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Your questions anwered!, How can I join in? Sign up for a session you are interested in! Join the @KitaConnect Discord Community & come chat with us! Follow us on Instagram (@unicefmalaysia) & Facebook (@unicef.malaysia) for latest KC updates & upcoming activities. How do I sign-up for a KC session? Select a session in the "Upcoming @KitaConnect Session" menu…

An online engagement programme for and by young people @KitaConnect is an online engagement programme that aims to build the skills of young people to maximise their mental health and wellbeing, support their learning, and be civically engaged in their communities. HOW? Creative online sessions, youth-led chats, virtual booths on gather.town,…, Have burning questions?, Read our FAQ below!, How can I join in?, Sign up for a session you are interested in! Join the @KitaConnect Discord Community & come chat with us! Follow us on Instagram (@unicefmalaysia) & Facebook (@unicef.malaysia) for latest KC updates & upcoming activities., How do I sign-up for a KC session?, Select a session in the "Upcoming @KitaConnect Session" menu above Click into the registration link for the event & sign-up! Once selected, you will receive a confirmation email with next steps You will be added into a Telegram group where we will be sharing the link to the event and pre-event materials! *please note that some sessions will…, I'm worried about my internet connectivity. Can I still join the sessions?, All @KitaConnect activities will be conducted remotely. However, we encourage participants with weak internet connection to still register! For sessions that will be conducted on Zoom, we will be providing a dial-in number for participants to tune in to sessions via dial-in audio. @KitaConnect will share resources and recordings of sessions, so…, What accessibility provisions does KC have?, We try our best to be an inclusive and safe space for all - this means that all @KitaConnect sessions will be conducted in dwibahasa (both in English and Bahasa Malaysia). KC sessions will also have a sign-language interpretation facility. For participants with disabilities, please indicate additional support you might require to participate in…, Do I have to join all the sessions to participate in KC?, Nope! All sessions are independent of each other and you may register for all sessions that interest you. However, we will be continuously engaging the KC community through Discord with polls & resources - so make sure to join us there!, Are the sessions free to join?, Yes! All KC sessions are free-of-charge. All we ask is for you to bring your best self & participate actively when you do join in a session 😁, Am I eligible to participate?, @KitaConnect is open to all young people in Malaysia aged between 13-25. For young people who are above the age of 25 and are eager to get involved, get in touch via kitaconnect2020@gmail.com for opportunities to contribute in different ways., More Resources about @KitaConnect , •     @KitaConnect's Assessment Report, Announcements, Helplines, Here's a list of helplines that you can contact if you need any assistance or information. Stay safe and healthy! Helplines

The applications are now closed – thank you to everyone who applied! We are proud to announce the 45 Young Leaders of UNICEF’s first YLP cohort! 1. Adam, 15 2. Ahmad, 17 3. Ainul, 18 4. Aliaa, 23 5. Arasan, 17 6. Ariff, 16 7. Ashleshaa, 20 8. Asma, 17 9. Benjamin, 16 10. Bhin Han, 23 11. Chloe, 17 12. Daryl, 25 13. David, 16 14. Elmus, 18 15. …, About the Programme, UNICEF’s Young Leaders Programme (YLP) aims to establish a cohort of diverse young leaders in Malaysia, empowered to lead change on children’s rights in their communities. Find out more about the programme below! YLP journey chart v2 Graphic of teens from various backgrounds Have questions about UNICEF’s Young Leaders Programme? You can WhatsApp…, Frequently asked questions, Have a Question? Great! Because we have answers.   , The Young Leaders Program is supported by:, YLP logos

Adolescents and young people are hidden victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are heavily affected by school closures, movement restrictions, the increasing unemployment rate, and the continuous worry about their own health and of loved ones. During this critical period, it is crucial to have access to a platform where they can maintain their…

Interventions that promote adolescent development and well-being can have a profound impact on a person’s life, including in the areas of health, education and employment, participation in community and civic affairs, and relationships, and lay important foundations for adulthood.  As such, this critical and formative developmental period should…

@KitaConnect launched a challenge calling on all youth to share videos on how they’ve been spending their time at home during MCO. We received a range of incredible videos from the @KitaConnect youth, including how ther were keeping active and entertaining siblings. Check out two awesome videos from Mohd Hanif and Nurul Batisrya., Mohd Hanif, Mohd Hanif, 17 showed us how his card skills developed the longer he practised at home! The MCO has been a real change for many young people but there are things you can still learn and talents you can grow even at home! I made this kind of video during this harsh time to make people believe that not everything happens right now is bad because…, Nurul Batrisya, Nurul Batrisya, 17, has a message for teens at home during Movement Control in Malaysia. Be proud of yourself, now, because by staying home - you're making a difference! Watch the full video for all she has to say. I feel like many teenagers nowadays tend to downgrade themselves and always feel like they’re not good enough. I wanted to share some…, GET INVOLVED in @KitaConnect’s Teen Takeover!, teens takeover social square This is YOUR opportunity to get involved and make this MCO exciting for your friends! To help your friends who might be feeling lonely and bored, why don’t you volunteer to conduct an event online - this could be a cooking tutorial, an exercise session, or even an online karaoke jam session! Let us help you organise…

COVID-19 is a global emergency unlike anything young people have had to grapple with in recent years. With numbers of cases continuing to soar, schools closing, and movement control implemented in Malaysia, both young people and their caregivers may be at a loss at how to handle the changes and challenges faced daily. Though the elderly and those…, Useful Resources, KitaConnect Telegram: Join KitaConnect and send the word 'Hi', Join our @KitaConnect Telegram channel, @KitaConnect is a Telegram channel for young people to stay connected, receive support and inspire action amongst other young people across Malaysia. Just click the link  and send us ‘Hi’. Get your friends and family to join too!  Covid article teaser C4C 1, Get the facts!, There is a lot of misinformation going around - get reliable facts here. Pass it on! c4c covid mental health teaser, COVID-19 and mental health, The pandemic can and will cause hardship for young people. Here are some practical things you can do to help yourself cope. 

Menjadikan Internet tempat selamat untuk sesiapa saja—supaya korang lebih faham, berhemah, lebih berhati-hati dengan orang yang korang sembang, apa yang korang baca dan post. Itu sebabnya kena saling menyokong dan bekerjasama supaya sama-sama boleh hapuskan keganasan dalam talian. January 2017

It’s about getting more informed, about being kinder, about being a little more careful about who we chat with and what we read and post. And, it’s about supporting one another and working together to end violence online. January 2017