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ASEAN Foundation and ASEAN Culture House announce their first joint exhibition in Busan, Korea

This exhibition, the first collaboration between the ASEAN Foundation and ASEAN Culture House, assembles artworks by young artists from ASEAN nations and Korea to explore the idea of trauma, healing, and collective identity. JAKARTA, 9 November 2021 – The ASEAN Foundation and ASEAN Culture House – Korea Foundation are co-organising the KONNECT ASEAN Contemporary Print Show: Arise exhibition, scheduled […]

Combatting COVID-19 Misinformation in the Philippines with Jefson and Maria

Jefson Romeo B. Felix and Maria Rosario Isabel D. Seares from the Philippines pledged to fight against false and misleading information online hindering COVID-19 recovery efforts. The duo emerged as the winner of the 2nd ASEAN Youth Social Journalism Contest (AYSJ) 2021 through their campaign on Juan Health PH. What drives you to join AYSJ 2021? In […]

Empowering Women in Myanmar with Khun Sint Phoo Wai and Thiri

Despite the very challenging situations in Myanmar, Khun Sint Phoo Wai and Thiri stayed resilient and persevered in their fight to help and empower women. During the 2nd ASEAN Youth Social Journalism (AYSJ) Contest 2021, they launched a campaign on “SHE holds the future”. How did you join AYSJ 2021? The AYSJ 2021 is one of […]

Hundreds of Students from ASEAN and China Engaged at the ASEAN-China Young Leaders’ Summit 2021

The meeting simulations of the ASEAN-China Young Leaders’ Summit 2021 followed that of Model ASEAN Meetings format, with delegates role playing as high-ranking government officials of ASEAN and China in six sectoral ministerial meetings, three community councils and one ASEAN-China Summit. The online programme, which took place from 23 to 26 September 2021, brought together 143 […]

Fighting Domestic Violence in Malaysia with Hanusha Durganaudu and Wern Sze Goh

COVID-19 is not stopping Hanusha Durganaudu and Wern Sze Goh in their movement to curb domestic violence. Throughout the ASEAN Youth Social Journalism Contest 2021, they have launched a campaign on “COVID Bukan Alasannya (CovBA)”, meaning COVID is not the reason. Why did you decide on this campaign? Since the start of Movement Control Orders (MCO) which […]

Improving Health Care Access in Indonesia With Luthfi Azizatunnisa and Malida Magista

Two inspiring youths from Indonesia wish to make healthcare access more inclusive during this pandemic through their campaign on “Accessible Healthcarefor People with Disabilities.” During the 2nd ASEAN Youth Social Journalism Contest 2021, they have built solid collaboration to raise awareness on this issue and amplify their outreach.  What have you learned from the programme? Through the workshop, we have learned how to design, implement, and evaluatea […]

Promoting Digital Literacy in Cambodia with Seng Rothsethamony and Phoeung Sovansere

Seng Rothsethamony and Phoeung Sovansere from Cambodia realizes the threat of misinformation spread online and are committed to contributing to the advancement of digital literacy. Throughout the 2nd ASEAN Youth Social Journalism Contest 2021, they have launched a campaign called “REAN Digitally”. What did you do throughout the programme? Hello everyone, we are the contestants joining ASEAN […]