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YES- Is a Youth driven initiative. The goal is to be able to address the many needs and challenges refugees face in Malaysia.
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YES is a mixed group of different nationalities, ages, life experiences, and more.

17/07/2026

REFUGEE FEST 2026 IS HAPPENING TOMORROW! 🎉

Join us for a special celebration of culture, diversity, resilience, and community as we mark the 10th Anniversary of Refugee Fest.

📅 Date: 18 July 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: The KL & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall

✨ Event Highlights:
🎤 Guest speakers sharing inspiring stories and insights
🎭 Cultural performances
🎙️ Panel discussions
🎬 Film screening
🎶 Live music
🛍️ Refugee community bazaar featuring handmade products and delicious food prepared by refugee communities
🤝 Community sharing & networking

📌 Here is the event itinerary — don’t miss out!
Come and celebrate with us, connect with different communities, and be part of this meaningful 10-year journey of Refugee Fest.

💙 Support refugee communities by visiting the bazaar, purchasing handmade items, and enjoying food prepared with passion and creativity by refugee entrepreneurs.

📢 Invite your friends, family, and networks to join us!
Register now and be part of Refugee Fest 2026:

🔗 https://refugeefestival.org

See you tomorrow! 🌍✨

16/07/2026

Refugee Fest 2026 | Panel Discussion

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We are honoured to welcome an esteemed moderator and distinguished panelists who bring expertise in youth leadership, refugee advocacy, human rights, and community development.

Moderator
Azlyna Mohd Noor
Youth leadership and community engagement advocate dedicated to empowering young people and fostering meaningful social change.

Panelists

Abeera Abdullah
Managing Director & Co-Founder, Project Stand Up (PSU), and refugee rights advocate focused on youth leadership, education, and community empowerment.

Muhammad Arif
Director of Refugee Children Sports, promoting youth development and inclusion through sports for refugee and underserved children.

James Bawi Thang Bik
Chairperson of the Alliance of Chin Refugees, community leader and advocate for refugee rights and empowerment.

Adrian Pereira
Executive Director & Co-Founder of North-South Initiative (NSI), a leading human rights advocate with extensive experience in social justice and migrant rights.

Join us for an important conversation that brings together different perspectives to promote awareness, resilience, and collective action towards safer and more inclusive communities.

Refugee Fest 2026
Celebrating diversity, strengthening communities, and building bridges through dialogue.

15/07/2026

Experience the Beauty of Culture, Diversity & Resilience at Refugee Fest 2026! ✨

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration featuring amazing performances from different cultures, communities, and talented artists. 🌍🎶💃

From traditional dances and music to poetry, spoken word, and cultural storytelling, Refugee Fest 2026 brings together voices and talents that celebrate identity, hope, and unity.

🎭 Featured performances include:

🌺 GSD Performing Arts Studio
Celebrating 15 years of nurturing performing arts, GSD will showcase the beauty of Indian classical dance and the power of artistic expression.

🌿 Chin Refugee Committee Students
A meaningful traditional dance sharing a story of community, generosity, and unity.

🎵 MIKS Academy – The Blessed Strings
Young talents will showcase their ukulele and choir performances, spreading joy through music.

🇾🇪 Yemeni Folklore Performance
A vibrant celebration of Yemen’s cultural heritage through traditional dance, music, and a message of peace, dignity, and hope.

🎤 Mohamed Sano
A spoken word and rap performer bringing together creativity, knowledge, and lived experiences through powerful storytelling.

🎭 Chacko Vadaketh
Actor, voice-over artist, and host sharing his passion for performance and storytelling.

📝 Poetry Voices
Six powerful voices shaped by displacement, resilience, and the strength of words — sharing stories that inspire understanding and connection.

🎻 Temple of Fine Arts Kuala Lumpur
Featuring Indian classical musicians Pangasaasanii Gowrisan and Divya Sesshsan Balakrishnan.

🌍 Sudanese Community Cultural Performance
Experience the richness of Sudanese culture through a beautiful performance celebrating heritage, tradition, and community spirit.

Join us for Refugee Fest 2026 – A Celebration of Culture, Diversity & Resilience and be part of a day where cultures connect, stories are shared, and communities come together. ❤️

📅 18 July 2026
📍 The KL & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall
🌐 Register now

13/07/2026

Don’t miss out! 🌟 We have an amazing lineup of guest speakers ready to inspire and share their experiences.

Join us at Refugee Fest 2026 and register today. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

13/07/2026

Refugee Fest 2026
A Celebration of Culture, Diversity & Resilience
📅 18 July 2026

Refugee Fest 2026 is honoured to welcome our distinguished guest speakers for this meaningful celebration, bringing together communities through culture, dialogue, and shared experiences.

🌟 YB Charles Santiago
Political Economist & Human Rights Advocate
A respected advocate for human rights, democratic governance, migration, labour rights, and the protection of marginalised communities. He currently serves as Co-Chair of ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR).

🌟 Shawn Tinkler
First Secretary, High Commission of Canada
A career diplomat with extensive experience in foreign policy, international partnerships, and community-focused initiatives promoting cultural exchange and collaboration.

🌟 Leyla Nugmanova
Deputy Representative, UNHCR
A humanitarian and refugee protection professional with over 28 years of experience supporting displaced communities, emergency response, and protection solutions across diverse contexts.

🌟 Dr. Leena Al-Mujahed
Founder, Yemeni Refugee Women Organisation (YRWO)
A medical professional, social entrepreneur, and advocate dedicated to empowering refugee and marginalised women through education, cultural initiatives, and social innovation.

🌟 Mahi Ramakrishnan
Public Policy Expert & Poet
Founder of Beyond Borders Malaysia and The Refugee Festival, she works at the intersection of forced migration, advocacy, storytelling, and the arts to promote justice and inclusion.

We are honoured to have these distinguished speakers join us at Refugee Fest 2026 as we celebrate resilience, diversity, and the power of refugee voices.

✨ Be part of this special celebration.
Register now and join us for a day of culture, connection, and meaningful conversations.

🌐 Please visit our website to learn more and register:
https://refugeefestival.org/

📢 Stay tuned for more updates and announcements in our upcoming posts.

11/07/2026

🌍✨ 6 DAYS LEFT until Refugee Fest 2026 – World Refugee Day Celebration! ✨🌍

Join us on 18 July 2026 for a day celebrating culture, diversity, resilience, and unity. Experience cultural performances, inspiring panel discussions, community stories, a bazaar, live entertainment, and more!

📅 Date: 18 July 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: The KL & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall

🎟️ Registration is open!
Secure your place and be part of this meaningful celebration.

🔗 Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/WtLtVosUpDxB9xT56

See you there! 🤝🌏

25/05/2026

✨ Safe & Empower Townhall 2026 Successfully Conducted ✨

We are grateful to everyone who joined and contributed to the success of the Safe & Empower Townhall 2026 held at KLSCAH, Kuala Lumpur. 💚
With more than 200 participants from diverse communities and nationalities, the event became a meaningful space for dialogue, cultural exchange, awareness, and collective action against gender-based violence (GBV).
Together, we shared stories, ideas, experiences, and hopes for safer, more inclusive, and empowered communities. The discussions, activities, and community participation reminded us that every voice matters and every action counts.
Thank you to all participants, volunteers, partners, community leaders, NGOs, and supporters who helped make this event impactful and inspiring. 🤝✨
Together, we continue to stand for safety, dignity, equality, and justice — moving forward toward communities free from violence.

22/03/2026

🌱✨ Empowering Youth, Building Awareness ✨🌱

We are excited to invite you to join our Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Sessions for refugee youth aged 15–20 from all nationalities 💬💛

Through this program, you will:
✔️ Learn accurate and youth-friendly SRH information
✔️ Increase awareness of your health and well-being
✔️ Understand respect, consent, and gender equality
✔️ Be part of a safe and supportive learning space

📅 Sunday, 5 April 2026
⏰ 09:00 AM – 03:00 PM
📍 YES Office, Kuala Lumpur

🎟️ Limited seats available – don’t miss this opportunity!
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/SRHSession

Only confirmed attendees will be contacted by the committee.

Let’s learn, share, and grow together 🤝💚

08/03/2026

🌸 International Women’s Day 2026

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and courage of women everywhere.

At the same time, YES reflects on the realities faced by many women, especially refugee women, who continue to experience inequality, limited opportunities, and social challenges.

Through education, empowerment programs, and community support, YES remains committed to supporting refugee women and creating spaces where their voices can be heard and their potential can grow.

This day reminds us that building a more equal world requires solidarity, awareness, and collective action.

Together, let’s continue to support, uplift, and empower women everywhere. 💜

05/03/2026

🌙✨ Festival on Wheels Iftar 2026 ✨🌙

This Ramadan, we warmly invite you to join our community-driven Iftar gathering, bringing together refugee communities, B40 families, B40 families, NGOs, and partners in a spirit of unity and dignity.

Let’s break our fast together, strengthen our bonds, and share barakah. 🤍

We also welcome your support — whether through donations, partnerships, or simply spreading the word — to help us create a meaningful and inclusive Iftar experience for vulnerable communities.

📅 Date: Sunday, 15 March 2026
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – Maghrib (Iftar)
📍 Venue: Alkhair Restaurant ((Jalan Ampang Kiri, Kampung Berembang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

🔗 Registration Link:
https://bit.ly/FoW2026
*Only confirmed attendees will be contacted by the committee.

Together, we move hope. 🌙✨

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