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eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN Cohort 2

To equip and inspire ASEAN youth by providing a platform to learn, contribute and advocate solutions.

Cohort 2 Summary Performance

75 youths were selected from a total of 2,759 applications across 10 ASEAN countries. Unlike Cohort 1, which had the deployment component, for Cohort 2, we did not deploy the Youths Volunteers to the project sites in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. A hybrid approach was implemented during the pandemic. This alternative was chosen due to the global spread of COVID-19 that triggered, among other consequences, a sprint towards infection prevention that included strict limitation of mobilization both local and international.

Below are the brief summary of Cohort 2:

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Individuals positively impacted

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social media posts were circulated across four social media platforms of ASEAN Foundation (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn),

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views

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engagements.

According to Meltwater (2022), a total of eight clippings made a total PR value of USD

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The record from the CSOs shows that EYAA related online activities reached

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people.

Funding of USD

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per project due to the hybrid approach.

Siem Reap: “Village Weaving Gallery” by Color Silk

Project TRIDENT

Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia

Aims to increase supply of clean water and sanitation to the people in Sumedang community.

Project EcoNurture: “Transforming lives, Saving Earth”

Kampot Province, Cambodia

Aims to increase awareness on environmental preservation and restoration, and promote eco-tourism for the improvement of the livelihood of the community.

Project U-farmer: eMpowering youth toward sustainable agriculture through urban farming practices

Purwakarta Regency, Indonesia

Aims to create sustainable agriculture practice through urban farming at the local communities.

Project Edusparks

Samlout, Battambang, Cambodia

Aims to provide equal opportunities for children and youth by enhancing the capacity of the interns & teachers to impart new knowledge to children and youths.

Project Silk Wave

Takeo Province, Cambodia

Designed to improve the awareness of Cambodian Traditional weaving art among the local communities.

Project BudiBaca

Flores Island, Ende Regency, Indonesia

Aims to engage parents to improve first grade students’ reading habits by increasing the former’s awareness on the importance of reading.

Project RETACXTORAJA

Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Aims to promote sustainable community-based tourism through the bamboo forest and empower local people to preserve and rejuvenate Torajanese arts and culture.

Project Building Community Resilience through Circular Economy and Waste Management Practices (Integrated Organic Farming)

Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia

Aims to raise awareness about organic farming, the food waste issue in Malaysia and how the community can act to mitigate the challenge.

Project SenikidZ

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Enhance the awareness and appreciation for Arts & Culture among children in public school in poor urban areas in Kuala Lumpur.

Project Let’s go Sarawak’s Backyard

Kampung Begu, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Focused on building village local guides’ capacity through a 14-hour training programme, raising local community awareness about environmental conservation and improving digital marketing strategy of Backyard Tour.

CAMBODIA | Siem Reap: “Village Weaving Gallery” by Color Silk

PROJECT SCOPE:

  1. Development of gallery to showcase silk products
  2. Development of virtual gallery
  3. Financing to buy raw colorant for silk production
 
 2022

No of farmers and weavers involved

124

No of local youth from public school impacted

150

No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN

7

Outputs

  • 1 display gallery was built
  • 1 garden was built
  • 325 trees were plated
  • 4 part-time jobs for rural women were created
  • 30 local farmers, 30 women, and 155 youths were empowered
 

INDONESIA | Bogor: “CREATONME Project” by EcoFun

PROJECT SCOPE:

  1. Training and capacity building of weavers
  2. Environmentally friendly processes
  3. Provide microfinance to assist purchase of raw materials
 2022

No of beneficiaries

554

No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN

6

Outputs

  • The development of game-based teaching and learning module
  • 4 boardgames prototypes were developed
  • 115 beneficiaries in 49 cities across Indonesia impacted
  • 8-day Training of Trainers was run

INDONESIA | Lombok: “STEAM CHIME Programme” by Nexus3 Foundation

PROJECT SCOPE:

  1. Training and capacity building of teachers to implement new educational approaches
  2. Raising awareness of Ecological Child Rights to the students from rural and disadvantaged communities
  3. Improving students’ learning skills through educational experiment activities
  2022

No of beneficiaries

371

No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN

7

Outputs

  • Enhanced students’ English ability and enabled teachers at one high school to use technologies in their teaching
  • Raised awareness on Ecological Child Rights to students at seven elementary schools and one high school
  • Encouraged teachers at seven elementary schools to apply innovative educational approaches

INDONESIA | Polewali Mandar: “Digital-Based Farming and Agripreneurship” by Rikolto

PROJECT SCOPE:

  1. Capacity building of local youth on digital farming
  2. Creation of digital farming tool prototypes in cocoa farming
  3. Digital marketing platform creation
  2022

No of beneficiaries

267

No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN

9

Outputs

  • 4 prototypes of digital farming tools were created to support cocoa processing
  • 1 digital marketing platform was created to expand their cocoa market
  • 50 youth people were empowered

MALAYSIA | Kuala Lumpur: “Digital Entrepreneur Programme” by Me.reka

PROJECT SCOPE:

  1. Capacity building of B40 youth
  2. Strengthening employment opportunities
  3. Increasing social mobility upward through access to skilled gig employment
 2022

No of beneficiaries

436

No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN

7

Outputs

  • 1 digital entrepreneur course was run
  • 107 underprivileged youth graduated
  • 3 partner sharing sessions were conducted
  • 1 virtual career open day was conducted
  • 1 alumnus gathering was run
  • 42% of the participants earned RM 1,200 after the programme; 30.64% earned the abovementioned amount after three months

MALAYSIA | Kuala Lumpur: “SenikidZ Online Project” by Persatuan Kakiseni

PROJECT SCOPE:

  1. Teaching kids the art of Wayang to encourage creative thinking for problem solving
  2. Providing safe space for expression
  2022

No of beneficiaries

554

No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN

9

Outputs

  • 30 underprivileged (B40) students from all over Malaysia (i.e., Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya, Kuang, Bestari Jaya, Bandar Tun Hussein Onn, and Batu Pahat) joined the eight-week programme
  • 28 of them graduated
  • A virtual final showcase and graduation event premiered on Facebook and YouTube

MALAYSIA | Sarawak: “Nurture Nature: Eco-Farmer” by WormingUp

PROJECT SCOPE:

  1. Reducing over usage of chemical farm inputs
  2. Improving the livelihood of farmers
  3. More sustainable farming
  2022

No of beneficiaries

46

No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN

5

Outputs

  • 9 farmers were recruited and trained to adopt sustainable farming; Each was expected to trained 10 more farmers
  • 1 Sustainable Farming Educational Hub was created
  • A series of trainings (i.e., on insect composting, biological control, ayam kampung, and aquaponics) were conducted
  • 5 organic waste sources were identified
  • 120 kg of organic waste were collected

PHILIPPINES | Nueva Ecija: “Improvement of Livelihood Centre” by Global Peace Foundation

PROJECT SCOPE:

  1. Improving the livelihood of organic mushroom producers
  2. Encouraging organic and sustainable mushroom production
  3. Creating employment opportunities
  2022

No of beneficiaries

117

No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN

9

Outputs

  • 1 organic mushroom production training was conducted
  • 30% increase in employment rate 

PHILIPPINES | Mindoro: “Project Bayi” by Keep Hope Alive

PROJECT SCOPE:

  1. Improving household income and job opportunities for poor income indigenous women
  2. Training and improving the quality and diversifying products
  3. Establishing livelihood center and market-driven promotional activities
  2022

No of beneficiaries

621

No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN

9

Outputs

  • 1 organization was established
  • 150 indigenous and rural women were empowered
  • 5 workshops were conducted
  • 500+ handicrafts were produced
  • 1 livelihood center was developed, equipped with 8 new equipment and facilities
  • 4 online marketing events were conducted
  • 2 stores on Shopee and Lazada were established

PHILIPPINES | Cebu: “Advancing Self-sufficiency & Better WASH Behaviours” by Masy Consultants

PROJECT SCOPE:

  1. Improving Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Education (WASH) of local community in Cebu
  2. Installing WASH facilities
 2022

No of beneficiaries

18,017

No of Youth Volunteers from ASEAN

7

Outputs

  • 452 young WASH advocates were educated
  • 13 educators were trained
  • 31 WASH facilities were installed. They were used by 5,403 households, 7971 students and 12,134 persons in neighboring Barangay

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Have questions about partnering with Maybank Foundation for BSAS 2027? Find out more about the programme, application requirements and selection process below.

A. About BSAS 2027

  1. What is the Balai Seni Art Series (BSAS)?
    The Balai Seni Art Series (BSAS) is a Maybank Foundation initiative that supports the development and appreciation of arts and culture through programmes that nurture artistic talent, preserve cultural heritage and create meaningful opportunities for arts and cultural practitioners and communities.

  1. What programmes are open for applications under BSAS 2027?
    Organisations may apply to partner with Maybank Foundation under any of the following programmes:

        • MyTIGER Values Art Competition (MTVAC)
        • Cultural Art Showcase and Bazaar (CASB)
        • Maybank Foundation Artist Fellowship Programme (MFAFP)
        • New Arts & Culture Programme – an open-concept programme for proposed arts and culture initiatives. 

  1. Can an organisation apply for more than one programme?
    Yes. Organisations may apply for one, multiple or all four programmes. A separate proposal, including the proposed approach, implementation plan and budget, must be submitted for each programme applied for.

B. Eligibility and Requirements

  1. Who is eligible to apply?
    Registered organisations with relevant experience and capabilities in arts, culture or creative programme delivery across ASEAN are invited to apply. Applicants should demonstrate their ability to develop, manage and deliver programmes aligned with the objectives of the selected BSAS programme.

  2. Can organisations based outside Malaysia apply?
    Yes. Eligible organisations from ASEAN Member States may apply. Organisations outside Malaysia should submit the equivalent legal registration or establishment documents recognised in their respective countries.

  3. Can an organisation apply if it has not previously partnered with Maybank Foundation?
    Yes. Organisations that have not previously worked with Maybank Foundation may apply, provided they meet the eligibility requirements and can demonstrate relevant experience, capabilities and a suitable approach to delivering the proposed programme.

  1. What should be included in the proposal deck?
    Each proposal deck should be tailored to the selected programme and include the following:

    1. Programme Overview: Proposed concept, objectives and alignment with the selected BSAS programme.
    2. Approach and Value Proposition: Programme design, delivery approach and the needs or opportunities addressed.
    3. Target Beneficiaries and Intended Impact: Target audience, expected reach, key outcomes and measurable impact.
    4. Scope of Work and Deliverables: Key activities, implementation plan, timeline, milestones and expected outputs.
    5. Partnership and Delivery Capability: Proposed team, relevant experience, key partners and resources required.
    6. Budget and Funding Request: Itemised budget, funding requested and any co-funding or other resources, where applicable.
    7. Sustainability and Scalability: Plans to sustain outcomes, extend impact or scale the programme beyond the implementation period.
    8. Monitoring and Evaluation: Proposed indicators and methods to track progress, measure results and report impact.

  1. What supporting documents must be submitted?
    Applicants should provide the required organisational information, relevant legal registration or establishment documents, and a proposal deck for each programme selected. Additional information or supporting documents may be requested during the assessment and due diligence processes.

C. How to Apply

  1. How can an organisation submit an application?
    Interested organisations should complete the BSAS 2027 Partner Application Form through the application link provided on Maybank Foundation’s website. Applicants must select their preferred programme(s) and upload the corresponding proposal deck for each programme.

  1. What is the application deadline?
    The application deadline is 8 November 2026, 11:59 PM MYT (UTC+8). Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications and supporting documents before the deadline to allow sufficient time for review.

  1. What happens after an application is submitted?
    Applications will undergo an evaluation process to assess their suitability for the selected programme. Shortlisted organisations may be contacted for further information, clarification or supporting documents and may be required to undergo Maybank Foundation’s due diligence, compliance checks and procurement processes.

  1. What happens if an application is incomplete or additional information is required?
    Maybank Foundation may request clarification, additional information or supporting documents where necessary. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their submissions are complete and that the information provided is accurate.

D. Evaluation and Selection

  1. How will applications be evaluated?
    Applications will be assessed based on their alignment with the objectives of the selected BSAS programme, the strength and relevance of the proposed concept, expected outcomes and impact, implementation approach, organisational capability, budget and overall feasibility.

  1. Does submitting an application guarantee selection or appointment as a programme partner?
    No. Submission of an application does not guarantee selection or appointment as a BSAS 2027 programme partner. All applications are subject to evaluation and the relevant approval, due diligence and procurement processes.

  1. When will successful applicants be notified?
    Applications will be evaluated from 9 November to 15 December 2026, with the selection outcomes scheduled for consideration by the Maybank Foundation Board. Further information on the announcement of successful applicants will be communicated when available.

E. General Enquiries

  1. Who can I contact if I have further questions?
    For enquiries regarding the BSAS 2027 Partner Application, please contact Maybank Foundation through the general enquiry in the “Who We Are” section provided on the website.