One Step at a Time
SASTRA supported Arch Edge is a youth-focused archery programme designed to nurture and develop emerging national talent within Malaysian schools. It provides structured support, training, and opportunities to help young archers sharpen their skills and aim for excellence on the national stage.
Supported the Bursa Young Investor Club in collaboration with University Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) to introduce schoolchildren to financial literacy, responsible investing, and early exposure to capital market concepts—laying the foundation for a more financially empowered generation.
University Collaboration for Social Entreprenurship Projects
SASTRA FARM Organic Farm Project exploration
University Collaboration for Social Entreprenurship Projects
India, Read More
TARGET by 2035: Through The Hub, we aim to drive sustainable change by addressing key targets
UK ,Read More
SASTRA’s Blockchain Programme, in partnership with the Blockchain Council for underprivileged children.
SASTRA has provided seed funding in stages to support TFM Schools Fellows who are eager to explore HCDC projects and create a meaningful impact for underprivileged children in rural schools. This initiative empowers Fellows to develop and implement transformative solutions, with some launched their social enterprises, driving education accessibility, community development, and long-term social change..
New Zealand, Read More
SASTRA contributed to the development of student-led social entrepreneurship initiatives in partnership with SEED Philippines (School for Experiential and Entrepreneurial Development). This collaboration focused on equipping youth with experiential learning, entrepreneurial skills, and a purpose-driven mindset—empowering them to design solutions for community challenges and become catalysts for sustainable change.
OSH In School was launched as a program to support and deliver the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE )’s aim to make schools a safe place for all stakeholders.
A collaborative initiative that brought together diverse stakeholders to empower a rural school teacher to launch Leadspire Academy emerged as in leading impactful performance arts, cultural education efforts—ranging from introducing Malaysian theatre to school communities to contributing to the George Town Music Festival.
University Collaboration for Social Entreprenurship Projects
SASTRA collaborated with Prudential (Prudence Foundation) and Yayasan Generasi Gemilang to implement school-based financial literacy programmes aimed at empowering children with essential money management skills. These initiatives focused on building early financial awareness, fostering responsible financial behavior, and equipping students with the tools needed to make informed decisions for their future.
SASTRA completed the Bright Champs Fellowship Life Skills Career Development Programme for refugee students from IDEAS Academy Malaysia. The fellowship equipped the Champs with essential competencies—including Leadership Skills, Personal Financial Management, Time Management, Teamwork, and Life & Career Planning—empowering them with confidence and tools to shape their future.
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9
INDUSTRY INNOVATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
SASTRA’s Metaverse Programme, in partnership with the Blockchain Council
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17
PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
Philippines, Read More
SASTRA contributed to life skills education and sports development at Abdul Kalam Mandapam Panchayat Union Middle School in India by facilitating interactive life skill sessions and providing essential sports equipment. This initiative aimed to nurture holistic growth, build self-confidence, and encourage physical well-being among schoolchildren in an underserved community.
THE HUB
Footlink partnered with SASTRA as a Strategic Supporter of the SASTRA Water project to directly contribute to sustainable revenue generation. This collaboration played a key role in ensuring long-term financial resilience by reducing reliance on donations, enabling the consistent delivery of SASTRA’s educational and community-based programs through a socially driven enterprise model.
The Malaysian Schools Human and Career Development Center (HCDC), a social initiative pilot project, was launched in 2014 to enhance Malaysian Secondary Schools’ Counselling Departments into the Human and Career Development Center. The Malaysian Schools Human and Career Development Center (HCDC) and its Programmes were established with one ultimate clear aim, to take responsibility to contribute towards the Malaysian Education Blueprint 2013-2025 under Shift 9 (Partner with Parents, Community and Private Sector at Scale). The HCDC was aimed at optimizing schools’ counselling departments to focus more on reskilling and upskilling the students in addition to the counselling services. Bright Champs Fellowship Life Skills Career Development Programme was delivered.
Supported the exploration of a Career Development Programme in collaboration with Nomi Network (New York, USA), aimed at empowering schoolchildren in Cambodia with future-ready skills and opportunities.
Cambodia , Read More
University Collaboration for Social Entreprenurship Projects
SASTRA partnered with the Viper Niza Racing Team to promote motorsports awareness among Malaysian school communities through the Human and Career Development Center (HCDC) initiative. This collaboration aimed to expose students to the dynamic world of motorsports as a potential career pathway blending STEM, engineering, teamwork, and discipline. In addition, SASTRA Waters was adopted as the official hydration partner for all Viper Niza’s motorsport events, reinforcing the partnership through branding, wellness, and youth engagement.
To explore and commercialize projects under The Hub to generate sustainable revenue to support our collective impact project
Support in developing employability for marginalized groups with our collective projects
UNIVERSITIES SUPPORTED TOWARDS OUR INITIATIVES SINCE 2014
LYFE (Live Your Future Experience), a social enterprise organisation, was established in New Zealand as a pilot project under the University of Auckland, which aims to operate as a bridge between high school students and the industry by providing a career pathway for students with micro-internships by collaborating with various stakeholders from the public and private sectors. SASTRA Contributed in an Advisory role and programme development.
HUB
Performing Arts collaborative projects with Friends of KL Pac by supporting and promoting Malaysian Theatre to Malaysian Schools.
University Collaboration for Social Entreprenurship Projects
Empowering Communities, Ending Poverty, Shaping the Future
3 KEY FOCUS AREAS
Delivered Life Skills Career Development programme for Befriend a Child, UK for children and young people growing up in difficult life circumstances across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire to develop into confident young adults and help them reach their full potential.
SASTRA collaborated on a community-based initiative led by Leaderonomics, contributing to the development and support of out-of-school youth projects. This partnership focused on empowering underserved communities through life skills training, leadership development, and experiential learning programs—bridging learning gaps and fostering inclusive growth beyond the classroom.
University Collaboration for Social Entreprenurship Projects
SASTRA, collaborated with IT Stream Technology, a technology solution provider social enterprise, which supported the provision of digital devices, computer systems, and core infrastructure to strengthen technology access in Human and Career Development Center (HCDC) partner schools. This initiative focused on equipping underserved education environments with the necessary tools and connectivity to deliver future-ready learning, particularly in rural and development-focused regions
SASTRA supported the Goodwood Football Club registered football club under the Malaysian Sports Commissioner’s Office (Pejabat Pesuruhjaya Sukan Malaysia), for young talent from the underprivileged community
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP EXPLORATION PROJECTS
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1
No Poverty
Establish collaborations with impact-driven organizations in ASEAN and beyond and collectively deliver projects that ensure underserved communities are addressed
SASTRA
Social Entrepreneurship Food Projects
Driving Change Through Social Entrepreneurship Development
The HUB is a dynamic platform dedicated to advancing social entrepreneurship by connecting changemakers, organizations, and social enterprises. Through collaborative projects, access to curated knowledge, strategic resources, and vibrant networks, we empower individuals and communities to achieve economic independence and drive meaningful social impact.
Human and Career Development Center
SINCE 2014 - Initiatives & Strategic Contributors