Nelson Santos (Founder of Smiling Times) shared his story with us, and gave us a couple of insights on becoming a volunteer.
We exclusively feature social enterprises, NGOs and sustainable initiatives.
You can learn a lot about yourself and others when you volunteer for a social cause. Check these NGOs out in Penang if you'd like to volunteer there.
Despite being a refugee, Qasem is a skilled bag maker who started his own handmade bag brand – Nazanin Bags – to provide a better life for his family.
Pragna Chakma is one of the few female field translators in Cox Bazar, Bangladesh. She translates traumatic stories from refugees for the rest of the world.
Donating your pre-loved items is a great way to declutter your home, help someone else, and to also cut down environmental waste in the long run.
"If we don’t start doing anything about Digital Rights, we’ll end up realising late that we lost our free will and freedom," Jean François Queralt stated.
The zero waste lifestyle is all about making practical changes. These influencers show you exactly how you can do that on a daily basis.
This SE refurbishes computers that would otherwise be thrown away, and donates them to NGOs and social causes across Malaysia.
“There is no right or wrong in art. It gives them the space to try without being judged, as opposed to conventional teaching methods.”
WHEE focuses on rural community development. They educate locals on organic farming production, and even help develop eco-tourism in such communities.
NGOs impact marginalised communities with the help of volunteers. From the occasional hobbyists to the committed ones, here's what they look for.
Dr. Madhusudhan treats about 30 - 40 homeless patients for free every single week. The kids even call him Dr. Teddy affectionately.
These NGOs face an uphill battle against a system that constantly puts women at a disadvantage. Show your support by giving them your time & effort.
The only thing tougher than adopting a zero waste lifestyle is to get your entire family to do with you. However, you could still persuade them to do so.
Daryll Tan from Openminds Resources shared a few tips on how you could quickly build support for a social initiative when you're just starting out.
Malaysia hasn't signed The 1951 Refugee Convention. As such, it doesn't legally recognise the 155,000 refugees that live here.
MERCY Malaysia has provided aid in over 30 countries in the past 19 years. They engage local communities, help hospitals and even send medical teams.
Dr. Collins shared key lessons he learnt from running a free medical camp in Bangladesh. Over the years, they've impacted over 3,500 homeless patients.
Dr. Collins started The M Exchange in 2013 while he was still studying. Since then, he has treated several underprivileged patients in remote areas.
Building an online audience for a social cause may seem daunting. However, these tips will give you a rough idea on how you could make it happen.