Payong Org

Payong is a Malaysian NGO for refugees, working with UNHCR, Host International and local and international universities and schools.

Payong was initiated by the same team behind Fugee School Malaysia. Our desire is to transform the way Malaysia responds to the refugee crisis by establishing the understanding that all people belong to a single, shared humanity where each individual has the right and opportunity to build a life of dignity.

In Malaysia we use the colloquial term, “I payong you”. Payong is umbrella in Malay, the slang term means “I’ve got you covered/protected”. Payong focuses on a collaborative rebuilding of refugee lives and marginalised peoples via three main pillars: Education, Enterprise and Empowerment.

Payong helps bridge the gap between marginalized communities and refugees in Malaysia and those parties willing to help; empowering individuals to take control over their lives through borderless learning and capacity building.