What is Changemakers?
Changemakers is a one-of-a-kind program crafted specifically for passionate Muslim individuals eager to harness their influence for meaningful social impact through creative social media strategies. From February 25 to March 4, 2025, in Shah Alam/Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, you’ll gain invaluable skills such as digital advocacy, storytelling and strategic communication. You’ll learn how to be an impactful leader and team player, while growing your resilience, creativity, and cultural awareness. With hands-on experience and expert mentorship, this immersive program will leave you with a deeper understanding of driving social change and lasting personal growth.
The group will depart on the 24th Feb and return on the 4th Mar (The dates are tentative and will be confirmed closer to the time of travel.
The deadline for applications has been extended as they are to be submitted before 23:59 H Tuesday, 10 Dec 2024
Part 1 – Your Application Video Applicants must record a 2-minute video introducing themselves and addressing a number of questions. For details on what to include and how to upload your video, please refer to the question ‘What should the video cover?’ below
Part 2 – Your Online Application An online application form must be completed along with the required documentation. The application form cannot be saved to continue later, so if you need to return to the form, we suggest that you create an offline copy of your answers in case you are interrupted whilst completing your application. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application form. If you do not receive this email, please check your spam folder. If not there, please get in contact with us as you may have provided an incorrect email address.
• Be Muslim (revert or born Muslim), aged 19-30 years.
• Speak English fluently.
• Reside abroad (outside Malaysia).
• Be enrolled in or have graduated from a university degree course.
• Have a history of involvement in volunteer community service.
• Demonstrate intention and passion for da’wah (Islamic work) and business.
• Be fit, healthy, and non-smoking, with no serious medical conditions that limit travel.
• Be willing to undergo a National Police Check.
• Have a minimum of 2,500 followers on social media, with a preference for Instagram and TikTok and have passion to grow on social media.
Successful applicants are expected, upon acceptance of offer, to:
• Pay a USD 500 non-refundable administration fee
• Purchase comprehensive travel insurance for the trip
• Agree to raise USD 7500 over 12 months through any of MyFundAction’s fundraising projects
• Pay for all required visas, incidentals and personal needs
Both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be informed of the selection results via email. Please ensure that ‘nooraini.bohari@myfundaction.org’ is added to your email provider’s “Safe Sender” list so that your email does not end up in your spam folder. Successful applicants will be invited for an interview via online meeting. Once selected, the selected applicants will receive an offer, which they must formally accept and pay an administration fee of $500. Applications that do not include a two-minute application video nor proof of payment of your application fee will not be considered. The selection results will also be announced on our social media channels. Follow us to keep up-to-date
Below are some guidelines to help you create an effective and engaging self-introduction video:
1. Duration Please keep the video between 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Format
3. Video Quality
4. Clothing
1. Introduction (30 seconds):
2. Share your background and how you became involved in creating change.
3. Impact and Achievements (1 minute):
4. Future Goals and Aspirations (30 seconds):
Please upload your video to the respective Google Drive Folder.
Share the video with us by December 10, 2024.