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The National University of Malaysia
ASEAN YOUTH VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME CAMBODIA 2015 FINAL REPORT
The Development of ASEAN Youth Eco-Leaders Through Volunteerism and Community Engagement 2-28 August 2015, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Contents Program Overview
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Overall Objectives
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Volunteers by Numbers
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Meet the AYVP Cambodia EcoLeaders 2015
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The AYVP Modality
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The AYVP Multiplier Effect
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Projects by AYVP Eco-Leaders
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In the News
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Programme Evaluation Report
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Improvisation for Continued Progress
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Voice of the Volunteers
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Acknowledgements
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Program Overview
Overal Object
The ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme is an ASEAN youth community leaders programme. It mobilises ASEAN youth to develop innovative solutions to the social, cultural, economic and environmental challenges of communities across ASEAN, while forging a sense of regional identity and cross-cultural understanding among ASEAN youth. AYVP’s main goal is to drive youth volunteerism and community development that involve young people with a targeted demographic age of 18 and 30 year old from higher education, colleges, youth organisations, NGOs and working professionals across ASEAN. This will be through the thematic areas of Rural Development and Poverty Eradication, Social Entrepreneurship, Youth-friendly Health services, Education Development, The Environment, Protecting ASEAN’s Heritage, Disaster Response, Risk Reduction and Recovery, Sports and Recreation.
To acquire knowledge culture, values and the for the developmen Community.
Following the success of the inaugural programme on “Environment and Climate Change,” with the lesson learnt gathered, the third AYVP also focused on “Environment and Climate Change”. This year’s programme is jointly funded by The Malaysian Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia and United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The main site partners are the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the Cambodian Red Cross.
To understand the nee possible solutions for th stakeholder partnershi engagement.
To be introduced to community engageme sense of giving, sharin across the region - all as of the ASEAN Socio-Cul
To understand the m knowledge of varying their applications in conservation.
To gain knowledge conservation efforts fo issues across ASEAN;
To explore, experience climate change the diff challenges faced as wel
To gain the know-ho experiences gained a through various mode of online blogs, social documentaries);
Based on the knowledg programme, youth lead projects that can be im
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Overall Objectives To acquire knowledge and understanding of ASEAN, its culture, values and the regional identity – areas pertinent for the development of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community. To be introduced to the value of volunteerism and community engagement as a mechanism to create the sense of giving, sharing and contributing to communities across the region - all aspects essential for the development of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community. To understand the meaning of leadership, to acquire knowledge of varying approaches to leadership and their applications in Environment and climate change conservation. To understand the need for, the challenges faced and the possible solutions for the development of impactful multistakeholder partnerships for volunteerism and community engagement. To gain knowledge of the various challenges and conservation efforts for Environment and climate change issues across ASEAN; To explore, experience and learn about environment and climate change the different communities, the issues and challenges faced as well as conservation efforts. To gain the know-how of capturing knowledge and experiences gained and to evaluate the programme through various modes & platforms (journal in the form of online blogs, social media, report writing, short video documentaries); Based on the knowledge and experienced gained from this programme, youth leaders will conceptualise and develop projects that can be implemented in their home countries.
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Volunteers by Numbers In collaboration with various partners, the AYVP Secretariat implements a Regional Communications Strategy to reach out to ASEAN Youth. Promotions extensively engages online portals such as social media networking and email blasting to youth organisations, youth ministries, Universities, colleges, and relevant NGOs around the region, as well as local and foreign media. As for offline communications, the AYVP Secretariat also developed interesting brochures and posters which were distributed to volunteers around the region and during relevant in-campus and national events.
Each year, the AYVP secretariat has been receiving a significant number of worthy applications from ASEAN youth for its programme. The numbers increase by more than 30% which denotes the success
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Applications were received only via the online form linked to the website to ensure consistency and accuracy of information.
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Asean Youth eco-Leaders 50
English competency and over-all suitability for the programme
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Brunei Darussalam
Amar Syahirah
100
Haji Abd Mura
With innovative environment projects
Rabi’atul ‘Adaw
Zunnurain bin Haji Terudin
500
With good volunteerism background
Cambodia Tan Bunma Kim Piseth
Winpichmonik
2,066
Pov Yousim
ASEAN nationals aged 18 - 30 years old
Thany Thao Kin Channy Sen Rozak
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Hang Polen Im Sreydet
Chheang Mar Lor Bupha
4
Myanmar Aye Aye Aung
2
Myat Su Tin Khun Tee Bwar
6
Aye Aye Khin
5
3
Philippines Brenfred Nalazon Romero
11
Brandon Louise Ancha Medrano Era, Anjela Mae Dela Cruz Ray Alyannah Ysabel Laluces Lagasca Gonzales, Raxel Ann
2
8
Beatingo
2
7
Brunei Darussalam Amar Syahirah binti Haji Abd Murad Rabi’atul ‘Adawiyah
Singapore
Zunnurain binti Haji Terudin
Cambodia Tan Bunma Kim Piseth Winpichmonika Thun
Thye Yoke Pean
Indonesia Ganendra Awang Kristandya
Mohammad Abdul
Malaysia
Razak Bin Zulkiflee
Muhammad Rico
Ch’ng Ying Ying
Saputra
Adibah Binti Hussin
Novi Astuti
Siti Maisarah Binti
Monticha Vonginta Firadown Namtong
Thailand Chayada Khiannok
Galih Ramadana Suwito
Mohd Jasmin
Thany Thao
Fibrianis Puspita Anhar
Athirah Binti Budiono
Kin Channy
Dimas Sandya Sulistio
Kelly Cheng Chiali
Sen Rozak
Lucky Caesar Direstiyani
Loh Rachel
Trinh Hoang Duy
Nurul Fitrah binti Mohd
Dang Minh Hang
Ariffin Marican
Tran Thi Diem Phuc
Pov Yousim
Hang Polen Im Sreydet
Lao PDR
Vietnam
Chheang Mariny
Inthasone Sithavisouk
Mohd Amirin Arsyan
Hoang Hao Tra My
Lor Bupha
Alounny Lasy
Bin Mohd Zainol
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Meet the AY Eco-Leader
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Meet the AYVP Cambodia Eco-Leader 2015
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and Economic Affa appearing for the seco the inaugural AYVP in audience captive while to indulge the Eco-lea ASEAN insight through lens, as he stressed th of the role of civil soc development.
The AYVP Modality The program modality for ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme (AYVP) comprises three phases – the pre-programme phase; the four week programme and the post-programme multiplier effect phase showcasing the community projects implemented by AYVP alumni. All three phases are integral and make up the entire ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme and must be looked at as one holistic component
Week One Introduction The selected 49 volunteers spent their first week at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia campus getting to know each other and equipped with knowledge that will develop awareness of ASEAN culture and values and the regional identity. The volunteers will also be orientated with the knowledge and skills to become Eco-Leaders and other practical skills that are relevant for field activities, which they will apply for the next two weeks at the project sites. Setting the pace on the first day, the programme began with an introductory remarks by Prof Dato’ Dr. Imran Ho Abdullah, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Industry & Community Partnerships), UKM who touched on the importance of community engagement by ASEAN youth, followed by the welcome speech by Dr Romny Om, Director General 10 | AYVP CAMBODIA 2015
of the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) expressing his pride in welcoming all delegates to the institution. The morning continued with a call for action by Ms Anne E. Leclerc, Head of Delegation, International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), who encouraged the volunteers, as key actors, to play a pivotal role in humanitarian issues within their respective communities. Mr Benjamin Amick, the Regional Integration Advisor at the Regional Development Mission for Asia, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on the other hand, focused on setting the expectations of the Eco-Leaders
towards the programme, their involvement and each other, through an interactive session centered around a ‘yellow ball’ which had the
The volunteers were th the ASEAN community by Ms Natalia Derodofa Environment Division Secretariat. She also d environmental challe ASEAN which paved t simulation exercise w leaders discussed the issues from different The final session for th and Natalia sharing the Soeng Soknim the AYV Ben as the moderato both panellists to share and good practices with project management during this Project Cons
In the true spirit of prof humanitarian, the Eco introduced to topics s of Volunteers, basic co on safety and securi stress management. T were led by Ms. Nao Organizational Delegate IFRC, Asia Pa Office headquartere Lumpur, Malaysia who serious topics light a
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Eco-leaders reeling with eagerness to participate and interact positively. Yang Amat Mulia Tunku Zain Al’Abidin ibni Tuanku Muhriz, Founding President, Institute for Democracy
Tunk ibn Fou Institut and (IDEA impor of civil
s – the pre-programme he community projects Volunteer Programme
programme, their nd each other, through e session centered ow ball’ which had the
eling with eagerness to d interact positively. Mulia Tunku Zain Al’anku Muhriz, Founding titute for Democracy
and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), appearing for the second time after the inaugural AYVP in 2013, held his audience captive while he took time to indulge the Eco-leaders with the ASEAN insight through the political lens, as he stressed the importance of the role of civil society in ASEAN development. The volunteers were then briefed on the ASEAN community and its 3 pillars by Ms Natalia Derodofa, Senior Officer, Environment Division of the ASEAN Secretariat. She also delineated the environmental challenges facing ASEAN which paved the floor for a simulation exercise where the Ecoleaders discussed the environmental issues from different perspectives. The final session for the day saw Ben and Natalia sharing the stage with Ms Soeng Soknim the AYVP 2013 alumni. Ben as the moderator encouraged both panellists to share their thoughts and good practices with regards their project management experiences during this Project Consultation Panel. In the true spirit of professionalism in humanitarian, the Eco-Leaders were introduced to topics such as Norms of Volunteers, basic code of conduct on safety and security as well as stress management. These sessions were led by Ms. Naomi Akamatsu, Organizational Development Delegate IFRC, Asia Pacific Regional Office headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia whom made the serious topics light and interesting
through several sessions of role playing. The sessions highlighted the concept and the important roles of volunteerism as well as the dos and don’ts during operation and services. Naomi also covered topics on child protection; anti-harassment guide as well as gender equality and diversity, and the sensitivity surrounding it. It is crucial for the Eco-leaders to grasp these concepts as part of the accountability traits that they should have when involved in humanitarian efforts whilst having a better reach with the the communities and the private sector. Another presenter whose second appearance on the programme captured the attention of the volunteers was Mr Martin Tan, Director for Institute of Societal Leadership, Singapore Management University. During his session, he discussed some of the changing dynamics of culture and societal needs and how the Eco-Leaders as young leaders, can play a part in impacting the region for a better ASEAN, a better Asia and a better world. A fresh yet essential element that was brought into the first week was the Local Community Dialogue session where the Eco-leaders had the opportunity to exchange views and understand the community better when Mr Keo Sovannareth the Head of Commune, for Kampong Luong and Mrs. Duch Srey Mom, Head of Krokor Sub-Red Cross Branch explained in
great detail what to expect during their two weeks at the community site, Krakor Floating Village in Pursat Province. Though the session was in the Khmer language and translated to English by our very own Cambodian facilitator, the pictures of the site and the community added a dash of reality of the challenges the community faces with regards clean water. This session was then complimented by a brief on Cultural Sensitization and Needs Assessment of the site which showed them the lodging and volunteering location for the next two weeks. The session also gave them a preview of the activities they will be doing at the community, with the community and the basis of how the activities were mapped as such. The focus then shifted to the introduction of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) where basic concepts and terminology were introduced and applied to the topics on Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA) & Community Engagement, Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST) lead by Mr Sambo Keo, Deputy Director, Kampong Thom Red Cross Branch and Mr Vanchan Chea, Secretary of the Committee of Kampong Thom Red Cross Branch.
Julie Chung, Deputy Head of Mission, the US Embassy in Phnom Penh encouraged volunteers to experience the hardship of the less fortunate for them to make changes. (Left Inset) Yang Amat Mulia Tunku Zain Al’- Abidin ibni Tuanku Muhriz, Founding President, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), highlights the importance of the role of civil society in ASEAN development. AYVP CAMBODIA 2015 | 11
Week Two & Three At the Community Site Equipped with the VCA theories learnt during week one, Eco-leaders applied them at the site by carrying out the VCA field activity, identifying the vulnerabilities and capacities existed in the community.
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Theories were applied directly during UKM’s professor from the Science and Technology Faculty, Prof. Dr. Md. Pauzi Abdullah’s hands-on session where he conducted training on Water Testing whilst explaining to the Eco-Leaders the various water quality parameters, their classification, importance and techniques of measurement or analysis. They then applied the methods of measuring water quality parameters using several field meters normally used by regulators or researchers for monitoring of water quality such as pH meter, Salinity, Conductivity and Turbid (SCT) meter. The session naturally flowed seamlessly into a hygiene promotion session by Mr Narendra Singh, Water Sanitation Delegate (WATSAN) of IFRC before the Ecoleaders were dispersed to identified households to brief them of the topic at hand whilst distributing 600 hygiene kits to about 300 households at the Krakor Floating Village. Eco-leaders also developed their own activities and games to entice 100 school children with the basics of hygiene and hand washing techniques, not forgetting to instil the ASEAN identity elements through ASEAN games and activities. A Youth Empowerment Forum were also on the agenda where the eco-leaders had the floor to themselves discussing volunteerisms topics and the challenges, facilitated by Ms. Kum Ju Ho IFRC Regional Youth and Volunteering Officer, Southeast Asia. The climax of the 2 weeks site immersion was when the community turned up in droves and almost slightly tilting the houseboats where the community halls were located during the WASH Awareness Campaign. At this event, Eco-leaders performed a musical sketch outlining the importance of hygiene and clean water and distributed hygiene kits to lucky guests.
Salinity, Conductivity and Turbid (SCT) meter
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Week Four Reconvene, reports and closing ceremony
The final week of the programme is a culmination of theories and their application and experience of the Eco-leaders at the community site captured in reports in the form of video and online blogs.
Prof. Datuk Dr. Noor Azlan Ghazali, Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (The National University of Malaysia-UKM) stressed the importance for the young people of ASEAN to work together, to realise the ASEAN goals.
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Week four began with the Project Management Workshop by Ms Suchada Meteekunaporn, Senior Programme Support Officer, IFRC Southeast Asia. This session provided the Ecoleaders with a guide on the development of project proposal, budgets, reports, logical frameworks, monitoring and evaluation tools and related topics. Following that, the Eco-leaders were introduced to the basic principles of proposal writing and fund raising which are essential skills for them to carry out replication of projects in their home countries. Jean-Michel Piedagnel, Member of the International Board of Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) enlightened them with the Strategic Considerations on Resources Mobilisation and Independence by exposing
them to different fundra available today.
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introduced to the basic fund raising which are t replication of projects hel Piedagnel, Member decins Sans Frontieres Strategic Considerations ependence by exposing
them to different fundraising concepts and methods that are available today. A surprise segment by Mr Taber Hand, Executive Director, Wetland Works was in store for the participants. He gave them a detailed explanation on the Handypod, a wastewater treatment system and sanitation in Floating Communities, in particular at Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake. Recognising the significance of the social media platform as a powerful marketing tool, the final session was led by Richard Nyberg Senior Regional Communications Advisor, USAID Regional Development Mission for Asia on Social Media Marketing Workshop Tricks in Blogging, Facebook, YouTube, etc. Richard shared with the Eco-leaders, various techniques in social media marketing that they can adapt to disseminate and gain public interests for their community projects.
The volunteers were also made aware of the essentials of multi-stakeholder engagement – understanding the working culture, needs and requirements of different sectors – the government, the NGOs, the communities, the private sector. As the volunteers were grouped according to their home countries, they worked together to produce a final report of their observations and recommendations in the form of a Video Documentary. These have been uploaded online, to contribute to promoting ASEAN youth community projects via YouTube and Facebook, and may be accessed through the ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme website: www.ayvpukm.com.my
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Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Young Eco-Adven Leadership Camp
Grant: USD 2,000.00 Objective: To raise awareness on b cleanliness and to prom leadership. Location: Tungku Beach, Brunei D Project lead: Rabi’atul ‘Adawiyah Zunn Haji Terudin Email: rabiatulzunnurain@gma
The AYVp Multiplier effect AYVP has two levels of certification:
Certificate of Participation
Certificate of Excellence
Given to all volunteers who dutifully completed the 1 month programme, submitted blog reports and video documentaries
AYVP provides seed funding for the strongest proposals which meet the Criteria for Impactful and Sustainable Community Engagement. Site visits will be conducted to selected projects by the AYVP secretariat and appointed locally-based project consultants. This year, a total of 17 project proposals compared to 12 in 2014 were granted seed funding amounting to a total of USD32,200.00 an increase from USD18,600.
8 out of 10 Asean Countries
17 proposals out of 50 AYVP Eco-Leaders
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Given only to those who demonstrate effective implementation of a community-based environment conservation project that meet the AYVP Criteria.
Vietnam 3 Proposals
Brunei 1 Proposal
Cambodia
USD 2,000
USD 6,000
Cambodia 3 Proposals
USD 5,200 Singapore 1 Proposal
USD 2,000
USD 32,200
Philippines 2 Proposals
Indonesia 3 Proposals
USD 4,000
USD 6,000 Malaysia 3 Proposals
USD 5,000
Laos 1 Proposal
USD 2,000
Self-help Community, AS
Grant: USD 1,200.00 Objective: To create awareness on management and sustai development Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia Project lead: Thany Thao Email: thany.thao@auw.edu.bd
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Brunei Darussalam
Cambodia
Cambodia
Brunei Young Eco-Adventure Leadership Camp
Cambodian Youth for ASEAN – Preparation to become an ASEAN Youth
Improving Waste Management Practices in High Schools
Grant: USD 2,000.00 Objective: To raise awareness on beach cleanliness and to promote young leadership. Location: Tungku Beach, Brunei Darussalam Project lead: Rabi’atul ‘Adawiyah Zunnurain Binti Haji Terudin Email: rabiatulzunnurain@gmail.com
Grant: USD 2,000.00 Objective: To create awareness of secondary school children on ASEAN Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia Project Lead: Tan Bunma Email: bunma.gaga@ymail.com
Grant: USD 2,000 Objective: To improve awareness of the importance of waste management among high school students and teachers Location: Kompong Speu, Cambodia Project Lead: Kim Piseth Email: piseth.kim@hotmail.com
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Cambodia 3 Proposals
USD 5,200
D 2,000
Indonesia 3 Proposals
USD 6,000
Cambodia
Indonesia
Indonesia
Self-help Community, ASEAN Youth
#MYBagProject : Manage Your Garbage
#Pobin – Pouch Bin
Grant: USD 1,200.00 Objective: To create awareness on waste management and sustainable development Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia Project lead: Thany Thao Email: thany.thao@auw.edu.bd
Grant: USD 2,000.00 Objective: To create awareness on sustainable development through waste management for youth and children and develop the networks of teachers, schools, students, and community organizations to work together to support youth-led sustainability action projects in Bandung. Location: Bandung, Indonesia Project Lead: Dimas Sandya Email: dimasandya@gmail.com
Grant: USD 2,000.00 Objective: To raise awareness on ASEAN agendas and good private waste management by reducing NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) behavior (littering) through use of ecoproduct called #Pobin-Pouch Bin among Bogor city community. Location: Bogor, Indonesia Project Lead: Fibrianis Puspita Anhar Email: phita91_julie@yahoo.com
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Indonesia
Lao PDR
Malaysia
Philippines
Character Education through Environment and Animal Welfare Approach for Elementary School Students
Hygiene Promotion Workshop in a Secondary School
Light Up Penan
READY
Grant: USD 2,000.00 Objective: To Increase school children’s understanding of ASEAN identity, animal welfare (reflected in 5 freedom principles), environmental preservation and their willingness to participate in the attempt of preserving the environment and saving animals through simple steps. Location: East Java Province, Indonesia Project lead: Ganendra Awang Kristandya Email: ganendra.kristandya@gmail.com
Grant: USD 2,000.00 Objective: To create awareness on good hygiene behavior among the community in Nayang village and to empower selected university students to create awareness on improving the WASH situation in their local communities. Location: Luang Prabang, Lao PDR Project Lead: Alounny Lasy Email: lasy.lounny@gmail.com
Grant: USD 2,000 Objective: To provide basic lighting, reduce the carbon footprint of electricity, increase the socio-economic standards of villagers through the elimination of costly diesel fuel usage, ensure proper maintenance and operation of a micro hydro plant among the Penan community in Pa Adang. It also aims to promote cross-cultural activities between the volunteers and the Penan Location: Sarawak, Malaysia Project Lead: Nurul Fitrah Binti Mohd Ariffin Marican Email: fettrah01@gmail.com
Malaysia
Malaysia
Philippines
Vietnam
#21DaysOfGreen Challenge 2015
Black Box Project
BINHIroes
Grant: USD 2,000.00 Objective: To spread knowledge on Green Education, more specifically on environment sustainability and climate change through the use of social media Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Project lead: Loh Rachel Email: rachel.9honour@gmail.com
Grant: USD 2,000.00 Objective: To create awareness on sustainability, cultivate the culture of innovative solution through nature-based approach with the local community and reduce solid waste problems faced by the local community. Location: Sarawak, Malaysia Project lead: Mohd Amirin Arsyan Bin Mohd Zainol Email: raze898@gmail.com
Grant: USD 2,000.00 Objective: To train youth leaders in Bacolod City to become stewards of the environment and leaders in raising the city’s preparedness for disasters through learning sessions in awareness-raising in key environmental issues, ASEAN Identity building, leadership and capacitybuilding sessions, local community dialogues, teambuilding, volunteerism and community engagement. Location: Negros Occidental, Philippines Project lead: Raxel Ann B. Gonzales Email: raxeegonzales18@gmail.com
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Grant: USD2,000.00 Objective: To strengthen the partic selected youth leaders i and Climate Change Ada through DRR. Location: Laguna, Philippines Project Lead: Anjela Mae D. Era Email: anjela_era@dlsu.edu.ph
Grant: USD2,000.00 Objective: To train and create awar farmers on climate chan advantaged of rice straw produce compost Location: Ha Nam, Vietnam Project Lead: Thinh Duc Nguyen Email: lee.ap.tuaf@gmail.com
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Triggering hygiene behavior change in low-income communities
PhotoTEK*
Grant: USD2,000.00 Objective: To strengthen the participation of selected youth leaders in environment and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) through DRR. Location: Laguna, Philippines Project Lead: Anjela Mae D. Era Email: anjela_era@dlsu.edu.ph
Grant: USD2,000.00 Objective: To improve the hygiene practices of low-income communities in Bandung City and to build the capacity of Himpunan Mahasiswa Teknik Lingkungan (HMTL), Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) to design and implement hygiene promotion activities in local communities by equipping them with the necessary knowledge, skills and experience through workshops and hands-on participation in the project. Location: Bandung, Indonesia Project Lead: Thye Yoke Pean Email: yokepean@gmail.com
Grant: USD2,000.00 Objective: To examine Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) of local people in a coastal village of Central Region of Vietnam and understand the relationship between human-nature in the past and how have it adapted to the change. It also aims to raise awareness of the importance of TEK in front of modernization era and promote the participation of local villagers, local government, NGOs and Youth in the preservation of TEK. Location: Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam Project Lead: Hoang Hao Tra My Email: k42qlr_trami@huaf.edu.vn
Vietnam
Vietnam
Application Of The Compost Production Model From Rice Straw
Green Fingers
Grant: USD2,000.00 Objective: To train and create awareness among farmers on climate change and advantaged of rice straw utilization to produce compost Location: Ha Nam, Vietnam Project Lead: Thinh Duc Nguyen Email: lee.ap.tuaf@gmail.com
Grant: USD2,000.00 Objective: To create awareness on environmental protection and sustainable development. Location: Ha Noi, Vietnam Project lead: Tran Thi Diem Phuc Email: greenfingers.vn@gmail.com
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In the News ASEAN Integration Through Volunteerism Ms. Rabi’atul Zunnurain Terudin The Brunei Times 21 Sept 2015 http://tinyurl.com/bt-ayvp
ASEAN Youth News PNN-TV Cambodia 2 Sept 2015
http://tinyurl.com/pnntv-avyp
UNO-R student to join ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme Ms. Raxel Ann Gonzales Beatingo The Visayan Daily Star 19 June 2015 http://tinyurl.com/vds-ayvp
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Key Findings
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ASEAN Youth Eco Leaders Vow To Do More For The Environment UKM News Portal Oct 2015
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Programme Evaluation Report AYVP Cambodia 2015 seeks to develop 50 ASEAN Youth Eco-leaders with competencies and skills in youth leadership, environmental conservation, and shared ASEAN values such as community engagement through: Environmental education that will increase environmental responsibility and appreciation among youth and communities, and instill that conservation should not only be restricted to scientists, activists and bureaucrats, it is everyone’s responsibility. Innovative environmental volunteer projects with multistakeholders – villages, schools, NGOs, industries, governments etc. which will leave a positive impact on the community.
Key Findings Knowledge of ASEAN AYVP Youth Eco-leaders strengthened their understanding of ASEAN and recognized the importance of establishing the ASEAN Community 2015. Volunteers scored significantly higher in a standardized quiz on ASEAN after taking part in AYVP, compared with before joining the Programme.
“What I like the most is how the Programme brings youths from across 10 ASEAN countries together for a good cause.”
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Programme Cont Appreciation of Social and Cultural Diversity
of Youth Eco-leaders are more open to cultural differences after joining AYVP
Building a united ASEAN community requires its peoples to embrace the richness of culture and social values that is shared by all the countries within. Our survey results show that since joining AYVP, Youth Eco-leaders are now more comfortable interacting with people from various sociocultural backgrounds. They also gave significantly higher ratings in their ability to work in intercultural settings after participating in AYVP.
“AYVP’s theme this year has helped me understand more about my country. I [initially] wanted to volunteer in other countries, but after AYVP, I feel that mycountry [needs me more].”
Enhancing Youth Ecoleaders’ Skills and Competencies
With shaping young mi AYVP, Youth Eco-leaders to learn first-hand from l specialists in the field. V with their opinions on e and were generally satisfi workshops, and discuss
“Coming from an urban background, I [took hygiene for granted]. I never realized these while, there are peopl who have been living for a lo time in polluted environmen and using contaminated wate
AYVP challenges and empowers exceptional talents across ASEAN to fully develop their abilities. In our survey, Youth Eco-leaders revealed that their experience with AYVP has enriched them with invaluable skills and encouraged them to make a difference in their countries. Volunteers gave significantly higher ratings in several areas of their skills after participating in the Programme
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ion of Social and Cultural Diversity
N community requires its e richness of culture and ared by all the countries s show that since joining e now more comfortable om various sociocultural gave significantly higher y to work in intercultural ter participating in AYVP.
this year has helped me more about my country. I ted to volunteer in other ut after AYVP, I feel that ry [needs me more].”
Programme Content With shaping young minds as the top priority of AYVP, Youth Eco-leaders had the rare opportunity to learn first-hand from leading experts and top specialists in the field. Volunteers weighed in with their opinions on each training session, and were generally satisfied with the lectures, workshops, and discussions participated.
51.5%
say the sessions were
GOOD
27.6%
say the sessions were
EXCELLENT
16.6%
say the sessions were
FAIR
“Coming from an urban background, I [took hygiene for granted]. I never realized all these while, there are people who have been living for a long time in polluted environments and using contaminated water.”
and The Most Favourite Training Session goes T0... Awareness Raising Campaign on ASEAN Identity and WASH
“The best thing about this Programme is the trainers and speakers AYVP has invited to teach us. They are great presenters and I have learned so much from the experts.”
Improvisation for Continued Progress Active Learning Volunteers preferred more interactive learning sessions, surrounding topics on cross-cultural understanding, action planning, stakeholder communication, impact measurement, as well as volunteer safety and risk management. In this regard, case-study based trainings focusing on practical solutions were recommended. They also look forward to spending more time volunteering in the community.
“I feel that I have b much from this prog seen and learned lives of the people and how they are s despite the difficult Village feels like a home to me now. T welcomed us with o would definitely like again to volun
“What I like most ab is the experience t change with young p share the same pa
Scheduling Many felt that the programme load could be lighter. The programme content could also be arranged more effectively so that earlier sessions inform the ones later. It was recommended that a tentative programme agenda be provided in as early as the application stage to better guide candidates on what they can expect to learn at AYVP.
Multi-stakeholder Involvement Eco-leaders suggested that key stakeholders be more actively involved in AYVP, in particular, the government agencies of the host country, which will help increase AYVP’s visibility.
Participation Eco-leaders hoped to see an equal number of representatives from each country in future AYVP, and recommend a smaller cohort of between 20 to 30 volunteers. Others suggested increasing the number of organizing committee members onsite to accommodate the large number of volunteers. NB: The findings above were captured based on the highest number of times the topics were mentioned in the survey form distributed to the participants, post programme. 24 | AYVP CAMBODIA 2015
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Voic
“I feel that I have benefited so much from this program, having seen and learned about the lives of the people in poverty, and how they are still cheerful despite the difficulties. Krakor Village feels like a second home to me now. The villagers welcomed us with open arms. I would definitely like to go there again to volunteer.”
“What I like most about AYVP is the experience to spark change with young people who share the same passion.”
“Thank you for taking good care of us and for this oncein-a-lifetime experience. I learned so much more than just technical knolwedge and I met so many amazing people. Salamat, AYVP 2015!”
“Travelling with a purpose with AYVP has changed the way I see the world. I learned how humbling it is when you go out of your comfort zone to do something for the world. AYVP has provided me the chance to make my own dent in the universe – no matter how small that dent may have been – it is still a mark to stay with me forever.”
“ AYVP Cambodia 2015 taught me a new perspective – be open and see the world. As a youth, I was quite reserved about old ways and traditional customs. After being in Krakor Village, I realized that learning is a journey and there is always something to learn from everyone. I must say that the villagers are the real experts!”
“I went to AYVP Cambodia 2015 with nothing. Now I am back in my home country with more than what I expected - a fulfilled heart, a stronger soul, and a mind full of knowledge.”
“Big changes don’t happen overnight. It is the accummulation of small changes that each and everyone of us that makes all the difference. AYVP helped me pave the way!”
“AYVP has improved my capacity as a social activist as well as a volunteer. Because I like to share, I am sure the benefit of this program will go beyond me – I’ll share what I’ve learned to people around me, through volunteering in the community, or even with my friends, and inspire them to go beyond their limits.”
“I like the fact that the program allowed us to work in a multicultural environment and contribute to the society, no matter how small.”
“Getting to know new friends from all over ASEAN, and sharing our differences and similarities with one another gave me a sense of belonging to ASEAN. Despite the differences, we are united in diversity as one community.”
“AYVP is the perfect platform for ASEAN’s youth volunteerism. It has made me realize that happiness is a choice.”
“I came here thinking I was going to create change, but I was the one who was changed. AYVP Cambodia 2015 provided me the opportunity to learn and unlearn many things. Thank you and MABUHAY!”
“Thank you AYVP for giving me the chance to learn, to share, and to open my eyes!”
“AYVP is an eye-opening experience. I’ve learned to appreciate what I have in life, and become more open-minded to diversity of all forms. With AYVP, I’ve established meaningful connections with talented people from across ASEAN.”
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Acknowledgements We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those that have provided support, assistance and encouragement to make this programme a success. We sincerely apologise to those organisation that may have been inadvertently omitted from the list below. Ministry of Youth and Sports, Malaysia ASEAN Secretariat The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Institute of Technology of Cambodia Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Malaysian Embassy in Cambodia Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, Cambodia Ministry of Environment, Cambodia Ministry of Rural Development, Cambodia Krakor Floating Authorities
Village,
Pursat
Province
Local
International Federation for the Red Cross and the Red Crescent Societies Cambodian Red Cross
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