YES Alumni Malaysia

The YES Alumni Malaysia started in August 2005 with 48 members, and today (July 2009) we have 197 members throughout Malaysia. The members of YES Alumni Malaysia are returnees who have gone for the YES Program right after their SPM year. The YES Alumni Malaysia feels there’s a need to continue their experience by establishing this alumni. We aim to contribute and share our experience with the community. Therefore the alumni is keen to put their efforts in engaging themselves in community work.

Today, the age range of alumni members are 18-24 years old. The YES Program is a child program of AFS Malaysia, the staff and senior volunteers of AFS Malaysia act as the advisors to the alumni. There are alumni members who are also hearing impaired and orang asli (aboriginals) which gives a more diverse and unique group of alumni members.

Every year, some alumni members are given the opportunity to participate in trainings and workshops in the United States. So far, prominent opportunities are the Training of Trainers workshop, Spring workshop.
The YES Alumni Malaysia is also currently working to establish the YES International Alumni which associates YES alumni from around the world.

Mission statement: YES Alumni Malaysia promotes youth empowerment through leadership development and volunteerism by reaching out and making a difference in society.

Vision:
Bridging Cultures of Understanding

Purpose Statement:
• Further the cause of YES Mission.
• Promote awareness of peace.
• Create a network of people of similar experience
• Continuity of the YES Programs
• Create and further enhance existing acquaintance
• Promote leadership and youth empowerment
• Service for the nation- local, regional and international