About us
Project Stand Up (PSU) is a refugee youth–led organization based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded in 2016,Since its founding, PSU has been recognized for its commitment to youth-led action, including receiving top honors in the 2017 Education in Emergencies Global Competition and continues to gain international recognition for its community-driven approach.
Since its founding, PSU has been recognized for its commitment to youth-led action including receiving top honors in the 2017 Education in Emergencies Global Competition and continues to gain international recognition for its community-driven approach.
What We Do
PSU creates safe spaces where young people from refugee and local communities can connect, learn, and lead together.
What started as a small group of young refugees learning to organize and speak up has grown into a trusted community organization that supports youth leadership, digital inclusion, and well-being.
Our Core Value
Community Needs Assessments
Our Story
Organizational Capacity Building
Champion Education Program
At PSU, we believe that when youth are trusted, supported, and given opportunities, they become capable and confident leaders who drive meaningful change in their own communities.
Our partners
Australian Aid, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Awards
OpenIDEO – Education in Emergencies
Winner (2017–2018) for improving learning outcomes for youth, particularly girls.Girls Impact the World Film Festival – “Stand Up Men” Category
First Place (2017) for promoting empowerment and leadership among youth.
