Initiative to Promote Tolerance and Prevent Violence (INITIATE.MY) and Freedom Film Network (FFN)

Initiative to Promote Tolerance and Prevent Violence (INITIATE.MY) is a data-driven initiative based in Malaysia with the aim of promoting tolerance and preventing violence through research and development, capacity-building training, consultations and more. Since 2020, INITIATE.MY has increasingly focused on security policies and has actively engaged with law enforcement agencies, civil society organisations, and youth stakeholders. INITIATE.MY operates its organisation and activities based on the Prevention and Countering of Violent Extremism (PCVE) and Human Rights frameworks.Please learn more about the organisation on the website:https://initiate.my/Freedom Film Network (FFN) is a not-for-profit organisation based in Malaysia dedicated to supporting and developing social documentary filmmaking within the framework of freedom of expression and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). FFN works to empower filmmakers, amplify marginalised voices, and provide alternative narratives within Malaysia’s tightly controlled media landscape. Since its establishment, FFN has played a vital role in fostering a sustainable ecosystem for social filmmaking by offering capacity-building programmes, supporting the development and production of impactful films, and consulting on impact strategy and network-building. A core component of its work is organising the annual FreedomFilmFest, Malaysia’s leading human rights film festival, which showcases powerful social films from across the world.Please learn more about the organisation on the website:https://freedomfilm.my/

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