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

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?

  1. International Certificate
  2. Chance to Meet Up Like-Minded Youths
  3. D0 Dinner, D1-D6 Full Day Meal, D7 Breakfast
  4. Flight from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur*
  5. Workshops at Prominent Institutions like the ASEAN Secretariat and Malaysia Digital Economic Community
  6. Once-in-a-lifetime Experience
  7. Accommodation for 7 Days and 6 Nights

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 selection process like?

Aspiring delegates are required to fill out a registration form, consisting of:

  1. Personal information or biodata;
  2. Submission of a two-page CV along with any additional details;
  3. Essay submission.

What are the criteria for the selection of AYDF Delegates?

  1. Individuals of ASEAN and Timor Leste nationalities, aged between 18 and 35 years old are eligible to apply.
  2. Proficiency in both written and spoken English is a requirement as the sessions will take place in English.
  3. Applicants should have received a minimum of two doses of COVID-19 vaccination.
  4. Differently, abled individuals are strongly encouraged to submit their applications.
  5. Entrepreneurs working in any sector of the digital economy are encouraged to apply. Additionally, educational background in domains like Business Studies, Management, Digital Business technology, AI,  Business analytics etc are encouraged to apply.
  6. People working in startups/SMEs or MSMEs focused on digital economy-related sectors and activities are also encouraged to apply.
  7. Candidates should possess a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience and must either be currently employed in institutions related to the digital economy, youth entrepreneurship, and intellectual property rights or be pursuing a post-graduation degree or above in a related field.
  8. Candidates must be willing to commit to developing 1 training session (group) for the business community within 6 months.

Is there any fee to attend the AYC?

ASEAN Youth Conference is a paid program with prices varying on application dates (early bird, first wave and final wave). However, we do provide partial scholarships, please stay tuned.

Please note that we are a non-profit organisation, so the registration fee will be all allocated for the implementation of the programme, it’s for youth, by youth and with youth.

Why should you apply?

  • Become part of one of the largest youth-focused and youth-run organisations in Southeast Asia;
  • Join the upskilling and empowerment sessions by youth leaders;
  • Gaining international volunteering and leadership experience;
  • Earn an international certificate awarded by AYO;
  • Have the exclusive opportunity to be invited to events organised by AYO;
  • Experience the satisfaction of helping young people to develop and achieve their goals;
  • Build networks and connections for future collaborations.

What are the activities of the AYO Ambassador program?

  1. Attending the ASEAN Youth Training conducted by the organisation for at least 95% of the total training.
  2. Mentoring with the respective mentors to guide during the program and project implementation
  3. Expand their outreach programs in universities, other organisations, and local districts to expand their impact on the local or international community.
  4. Connect to other students and youth leaders in their area(s) to AYO.
  5. Assist in publicising AYO events in the respective affiliated institutions and on various social media platforms
  6. Plan and execute at least 1 project in the community, city, region, or country.
  7. Implement and create a program of their choice through the help and guidance of the AYO Team and be able to create an impact on their targeted community.

What are the key metrics AYO uses to measure the success of the partnership?

Partnering with AYO isn’t just about vibes (although, good vibes are definitely a plus!), it’s about crushing your goals together. Here’s how AYO tracks how awesome a collab is:

  • Did your promo with AYO get people clicking, downloading, and RSVPing like crazy? AYO tracks these numbers to see if the partnership is generating serious buzz.
  • Social media mentions, website referrals – AYO keeps an eye on how much your brand awareness explodes thanks to the partnership. Think of it as your collab taking you viral (in a good way).
  • If your collab with AYO is all about boosting sales, they track the cold, hard cash it generates. This way, everyone knows the partnership is a win-win.
  • AYO measures how many hot new potential customers each partner scores thanks to the collab. It’s all about growing your squad, right?
  • AYO surveys both their crew and yours to see if everyone’s digging the partnership. Good vibes all around are key!

Bonus Points
Depending on the collab, AYO might track things like how many times your brand gets mentioned online, how many people show up to your co-hosted event, or how many downloads your joint content gets.

The key takeaway? AYO uses a mix of numbers and feels to see if a partnership is a total win.

What types of organizations or companies does AYO typically partner with?

AYO is on the lookout for innovative collaborations with organizations who share our hustle. While we don’t have a one-size-fits-all partner profile, we’re stoked to connect with teams who bring fresh ideas and a drive to achieve epic things.

Here’s the deal, Feel free to drop us a line and tell us about your organization’s superpowers. If your goals and skillset align with our mission to Positive Sustainable Change, then let’s chat about building a partnership that’s pure fire!

Don’t be shy! We’re all about fostering connections and creating win-win situations. Let’s explore the potential for an awesome collab!

What types of partnership does AYO typically consider to work with?

While we’re open to exploring various collaborations, AYO prioritizes partnerships with clear and defined structures.

Here’s a breakdown of a specific partnership type we often engage in:

  • Media Partnership: This involves collaborating on promoting an event. AYO and the partner will work together to leverage their respective media channels to generate interest and participation.
  • Event Partnership: This involves collaborating on event plan creation and implementation. AYO and the partner will work together for the event completion.

If you’d like to propose a different type of collaboration, such as an event, please refer to the table below for additional options.