Age Is Just A Number For These 3 Inspirational Young Changemakers In Malaysia
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The inaugural Tuanku Bainun Young Changemakers **Awards were given to three changemakers** on Nov 16 in conjunction with Universal Children’s Day. They were awarded for projects that have made a social impact in their communities.
On top of his work at the soup kitchen, Firdaus impressed with the clarity of his vision as a humanitarian. **Twelve-year-old** budding environmentalist Loh Shi Ya was recognised for raising awareness about recycling in her school, while **six-year-old** Leah Choy Sze Qin won for raising funds for Rohingya refugees.
Firdaus heaps praise on his fellow finalists: “I think what they do is good. Leah raises money by baking, and she’s a better baker than her parents. And Shi Ya recycles. In her school, she collected a lot of waste to recycle.”
The Young Changemakers Awards are the first of their kind, organised by Pertubuhan Pembangunan Kendiri Wanita dan Gadis (Women: Girls), under the patronage of Pusat Kreatif Kanak-Kanak Tuanku Bainun, and supported by the Ministry of Education, Digi Telecommun-ications Sdn Bhd and Unicef.
The three young changemakers were presented with RM2,000 each, along with certificates. There were 10 finalists in total, all of whom received Lenovo Android 4.4 tablets and a free one-year Internet package from Digi.
