MALAYSIA' 2025

25th – 28th April, 2025

About The Summit

Join us for The Future Action Summit 2025, organized by Echo Change, a 4-day international summit dedicated to empowering and training young leaders from across the globe to accelerate progress toward the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Scheduled to take place in the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this event offers Self-Funded participation ($450) and Forum Access ($200) to youth activists, changemakers, UN officials, social entrepreneurs, young political leaders, government representatives, policymakers, and SDGs advocates worldwide.

Who Should Attend the Summit?

Whether you’re a student, volunteer, or professional passionate about driving impact or eager to connect with like-minded visionaries, the Future Action Summit is your gateway to shaping a better tomorrow.

Who Should Attend the Summit

Whether you’re a student, volunteer, or professional passionate about driving impact or eager to connect with like-minded visionaries, the Future Action Summit is your gateway to shaping a better tomorrow.

Key Features of the Summit

The summit offers interactive activities, workshops, and expert-led sessions to inspire and empower youth. Participants will gain practical skills and engage in experiential learning to drive impactful initiatives aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

The summit builds up the capacity of participants to start their careers in global organizations like the United Nations and INGOs through our expert-led professional training. Attendees will be able to engage with global leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts, gaining insights into effective strategies for community-driven impact.

Event Date

25th – 28th April, 2025

Event Location 

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Email Address

futureactionsummit
@echochange.org

Eligibility Criteria

  • Welcoming participants of all nationalities and backgrounds.
  • Participants aged 16 and above are encouraged to apply.
  • No IELTS/TOEFL is required for the summit.
  • Students, volunteers, recent graduates, as well as young and experienced professionals, are encouraged to apply.
  • Participants must be available to attend the summit from April 25th to 28th 2025.

Self-Funded ($450):

Includes accommodation, meals during event hours, full access to the forum, expert-led training, networking opportunities, an official invitation letter for visa support, an SDGs leadership certificate, and an event toolkit. (Airfare and visa costs are not included.)

Forum Access ($200):

Grants full access to the forum, expert sessions, networking opportunities, an SDG leadership certificate, and an event toolkit. (Accommodation, airfare, and visa costs are not included.)

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THE FUTURE ACTION SUMMIT

 

  • 24-hour Global SDGs Leadership Certification by a US-based organization.
  • 3-day SDGs leadership training.
  • A vibrant cultural night.
  • Accommodation & meals during the event.
  • Visa assistance through invitation letter.
  • Event toolkit
  • Opportunity to become a Global Change Ambassador or start a local Echo Change chapter.
  • Pathways to UN & INGO careers.
  • Participation certificates for all delegates.
  • Connect with global leaders, policymakers & development experts.

Note: Participants must cover their own airfare and transfers.

PARTICIPATION CATEGORIES

The Future Action Summit offers Self-Funded ($450) and Forum Access ($200) slots with guaranteed participation. We provide visa assistance through an invitation letter, but securing a visa and arranging travel is the participant’s responsibility.

SELF- FUNDED (CONFIRMED SLOT)

$450

$600

FORUM ACCESS

$200

$400

SUMMIT THEMES

  • SDGs ADVOCACY
  • YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOR GLOBAL GOALS
  • INNOVATING FOR THE FUTURE

FUTURE SDGs CHAMPION AWARD

The top 30 performers will be honored with the prestigious “Future SDGs Champion” award, recognizing their impact and excellence during the summit

OBJECTIVES OF THE FUTURE ACTION SUMMIT

  • Empowering Youth Leaders
  • Promoting UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Fostering Global Collaborations
  • Encouraging Cultural Exchange
  • Building Capacity
  • Recognizing Excellence of Youth
  • Creating Career Opportunities

OUR GLOBAL MENTORS

HANNAH LARN

UNITED KINGDOM

SARAH CHRISTINA

COLOMBIA

HIND TOUISSATE

MOROCCO

NITISH BAROLE

INDIA

HANANAE AIT ABOU

MOROCCO

NYASHA FREEMAN

MOZAMBIQUE

SONAKSHI SALUJA

INDIA

SAHLIM CHARLES

KENYA

OUR GLOBAL MENTORS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – The Future Action Summit 2025

Who Can Apply to The Future Action Summit 2025?

WHO CAN APPLY TO THE FUTURE ACTION SUMMIT 2025?

The summit welcomes participants aged 16 and above from all nationalities and backgrounds, including students, volunteers, recent graduates, and professionals, with no IELTS/TOEFL required, available from April 25th-28th April, 2025.

How Many Slots Are Available for the Summit?

HOW MANY SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE SUMMIT?

A total of 125 slots are available: 10 Fully Funded, 15 Partially Funded, and 100 Self-Funded.

What types of Funding Categories are available?

WHAT TYPES OF FUNDING CATEGORIES ARE AVAILABLE?

We are only offering Self-Funded Participation for $450 on this page.

The summit only offers Self-Funded Participation for $450, which includes:

  • 3 days of shared accommodation
  • Meals during the event
  • Global SDGs Leadership Certification
  • Event toolkit
  • Visa assistance via invitation letter
  • Access to the forum and opportunity to win the 'Future SDGs Champion' award

Participants must cover their own airfare and transfers.

, which includes:

  • 3 days of shared accommodation
  • Meals during the event
  • Global SDGs Leadership Certification
  • Event toolkit
  • Visa assistance via invitation letter
  • Access to the forum and opportunity to win the 'Future SDGs Champion' award

Participants must cover their own airfare and transfers.

How Much Is the Application Fee and Is It Refundable?

HOW MUCH IS THE APPLICATION FEE AND IS IT REFUNDABLE?

The application fee is $16.50 for all packages, and it is non-refundable.

Does Echo Change Provide Visa Assistance?

DOES ECHO CHANGE PROVIDE PROVIDE VISA ASSISTANCE?

Echo Change will provide an invitation letter for the summit, which can assist you in the visa application process. While we can guide you through the visa processing, we do not guarantee visa approval.

What If I Don’t Have a Passport?

WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE A PASSPORT?

We highly recommend that all participants have a valid passport at the time of the summit (April 25-28, 2025). Without a valid passport, you will not be able to get the visa for the event.

Need Assistance or Want to Contact Us?

NEED ASSISTANCE OR WANT TO CONTACT US?

You can reach us via email at futureactionsummit@echochange.org or WhatsApp us at +61 431 008 519 for any inquiries or assistance.

How can I pay my application fee?

HOW CAN I PAY MY APPLICATION FEE?

You can securely pay the application fee using a debit or credit card through a trusted Stripe payment gateway.