PF#6 - Pathfinders @ Kampung Orang Asli Pulau Indah - Community Mapping

A morning meeting with villagers to gather data and co-create solutions

What are Pathfinders?

EPIC is recruiting Pathfinders - individuals who are looking to use their time and skills to communicate with everyday people on the ground, gathering important information to pave the way forward for communities to develop.

Through understanding someone's aspirations and struggles, we can best find ways to mutually support each other. Join us on our journey to better inform the world and its decisions to build a more co-operative and resilient future for all.

What's our purpose?

We want to give people the opportunity to explore a hidden part of Malaysia through the lenses of the Orang Asli families of Kampung Orang Asli Pulau Indah. With the villagers' guidance, we’ll be seeking to understand their current living conditions together with a team of passionate volunteers.

The information gathered and relationships built will become a basis for us to work together with these families to support them in achieving a higher quality of life - on their terms. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy beautiful sceneries, explore a culture different to your own, meet new people, and be part of an Epic community.

Who's eligible?

We welcome everybody to join us as a Pathfinder! Although there are some qualities that would help you become a supporter of this particular community:

1. Communication and Language skills (Bahasa Temuan or Malaysia for communicating with the local Orang Asli Temuan)
2. Humility, open mind & heart
3. A genuine passion for helping people
4. A sincere interest in people’s stories
5. A love for adventure and the unknown 

Prior experience is not required. We’ll equip you with the necessary skills with a training session on Friday, 12th of October, a couple of days before you head out to the village to apply them on the Sunday, 14th of October.

What will we be doing?

A morning-long engagement in an Orang Asli village where you’ll be meeting the villagers - people with their own unique cultures and aspirations.

Prior to actually going to the village, we will be having a casual get-together (training session) where we'll conduct basic cultural training about Orang Asli culture, and hands-on technical skills related to data collection & household assessment using EPIC’s tools and methods. We will be conducting discussions and activities related to cultural humility, communication & listening, critical thinking, and development, just to name a few.

What's the itinerary? 

The pathfinding mission will happen on the 12th and 14th of October. The following is our itinerary:

12th October- Pathfinder Training [Only compulsory for NEW Pathfinders) 

Location: @The Compass 20, Jalan PJS 11/18, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor @8 pm - 10pm

14th October- Meeting with the villagers

Location: Kampung Orang Asli Pulau Indah, 42000 Bandar Pelabuhan Barat, Selangor

Departure @The Compass at 8.00am OR Other carpooling locations to be announced

We will be carpooling to the village on Sunday.

Contact Details

For any enquiries, please contact our liaison:
Daniel @+60164113260