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1rem);\n }\n .testimoni-section {\n flex-direction: column;\n }\n .modality-grid {\n flex-direction: column;\n }\n .steps-grid {\n flex-direction: column;\n }\n .thanks-banner, .promo-section, .gallery-section, .testimoni-section, .application-section, .staytune-section {\n margin: 1rem;\n }\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"hero\">\n <h1>ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme<\/h1>\n <p>Empowering Youth \u00b7 Building ASEAN Identity \u00b7 Transforming Communities<\/p>\n <div class=\"hero-buttons\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/ayvp-past-programme\/\" class=\"hero-btn\">Past Programmes<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"thanks-banner\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Congrats-AYVP-2024-2-1536x723-1.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP Launch\">\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"two-columns\">\n <div class=\"col\">\n <div class=\"section-card\">\n <div class=\"section-header\">\n <h2>Executive Summary<\/h2>\n <div class=\"sub\">Programme background & history<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"section-content\">\n <p>The proposal to establish the ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme (AYVP) was presented during the ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Youth (SOMY) in Hanoi, Vietnam on <strong>18 October 2011<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <p>It was presented by the former Minister of Youth and Sports, Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek during the 7th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Youth (AMMY VII) and <strong>endorsed by ASEAN member states on 20 October 2011<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <div class=\"image-placeholder\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-103303.png\" alt=\"AYVP Launch\">\n <\/div>\n <p>The proposal was then taken to the Malaysian Cabinet and <strong>approved on 20 April 2012<\/strong>. Thus, this led to the birth of ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme, a Malaysian owned programme under the virtues of the Ministry of Youth & Sports Malaysia with <strong>UKM as the permanent secretariat and programme implementer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <hr class=\"divider\">\n <p><strong>Key takeaway:<\/strong> AYVP is uniquely Malaysian-owned but ASEAN-focused \u2014 combining national leadership with academic expertise to serve the entire Southeast Asian region.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"col\">\n <div class=\"section-card\">\n <div class=\"section-header\">\n <h2>AYVP Mandate<\/h2>\n <div class=\"sub\">Mission & goals<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"section-content\">\n <div class=\"image-placeholder\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_9137.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP Volunteers\">\n <div class=\"caption\">Youth volunteers in action<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <p>The AYVP is an instrument that creates opportunities for youth across the region to work together by helping communities. As they do this, they learn about each other and strengthen intercultural relationships which would contribute to the development of a strong <strong>ASEAN identity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <div class=\"highlight\">\n “A younger generation who not only volunteer but also develop leadership qualities, coloured with the strength of humility, kindness and compassion.”\n <\/div>\n <p><strong>Target demographic:<\/strong> Age between 18 and 30 from higher education, colleges, youth organisations, NGOs and working professionals.<\/p>\n <p><strong>AYVP’s goals:<\/strong> Drive youth volunteerism and community development through innovative solutions to social, cultural, economic and environmental challenges.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"gallery-section\">\n <h3>AYVP Gallery<\/h3>\n <div class=\"gallery-grid\">\n <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_9669-2.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP activity 1\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_9162-1.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP activity 2\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_8917.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP activity 3\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_5817.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP activity 4\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0758.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP activity 5\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0357.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP activity 6\">\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0007.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP activity 1\">\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0852.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP activity 1\">\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0464.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP activity 1\">\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"modality-section\">\n <h3>AYVP Modality<\/h3>\n <p>It is with the expectation that this sustainable programme will create multiplier effects through the Environment & Climate Change projects implemented in respective communities, contributing directly to the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community pillar of the ASEAN Secretariat.<\/p>\n <div class=\"modality-grid\">\n <div class=\"phase-card\">\n <h4>PHASE 1<\/h4>\n <p>Module Development Workshop & Training of Facilitators<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"phase-card\">\n <h4>PHASE 2<\/h4>\n <p>During the Programme<\/p>\n <p><strong>Week 1:<\/strong> Induction and Introduction to the Thematic Focus Areas<\/p>\n <p><strong>Week 2:<\/strong> Site Immersion with the Communities & Closing Ceremony<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"testimoni-section\">\n <div class=\"testimoni-card\">\n <p>“The experience brought me to a higher level of inspiration to continue to help serve other people and to be part of a larger community. I will never forget our trainings about DRR and ASEAN and the friendship we had. I am excited to implement and support the project of my fellow DRR-leaders.”<\/p>\n <div class=\"author\">– AYVP Alumni<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"testimoni-card\">\n <p>“Aside from being able to volunteer, it’s enlightening to be able to see how it feels from another point of view. To hear expertise & opinion from others is an enriching experience. To create strong international bonds is something worthy and priceless.”<\/p>\n <div class=\"author\">– AYVP Alumni<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"application-section\">\n <h3>Application Process<\/h3>\n <div class=\"steps-grid\">\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n <h4>Fill Out the Application Form<\/h4>\n <p>Submit your application online and provide all required documents<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n <h4>Participate in an Interview<\/h4>\n <p>If you are shortlisted, you’ll be invited to participate in an online interview to assess your skills, motivations, and personality.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-number\">3<\/div>\n <h4>Receive Your Acceptance Email<\/h4>\n <p>If you are selected, you’ll receive a formal acceptance letter and details about the programme<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n <footer>\n ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme \u2014 AUN USR&S Thematic Network \u00b7 In partnership with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Ministry of Youth & Sports Malaysia.\n <\/footer>\n<\/div>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme | AYVP ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme Empowering Youth \u00b7 Building ASEAN Identity \u00b7 Transforming Communities Past Programmes Executive Summary Programme background<a class=\"ut-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/ayvp-2026\/\"> …<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4668","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4668","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4668"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4668\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4677,"href":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4668\/revisions\/4677"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4668"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

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1rem);\n }\n .testimoni-section {\n flex-direction: column;\n }\n .modality-grid {\n flex-direction: column;\n }\n .steps-grid {\n flex-direction: column;\n }\n .thanks-banner, .promo-section, .gallery-section, .testimoni-section, .application-section, .staytune-section {\n margin: 1rem;\n }\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"hero\">\n <h1>ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme<\/h1>\n <p>Empowering Youth \u00b7 Building ASEAN Identity \u00b7 Transforming Communities<\/p>\n <div class=\"hero-buttons\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/ayvp-past-programme\/\" class=\"hero-btn\">Past Programmes<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"thanks-banner\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Congrats-AYVP-2024-2-1536x723-1.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP Launch\">\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"two-columns\">\n <div class=\"col\">\n <div class=\"section-card\">\n <div class=\"section-header\">\n <h2>Executive Summary<\/h2>\n <div class=\"sub\">Programme background & history<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"section-content\">\n <p>The proposal to establish the ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme (AYVP) was presented during the ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Youth (SOMY) in Hanoi, Vietnam on <strong>18 October 2011<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <p>It was presented by the former Minister of Youth and Sports, Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek during the 7th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Youth (AMMY VII) and <strong>endorsed by ASEAN member states on 20 October 2011<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <div class=\"image-placeholder\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-103303.png\" alt=\"AYVP Launch\">\n <\/div>\n <p>The proposal was then taken to the Malaysian Cabinet and <strong>approved on 20 April 2012<\/strong>. Thus, this led to the birth of ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme, a Malaysian owned programme under the virtues of the Ministry of Youth & Sports Malaysia with <strong>UKM as the permanent secretariat and programme implementer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <hr class=\"divider\">\n <p><strong>Key takeaway:<\/strong> AYVP is uniquely Malaysian-owned but ASEAN-focused \u2014 combining national leadership with academic expertise to serve the entire Southeast Asian region.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"col\">\n <div class=\"section-card\">\n <div class=\"section-header\">\n <h2>AYVP Mandate<\/h2>\n <div class=\"sub\">Mission & goals<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"section-content\">\n <div class=\"image-placeholder\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_9137.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP Volunteers\">\n <div class=\"caption\">Youth volunteers in action<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <p>The AYVP is an instrument that creates opportunities for youth across the region to work together by helping communities. As they do this, they learn about each other and strengthen intercultural relationships which would contribute to the development of a strong <strong>ASEAN identity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <div class=\"highlight\">\n “A younger generation who not only volunteer but also develop leadership qualities, coloured with the strength of humility, kindness and compassion.”\n <\/div>\n <p><strong>Target demographic:<\/strong> Age between 18 and 30 from higher education, colleges, youth organisations, NGOs and working professionals.<\/p>\n <p><strong>AYVP’s goals:<\/strong> Drive youth volunteerism and community development through innovative solutions to social, cultural, economic and environmental challenges.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"gallery-section\">\n <h3>AYVP Gallery<\/h3>\n <div class=\"gallery-grid\">\n <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_9669-2.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP activity 1\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_9162-1.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP activity 2\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_8917.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP activity 3\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_5817.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP activity 4\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0758.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP activity 5\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0357.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP activity 6\">\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0007.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP activity 1\">\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0852.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP activity 1\">\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0464.jpg\" alt=\"AYVP activity 1\">\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"modality-section\">\n <h3>AYVP Modality<\/h3>\n <p>It is with the expectation that this sustainable programme will create multiplier effects through the Environment & Climate Change projects implemented in respective communities, contributing directly to the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community pillar of the ASEAN Secretariat.<\/p>\n <div class=\"modality-grid\">\n <div class=\"phase-card\">\n <h4>PHASE 1<\/h4>\n <p>Module Development Workshop & Training of Facilitators<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"phase-card\">\n <h4>PHASE 2<\/h4>\n <p>During the Programme<\/p>\n <p><strong>Week 1:<\/strong> Induction and Introduction to the Thematic Focus Areas<\/p>\n <p><strong>Week 2:<\/strong> Site Immersion with the Communities & Closing Ceremony<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"testimoni-section\">\n <div class=\"testimoni-card\">\n <p>“The experience brought me to a higher level of inspiration to continue to help serve other people and to be part of a larger community. I will never forget our trainings about DRR and ASEAN and the friendship we had. I am excited to implement and support the project of my fellow DRR-leaders.”<\/p>\n <div class=\"author\">– AYVP Alumni<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"testimoni-card\">\n <p>“Aside from being able to volunteer, it’s enlightening to be able to see how it feels from another point of view. To hear expertise & opinion from others is an enriching experience. To create strong international bonds is something worthy and priceless.”<\/p>\n <div class=\"author\">– AYVP Alumni<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"application-section\">\n <h3>Application Process<\/h3>\n <div class=\"steps-grid\">\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n <h4>Fill Out the Application Form<\/h4>\n <p>Submit your application online and provide all required documents<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n <h4>Participate in an Interview<\/h4>\n <p>If you are shortlisted, you’ll be invited to participate in an online interview to assess your skills, motivations, and personality.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-number\">3<\/div>\n <h4>Receive Your Acceptance Email<\/h4>\n <p>If you are selected, you’ll receive a formal acceptance letter and details about the programme<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n <footer>\n ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme \u2014 AUN USR&S Thematic Network \u00b7 In partnership with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Ministry of Youth & Sports Malaysia.\n <\/footer>\n<\/div>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme | AYVP ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme Empowering Youth \u00b7 Building ASEAN Identity \u00b7 Transforming Communities Past Programmes Executive Summary Programme background<a class=\"ut-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/ayvp-2026\/\"> …<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4668","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4668","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4668"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4668\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4677,"href":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4668\/revisions\/4677"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/i-kom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4668"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}