Founded in 2015, Ascendance is an international youth organisation run by students, for students,
with a mission to impact #OneMillionTeens worldwide. To date, we have impacted:
STUDENTS
COMMUNITIES
TEACHERS
COUNTRIES
Through collaborations with the Malaysian Ministry of Education and partnerships with platforms such as ET Ideas Social Business Incubator, corporate leaders, and global changemakers, we design and deliver impactful programs, workshops, and competitions. Our initiatives engage at-risk teens through experiential learning and project-based challenges, empowering them to discover their potential and create meaningful change.
OUR VISION
To build a sustainable & collaborative community for one million youngsters across the globe to achieve holistic success and unleash their potential.
OUR VISION
To build a sustainable & collaborative community for one million youngsters across the globe to achieve holistic success and unleash their potential.
OUR MISSION
To provide global exposure, world-class content, community, guidance and platform for youngsters by bringing together different parts of society.
OUR MISSION
To provide global exposure, world-class content, community, guidance and platform for youngsters by bringing together different parts of society.
ROAD TO IMPACTING #ONEMILLIONTEENS
Ascendance aims to build a sustainable and collaborative community for #OneMillionTeens across the globe to achieve holistic success.
ROAD TO IMPACTING #ONEMILLIONTEENS
Ascendance aims to build a sustainable and collaborative community for #OneMillionTeens across the globe to achieve holistic success.
YEARS
STUDENTS
COMMUNITIES
YEARS
STUDENTS
COMMUNITIES
CHECK OUT OUR 2025 IMPACT REPORT
CHECK OUT OUR 2025 IMPACT REPORT
Here are the range of events that you can look forward to as part of the Ascendance Academy 👇
Ascendance Masterclass
2-3 weeks online workshop
with industry experts
Ascendance Day Out
our team and mingle
Ascendance Podcasts
with special guests
Ascendance Competitions
Exciting challenges and competitions
to apply what you’ve learned
Organizers of
with over 20,000 registered participants from 26 countries.
18th & 19th September 2021
Organizers of
with over 22,000 registered participants from 18 countries.
17th & 18th September 2022
Organizers of
with over 770 documentary submissions from all 16 states in Malaysia.
June 2023 to September 2023
Organizers of
with over 40 student-run businesses established from Malaysia and Indonesia
May 2023 to October 2023
Organizers of
non-stop 48 hour live summit with over 2,000 registered participants
5th to 7th September 2023
Organizers of
with over 70 student-run businesses in 7 countries (Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, United States, Tanzania, Canada & Kazakhstan)
April to November 2024
Organizers of
with 30+ community projects ran to educate Financial Literacy for 200 primary school students across Malaysia
What Do The Youngsters Say?
“Power of setting and achieving goals!”
I joined Ascendance in 2022 as an Ambassador and Apprentice, and it truly shaped who I am today by giving me new experiences, confidence, and clarity about my passion. Being part of the team pushed me to think bigger, helped me get into Malaysia’s No.1 university, the University of Malaya, and taught me the power of setting a clear end goal.
20 YEARS OLD
Ascendance Ambassador
“Turn my dreams into reality!”
Before the program, I was less confident in expressing my ideas and unsure about my future goals. After attending, I feel more motivated, confident, and inspired to take action towards my dreams. I have also developed a growth mindset and a stronger passion for learning.
16 YEARS OLD
Student – SMK Air Putih, Pahang
“Step out of my comfort zone!”
I have learned to step out of my comfort zone, value both success and failure, and emphasize innovation, perseverance, teamwork, and feedback. It also showed me the importance of creative problem-solving and quick decision-making under pressure—skills I can use in future business challenges.
16 YEARS OLD
Student – SMAN 2 Purwakarta, Indonesia
Stages of Student Development with Ascendance
STAGE 1
AWARENESS AND EXPOSURE
A student begins their journey with Ascendance by joining one of our events, including masterclasses, mentorships, leadership workshops, conferences, talk shows, and so on, where they grow in their understanding of themselves and the world around them.
STAGE 2
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Students who continue will enter the personal development stage, where they build confidence, leadership, and communication skills. They will be given opportunities to take practical steps toward their goals and gain hands-on experience in their areas of interest.
STAGE 3
STARTUP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Students who show strong potential will be mentored by the Ascendance team, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders in our network. They will be guided to turn their ideas into sustainable projects/careers, empowering them to create positive change in both their own lives and their communities.
Stages of Student Development with Ascendance
PHASE 1
AWARENESS AND EXPOSURE
A student begins their journey with Ascendance by joining one of our events, including masterclasses, mentorships, leadership workshops, conferences, talk shows, and so on, where they grow in their understanding of themselves and the world around them.
PHASE 2
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Students who continue will enter the personal development stage, where they build confidence, leadership, and communication skills. They will be given opportunities to take practical steps toward their goals and gain hands-on experience in their areas of interest.
PHASE 3
STARTUP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Students who show strong potential will be mentored by the Ascendance team, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders in our network. They will be guided to turn their ideas into sustainable projects/careers, empowering them to create positive change in both their own lives and their communities.
2025 – 2026 Corporate Sponsors
