The power of volunteering

Perhaps their citizens, regardless of their different stories and backgrounds are driven by a common passion and determination to change for the betterment of their communities?

Each of the initiatives promoted by these winning cities responded to local crisis and was fuelled by locals’ creativity, ingenuity and determination to respond to urgent issues that were affecting their communities. If Bogota was able to come up with an innovative app to collect citizens’ complaints and feedback, why is Kuala Lumpur or any other Malaysian city not coming up with any innovative programme that puts the interests and the efforts of their citizens at the forefront? Volunteerism is key in promoting localised wellbeing, help translate words into deeds and implement strategic planning into effective action that improves people’s lives.

In the recent Malaysia SDG Summit in Kuala Lumpur earlier this month, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad envisioned the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 with the overarching philosophy of development for all, with a specific thrust that intends to address wealth and income disparities and in turn achieve the objectives of becoming a united, prosperous and peaceful nation.

It is not a coincidence that the upcoming Human Development Report, whose 2019 edition will be soon be launched by the United Nations Development Programme, is focused on the many forms of inequalities in the 21st century. Perhaps the Malaysia Future Leaders School, a recently launched programme, should also include in its curriculum a strong emphasis on active citizenship and volunteerism, ensuring that the youths of the country are equipped to engage other groups in game-changing transformative activities at local levels. Citizens from all age groups are those who can complement and strengthen the efforts of the federal and state governments.

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