ASEAN Youth Peacebuilders Program
Click through the slideshow below for more details on the first cohort of this program
A partnership led by the Rotary Club of Ipoh Central D3300 Malaysia and in collaboration with the Institute of Economics and Peace (IEP) Australia, Sunway University, Malaysia and the ASEAN Rotary Network creating a network of youth peace ambassadors in the region.
MBBI has been a Service Partner of Rotary International (2017- 2024) and supports local clubs and districts globally in their local peacebuilding efforts. This is an extraordinary initiative originating before covid, delayed by the pandemic and now being implemented with MBBI as the program lead. MBBI members in the Philippines and Singapore are key leaders in this effort. It is the first multidimensional program designed for youth across the ten ASEAN Countries and clubs in those countries.
Within Southeast Asia, ASEAN has been a cornerstone of regional stability. For decades, the association has fostered dialogue, cooperation, and economic integration, aiming to maintain peace and security among its member states. However, evolving regional dynamics and complex transnational issues continue to test its capacity to ensure enduring harmony.
We believe that sustainable peace is built by individuals dedicated to bridging divides. This effort focuses on training and empowering Peace Ambassadors. These individuals are equipped with the skills in conflict analysis, mediation, non-violent communication, and intercultural understanding.
Read more: The Sun: A first for Asean youth