Cohort 4 Summary Performance
Cohort 4 built on the success of previous years with the introduction of a regional capacity-building workshop in Bangkok, Thailand, followed by onsite project implementation across six ASEAN countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. From 2,700 youth applications, 100 volunteers were selected and worked alongside 10 CSOs/SE partners to deliver impactful community-based projects, reaching 28,840 individuals. The programme also generated significant media value, with coverage worth over USD 4.6 million and a regional reach of 186 million.
Below are the brief summary of Cohort 4:
Individuals positively impacted
CSOs/SE selected as implementing partners across
ASEAN countries
youth participant applications received, 100 selected,
completed
PR coverage valued at over USD
million
reaching 186 million people regionally
CAMBODIA | "Natural Dye Laboratory and Planting (NDLP)" by Color Silk
PROJECT SCOPE:
- Trained women and farmers on dye tree planting and natural dye use
- Introduced safe dyeing practices
- Built a natural dye gallery for the community
| 2024 | |
No of beneficiaries | 215 |
No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN | 10 |
Outputs
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CAMBODIA | "The Youth’s Entrepreneurship in Cambodia (YEC)" by Youth Council of Cambodia
PROJECT SCOPE:
- Trained young entrepreneurs in financial literacy and safe social practices
- Delivered echo-trainings to expand reach
- Connected youths with public and private sector representatives
| 2024 | |
|
No of beneficiaries |
243 |
|
No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN |
10 |
|
Outputs
|
INDONESIA | "The Sesaot Rahayu", by Insan Bumi Mandiri
PROJECT SCOPE:
- Held workshops on water and soil conservation for farmers
- Conducted youth training to boost local tourism
- Built “Pojok Rahayu” community hub and demo plot for sustainable farming
| 2024 | |
|
No of beneficiaries |
6,375 |
|
No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN |
10 |
|
Outputs
|
INDONESIA | "Jembatan Pendidikan" by Yayasan Sahabat Pedalaman
PROJECT SCOPE:
- Taught English, environmental, and cultural lessons to students
- Provided English training for teachers
- Built a bridge to improve community safety
| 2024 | |
|
No of beneficiaries |
4,127 |
|
No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN |
10 |
|
Outputs
|
MALAYSIA | "Sabahanomics Connects" by Bait Al Amanah
PROJECT SCOPE:
- Showcased local heritage through a community festival
- Provided digital marketing and e-commerce training
- Created a policy brief on rural economic development
| 2024 | |
|
No of beneficiaries |
1,917 |
|
No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN |
10 |
|
Outputs
|
MALAYSIA | "Project Edu-PlastiCycle" by WormingUp
PROJECT SCOPE:
- Ran school outreach on plastic waste and upcycling
- Held a multi-stakeholder meeting on sustainable practices
- Organised an ASEAN Youth Sustainability Forum
| 2024 | |
|
No of beneficiaries |
2,637 |
|
No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN |
10 |
|
Outputs
|
THE PHILIPPINES | "The Bayan Ko, Titser Ko (BKTK)" by Angat Pinas
PROJECT SCOPE:
- Organised training for higher education students as volunteer tutors
- Rolled out reading programmes for early learners
- Trained parents to support children’s literacy at home
| 2024 | |
|
No of beneficiaries |
1,906 |
|
No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN |
10 |
|
Outputs
|
THE PHILIPPINES | "The Waves With WASH-Ed" by Masy Consultants
PROJECT SCOPE:
- Trained facilitators and teachers on WASH education
- Delivered school outreach and community events
- Created educational kits and a digital WASH repository
| 2024 | |
|
No of beneficiaries |
10,931 |
|
No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN |
10 |
|
Outputs
|
SINGAPORE | Bamboo Builders
PROJECT SCOPE:
- Provided financial and digital literacy workshops for youths with special needs
- Organised visits to elderly residents to reduce loneliness
- Arranged coastal clean-up activities
| 2024 | |
|
No of beneficiaries |
89 |
|
No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN |
10 |
|
Outputs
|
THAILAND | "#JustYouTH" by Asia Centre
PROJECT SCOPE:
- Held capacity-building sessions on gender empowerment in Chiang Mai
- Connected youth with local organisations
- Organised regional forums on inclusion
| 2024 | |
|
No of beneficiaries |
400 |
|
No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN |
9 |
|
Outputs
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