About this programme
The eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN (eYAA) flagship programme harnesses the potential of young leaders to create meaningful and sustainable impact across ASEAN communities. Established through a strategic partnership between Maybank Foundation and the ASEAN Foundation, the programme was launched during the 51st ASEAN Day celebrations in 2018, creating a regional platform that brings together youth, communities, and development partners to address shared challenges through collaboration and innovation.
Aligned with Maybank’s ROAR30, our five-year corporate strategy, eYAA empowers ASEAN youth through volunteerism, capacity building, and social innovation to drive inclusive growth, strengthen community resilience, and foster regional collaboration. In partnership with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Social Enterprises (SEs), the programme supports community-led solutions that improve social and economic well-being while nurturing socially responsible leaders with the skills and experience to create lasting impact.
Supporting the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, the ASEAN Work Plan on Youth, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, eYAA strengthens cross-cultural understanding, encourages active citizenship, and builds a regional network of young changemakers committed to advancing a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient ASEAN.
Maybank Group Chairman’s Statement from the 35th ASEAN Summit
“We acknowledged the ongoing efforts of the ASEAN Foundation to partner with the private sector to prepare for ASEAN youth to be future-ready by addressing their digital skills development through initiatives like the ASEAN Digital Innovation Programme and ASEAN Data Science Explorer and by promoting volunteerism through the eMpowering Youth across ASEAN programme to strengthen community bonds”
Beneficiaries Positively Impacted since 2019
Youths Volunteers Empowered since 2019
CSOs / SEs Engaged to date
Community Projects Implemented Across 8 ASEAN Countries
Change-maker’s Journey
100 TOP ASEAN YOUTHS
19–35 Years Old top 100 will be selected through vigorous selection process
10 LOCAL CSO
Local Civil Society Organizations will be selected as Project Partners
REGIONAL ORIENTATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP
Will be held at ASEAN Studies Centre, Bangkok offering various aspect of preparation exercises for the participants ranging from Design Thinking Workshop, Sharing Sessions, Project Management Survival Class
PROJECT HANDOVER
To local communities and CSOs
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
In selected countries governed by four pillars are Arts and Culture, Community Empowerment, Environmental Diversity and Education
100 TOP ASEAN YOUTHS
19–35 Years Old top 100 will be selected through vigorous selection process
10 LOCAL CSO
Local Civil Society Organizations will be selected as Project Partners
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
In selected countries governed by four pillars are Arts and Culture, Community Empowerment, Environmental Diversity and Education
REGIONAL ORIENTATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP
Will be held at ASEAN Studies Centre, Bangkok offering various aspect of preparation exercises for the participants ranging from Design Thinking Workshop, Sharing Sessions, Project Management Survival Class
PROJECT HANDOVER
To local communities and CSOs
PROJECT HANDOVER
To local communities and CSOs
In support of the UNSDGs:
Be a changemaker today!
Application for the eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN (eYAA) programme: Cohort 6, is now closed.
Stay tuned for the next round!
