Sarah Callista Ng is the Founder and Executive Director of Hope2Kids. Guided by her love for children, she believes that every child should have the chance to dream, feel valued, and grow in confidence regardless of their background.
Beyond Hope2Kids, Sarah is the Co-President of Charisma Movement, a youth-led volunteerism organisation, and Vice President of AMEU. In 2024, she organised the Economics Summit at Bank Negara bringing together 315 participants and 16 speakers to explore ways to improve low-income communities’ access to information and government aid.
Outside of her initiatives, she enjoys singing, listening to music and public speaking.
Le-Ann is the Vice Executive Director and part of the founding team at Hope2Kids. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s in Law, supported by her A-Level background in the sciences, which strengthened her analytical thinking and curiosity about how the justice system works.
Outside her commitments, she enjoys playing sports – especially basketball, spending time with people, and taking photos! Known for her empathy and intuitive understanding of people, she brings a grounded, collaborative style of leadership to her work. Through her role, she aims to create meaningful and lasting impact within the communities she serves.
Chloe is a practical multitasker with a soft spot for good teamwork and well-run projects. She currently serves as president of stact and the Leo Club of IICS Metro, and is pursuing her degree in international business at Swinburne University.
Outside her commitments, she spends her time playing tennis & debating. With her time as Hope2Kids Projects & Events Co-director, she aims to make Malaysian society a better place, one kid at a time.
Priyanka is the Outreach & Sponsorship Director of Hope2Kids, where she channels her passion for advocacy into building meaningful partnerships and widening Hope2Kids’ impact. She is currently completing her A Levels and hopes to pursue a degree in Politics and International Relations, driven by an interest in policy, equity, and community empowerment.
Outside her commitments, she represents Malaysia in competitive debating, a role that has sharpened her inclination for change.
Through her tenure as Director, she aims to expand Hope2Kids’ reach and create sustainable, positive opportunities for underprivileged children.
Harsha is a law student, with an interest in international relations and diplomacy. She hopes to one day hold a secretariat position in the UN and believes that meaningful impact through service to the community should be prioritised from a young age.
She grew up in Sabah and misses the islands all the time, she loves reading at the beach. She is described as caring and kind, although, she has a suspicion it might just be all the homemade baked goods her friends receive. She also enjoys debating and has represented her state at a national level.
As the Outreach and Sponsorship Co-director, she hopes to expand outreach and sponsorship to provide more resources, opportunities, and meaningful experiences for the children of Hope2Kids. She is focused on ensuring every initiative directly supports their growth, well-being, and access to better opportunities.
Ainin is a Tunku Scholar currently pursuing her Bachelor of Laws. With a strong foundation in analytical thinking and a lifelong passion for debate since she was 12, she brings both intellect and curiosity to every project she undertakes.
Besides serving in leadership roles for the law club and other youth organisations, she also serves as Projects & Events Co-Director at Hope2Kids, where she guides teams and works closely with children. Known for her friendly and approachable nature, she builds strong connections with kids and draws on her early experience teaching at a kindergarten to create a fun and supportive environment.
Outside her commitments, Ainin enjoys writing articles on Medium and creating riddles, as well as exploring her creativity through cooking. Through her work and personal pursuits, she aims to create spaces where people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow, always guided by courage and kindness —the same values her mother instilled in her.
Sophia is an avid everything-fan who loves to try new things and find new ways to love the world! She has high accolades in debating and public speaking on a national scale.
She has the most fun when she’s reading, scoping out KL’s indie art/music scene, and spending time volunteering with Hope2Kids! As one of the founding members, she believes in the power of action (and marketing!) to make a genuine impact on kids who need it the most <3
Danessha is the epitome of ‘constantly trying to live 10 different lives at once’ kind of girl. On her normal days, she’s a Media and Communication student where she jumps in between journalism, news writing, and more!
At the same time, she’s also passionate about diplomacy and debating global issues hence she’s actively participated in several Model United Nations conferences and even titled ‘The Most Outstanding Delegate’ award. Since bilingualism serves as an essential component in diplomacy, she’s currently enrolled in a Korean learning course and planning to tackle French next.
She also loves making nail arts, reading articles on Substack, dancing and helping children in need! As the Media and Marketing Co-Director, she’s hoping to create a safe environment for the underprivileged children and support their wellbeing ♡