As the philanthropic arm of the Group, Axiata Foundation champions programmes that invest in people and communities. Through a focus on education, digital empowerment, and sustainability, the Foundation strengthens social impact efforts that transcend markets and build resilience, especially among underserved and marginalised groups.
Nurturing Future Leaders, Equitably
Through our Education pillar, we deliver structured leadership programmes that empower high-performing students to reach their full potential in the digital world. We also promote equitable access to education through financial support and targeted skills development, with a focus on women, girls and students from underprivileged backgrounds.
Collaborating To Build A Healthier Planet
We are building a healthier planet through collaboration and advocacy with programmes that create public awareness of environmental issues, drive meaningful climate action and promote the circular economy.
The Impact of Axiata Foundation
Axiata Foundation is our dedicated platform for social impact, focused on uplifting marginalised and underserved communities to help realise a digitally inclusive future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Our initiatives are anchored in three core pillars: Education, Community Investments, and the Environment. In 2024, we invested a total of RM6.6 million across these areas, positively impacting the lives of 4,819 individuals in the markets where we operate.
Beyond financial support, the Foundation also fosters a culture of giving back. Through our AxiataCares volunteerism programme, 142 employees in Malaysia contributed approximately 650 hours in 2024 to support community-driven initiatives.
Focus Area
Education
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Objective: Nurture young generation with critical skills to thrive in the digital world
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2024 Investment and Impact RM5.47 million 3,368 beneficiaries
Focus Area
Community Investments
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Objective: Elevate quality of life for underserved and marginalised communities
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2024 Investment and Impact RM872,000 1,325 beneficiaries
Focus Area
Environment
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Objective: Building a healthier planet through educating and collaborating with our youth
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2024 Investment and Impact RM220,000 126 beneficiaries
Uplifting Quality Of Life For Communities
We are dedicated to enriching community life by improving access to a wide range of basic needs, fostering socioeconomic improvements and encouraging social, educational and digital participation for all. These efforts are spearheaded by Axiata Foundation under its Community Investments pillar.
Empowering the socioeconomic development of marginalised communities by providing basic essential needs such as food, clothing and digital connectivity, installing key infrastructure, and conducting upskilling and reskilling training.
Providing underserved communities - including the B40 urban and rural poor, single mothers, senior citizens, persons with disabilities and orphans - with basic essential needs, digital connectivity, and upskilling and reskilling training.
Making An Impact Through Our OpCos
Our OpCos supported communities through a wide range of initiatives in 2024, of which these are just some of the highlights. For more detail, download our Integrated Annual Report 2024.
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Launched 158 new programmes and registered 61 new charities/organisations under the Karuna.lk online fundraising platform, raising LKR7.0 million in contributions.
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Onboarded 100,000 new farmers to its Govi Mithuru, Dialog’s free agricultural service.
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Awarded LKR6.0 million to 103 students in 2024, including 84 new recipients, through the Merit Scholarship Programme.
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Reached almost 500,000 people through Haate Kolome, a free e-learning programme targeting the unemployed.
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Distributed over 10,000 aid packages and set up medical camps that helped about 400 people affected by floods in Noakhali and Feni per day.
-
Benefitted 1,330 university students through SmartStart ULP, an interactive online platform integrated into university curricula to teach entrepreneurial skills.
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Conducted the SmartStart ULP National Hackathon and the Techno Pre-Incubation Programme to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and digital education.
-
Distributed more than 79.9 million SMS to raise awareness of drug prevention and more than 82.5 million SMS to promote HIV awareness and prevention.
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Benefitted 350 individuals by providing solar power to underprivileged communities under the Tower2Power programme.
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Supported 975 individuals in schools across nine countries through the OHS in School initiative.
- Allocated more than IDR233 million to plant 3,000 mangrove trees in Pantai Indah Kapuk, North Jakarta, protecting coastal communities from erosion and reducing flooding risks.
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Expanded outreach to schools under the KidsSafe.lk initiative, promoting digital safety and literacy among children in Sri Lanka.
-
Collaborated with internal experts to develop child-friendly digital safety content under the initiative, reaching over 6,307 users.
-
Established a partnership with the National Child Protection Authority of Sri Lanka to conduct awareness sessions on child online safety, reaching nine schools and 1,863 students.
As the philanthropic arm of the Group, Axiata Foundation champions programmes that invest in people and communities. Through a focus on education, digital empowerment, and sustainability, the Foundation strengthens social impact efforts that transcend markets and build resilience, especially among underserved and marginalised groups.
Nurturing Future Leaders, Equitably
Through our Education pillar, we deliver structured leadership programmes that empower high-performing students to reach their full potential in the digital world. We also promote equitable access to education through financial support and targeted skills development, with a focus on women, girls and students from underprivileged backgrounds.
Collaborating To Build A Healthier Planet
We are building a healthier planet through collaboration and advocacy with programmes that create public awareness of environmental issues, drive meaningful climate action and promote the circular economy.
The Impact of Axiata Foundation
Axiata Foundation is our dedicated platform for social impact, focused on uplifting marginalised and underserved communities to help realise a digitally inclusive future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Our initiatives are anchored in three core pillars: Education, Community Investments, and the Environment. In 2024, we invested a total of RM6.6 million across these areas, positively impacting the lives of 4,819 individuals in the markets where we operate.
Beyond financial support, the Foundation also fosters a culture of giving back. Through our AxiataCares volunteerism programme, 142 employees in Malaysia contributed approximately 650 hours in 2024 to support community-driven initiatives.
Focus Area
Education
-
Objective: Nurture young generation with critical skills to thrive in the digital world
-
2024 Investment and Impact RM5.47 million 3,368 beneficiaries
Focus Area
Community Investments
-
Objective: Elevate quality of life for underserved and marginalised communities
-
2024 Investment and Impact RM872,000 1,325 beneficiaries
Focus Area
Environment
-
Objective: Building a healthier planet through educating and collaborating with our youth
-
2024 Investment and Impact RM220,000 126 beneficiaries
Uplifting Quality Of Life For Communities
We are dedicated to enriching community life by improving access to a wide range of basic needs, fostering socioeconomic improvements and encouraging social, educational and digital participation for all. These efforts are spearheaded by Axiata Foundation under its Community Investments pillar.
Empowering the socioeconomic development of marginalised communities by providing basic essential needs such as food, clothing and digital connectivity, installing key infrastructure, and conducting upskilling and reskilling training.
Providing underserved communities - including the B40 urban and rural poor, single mothers, senior citizens, persons with disabilities and orphans - with basic essential needs, digital connectivity, and upskilling and reskilling training.
Making An Impact Through Our OpCos
Our OpCos supported communities through a wide range of initiatives in 2024, of which these are just some of the highlights. For more detail, download our Integrated Annual Report 2024.
-
Launched 158 new programmes and registered 61 new charities/organisations under the Karuna.lk online fundraising platform, raising LKR7.0 million in contributions.
-
Onboarded 100,000 new farmers to its Govi Mithuru, Dialog’s free agricultural service.
-
Awarded LKR6.0 million to 103 students in 2024, including 84 new recipients, through the Merit Scholarship Programme.
-
Reached almost 500,000 people through Haate Kolome, a free e-learning programme targeting the unemployed.
-
Distributed over 10,000 aid packages and set up medical camps that helped about 400 people affected by floods in Noakhali and Feni per day.
-
Benefitted 1,330 university students through SmartStart ULP, an interactive online platform integrated into university curricula to teach entrepreneurial skills.
-
Conducted the SmartStart ULP National Hackathon and the Techno Pre-Incubation Programme to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and digital education.
-
Distributed more than 79.9 million SMS to raise awareness of drug prevention and more than 82.5 million SMS to promote HIV awareness and prevention.
-
Benefitted 350 individuals by providing solar power to underprivileged communities under the Tower2Power programme.
-
Supported 975 individuals in schools across nine countries through the OHS in School initiative.
- Allocated more than IDR233 million to plant 3,000 mangrove trees in Pantai Indah Kapuk, North Jakarta, protecting coastal communities from erosion and reducing flooding risks.
-
Expanded outreach to schools under the KidsSafe.lk initiative, promoting digital safety and literacy among children in Sri Lanka.
-
Collaborated with internal experts to develop child-friendly digital safety content under the initiative, reaching over 6,307 users.
-
Established a partnership with the National Child Protection Authority of Sri Lanka to conduct awareness sessions on child online safety, reaching nine schools and 1,863 students.
