of internship, I had little to no expectations towards the Orang Asli community and I was…
The Indigenous people, also known as Orang Asli, are considered to be the most vulnerable people worldwide; This is no exception in Malaysia. As an intern at Global Peace Foundation, I have witnessed parts of Malaysia where the Orang Asli live with little to no access to basic necessities such as clean water, electricity, education…
With my internship at Global Peace Foundation being my first official work experience in the non-governmental organisation (NGO) sector, I came in wanting to learn more about the process and planning behind the project implementation of an NGO. Fortunately for me, I leave Global Peace Foundation gaining so much more than just that. I was…
Intern, Nazrul, shares how his experience working with Global Peace has been a personal journey that connects him to his roots. The bumpy, turbulent ride to Kampung Guntong Minum Cempedak was reminiscent of the roads to my grandmother’s village near Temerloh when I was a kid; rocky with a side of scenes you would not…
Intern, Reshna, shares her experience working with Global Peace as her internship comes to an end. Many people I know have been employed in several jobs while growing up ranging from waitressing at a restaurant to doing paid chores around the neighbourhood. However, I used to worm my way out of getting a summer or…
When Global Peace Foundation set its vision as “One Family Under God”, it was a true testament to the kind of organisation it was. As an intern, I was able to witness this family spirit first hand in the organisation’s day to day interactions. It doesn’t matter what background you come from, religion, colour, or…