Malaysia’s Spot Community Project is changing the way youths approach sexual and reproductive health

Siti Aishah Hassan Hasri was a university student when she visited several low-cost housing projects in Kuala Lumpur, where she talked to parents and children about their sexual and reproductive health. Realising the lack of information and awareness about these issues, she was inspired to pursue a career in educating and empowering people on these vital issues.

In 2015, Siti Aishah established the Spot Community Project, a volunteer-driven initiative that educates young people in Malaysia about sexuality. Since its inception, Siti Aishah has successfully educated over 29,000 young people, even during the pandemic.

The programme aims to provide accurate, culturally sensitive information…