Refugees 
Irrawaddy Myanmar Asylum Community
Irrawaddy Myanmar Asylum Community
The Irrawaddy Myanmar Asylum Community was established on August 1, 2024, with a resolute commitment to assist all Myanmar refugees who have fled their homeland in search of safety, irrespective of their race or religion. This formation arose in response to the escalating humanitarian crisis following the coup in Myanmar in 2021, which has prompted an increasing number of families and individuals to seek refuge in Thailand and Malaysia. The plight of these refugees is evident; many arrive in Malaysia without the means to access basic human rights such as the security of life, the right to...
Youth Empowerment Support (YES)
Youth Empowerment Support (YES), established in March 2018, is a dedicated group of individuals who recognized the pressing challenges faced by refugee youths in Malaysia. Driven by a shared commitment to uplift their fellow refugee youths, the YES team was formed. The team, comprising members from diverse backgrounds, including varying ethnicity, ages, and life experiences, has a clear collective mission: to give back to their refugee communities and address the multifaceted challenges faced by refugees. The vision of Youth Empowerment Support is to empower refugee communities by...
Lisu Refugee Committee
The Lisu Refugee Committee is a community organization based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1. They have a presence on social media platforms like Facebook12 and YouTube3, where they share updates and information about their activities. Their motto, as stated on their Facebook page, is “Love One Another”2. For more detailed information, you may want to visit their social media pages or reach out to them...
Myanmar Ethnic Rohingya Human Rights Organisation Malaysia (MEHROM)
The Myanmar Ethnic Rohingya Human Rights Organization in Malaysia (MERHROM) is involved in various activities to advocate for the rights of the Rohingya people. Here are some of their key activities: Advocacy: MERHROM actively advocates for the rights of the Rohingya people. They express deep concern over the ongoing atrocities in Myanmar, including the Rohingya genocide. Press Releases: They regularly release statements to the press about the situation in Myanmar. For example, they have been vocal about the death sentences handed to 7 Dagon University students in Yangon who...
Myanmar Ethnic Women Refugee Organisation- MEWRO Malaysia
The Myanmar Ethnic Women Refugee Organisation (MEWRO) in Malaysia is a women-led refugee community-based organisation (CBO) located in Kuala Lumpur. MEWRO provides various services and programmes for marginalised communities. These include skill-building classes, health and rights awareness training sessions, youth and children empowerment programmes, and case management services for women and girls at-risk. Additionally, MEWRO acts as a community hub to collect and distribute donations in-kind and relief items such as food, clothing, toys, and baby items. It also collaborates with...
Myanmar Ethnics Organization – MEO
According to the web search results, Myanmar Ethnics Organization – MEO is a non-profit organization based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, that aims to help the Myanmar ethnic communities in Malaysia12. They provide various services such as education, health, social welfare, and cultural activities12. If you want to learn more about Myanmar Ethnics Organization – MEO, you can visit their Facebook page...
Somali Disabled’s Association Refugee in Malaysia
The Somali Disabled’s Association Refugee in Malaysia (SDARIM) is a community of Somali refugees living in Medan Idaman, Kuala Lumpur. They are all Persons with Disabilities who use wheelchairs, crutches, and walkers. There’s also a Somali Refugee Community in Kuala Lumpur, which has a presence on Facebook. Additionally, the SDARIM has its own Facebook page. Please contact them directly for more...
Asylum Access Malaysia
Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM) was launched in 2014 as part of the Asylum Access family of organizations. Malaysia is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention and does not have any legal or administrative framework for refugees and asylum seekers. There are currently about 150,000 refugees in Malaysia registered with the UNHCR. However, they are constantly at risk of arrest, deportation and exploitation. Refugees in Malaysia also do not have access to formal education, healthcare and work. AAM makes a difference by providing free legal advice, representation and information...
Human Aid Selangor
Human Aid Selangor is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that provides humanitarian services to the most vulnerable displaced communities living in Malaysia who have been denied rights to education and livelihoods. Our work focuses on the welfare of the Rohingya people living in the urban areas of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. We believe in creating global awareness on the issues and challenges stateless asylum seekers face through the various grassroots-based empowerment projects we organize hand-in-hand together with vulnerable societies. What We DoHuman Aid is a learning...
The Peace Education Centre
The Peace Education Centre (formerly Shalom Education Centre) is a safe haven for refugee children to live, learn and play, enabling them to reach their potential. T-PEC also provides food and a caring home for about 100 children from 4 to 17 years old. Our greatest mission is to nurture underprivileged refugee children in their growth and development by providing them with well rounded education so they can create a brighter future for themselves. We aim to instill a strong sense of courage to act upon their beliefs, as well as a sense of understanding and compassion for others. Above...
ElShaddai Centre
ElShaddai Centre Berhad is endorsed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Malaysia as an implementing partner to run a refugee school named ElShaddai Refugee Learning Centre (ERLC) based in Klang, Selangor. In addition to providing quality education for refugee and migrant children, ElShaddai supports these communities with healthcare, training and emergency relief. Vision Honour and dignity, holistic health, and hope for a better future for the displaced and marginalized community in Malaysia. Mission Rescue the displaced and...
PichaEats
PichaEats (previously known as The Picha Project) has one simple mission: to serve you great food. But as you enjoy your meal, you are also providing an opportunity for refugees in Malaysia to start a new life. We specialise in delicacies from the homeland of our chefs – from Iraqi Falafel, Palestinian Hummus to Afghani Dumplings & Syrian sweets – with everything made of authenticity & love. Through PichaEats, refugee families who are forced to flee to Malaysia can get a chance to rebuild their lives, regain their dignity, and provide for their family. Together, we...
Rohingya Project
For more than 30 years, the Rohingya community has endured a stateless existence, forced from their homeland and residing in various countries without official documentation. Denied fundamental rights, they face significant hardships. Stateless and marginalized, the 3.5 million Rohingya live in the shadows, vulnerable to destitution and human trafficking. Second and third-generation stateless Rohingya encounter obstacles in securing a livelihood and escaping poverty. The Rohingya Project aims to lay the groundwork for a sustainable economic and social future, connecting them to...
On Humanity
On Humanity (OH) is a non-governmental organisation that envisions a world of social inclusion and equal rights for all with the mission to strengthen the marginalised refugee communities in Malaysia through education, food subsistence, and job opportunities. Providing equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, religion, or background. Mission To strengthen the marginalised refugee communities in Malaysia through education, food subsistence, and job opportunities. Providing equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, religion, or...
Malaysian Relief Agency
About Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) is a humanitarian organisation registered under the Trustee Act 1952 (PPAB 20/2010), with the primary objective of assisting those affected by natural disasters or armed conflicts, both local and abroad. As a non-profit organisation, all activities are sponsored and supported by concerned individuals and corporations. In 2014, MRA received special consultative status from United Nation – Economic and Social Council (UN – ECOSOC) which enable MRA to participate in UN deliberations. In 2017, MRA was accepted as an Associate Member of the Federation of...