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Notification of the selection result will be communicated to each recipient via email.
How will the findings of the roundtable be disseminated?
The findings will be consolidated into a report and launched at the ASEAN-Japan Young Women Entrepreneurs Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in February 2025.
What is the format of the roundtable discussion?
The roundtable will feature panel discussions, networking opportunities, presentations on relevant topics, and site visits.
What is the primary goal of this roundtable discussion?
The roundtable aims to foster economic resilience and sustainable development for women-owned enterprises in ASEAN and Japan by addressing challenges related to digital inclusion, access to finance, and access to markets.
I just started my startup/company/MSME, am I still eligible to register?
Definitely! As long as you are a young woman who has established profitable businesses, including from MSME industries and social enterprises in the ASEAN Member States and/or Japan or who is the CEO of enterprises using e-commerce or tech startups from urban and rural regions in ASEAN Member States and/or Japan, you are eligible to apply for this event.
As this Roundtable Discussion is the pre-event of the upcoming Summit in February, may I still register for this event even though I’m unsure if I can attend the Summit?
Yes, definitely. You are still welcome to register for the event as long as you meet the requirements.
I am an ASEAN or a Japanese citizen, but currently, I’m not based in ASEAN or Japan countries. Can I still register for this program?
You can, but we only cover flights from ASEAN countries or Japan. Outside these countries, you have to cover the flight ticket.
Do I have to pay a registration fee to register for this program?
There is no registration fee for this program.
What is AYO ID Number
AYO ID Number is important for you when you want to apply a program/activity under AYO or apply as Activator Member in ASEAN Youth Organization or AYO affiliates. You can see your AYO ID Number on your profile page, menu My Detail beside/under your profile picture.
How can I participate in AYO events/programmes?
We have a lot of exciting events or programmes for you to join, please check regularly our page
I am interested to join AYO, how can I join?
If you are interested in joining our movement, you may check the following details:
- To join AYO (volunteer)
- To join AYO Social Enterprise (full-time and part-time)
Looking forward to working with you to create more impact for ASEAN youth and beyond!
What are the differences between AYO with AYO Enviro, AYO Recent, AYO Post or AYO Academy?
To support AYO sustainability plan, AYO established 4 different affiliate organisations or sister organisations with each different focus, which are:
How AYO support youth development in the region?
Since the establishment of AYO, we have already created more than 350 projects in Southeast Asia related to Youth Empowerment, Education, Environment, and ASEAN Development. Starting in 2021, when AYO contributed to the development of the ASEAN Work Plan on Youth 2021-2025, an official meeting with International organizations and the ASEAN Member States, where AYO mandated 4 key priorities program which are:
- Participation and Engagement
- Employment and Opportunity
- Health and Well-being
- Gig Economy
With the mentioned priorities from ASEAN and our cause to support the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs, AYO is committed to supporting youth development in the region and beyond guided by the ASEAN Work Plan on Youth Priorities and SDGs.
Is AYO under ASEAN?
AYO has been recognised and supported by the ASEAN Secretariat formally since 2018. Since then we have continued support from the ASEAN Secretariat in every project, programme and initiative also we received the approval to add the ASEAN logo and all ASEAN Member States flags to the AYO official logo. The recognition from the ASEAN Prize continued until this year when AYO received the prestigious ASEAN Prize 2024 and is expected to receive the ASEAN Prize 2024 during the ASEAN Meeting 2024 in Lao PDR in front of all the ASEAN Member States leaders. At the same time, AYO is also in the process of submitting a request to be one of the ASEAN entities.
How many impacts AYO created?
It has been 11 years, since its establishment, from 2013 and this year of 2024. AYO already initiated and organised more than 350 Activities, with more than 1.500.000 Direct & Indirect Impacts and has more than 4.500 members and alumni. With our continued support from our partners and networks, we have collected more than 800.000 USD in total funding. AYO also has a strong social media presence with more than 1.000.000 media reach monthly.
Who is the Founder of AYO?
ASEAN Youth Organization was founded on August 13th, 2013, by Senjaya Mulia known as Jay from Indonesia with his friend from Cambodia. Coming from a province of Central Java in Indonesia, he is active in regional youth engagement activities on social media, which brought him to establish the organization, which has successfully run in more than 14 countries and implemented more than 300 projects involving youths.
Is AYO an IGO/NGO/Company?
ASEAN Youth Organization (AYO) is a youth-led and youth-focused community made up of more than 500,000 Southeast Asian youths and registered as a foundation and social enterprise in Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines. For more information about AYO, please check our page
Will there be any scholarship/fully funded for the participants?
Nope for now but please stay tuned on our social media so you won’t miss any opportunities!
Is it paid?
Yes. The commitment fee is $5 and the registration fee (depends on which package you choose). All currencies are in USD or in Indonesian Rupiah and payment only proceeds on the AYO website.
How can I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the official ASEAN Youth Exchange website. Applicants need to complete an online form, provide a personal statement, and submit a CV, Motivation letter, proof of commitment fee payment, and necessary documents.
What are the benefits joining AYE?
- International Certificate
- Chance to Meet Up Like-Minded Youths
- D0 Dinner, D1-D6 Full Day Meal, D7 Breakfast
- Flight from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur*
- Workshops at Prominent Institutions like the ASEAN Secretariat and Malaysia Digital Economic Community
- Once-in-a-lifetime Experience
- Accommodation for 7 Days and 6 Nights
Do you have to pay a registration fee to register for AYEF?
There is no registration fee for this AYEF. All ASEAN youth are welcome!
What are the requirements to register as a delegate of AYEF?
If you register for the Public Forum participants, you only have to fill out the registration form and the survey form listed on the website. However, if you want to register for full-funded or partial-funded delegates, you must submit a CV, Recommendation Letter, and complete the registration form. For further information, you can access aseanyouth.net/ayef.
What is the difference between fully funded and partially funded?
Fully funded will cover all the needs during the program including hotel, meals, meeting package, merchandise, local transportation, airport transfer, and site visit. Meanwhile, partially funded will not cover the flight ticket.
Do I need an environmental education or experience background to be involved in this program?
A background related to the environment, circular economy, or policy-making would be a plus, but anyone with any background can still register for AYEF.
What is the selection process like?
Aspiring delegates are required to fill out a registration form, consisting of:
- Personal information or biodata;
- Submission of a two-page CV along with any additional details;
- Essay submission.