YSEALI Boot Camp Finale | Day 1 - Reflection by Ankita Saigal https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g en-us 2021-03-19 03:49:06 UTC 2025-12-01 13:42:04 UTC hello@padlet.com saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328539133 2021-03-19 04:07:40 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328539133 Name: Auzellea saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328539583 Reflection: 
1. What did you learn?
I learn a lot about statelessness. My knowledge on statelessness have increased since the beginning of the program. 

2. Teamwork is important. Be proactive. Be alert.

3. I'm proud of being part of a team that can execute the DUN belia in a short amount of time. 

4. I wish we had more time to promote the DUN belia]]> 2021-03-19 04:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328539583 Name: Adi Putera saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328548107 Reflection: 
1. What did you learn?
Learnt how and when to rely on other teammates, and how to overcome each other's deficiencies with each individual's strengths. And to always stay humble, keep your ears close to the ground.

2. What are you proud of?
Being able to provide an open platform for fellow Sabahans to finally speak up on long-standing issues and knowing that there is so much potential waiting to be unlocked. (Also Hiew's MAD graphic design skilllzzzzzz)

3. What are your 3 main takeaways?
1. Value of networking not just for the sake of maneuvering but the companionship that comes with it.
2. When you invest in others would, it yield surprising growth for both parties.
3. You cannot do everything by yourself.

4. What would you do differently?
Have things a bit more planned out ahead of time. ]]> 2021-03-19 04:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328548107 Name: Hiew Wen Tian saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328548798 Reflection:
1. I learnt the importance of working with stakeholders while making sure that our objectives properly align with our campaign goals. I also learnt how to become more responsible as a person while cultivating discipline. 
2. I am proud that we were able to make some very important impacts not just among the stateless communities but also empowering other people (especially youths) to be changemakers by their own right
3. The first takeaway would be the importance of cultivating a good relationship with your teammates so that each of our goals and aspirations for the campaign can be achieved. Secondly, advocacy is not easy but it takes a team who believes in the cause as much as you are that makes everything enjoyable and achievable. Thirdly, I’ve learnt the importance of stakeholder analysis
4. I would work together with more]]> 2021-03-19 04:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328548798 Name: Amanda William saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328549450 Reflection: 
1. Engage and Collaborate with Key persons.
2. - Build connections
- Confidence takes time and practice
- Communicating with team members is key
3. Proud of my team member and everyone in this bootcamp!!
4. Reach out to student leaders earlier before MCO hit, to build better connections ]]> 2021-03-19 04:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328549450 Group Name: Bulan Sisters saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328554624 Reflection:

1. Successful: workshop, collaborations, awareness

2. Worked- awareness campaign, workshop, inspiring stories 

(Has) Not worked - fundraiser, reaching out to B40 women exclusively 

3. Greatest challenge: finding beneficiary and target group. We overcame it with help from mentors.

4. Better - workshop into long-term volunteering program, collaborations with other organisations 

5. Unexpected - Volunteering program, referral program ]]> 2021-03-19 04:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328554624 Group Name: Safe Campus saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328555376 Reflection:
1. Successful: Survey responses exceeded our target responses, online-workshop was attended by most of the student leaders in UMS. More students want to have another workshop with us
2. Greatest challenge: Engaging with students - students are not on campus, pretty challenging to build personal connection with the key persons of clubs
3. What worked/what didn't: Having the activities conducted online challenging. Time constraints, internet difficulties and it was difficult to build connections with student leaders and the survivors.
4. Survey responses received over the target number.]]> 2021-03-19 04:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328555376 Group Name: RforRiver saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328555659 Reflection:

1)      We manage to 
-          Produce a story map 
-          Piloted an online collage activity 
-          Explore different ways of conducting online activities 
-          Make few sculptures with found materials (out of the project scope)

Challenges : 

MCO ! 



]]> 2021-03-19 04:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328555659 Group Name: BBB saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328555863 Reflection:
1. Webinar, fundraising campaign, DUN Belia Sabah.

2. Podcasting was an idea but didn't take off due to diminishing returns in terms of effort and resources put in. What worked was partnering with other 

3. The fundraising campaigns which had its deadline extended, however through continuous online marketing on social media and videos it was able to garner traction throughout the 2nd half of its total duration.

4. DUN Belia event, with turnout + level of participation.

5. The turnout for the DUN Belia event which was double than expected, together with how energetic and passionate participants and viewers were about the subject matter.]]> 2021-03-19 04:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328555863 Group Name: K.O T saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328555980 Reflection:
1. Successful: 
- Executed our pilot program 
- Had a second event
- Teamwork 

2. Challenge & solution
- Pandemic // Online
- Some activities might be triggering // Safe space
- Lack of knowledge in MH // Consultation
- Getting parents & teachers as participants // publicity with traditional media

3. a. What worked
- Syllabus
- Online marketing 
- Safe space
b. What didnt work
- Retaining participants
- Language barrier

4. Better than expected outcome:
- Level of engagement
- Effectiveness of activities 
- Participants prior knowledge of MH

5. Unexpected outcome: 
- Miscommunication with organisation partners
- Teens have internet curfew at night (influences timing of event)
- Having to figure out the line between a safe space & being against KOT values]]> 2021-03-19 04:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328555980 saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328988147 2021-03-19 08:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328988147 Group Name: PLUHO saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328989942 Reflection:
1. Successful: Setting up structures, developing teamwork, brainstorming, deepening our understanding
2. Greatest challenge: Setting realistic goals
3. Turned out better than expected: Having conversations & screening calls with therapists
4. Unexpected outcome: Collaborative shared responsibility approach of the team]]> 2021-03-19 08:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328989942 Name: Kath saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328992804 Reflection: 
1. I learned that this cause that we're doing means a lot to many people, including teens.
2. I'm proud of my team! Especially to those who came out of their comfort zones to try advocacy for the first time. Hope they enjoyed it.
3. Takeaways:
- impacting one is better than zero
- all you need to create change is passion and a good team
- above all, our mental wellbeing is priority 
4. I think I should have involved myself in advocacy way sooner.]]> 2021-03-19 08:53:04 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328992804 Name: Amal saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328993050 Reflection: 
  1. I learned that having a passionate and diverse team is key! When we have individuals that believe in our cause and can contribute their unique perspectives, that’s when we can really thrive
  2.  With collaboration between the right people, anything is possible
  • Some mental health professionals are really chill people who are down to karaoke with us
  • Traditional media is still important to reach out to target stakeholders
3. I’m proud of the fact that we managed to touch our participants’ hearts and teach them valuable takeaways about mental health and counselling
4. Wouldn’t have done anything differently, personally hehe

]]> 2021-03-19 08:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328993050 Name: Ong Ke Shin saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328993353 Reflection: 
-          I learned that community engagement takes time, it’s a long process to build mutual trust 
-          I am very proud that our team discover something new, getting to know more about the plants and animals found at the river, the value of the river and the park and manage to produce a story map with the team


 
Key take away 
1)      Community engagement take time 
2)      Don’t be afraid to ask for help / resource for a good cause 
3)      Adaptation ; always be prepared for change 

 

 
-          Focus on few activities instead of doing many different activities 



]]> 2021-03-19 08:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328993353 Name: Jia Ying saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328993614 Reflection:
1. What I learned: that civic engagement can be for everyone!!!!!
2. What I'm proud of: Having people inspired enough by our workshop to sign up as volunteers!! :") 
3. What my 3 main takeaways are: always be focused on your target group and their needs, every small thing matters & to not take knowledge on issues for granted
4. What I would do differently: to probably plan our events ahead more, because now we're doing it quite ad-hoc and it's quite disorganised although it's spontaneous to requests and all]]> 2021-03-19 08:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328993614 Name: Dhanya saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328998022 Reflection: 1.       I learnt that if given a platform, people, in our case teens, have so much to say! All we have to do is listen 😊
2.       I’m proud of my team. This would not have been possible if it werent for their dedication or commitment. All those hours of brainstorming together was worth it.
3.       My main takeaways are that: a. its extremely important to have a team that you can rely on in tough times. b. Its alright to take a break, we all need it sometimes. c. helping out at least one person means that what you have done is worthwhile.
4.       Honestly, I wouldn’t change anything. Every mistake and error was necessary for the growth of this project and myself 

]]> 2021-03-19 08:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328998022 Name: Lee Kwai Han saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328998897 Reflection:
Getting to know a community takes a long long time. We only started a baby step towards working to address the issue. But still I think we should be proud of that. 

I am proud of: 
 (1) my teammate being so flexible and agile. 
 (2) Friends who jumped in to the project to help within a short period to help us adapt to change ( from guided tour to story map production)

Support from people around us is very important to keep us sane and to adapt to change. Thank you, Jey, Ankita, and friends in the Boot Camp and in Penang.

To improve : More proactive promotion to the community group about the site on the ground.
]]> 2021-03-19 08:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1328998897 Name: Jo Yi saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1329000447 Reflection: 
1. I learnt how to manage people and expectations, as well as not to assume solutions based solely on your experiences (i.e. to understand your beneficiaries better)

2.I'm proud of my team and how adaptable our operations were. I'm also proud of the ideas that came along the way and how our team built upon each other.

3. 3 main takeaways: 
- Never assume
- People are always willing to help
- Fail fast and climb up faster

4. I would probably have tried to push for the workshop earlier, and set up better work schedules and agendas to ensure everyone is on the same page. ]]> 2021-03-19 08:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1329000447 Name: Christyne saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1329001261 Reflection: 
1. I learnt about mobilization and execution of activities, managing team members, engaging and collaborating with students, the right way of interviewing survivors of sexual harassment (being empathetic
2.I am proud of my team, despite there's only two of us we managed to pull it through and achieved our goals]]> 2021-03-19 08:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1329001261 Name: Ken saigalankita https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1329001498 Reflection: 
1. Learnt to set more realistic goals, and to communicate more regularly and to check-in with one another and to communicate with our stakeholders when progress was slow or we faced obstacles.
2. Learnt importance of maintaining shared resources (Google Sheets, primarily) that makes it easier for us to share and collaborate on the project. We also established a way of working which allows the team to stay updated on the progress of different parts of the project.
3. Learnt the importance of upskilling ourselves as well, to be more equipped to do the work. Some of our members did additional reading, while as a group we attended a number of sessions with therapists and other NGOs that provide support services to learn from them. We also had occasional temperature checks with one another as a peer support mechanism.]]> 2021-03-19 08:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/saigalankita/23juwpthze44100g/wish/1329001498