WHAT IS CHANGE?
Objectives
- To improve the lives of women, children, and youths in Malaysia who can make a step forward to improve lives if they receive small initial support.
- To create social impact by conducting a series of microgrants over years.
methodology
We offer a small financial aid called "microgrant" to NGO/NPOs and social enterprises in Malaysia. Awarded grantees can use this financial support to conduct most effective projects on the ground.
We prioritise projects that can make lasting impact
microgrant OVERVIEW
“Small Grants, Big Change”
We believe that even the smallest actions can lead to profound transformations. By empowering women, children, and youths in Malaysia, we aim to create a ripple effect of positive change that extends beyond the initial support.
Through a series of thoughtfully allocated microgrants over the years, we aim to foster catalytic social impact.
- Amount of projects: RM3,000 per project (since 2022)
- Number of awarded projects: 5 to 10 annually
- Schedule:
- September to October | Call for Application
- End of October | Deadline for application
- By the end of November | Announcement of results
- January to June next year | Conduct projects
- Throughout the project period | Monitor and keep tracking of progress
- Selection: Decided by our team of founder and two advisers
CHANGE MICROGRANT 2024/25
The new round is now open!
The CHANGE Microgrant Programme is your opportunity to spark significant change with a small yet powerful initial support.
We invite nonprofits and social enterprises in Malaysia dedicated to creating a lasting impact in improving people’s lives to apply for a microgrant up to RM3,000 per project.
For more details, click below and get
the Call for Proposals 2024/25
Recent Projects
SEWING PROGRAMME
Etania Schools - Sabah
Sewing machine, materials
Grow, Eat, and Make money for women
Dumo Wongi - Sabah
Training fees, travel, materials
Confectionary Workshop - Home-made Choco Jar
Yayasan Chow Kit - Kuala Lumpur
Cooking materials
MEet Our Team
Ai Goto
Founder (Volunteer)
Started CHANGE in 2021 as a personal philanthropic project. With over 16 years of professional experience in grant-making and project evaluation, Ai brings seeds of change to local communities and organisations.
Puan Sri MAimon arif Patail
Adviser
She has an extensive experiences in CSR of corporations and supporting community activities and social entrepreneurs. She advises on selecting partnering organisations/grantees and introduce necessary networks.
Joanne Mun
Adviser
A Creative Community Advocate focusing on the fields of urban rejuvenation, community empowerment, and education. She is currently the Chairperson of Kebun-Kebun Bangsar, a community urban farm in the heart of KL. She monitors documents, advises on selecting partnering organisations/grantees and improving existing projects to maximise the impacts.
Grantees & Partners Voices
With this microgrant, the skills training programme was able to implemented effectively. We can have an impact on increasing income and the well-being of the community.
- by Farni Millis, "Corn Husk Craft" project, Perusahaan Farni
We hope that the conversations generated by our report will help all programs begin or, indeed, continue the dialogue and collaboration that leads to a better future for all of our nation’s students.
- by Susheela Sabaratnam, TECH Outreach
I joined as a donor for purchasing the second sewing machine for the sewing programme. I felt it very valuable that I can support project that the results are visible. Glad to support who works hard on the ground.
- by Shun Matsuzaka
Founder & CCO, TOYEIGHT
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Contact
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CHANGE Microgrant Programme is Provided by:
CHANGE Philanthropy Berhad
202401012049(1557899-A)
Since 2021