Support Groups
Global Indigenous Aid (GIA)
Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur (JFKL)
The Japan Foundation is a non-profit organization established with the purpose of promoting mutual cultural exchange between Japan and other countries. The Kuala Lumpur office was established in October 1989 and its status upgraded to Cultural Centre in February 1992. Three years later in April 1995, the Language Centre was formed under the umbrella of the Cultural Centre. The facilities available at The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur include the Tatami room and the Library. Tea ceremony classes are conducted on Saturdays while the Library is opened from Tuesdays till Saturdays. The primary...
International Council on Management of Population Programmes (ICOMP)
Since its establishment in 1973, ICOMP has charted a unique path towards strengthening programme capacity and effectiveness with managerial and leadership improvements in numerous developing countries. It promotes South-South cooperation; assists in the development of institutional capacity; accelerates diffusion and up scaling of innovations; and networks professional management resources. Vision Recognised for making a critical difference in population programmes. Mission To achieve excellence in the management of quality population programmes at country, regional and international...
Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations
In Malaysia, consumer associations at state levels have to be established before they form the federation. The first four states consumers associations which carries out their respective consumer related activities are: January 1965 – Selangor Consumer Association (SCA) November 1969 – Consumer Association of Penang (CAP) February 1971 – Consumer Association of Sarawak (CAS) Mac 1971 – Consumer Association of Negeri Sembilan (CANS) In April 1971, a meeting held in Cameron Highlands to discuss a need to have a federation. CAP was given the honour to hold a second...
Education & Research Association (ERA) Consumer Malaysia
ERA Consumer Malaysia is a voluntary, non-profit and non-political organization registered under the Societies Act of Malaysia 1966. It was founded in the state of Perak in 1985 as a research, education and consumer and human rights advocacy group and subsequently expanded into a national organisation, now based in Kuala Lumpur. ERA Consumer’s early success was getting the national Consumer Protection Act passed. However our evolving work in this area, and our increasing capabilities to train and conduct community trainings, naturally led ERA Consumer to an expanded portfolio of programs....
Enterprise Asia
We are a regional NGO in pursuit of entrepreneurship development across Asia. We strive to promote fair and equal opportunities for emerging entrepreneurs and to create an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship. Founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, Enterprise Asia is supported by a panel of prominent industry and government leaders who truly believe in the mission of championing entrepreneurship in Asia. We work with governments, NGOs and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurship development. We run series of programs such as conferences, forums, seminars,...
Consumers Association Of Penang (CAP)
Who are we CAP is a grass-roots non-profit, non-governmental organisation registered as a society with the Registrar of Societies, Malaysia since 1970. Through the years, the scope of CAP’s concerns has expanded from matters of daily living such as product price and quality to more complex problems of meeting basic human needs, saving the environment from further deterioration, safeguarding human health, advocating for food security and sustainable livelihoods. Our activities CAP has also been actively engaging in human development activities through education, training, capacity...
Befrienders
Who are we Let us introduce ourselves to you about who Befrienders are. People call us for many reasons, some callers are people who need emotional support. Others may be frightened, angry, sad, lonely or depressed. Callers talk to us about their families, their jobs, their personal relationships, money problems, sickness, depression and school concerns and etc. If you feel is more comfortable by not giving your name when you call, it is alright. Whatever your situation is, we will treat your feelings and your story with respect. Everything you tell us is confidential within The Befrienders,...
Business Council for Sustainable Development in Malaysia (BCSDM)
Objectives: 1. To constitute itself as a national body of business leaders and interested groups having keen interest and concern for the protection of the environment. 2. To be the main linkage between the Government and the business community in the national and global effort towards sustainable development; to enhance the quality of the environment in Malaysia. 3. To promote the formulation, implementation and publication of corporate policies of sustainable development pertaining to environmental protection, economic growth, resource use, and occupational health and safety. 4. To promote...
Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI)
Asian Strategy and Leadership Incorporated or in short “ASLI” is Malaysia’s leading independent, non-partisan and not-for-profit think-tank. Founded in 1993, ASLI is the definitive voice of strategy and leadership in the country, having through the years, provided strategic and trusted insights to governments, businesses and diplomatic communities. ASLI is owned and governed by the not-for-profit Jeffrey Cheah Foundation, which is Malaysia’s largest education-focused social enterprise. This underscores the Foundation’s remit in providing “thought leadership” as a key...
Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW)
Who are we ARROW is a regional non-profit women’s NGO based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and has consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. Since it was established in 1993, it has been working to advance women’s health, affirmative sexuality and rights, and empower women through information and knowledge, engagement, advocacy and mobilisation. ARROW was built upon a needs assessment arising out of a regional women’s health project1 that involved the compilation of information materials on women’s health and rights. The assessment of women NGO’s...
Asian Institute for Development Communication (Aidcom)
Established in 1986 with initiative and financial support from Unesco, the Asian Institute for Development Communication (Aidcom) is an independent regional, non-profit media organisation accredited to the United Nations. Based in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Aidcom carries out activities throughout the Asia Pacific region (including Malaysia and ASEAN Countries) and is mandated to promote the role of mass media and communication with a view to strengthening the development process in a civil society. Aidcom works closely in many countries in the Asia-Pacific with national, regional and...
Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM)
Who are we Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) which means a “Movement for Progress” is a non-profit and non-governmental organisation which seeks to facilitate development efforts in Sarawak through promoting development communication. Our objectives To contribute to national efforts to promote development consciousness and participation among the people, AZAM strives to achieve the following objectives:- To help motivate the people to play an active role in development; To promote understanding of government’s policies and programmes among the people; and To assist the...
Amnesty International Malaysia
The Movement Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists in over 150 countries and territories who campaign to end grave abuses of human rights. Our vision is for every person to enjoy all the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. We are independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion, and are funded mainly by our membership and public donations. After more than 50 years of ground-breaking achievements, Amnesty...
All Women’s Action Society (AWAM)
History The year was 1985. Malaysia had neither a law against domestic violence abuse nor adequate protections for survivors of such abuse. Our laws against rape were archaic and discouraged survivors from filing reports. Our federal constitution did not prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender, and our labour laws did not protect employees from sexual harassment at the workplace. “Women’s issues” were seen as private affairs and not as matters of public policy. It was in this context that a coalition of women’s rights groups called the Joint Action Group against Violence...
Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran)
Malaysia is at a cross-roads today. Something is stirring in the psyche of the people. They are starting to come out and reclaim the basic rights that they have lost over the years. They are now waking up and demanding meaningful change: more democratic space, greater accountability, respect for human rights. Who are we Aliran identifies with this natural quest for justice in all aspects of public life. Indeed, that has been the core of our struggle since 1977, making us Malaysia’s oldest human rights group. Aliran has had Roster (A1) Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council...