Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is a global leader in purpose-led education. The university is committed to develop purpose-driven leaders who are future-ready. Besides our world class programmes and global curriculum, our students are required to hone their leadership skills by joining the EmPOWER programme where they discover their purpose and work on practical projects to mobilise that purpose into positive impact on the world.

This year, as part of the EmPOWER Programme, our students have initiated a crowdfunding project to raise funds for 11 deserving Charitable Organisations and NGOs, thereby creating an impact and making a real difference to thousands of lives in Malaysia. Our target is to raise RM250,000 for our EmPOWER IMPACT Project 2025.

You are invited to join us to make a difference. #TogetherWeCan make a positive impact on the world.

Instructions for Donors

1. Select the Fundraiser Team page from the Leaderboard below to support their fundraising efforts! (click on "full rankings" to see the full list) Once you are on the fundraising team's page, you can click on the "Donate Now" button.

Our chosen Beneficiaries are:

Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB) – MAB empowers people with visual impairments by providing opportunities for greater participation, involvement, and integration into society.

Fugee School – Fugee School is a non-profit supported by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to provide refugee children with access to education in Kuala Lumpur.

Yayasan Chow Kit (YCK) – YCK is a 24-hour crisis and drop-in centre offering meals, activities, therapy, case management, and educational programmes for at-risk children and teenagers in KL.

Malaysia Federation of Deaf (MFD) – The Malaysia Federation of Deaf (MFD) is a national organisation dedicated to providing essential support and services to the Deaf community across Malaysia through various programmes, advocacy efforts, and community engagement initiatives.

Seven Tea One – Seven Tea One is an accredited social enterprise providing a safe and inclusive platform for differently-abled and marginalised communities through opportunities to learn employment skills, enabling individuals to earn dignified incomes for sustainable living.

Jayadiri (Heart to Heart) – Jayadiri’s purpose is to assist those with special needs and the underprivileged. Its primary objective is to empower the disabled community and the underprivileged to lead independent and sustainable lifestyles.

Epic Homes – Epic Homes builds homes for underprivileged communities, focusing on Peninsular Malaysia’s indigenous Orang Asli. By constructing homes, the movement bridges the urban-rural gap and initiates collaborative efforts to address community challenges.

PAWS Animal Welfare Society – PAWS provides shelter to unwanted dogs and cats, ensuring they are vaccinated, dewormed, neutered/spayed, and put up for adoption. Currently, over 250 dogs and 250 cats are under PAWS’ care.

Teach for Malaysia (TFM) – Teach for Malaysia is a diverse network of leaders committed to ending educational inequality. They work towards a future where all children in Malaysia have the opportunity to realise their potential through quality education, thereby narrowing the learning gap.

Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) – The Malaysian Mental Health Association promotes mental well-being in the community and supports individuals with mental health challenges and their caregivers through education, training, research, advocacy, and support services.