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Celebrating 100 Changemakers in Malaysia – Wiki Impact 100

Posted On September 21, 2022 IRL Author 0

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Wiki Impact, Malaysia’s first online platform for the impact industry, launched Wiki Impact 100, a campaign to celebrate and highlight Malaysian changemakers doing meaningful and valuable impact work.

List of Wiki Impact's Poverty Alleviators (Job Creation)

[Image screenshot from Wiki Impact’s page]

In a world that glorifies celebrities and capitalists, Wiki Impact 100 offers a fresh take on an exciting generation of changemakers transforming society and our environment for the better. We hope these changemakers will inspire many more to rise and make a difference.

List of Wiki Impact's Poverty Alleviators (Social Services)

[Image screenshot from Wiki Impact’s page]

In a recent study and a report by the British Council on the state of social enterprise in Malaysia, there are over 20,000 social enterprises and 82,675 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) filling the gap in serving different layers of society and solving some of the most pressing issues in the nation. But how many can we name? Thus, the first list of 100 changemakers cast light on the impact industry as they represent various social enterprises, non-profits, foundations and associations doing solid impact work at the ground level.

List of Wiki Impact's Youth Empowerment and Animal Welfare team.

[Image screenshot from Wiki Impact’s page]

The 100 changemakers who made the final cut on the inaugural list underwent a well-researched selection process. The evaluation criteria necessitate each changemaker to demonstrate a credible presence in the impact space, exhibit commitment to their work through years and depth of service, showcase collaboration with others, and communicate their work and the communities they serve to raise awareness.

List of Wiki Impact's Social Justice team

[Image screenshot from Wiki Impact’s page]

The panel of three judges comprising well-respected and notable personalities in the impact industry provided insights and feedback before the finalisation of the list. They are Dato’ Shahira Bazari, managing director of Yayasan Hasanah; Dato’ Kathleen Chew, Group, legal counsel of the YTL Group and programme director of YTL Foundation and Nicholas Khaw, head of research of Khazanah Nasional and co-head of Dana Impak.

List of Wiki Impact's Education For All team.

[Image screenshot from Wiki Impact’s page]

In an effort to be holistic and inclusive in the selection, 10 categories were created, with a minimum of five changemakers in each category. The categories include animal welfare, environment, education for all, healthcare for all, gender equality, poverty alleviators (job creation and social services), social justice, youth empowerment and impact influencers.

List of Wiki Impact's Healthcare For All team

[Image screenshot from Wiki Impact’s page]

This inaugural celebration sets itself apart from other coveted lists as it covers a broad spectrum of categories and galvanises the impact industry as a community of people who are problem solvers and a testament of hope for Malaysia.

List of Wiki Impact's Environment team

[Image screenshot from Wiki Impact’s page]

As we celebrate these 100 changemakers in 2022, Wiki Impact is already gearing up for the year ahead. We hope to uncover many more changemakers who are doing excellent impact work. The campaign is open for nominations where the public can recommend many changemakers who deserve the spotlight.

List of Wiki Impact's Impact Influencers and Gender Equality team

[Image screenshot from Wiki Impact’s page]

ABOUT WIKI IMPACT:

Wiki Impact is a research and communications hub focused on Malaysia’s impact-driven work and social issues. We create social impact through compelling data and evidence-based stories that inspire, inform, invoke emotion and invite participation and conversation. Wiki Impact serves changemakers by highlighting and amplifying their work via impact news, announcements and job postings.

You may also be interested in the events that Wiki Impact will be holding this weekend.

W: https://www.wikiimpact.com

I: https://www.instagram.com/wikiimpact

Full website: www.wikiimpact.com/impact100

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