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Malaysia

Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Streamlining the community organisation's operations through the development of upgraded processes and systems. Guiding and building the capacity of staff members in program management, stakeholders engagement, case intervention support and community empowerment. Overseeing resource management, administrative documentation and organisational development.

Kuala Lumpur City, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Managed a team tasked with the content research and development of the Climate Finance Summit 2024's panel and debate sessions, which were attended by over 500 participants and officiated by the Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Energy Transition & Water TransformationLed the drafting of a 60-page report document, which will function as a.

Central Java, Indonesia

Developed and facilitated a 2-day training on 'Communication Strategies for Community-Based Climate Advocacy and Disaster Preparedness' for climate-affected coastal communities in Java, Indonesia, under JRS' Research and Advocacy for Climate Policy and Action (RACPA) Programme.Drafted and published an article (linked) documenting the RACPA Cross-Country.

Developed and drafted funding proposals for North South Initiative's migrant empowerment programme (Malaysia), Fondacio Myanmar's IDP education programme (Burma), Young Lives Malaysia's refugee arrivals programme (Malaysia) and SDI Academy's migrant education program (Singapore).

Under PANAP's 'Social Protection and Labor Rights for Rural Women Farmers, Indigenous Women, and Female Agriculture Workers' research project, redrafted the Malaysia report and edited the Cambodia and Vietnam report, which covered the issues faced by agricultural workers and farmers in the context of social protection, and with the over-commodified.

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Continued support and guidance through consultancy to refugee-led groups: - the Coalition of Burma Ethnics Malaysia (COBEM) on community programs for Burmese ethnic refugees- the Myanmar Ethnic Women Refugee Organisation (MEWRO) on community programs for refugee women, youth and children, and organisational development - Refugee Action for Change (ReAct).

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Drafted reports, proposals, speeches and statements, carrying out research across their programs for women, migrants, refugees and human trafficking survivors.Coordinated an institutional support program, comprising internal team-building sessions and knowledge-building sessions on various topics related to the organisation's work.Supported refugee-led.

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Worked in partnership with COBEM (the Coalition of Burma Ethnics, Malaysia), a refugee coalition organisation in the funding and coordination of their programs and services. Worked with and supported the founding of a refugee-led women's organisation, MEWRO (the Myanmar Ethnic Women Refugee Organisation), in developing and coordinating their activities.

Led the implementation of remote work employability training programs for refugees in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Bulgaria and LebanonSupported the organisation in scaling its programs and its strategic direction.

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Supported the work of the refugee-led women's group in advancing and championing the rights and welfare of refugee women, girls and children, through the development and coordination of programmes such as skill-building classes, awareness trainings, children's programmes, youth clubs and activities, public events and advocacy efforts, as well as.

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Provided mentorship to five youths enrolled as Srikandi's in 111 Initiative's Sirikandi programme, which sought to support and empower young women in Malaysia in increasing their political involvement and knowledge, organised by Undi18 and funded by the Canadian government.

Kuala Lumpur

Supported the work of the coalition group of refugee community-based organisations, providing coordination support and advisory consultations in advocacy and program development/implementation to serve the welfare and champion the rights of Burmese ethnic refugees in Malaysia.

Subang Jaya

Started a home-based bakery business providing plant-based sweet treats to promote the compassionate and environmental veganism cause, to contribute to the social movement of sustainability and to address the market gap for affordable plant-based baked goods.

Putrajaya

Served as an executive intern for YB Nancy Shukri, through the Perdana Fellowship programme. Assisted her in her ministerial duties, including escorting her at events, crafting press releases, carrying out administration work, and researching and creating talking points. Attained great insight into the workings of governments and political strategies, and.

Malaysia

Co-founded the social enterprise which sought to connect urban populations to farmers and increase farming revenues and awareness; developed AgriTravels Malaysia's website platform, reached out to potential sponsors/partners and contacted media organisations for media coverage.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Assisted media planners in creating weekly reports, competitors reviews, interim reports and post-campaign reports.