Creating a Sustainable, Equitable and Enjoyable Future

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is a global leader in purpose-led education. The university is committed to develop purpose-driven leaders who are future-ready. Besides our world class programmes and global curriculum, our students are required to hone their leadership skills by joining the EmPOWER programme where they discover their purpose and work on practical projects to mobilise that purpose into positive impact on the world.

This year, as part of the EmPOWER Programme, our students have initiated a crowdfunding project to raise funds for 12 deserving Charitable Organisations and NGOs, thereby creating an impact and make a real difference to thousands of lives in Malaysia. Our target is to raise RM100, 000 for our EmPOWER Crowdfunding Project 2023.

You are invited to join us to make a difference. #TogetherWeCan make a positive impact on the world.

Select the Fundraiser Team page from the Leaderboard below to support their fundraising efforts! (click on "full rankings" to see the full list)

Our chosen Beneficiaries are:

Mercy Malaysia – MM is an international non-profit organisation that had swiftly pivoted its emergency response to provide much needed aid to flood victims.

Teach for Malaysia - TFM are a diverse network of leaders committed to ending educational inequity had recently launch the Tutoring Programme as an initiative to narrow the learning gap.

Nicol David Organisation – The Nicol David Organisation was founded by Datuk Nicol David and Mariana de Reyes with the objective to empower girls and boys through sport and education.

Fugee School - Fugee School is a nonprofit supported by the UN's Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to provide refugees children a chance for education opportunities in Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysian Association for The Blind (MAB) - MAB empower persons with visual impairment by providing them with opportunities for greater participation, involvement and integration into society.

DiveHeart - To build confidence, independence and self-esteem in the lives of children and adults with disabilities through scuba diving, scuba therapy and related activities.

Lang Tengah Turtle Watch - The Lang Tengah Turtle Watch is an NGO to help save sea turtles on the beaches of Lang Tengah – an island off the East Coast of Malaysia, from extinction.

PAWS Animal Welfare Society – PAWS provides shelter to unwanted dogs and cats which will be vaccinated, dewormed, neutered/spayed, and put up for adoption. Currently, there are over 250 dogs and 250 cats under PAW’s care.

Ti-Ratana Welfare Society Malaysia - Ti-Ratana Welfare Society, a charitable welfare organisation is a community centre created for betterment of lives for people from all walks of live.

Malaysian Mental Health Association - MMHA promotes mental wellbeing in the community and support for people with mental health problems and their caregivers through support, education, training, research and advocacy.

Yayasan Chow Kit - YCK is a 24-hour crisis and drop-in centre providing meals, activities, therapy, case management, ​and educational programmes for at-risk children and teenagers in KL.

Malaysia Federation of Deaf - Malaysia Federation of Deaf (MFD) is a national organization that provided help and services to Deaf throughout Malaysia.