Our Programmes
Community-Based Child Protection
We provide case management services for refugee children at risk, ensuring access to psychosocial, educational, and protection support. Cases are assessed through structured intake, including INA and BID processes with UNHCR.
- Individualised case management
- Coordination with UNHCR and other partners for sustainable solutions
- Child protection and psychosocial support
Community Focal Points (CFPs)
HOST trains refugees to become Community Focal Points (CFPs) who bridge gaps between communities and services. They assist in outreach, referrals, and community leadership development.
- Interpretation and referral support
- Leadership training for refugee representatives
- Grassroots link between HOST and refugee communities
- Co-designing of programs
Outreach and Protection
HOST works with refugee communities outside of the Klang Valley, providing information sharing sessions on protection related issues, referrals support and education support for community learning centres.
- Outreach with refugee communities in Kelantan, Terengganu and Perak
- Education support for community run learning centres in Kelantan, Terengganu and Perak
- Distribution of food, non-food items, and protection mapping
- Information sharing and skill-building workshops for communities
Alternatives to Detention​
We advocate for refugee rights through field-based evidence and national-level engagement. One focus is Alternatives to Detention (ATD), promoting community-based care instead of immigration detention.
- Advocacy for inclusive policy and legal reform
- Promotion of ATD and protection alternatives
- Strategic engagement at national and regional levels
Engagement with Baitul Mahabbah Centres
HOST runs support programmes together with the immigration department for detained mothers and children at Baitul Mahabbah Darulaman. We also coordinate NGO access and provide structured activities that promote care and learning.
- Educational and psychosocial sessions
- Health and resilience workshops for mothers
- NGO coordination with Immigration Malaysia
Empowering Refugee Community-Based Organizations
We support refugee-led groups like Penang Refugee Network (PRN) and Project Stand Up (PSU) by strengthening their capacity to lead. Through funding, training, and governance support, we help them grow into sustainable, independent organisations.
- Mentorship and administrative guidance
- Direct funding for refugee-led initiatives
- Promoting autonomy and community decision-making
Social Enterprise: Rebirth by Refugees
Rebirth empowers refugee women through sewing and product development using local batik and upcycled materials. HOST supports the artisans with training, marketing, and business coordination.
- Livelihood training for women and single mothers
- Eco-conscious, handcrafted refugee-made products
- Booth and pop-up events to increase incomes from sales for refugee artisans.