Hasanah Social Enterprise Fund

Social enterprises represent a critical intersection between economic viability and social impact. Hasanah’s support in this space enables enterprises to develop and scale solutions across diverse sectors, from agriculture and waste management to mental health and social mobility.

1,385 people benefited

through increased income, improved services, and expanded learning
opportunities

By strengthening entrepreneurial, technical, and creative capabilities, these efforts enhance both operational sustainability and impact delivery. This model ensures that social value is continuously generated through market activity, rather than dependent on continuous external funding, thus contributing to more resilient and self-sustaining systems of change.

42 social enterprises supported

across 8 target areas of Agriculture & Food Security, Arts & Heritage, Mental Health, Aged Care, Circularity, Waste Management, Education, and Social Mobility

1,271 individuals upskilled

in creative, technical, agricultural, and entrepreneurial skills

16 organisations boosted business revenue

by project end

1,017 metric tonnes of waste processed or upcycled

with 30 tonnes diverted from landfill

Feature Story

‘Keruing Neram’: What these Trees Hold Together

A single tree species is revealing how ecosystems, livelihoods, and communities are more connected than they seem.

On a morning in late March, Sungai Berang flows steadily and calmly through the hilly, forested interior of Terengganu, Malaysia. A handful of kayakers spread out across the river. Their boats, in shades of neon green and yellow, are striking against the earthy contours of the brown-green current.