About Friends of Malaysia
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.
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
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: rzwirner@comcast.net
Frank Catania, Bentong, Pahang, 1970-73: frankcatania@friendsofmalaysia.net
Nancy Gallant, Debak, Sarawak, 1969-71, Newsletter Editor: nancy.galgard@comcast.net
Marjorie Harrison, Selangor, 1974-76:marjorieharrison@yahoo.com
Charles Hirschman, Baling, Kedah.1965-67: charleshirschman@friendsofmalaysia.net
Lynn Juhl, Kroh, Perak, 1967-69: heylynn@gmail.com
Don Lovett, KL & Puchong/Serdang, Selangor, 1978-82: donaldlovett@friendsofmalaysia.net
Frances Li, Sandakan, Sabah 1963-65: runner.fli@gmail.com
Karen Flolid McClay, Sarawak, 1965-68: karbuz2@boreal.org
Michael Saba, Seremban, Negri Sembilan, 1965-68: Sabamps@aol.com
Ken Shuey, Kanowit, Sarawak, 1963-65: gkshuey@gmail.com
Paul Thompson, Sabah, 1970-73: paul@coolplanetmn.org
Rodman Zwirner, Sarawak, 1964-67, Staff 1969-71: 37zrod@comcast.net