Tuanku Bainun Young Changemakers Awards 2020 | Pusat Kreatif Kanak-kanak Tuanku Bainun

In conjunction with Universal Children’s Day, the annual Tuanku Bainun Young Changemakers Awards 2020 LIVE was held on 20th November 2020.

This year the awards took on a different format and we went online and streamed the awards LIVE on YouTube instead as we adapted to the new norm. Although, we faced many challenges this year due to the global pandemic, it was a priority for us and our partner WOMEN;girls to ensure that the Tuanku Bainun Young Changemakers Awards 2020 still went on and we continue to provide a platform to recognize and celebrate children and youth in Malaysia who are dedicated to making their society and community better. These extraordinary children and youths work not only inspires their peers but adults alike.

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Yang Teramat Mulia Raja Dato’ Seri Azureen binti Sultan Azlan Shah, Chairman of Pusat Kreatif Kanak-kanak Tuanku Bainun said in her keynote address “ We applaud the efforts that children have been making to adapt to the new norm. Even with the many uncertainties, they have displayed tenacity, strength and capabilities that were beyond our imagination in coping with the pandemic. In challenging times like this, they were still working on projects that display their selflessness and determination to benefit the community and the will to make the world a better place.

We are glad to be able to continue to provide the Tuanku Bainun Young Changemakers Award as a platform for them to exercise their rights to have a voice and to be heard. What this has shown us time and time again is that children are the future and it is imperative that we support them in being the best self they can be. It is our responsibility to nurture and help them find their footing in the world and as global citizens”.

Sarah Najihah binti Mohamed Fauzi, our Tuanku Bainun Young Changemakers Awards Alumni (winner in 2018) also shared the new experiences she has had since winning the awards 2 years ago. She was awarded a full scholarship to study at Sekolah Sri Cempaka Cheras after YBhg Dato’ Freida Pilus, Founder and Mentor of Cempaka Group of Schools witnessed her presentation during the awards.

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We also featured special performances by children during the event.

“Wayang – Sir Raggyair And The Star” a performance by Zabian Omar from Kakiseni’s SeniKidZ, a programme designed by the participants of the ASEAN Foundation éMpowering Youths across ASEAN’ programme.

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Vocal performance by Emira Qayyimah from Nusantara Choir Group by Pusat Kreatif Kanak-kanak Tuanku Bainun in collaboration with Broadway Academy. The Nusantara Choir Group programme is part of Pusat Kreatif Kanak-kanak Tuanku Bainun’s long term sponsored Alam Kreatif programmes in collaboration with Broadway Academy.

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Projects Themes

Championing Peace, Safety, Justice & Equality
Environment & Pollution
Eradicate Poverty & Hunger
Community Development (economy & humanity)
Preserving & Developing Sustainable Cities and Communities

This year we also introduced the People’s Choice Awards, where the public could vote for their favourite project in an online voting system. We received over 2,000 votes after the Nomination Night aired 1 week before the Awards Night on YouTube. We humbly thank all of you that took the time to vote and watched the Awards Night.

A big CONGRATULATIONS to all children and youth who submitted their projects, all our Finalists and especially to this year’s Tuanku Bainun Young Changemakers Awards 2020 winners.

We have awarded the fantastic individuals and group projects as per below.

Individual Category (6-12 Years Old)

Afia Qistina

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Afia became a household name for her efforts in sewing PPE equipment for the Malaysian frontliners during the pandemic. This little 9-year old girl from the small town of Kepis Hilir in Negeri Sembilan became an instant sensation, and has appeared in various international and local news outlets such as The New York Times, Channel News Asia and Sinar Harian. She continues to volunteer at the local community centre to sew PPE equipment and hopes to inspire her peers to give back to society.

Learn more about her project below

Individual Category (13-17 Years Old)

Celeste Chung

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Celeste Chung created her current NGO, Youths For The Future when she was just 11 years old. Youths For Future not only supports education for 200 stateless children per month, they also frequently hold workshops in schools to empower young girls to take action regardless of the obstacles. Some of their young participants have even gone on to establish their own social movements and clubs as a result of these workshops. Celeste is also the first president of the Malaysian chapter of Girl Up, a global initiative created by the United Nations Foundation focused on empowering girls.

Learn more about her project below

Group Category (6-18 Years Old) & People’s Choice Award

Boleh Bah Kalau Kau (BBKK)

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Team BBKK has come up with various projects to improve the lives of their local communities as well as school-goers. From 2019 – 2020, they implemented the Fantastic 4S project which focuses on the safety around the school. This umbrella project includes practical initiatives to improve the traffic system and safety around the school area as well as installation of high frequency devices to repel strays in the area. They have also carried out the Green Technology Project, a community-based composting project turning waste into fertilizer.

More details about their project below

Advocate Category (18 Years & Above)

Mohd Syahid Abdullah

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Mohd Syahid first envisioned the BroTani project with a group of like-minded individuals to introduce agriculture to the urban poor. BroTani aims to build hydroponic systems to enable communities to grow their own food supply, thus taking away some of the financial burden low income households have to bear. Syahid is also interested in getting the younger generation to actively participate and learn these skills to be able self-sustain in the future.

Learn more about his project below