How to apply for a FoM Small grant

From contributions by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, FRIENDS OF MALAYSIA (FoM) awards two or three grants (usually around US$500) per year to Malaysian NGOs (or non-profit organizations) that promote the public good, particularly in the fields of health, education, social welfare, and the environment. Malaysian nonprofits can apply for a grant by completing this APPLICATION FORM. After completing the form, download it to your device and send it as attachment in an email to FoM Vice President Thaine A. Allison thaineallison@friendsofmalaysia.com.  Applications are reviewed by the FoM Board of Directors, and decisions will be made within six months after submission. See the list of Friends of Malaysia of prior awards.

History of Friends of Malaysia Charitable Donations

Objectives of Friends of Malaysia

• Promote a better understanding of Malaysia and its people among Americans,

• Improve education in Malaysia,

• Support the Malaysian people in protecting their environment,

• Raise funds and make charitable contributions to Malaysian NGOs,

• Support the Peace Corps in its work around the world.

Friends of Malaysia: History and Documents

• Friends of Malaysia Bylaws

• Paul Murphy. "The Early History of Friends of Malaysia"

• Thaine H. Allison Jr. "The Origin of the FoM Logo"

• Thaine H. Allison Jr. "2021 FoM Reaffiliation Report"

• Thaine H. Allison Jr. "2020 Year in Review"

• Peace Corps Connect to the Future (a very thoughtful report on "How to Reimagine, Reshape, and Retool the Peace Corps for a Changed World" by a special advisory council to National Peace Corps Association, November 2020). 

Current Officers and Board of Directors

President, position vacant

Thaine Allison Jr, VP/Programs, Bandau/Kudat, Sabah, 1962-64: thaineallison@friendsofmalysia.net

Paul Murphy, Treasurer/Membership, Johor Bahru, Johor, 1971-73: paulmurphy@friendsofmalaysia.net

Ruth (Mueller) Zwirner, Secretary, Kuching, Sarawak, 1969-71

Frank Catania, Bentong, Pahang, 1970-73: frankcatania@friendsofmalaysia.net

Nancy Gallant, Debak, Sarawak, 1969-71, Newsletter Editor

Marjorie Harrison, Selangor, 1974-76

Charles Hirschman, Baling, Kedah.1965-67: charleshirschman@friendsofmalaysia.net

Lynn Juhl, Kroh, Perak, 1967-69

Don Lovett, KL & Puchong/Serdang, Selangor, 1978-82: donaldlovett@friendsofmalaysia.net 

Karen Flolid McClay, Sarawak, 1965-68

Michael Saba, Seremban, Negri Sembilan, 1965-68

Ken Shuey, Kanowit, Sarawak, 1963-65

Paul Thompson, Sabah, 1970-73

Rodman Zwirner, Sarawak, 1964-67, Staff 1969-71