Torajamelo

Set up on 2008, Toraja Melo is a social enterprise empowering women from the village, by selling products made from traditional weaving. They work with more than 1,000 weavers and has received 10 awards.

Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia

Founded in 2011, this Malaysian non-profit and NGO dedicates its efforts for turtle conservation. Conducting research, education, public outreach and volunteer activities, they hope to recover the depleted wild populations of turtles.

Bagosphere

Bagosphere helps youths from underprivileged backgrounds get the skills training they require, in order to gain employment and become productive members of their community. To date, 750 youths have graduated from their programme in the Philippines.

Backstreet Academy

Founded in 2014, Backstreet Academy is a social enterprise that provides offbeat experiences to travellers, while empowering the local community. To date, they offer over 1,000 experiences in more than 40 cities in Asia.

Drug Free Youth Malaysia

Founded in 2010, this Malaysian group of musicians use the power of music to educate youth about the harms of drugs. To date, they have organised more than 50 events, and visited over 250 schools to promote a drug-free lifestyle.

Cycling Without Age

Started in 2012 in Denmark, Cycling Without Age is a movement with multiple country chapters that allows the elderly to enjoy the experience of cycling, in-spite of their limited mobility. Volunteers take the elderly onto a special trishaw that gets them to enjoy wind in their hair again.