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Malaysia-UN SDG Trust Fund
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The Malaysia-UN SDG Trust Fund is a multi-donor platform, established with the United Nations in Malaysia and the Government of Malaysia, to support catalytic interventions for underserved communities, particularly those at risk of being left behind.
By fostering cross-sector partnerships and a whole-of-society approach, the Fund promotes social justice, resilience, and inclusivity while addressing geographical and economic imbalances. With a strong focus on local action and SDG progress, it supports projects in economic empowerment, education, healthcare, social cohesion, and social inclusion—creating lasting impact across communities.
Objectives
Resource Mobilisation
Mobilise resources for SDGs delivery in Malaysia and catalyse SDG financing opportunities
Partnership Building
Strengthen the partnerships for SDGs and advance a multi-stakeholder approach to maximise synergies, collaboration and impact across sustainable development dimensions
SDGs Prioritisation
Address SDG priorities in Malaysia with a focus on leaving no one behind
Governance of the Malaysia-UN Trust Fund
Steering Committee (SC)
Provides overall insight, strategic direction and management of the Fund
Trust Fund Secretariat
Coordinates substantive operational and logistical matters related to the day to day management of the fund including calling for and appraising proposals and coordinating monitoring and evaluations of reports
Administrative Agent
Administers and disburses the funds to implementing NGOs and UN organisations approved by the SC
The Call for Proposals
The Malaysia-UN SDG Trust Fund issues an annual call for proposals, inviting innovative projects that prioritise a people-centric approach across its three SDG pillars—People & Prosperity, Planet, and Peace & Partnership—as well as twelve priority areas. Open to participating UN organisations and civil society organisations, it also seeks projects that foster multi-stakeholder partnerships and deliver innovative solutions to help marginalised and disadvantaged communities overcome challenges, promoting their inclusion and empowerment.
Key Facts of the CFP 2023
Call for Proposals 2023
Opened: 1 June 2023 Closed: 14 July 2023
Fund Allocation
USD3.6 million
Project Size
Min: USD100k Max: USD500k
Duration
Min: 6 months Max: 18 months
Trust Fund Grantees
2023
How to be part of this Trust Fund?
Whether you’re aiming to make an impact as a donor or seeking support for your meaningful SDG-driven project, the Malaysia-UN SDG Trust Fund is the ideal platform for you. Explore the various ways you can engage and participate in fostering positive change, in one of two ways:
As a Donor（https://www.mysdg.com.my/contact/）
As a Trust Fund Applicant（https://www.mysdg.com.my/contact/）
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Anita Ahmad
Chief Executive Officer, Yayasan MySDG
Anita brings 20 years of non-profit experience to Yayasan MySDG, previously serving as Head of Community Development and Humanitarian Disaster Response at Hasanah Foundation, a Foundation of Khazanah Nasional Berhad. Her leadership drove socio-economic and humanitarian response strategies, non-profit sector capacity building, and multistakeholder partnerships, including the Government Linked Companies “Demi Rakyat & Negara” initiative. With past roles at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and MERCY Malaysia, Anita advocated for gender equality, indigenous rights, and disability rights through partnerships with the public sector, and has managed humanitarian and internally displaced persons (IDP) projects across natural disaster and conflict zones in countries such as Sudan and Afghanistan. As a recipient of the Eisenhower Fellowship and John S. Wolf Fellowship, Anita explored diverse community development approaches in the US. She holds a master’s degree in social development (Chevening scholar) and a bachelor’s degree in law from the UK.
Anjulie A. Razak
Programme Manager, Yayasan MySDG
Anjulie began her career in conservation, exploring innovative community-based solutions. Recognising the importance of stakeholder management and robust institutional capacities, she focused on building capacity for marginalised communities in environmentally-sensitive areas. Pursuing a double-degree scholarship, she earned an MBA and MSc in Sustainability Management from Universitas Gadjah Mada and Universitetet i Agder respectively. During this time, she investigated scaling community microgrids for rural electrification in Malaysia. Anjulie later served as a Research Coordinator at Universiti Malaya, specialising in greenhouse gas policies.