Azalea Initiative FAQ

What is the Azalea Initiative?
Azalea Initiative is a women’s leadership programme designed to empower young women to be change-makers within their communities. 

Who can participate in this programme?
We are looking for women between the ages of 18 and 35 years who are interested in developing their leadership skills and making a difference in their communities.

Why should I participate in this programme?
This programme provides you with the space to discover yourself, your aspirations and the values that you bring to your community. Find your sense of significance as a woman, develop your confidence with the support of another, and learn key leadership lessons. Through the comfort and safety of a space to talk about real challenges, you can bring back new experiences that will encourage and benefit your communities. If you have always wondered how you can make a difference, the Azalea Initiative is a good place for you to start exploring the possibilities.

What will I learn from this programme?
In this programme, you will learn to:

• Build a sense of identity and grow your confidence.
• Tap into your personal strengths and develop your capabilities to mobilise your community into action.
• Create impact through actions and initiatives that matter.

How long is the programme?
In total, the programme will take up to 9 months to be completed. 

What is an Impact Project?
An impact project is a project that is designed to address an issue, resolve a need, or create advocacy for a need. The goal is to create an impact. The workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to help you plan, design and implement a project. This will give you an opportunity to gain experience and build your confidence in running other initiatives on your own or together with like-minded people around you. Akar Umbi will provide you with the resources and support that you need during the 3 months of the project implementation.

Am I required to attend the training every day?
You are only required to attend 12 days of workshops which will be held throughout the 7-month period (a training schedule will be provided to participants who have successfully signed up). You are also expected to complete the project assignments during the training period. We estimate that you only need to spend 4 hours a week during the non-training days to work on the projects.

I am not very proficient in English, can I still participate?
This programme will be conducted in English. A basic level of English comprehension is needed.

Where will the workshops be conducted?
The workshops will be conducted at Akar Umbi Office, Petaling Jaya. Our space is accessible via Kelana Jaya LRT station and a short ride from the station via Grab.

Will transportation be provided?
Although we will not be providing participants with transportation, you will however be given transportation allowances.

How much will it cost me to enrol in this programme?
This programme is FREE. There is no enrollment fee. Transportation, food, and materials Akar Umbi Society.

Who should I reach out to if I have more questions?
You can reach out to Chen at connect@akarumbi.org