Cohort 3 Summary Performance
From a total of 2,207 applications across all 10 ASEAN countries, 108 youths were selected to join Cohort 3. Unlike Cohort 2, which relied on a hybrid model during the pandemic, Cohort 3 marked a full return to onsite project implementation in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and for the first time, Singapore. In total, the 10 projects reached and positively impacted 21,629 individuals across these community.
Below are the brief summary of Cohort 3:
Individuals positively impacted
CSOs/SE selected as implementing partners across
ASEAN countries
youth participant applications received, 120 selected,
remain engaged in the programme.
CAMBODIA | Phnom Penh: “Community Mural” by Cambodian’s Children Fund

PROJECT SCOPE:
- Enhanced youth development through collaborative mural painting
- Conducted structured art workshops
- Provided access to art education for underprivileged children
2023 | |
No of beneficiaries |
3,919 |
No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN |
10 |
No of CCF Youths |
10 |
Outputs
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CAMBODIA | Battambang: “Green Jobs” by Impact Hub Phnom Penh

PROJECT SCOPE:
- Conducted field visits to local entrepreneurs
- Organised Climathon for problem–solving on climate issues
- Supported youth-led projects on green jobs in their home countries
2023 | |
No of beneficiaries |
183 |
No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN |
11 |
Outputs
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INDONESIA | Pemalang: “Thrive Together” by ASEAN Youth Organization

PROJECT SCOPE:
- Trained and supported youth to design local initiatives addressing social issues
- Developed proposals and pitched 10 impactful ideas
- Adapted training modules into online courses through AYO Academy to reach wider audiences
2023 | |
No of beneficiaries |
4,052 |
No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN |
12 |
Outputs
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INDONESIA | East Nusa Tenggara: “Tenun.in Belu” by Insan Bumi Mandiri

PROJECT SCOPE:
- Provided training to improve weaving skills
- Established a weaving centre with proper tools
- Supported weavers with social media, financial records, and e-learning records
2023 | |
No of beneficiaries |
230 |
No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN |
10 |
Outputs
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INDONESIA | Yogyakarta: “BerDAYA” by Pemimpin.ID

PROJECT SCOPE:
- Trained and empower young entrepreneurs in leadership and business skills
- Conducted mentoring sessions for top participants
- Organised Festival BerDAYA to showcase products and services
2023 | |
No of beneficiaries | 1,418 |
No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN | 11 |
Outputs
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MALAYSIA | Kuala Lumpur: “Future of Work” by Mereka

PROJECT SCOPE:
- Designed blended learning with online courses, mentoring, and workshops
- Conducted two week internships with selected local enterprises
2023 | |
No of beneficiaries |
15 |
No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN |
12 |
Outputs
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MALAYSIA | Perak: “Danger to Dear (D2D)” by SEAD Industries

PROJECT SCOPE:
- Removed invasive water hyacinths from the water body
- Restored water quality in local lakes
- Raised awareness through social media with community activities
2023 | |
No of beneficiaries |
97 |
No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN |
8 |
Outputs
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THE PHILIPPINES | Oriental Mindoro : “Farmbassador” by Keep Hope Alive

PROJECT SCOPE:
- Organised indigenous and rural farmer associations
- Delivered training on demo farming and related skills
- Built a farm facility for coordination and training
2023 | |
No of beneficiaries |
536 |
No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN |
9 |
Outputs
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THE PHILIPPINES | Dasmarinas : “Waves With Wash-Ed” by Masy Consultants

PROJECT SCOPE:
- Equipped youth participants to promote WASH and quality education
- Installed handwashing stations and conducted workshops in schools
- Expanded WASH-ed outreach to other school divisions
2023 | |
No of beneficiaries |
39 |
No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN |
11 |
Outputs
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SINGAPORE | Singapore : “Soap” by Heysprouts

PROJECT SCOPE:
- Engaged youths with special needs in soap-making workshops
- Provided on-the-job training for future employment
- Distributed soap to low-income households and elderly
2023 | |
No of beneficiaries |
27 |
No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN |
11 |
Outputs
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