ECHO PROJECT 7.0

SDG 13: CLIMATE ACTION

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AIESEC in Johor Bahru

Table of Contents

Malay, Chinese, Indian and many other ethnic groups have lived together in Malaysia for generations. All these cultures have influenced each other, creating a truly Malaysian culture. In East Malaysia, there are a myriad of indigenous ethnic groups with their own unique culture and heritage.

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MALAYSIA is located in the center of Southeast Asia, a rainforest zone below the equatorial belt that teems with the wonders of nature. Divided between Peninsular Malaysia in the west and North Borneo in the east, its natural heritage has been the subject of documentaries and continues to yield astounding discoveries today.

“Jewel of Malaysia”, that’s what the locals called Johor. With mesmerizing views, breathtaking sceneries, and the variety of cuisines, Johor has not failed to impress the tourists and also the locals each and every day. Mix races, captivating nature, and sophisticated city is also one of the reasons why Johor is a must-visit destination among all the places in Malaysia.

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Johor Bahru, also known as JB is the state capital of Johor in the southern peninsular Malaysia, filled with diverse cultural backgrounds and beautiful tourist attractions. JB was founded in 1855 as Tanjung Puteri and was renamed to Johor Bahru in 1862. JB is also one of the largest cities in Malaysia, consisting of a diverse mix of races which offers heritage attractions, delectable cuisine, and colourful culture.

Johor at a glance...

Dear Malaysian Youth Volunteer(s),

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Greetings, Salam Sejahtera, 你好 (Ni Hao), வணக்கம் (Vanakkam)!

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We are super excited for you to start this volunteering journey with us, AIESEC. We hope you make the most out of this experience by truly caring about the community, finding ways to make the project better and relevant, and grow personally from the experience.

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This project booklet aims to provide you all those things mentioned above.

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We are looking forward to seeing you in the project!

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AIESEC in Johor Bahru team

AIESEC in Johor Bahru is a city-based Local Committee which was found in UTM since 1999

AIESEC in Johor Bahru

Our vision is to activate purposeful youth leadership in Johor by facilitating practical and impactful experience through innovative sustainable actions.

Introduction to ECHO

Environmental. Cleansing. Habitation. Oasis. (ECHO) is a 4-week volunteering project aiming to increase awareness on climate change and at the same time, providing a platform for you to contribute your part in tackling climate change issues and to spread awareness on climate change to the community. Our project initiatives are aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG 13): Climate Action initiated by the United Nations.

TARGET 13.3

Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning.

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PROJECT OVERVIEW

YOUR ROLE

Malaysian Youth Volunteers engage with students to become aware about the importance of taking action in climate change (i.e., Environmental, Cleansing, Habitation, Oasis). During the project, volunteers and students will learn the factors that affects climate change and they will develop solutions and initiatives to reduce the impact of them in the communities.

OUTCOME

Youth are being more aware of climate change and taking actions to reduce the critical factors affecting our environment.

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YOUTH INDICATOR

# of people educated/aware on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and/or early warning

# of workshops and activities delivered about climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and/or early warning

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# of climate action plans created for the community

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Physical

With a vision to increase the awareness towards climate change and take actions on tackling the issue on affecting our environment.

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To facilitate the vision execution, 4 missions have been set down:

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Relearn - To unlearn and relearn the importance of the climate change among Malaysian Youth in a targeted community.

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Reminder - To cultivate sustainable lifestyles and attitude changes in youth by giving them the big pictures on climate change issue, so they willing to take action.

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Routine - To enable youth to adopt and maintain sustainable lifestyles by connecting them through hands-on activity created by project.

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RE.Echo - To empower youths in taking tangible actions and create an action plan to reduce the critical factors that affect our environment.

The project aims to impact SDG 13: Climate Action by educating communities about climate change and building action plans to reduce critical factors affecting the environment. This is done through cultivating sustainable lifestyles and enable youth to adopt and maintain sustainable lifestyles through hands-on practical activities that can empower youth in taking tangible actions and create an action plan towards critical factors that will affect our environment.

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About ECHO

Our Impact

#46 Tree Planted

#11kg Waste Renovated into Useful Product

#332.5 kg Waste Collected

#12 Trainings and Workshops

#30 Climate Action Planned

#250 Beneficiary Engaged

#75 Product Created From Waste

%96.7 Awareness About Environmental Issues

Project details

& requirements

Project Details

Duration

4 weeks

28th July to

24th August 2025

Location

Openings

16 Slots available

Beneficiaries

Targeted 200 people among public and school students engaged

Certificate

Provided upon successful project completion

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Mode

Physical

RM 200

Project Fees

ECHO 7.0 Project Schedule

*Subject to change

Project Introduction

Introduction of the key activities, project schedule, job description and personal goal setting. Ice breaking with game session to strengthen up the relationship of the volunteers and organising committees.

ECHO 7.0 Key Activities

Week 1

*Subject to change

Hiking

Visit to nature, explore beauty of the natural world and raise awareness on the impacts of climate change to our world.

Video Making Workshop

A training to introduce comprehensive understanding of the documentary filmmaking process and provide hands-on experience in drafting for video editing

ECHO 7.0 Key Activities

Week 1

*Subject to change

Facilitation Workshop

A training designed to equip participants with essential soft skills and rehearsal session to let volunteers have enough time to prepare for upcoming key activities and to boost confidence toward public speaking.

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Site Visit: Edible Park

A site visit to Edible Park, where participants will explore the principles of urban farming through hands-on group activities and expert talks. Learn how technology like IoT, composting methods, and traditional practices such as paddy and forest farming contribute to sustainable food systems. This visit offers a practical and inspiring look into the future of agriculture in urban spaces.

ECHO 7.0 Project Schedule

*Subject to change

Week 2

*Subject to change

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School workshop: Renewable energy

Handling a school workshop alongside UTM IEEE where students explore solar power through games, hands-on activities, and teamwork,It’s the perfect blend of learning and excitement.

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ECHO 7.0 Key Activities

Leadership Bootcamp

A 3 day 2 night camp that focuses on facilitating the experience and developing leadership skills while tackling other aspects of self developments for high school students around Johor area

ECHO 7.0 Project Schedule

*Subject to change

Week 3

*Subject to change

ECHO 7.0 Key Activities

Waste to Value Workshop

The Waste to Value workshop guides students to rethink waste through a talk, hands-on recycling challenge, and team showcase.

They turn everyday items into useful creations while learning about sustainability.

The session ends with reflections, awards, and a group celebration.

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Community Volunteering: Kg. Sri Paya

Volunteering at developing local ecotourism to help enhance the growth whilst promoting it by planning and facilitating sessions for younger generations to feel more connected to the nature and local traditions

ECHO 7.0 Project Schedule

*Subject to change

ECHO 7.0 Key Activities

Week 4

*Subject to change

School Workshop: Disaster preparedness

Handling a fun and interactive school workshop where students learn about floods, safety, and how to stay prepared through stories, games, and teamwork!

Tree plantation

A tree planting day in designated areas to help combat deforestation, improve air quality, and enhance local biodiversity. This aims to contribute to long-term ecosystem health and sustainability

Vaccination

Volunteers must be fully vaccinated to take part in physical activities

Volunteer Accommodation

Communication

English as main language of communication

Committed

Able to commit to all of the activities for the whole 4 weeks

Self Development

Constantly seeks for self improvement

4 week availability time frame to accommodate in UTM hostel

Passion

Passionate in climate change and environmental issues

Volunteer Requirements

Volunteer Requirements

1. Participate fully in all activities, training sessions, and challenges, eg.

• IPS (Incoming Preparation Seminar)
• Cameraman in every key activities
• Team bonding (Social Challenges)
• Event facilitator
• Workshop moderator (School Workshop)
• Marketer and content creator

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2. Spread awareness on environmental issues to students and public through posting social media (Post, Story, etc.).

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3. Active involvement in the preparation process of all activities.

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4. Can commit at least 15 hours or maximum 20 hours working hours per week

Job Description

Why ECHO Project 7.0?

1. Be a youth involved in environmental responsibility

Climate change is a major global issue that is happening in Malaysia too. However, most of the population in Malaysia, especially the younger generation are oblivious to this problem and are unsure about the clear actions that they could take to help solve this issue. Be the change you wish to see in this world.

• Personal development

To improve interpersonal skills such as leadership skills, communication skills, critical thinking skills and many more.

• Expand your network

Build relationships with like-minded volunteers, organizing committee members as well as with professionals or even with international youths. Nevertheless, also to make new friends with people from different background and cultures.

• Bring positive impact to the local community

You will get to gain practical experiences by being a part in spreading awareness on climate change to people, thus creating a positive and long-lasting impact to the community.

Services Provided

1. Expectation Settings

Volunteers will be given expectations to ensure alignment between organizing committees team and volunteers team.

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2. Incoming Preparation Seminar (IPS)

This session aims to fully prepare volunteers by giving them the necessary knowledge regarding the project. Volunteers will also have the chance to get to know and network with other volunteers from diverse background.

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3. Site visit opportunities

Have a chance to take a glance of the beauty of nature and site visit to explore more on the opportunities on environment conservation.

4. Engagement with external stakeholders

Volunteers get to engage with youth, public and professionals to exchange their insights on climate change issues in local communities.

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5. Certificate upon completion

An E-Certificate will be given to each virtual volunteers upon successful completion of 4 weeks volunteering journey.

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6. Resources

Access to all of our resources for our 4 weeks project such as photo and slides.

Services Provided

ECHO 6.0 was more than just volunteering—it was an opportunity to connect with like-minded people, collaborate as a team, and gain valuable hands-on experience in sustainable initiatives. Throughout the four weeks of realization, it was both impactful and rewarding, especially in inspiring the younger generation. Beyond making a difference, it felt like an elevated “high school” experience that fostered teamwork, growth, and meaningful connections. This journey broadened my perspective and once again, made me realize the importance of collective action for sustainability and the future of our planet.

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~Christy

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THEIR STORIES IN ECHO 6.0

The ECHO project is truly amazing and inspiring. It gave me the opportunity to explore things I wouldn’t normally encounter. I stepped out of my comfort zone, learned new skills, and made many new friends! Everyone here is so kind and caring—I’m really happy to have worked with them. These are truly wonderful memories!

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~Wen Xin

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THEIR STORIES IN ECHO 6.0

At the start of ECHO 6.0, I was uncertain about what I would gain besides meeting new people and spend my time doing community service. However, over time, my perspective on this project changed. The activities allowed me to form meaningful bonds with others, i found myself in one of the most supportive communities ever. This experience helped me build confidence and develop the skills to face challenges. AIESEC proved to me that i have a potential and power to create a change no matter where i'm starting from, it strengthened the belief that my opportunities are just as valuable as anyone else’s.

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~Ebtihal

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THEIR STORIES IN ECHO 6.0

ECHO 7.0 Interest Form

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CONTACT US

ECHO4MALAYSIA

ECHO4MALAYSIA

FOLLOW US

Email: echo4malaysia@aiesec.net

Wan Nur Faadlyn Daanesya

Project Director

AIESEC in Johor Bahru

faadlyn@aiesec.my

+6011-23534854

Tan Hong Le

LCVP of iGX

AIESEC in Johor Bahru

tanhongle@aiesec.my

+6011-29095618

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