INITIATE.MY’S Courtesy Visit to Yayasan MySDG

Kuala Lumpur, 20 February 2025 –  INITIATE.MY paid a courtesy visit to Yayasan MySDG, a foundation established under the Ministry of Finance to support Malaysia’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda through collaborative partnerships and strategic initiatives.

Yayasan MySDG was represented by Anita Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer, Anjulie Razak, Strategy & Partnerships Manager, and Nor Hafizan bin Ahmad Kalana, Associate. INITIATE.MY was represented by Aizat Shamsuddin, Founder, Qiana Falisha Aufiya Jessica, Project Officer and Eow Shiang Yen, Communications Officer.

The meeting served as a platform for both organisations to exchange ideas on advancing SDG efforts, particularly in the areas of social inclusion, peacebuilding, and human rights—core focus areas for INITIATE.MY.

INITIATE.MY shared its previous and ongoing initiatives, including work on preventing and countering violent extremism (PCVE), providing aftercare assistance for Former Security Detainees, and advocating for digital rights in Malaysia. In turn, Anita Ahmad outlined Yayasan MySDG’s focus on empowering underprivileged communities and reducing inequalities.

Both parties recognised the importance of integrating civil society’s grassroots perspectives into efforts to build holistic and sustainable solutions. They also exchanged insights on key SDG goals—SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

This courtesy visit helped both organisations gain a deeper understanding of each other’s work and priorities. Moving forward, INITIATE.MY and Yayasan MySDG expressed their commitment to sharing networks, exchanging information, and collaborating to advance the SDG 16 and SDG 10 agenda.