What is World’s Largest Lesson?
Ever wanted to create a meaningful impact on the world? This is the purpose of the World’s Largest Lesson; a global initiative supported by the United Nations, with the main purpose of promoting SDG 4: Quality Education. Through World’s Largest Lesson, youths around the world are being exposed to the Sustainable Development Goals and the objectives behind the implementation of SDGs by the UN; believing that we are building a sustainable future, one student at a time.
World’s Largest Lesson with AiM
Recently, AIESEC in Malaysia has organised a large scale World’s Largest Lesson, commencing at Universiti Putra Malaysia. The project has overtaken six educational institutions (United Arakan Institute Malaysia, Chin Puchong, Chin Cheras, Al-Noor, Sudanese and Living Waters) with 337 refugee students, ranging from 9 – 18 years old.
The project started with training the volunteers or delegates participating, ensuring all participants are prepared in turning knowledge into meaningful change. There were 105 Delegates who took the challenge in preparing the lessons for the students, with each lesson being carefully curated based on the assigned students’ needs. From classroom management to classroom control, the delegates were prepped all around, guaranteeing their readiness in shaping young minds to create a lasting impact.
World’s Largest Lesson
The focus of the project finally came to life during the School Lesson Day, held at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and United Arakan Institute Malaysia (UAIM). These sessions brought together a total of 337 refugee students, where learning became more than just textbooks, it became a platform for empowerment.
Each lesson began by addressing current global issues, giving the students insights of what is going on with the world, to gain better understanding of what needs to be done and what can be done as students. Through this, the well-known UN initiative, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were then presented to the students, from its purposes and impacts, with a particular focus on, SDG 4: Quality Education.
The delegates conducted hands-on activities that encouraged students to think critically and reflect on the importance of education. From collaborative discussions about the purpose of school to interactive learning games that sparked curiosity, each session was crafted to inspire confidence, creativity, and critical thinking.
By the end of the project, the students wrote personal reflections on World’s Largest Lesson postcards that were given to them, capturing what they had learned and how they envisioned contributing to a better world. These small yet powerful moments reinforced the core message of World’s Largest Lesson, that even the youngest voices can shape a brighter future.
World’s Largest Lesson Closing Ceremony
After a long day of lessons and activities, inspiring youths to create an impact on the world through utilising the SDGs, the World’s Largest Lesson has finally come to an end.
The closing ceremony acknowledges the bond that was created between the delegates and the students, enforcing meaningful connection and appreciation to each other. Reflecting on what has been taught and learned by everyone participated in this amazing effort of striving for a brighter future.
Yap Xing Yi, Member Committee President of AIESEC in Malaysia, and representatives from partnering refugee schools such as Ms. Alaa Elsamawal Fadl Nasir (Principal of Sudanese Modern School), Ms. Nawal Mohammed Al-Tayb (Principal of Al-Noor Enrichment Refugee School), and Mr. Biak Hlei Thang (Chairman of Chin Student Organisation), were present for the event, showing appreciation and recognition for the work in spreading awareness and shaping the minds of the future.
Crowdfunding For Change
Beyond classroom walls, World’s Largest Lesson 2025 has extended its impact through a virtual crowdfunding campaign which was hosted on the Sedunia platform. The campaign was done with a focus to support the United Arakan Institute Malaysia (UAIM), simultaneously raising public awareness about the challenges faced by the refugee communities residing in Malaysia.
Through this collective effort, the initiative finally raised RM1,579. Out of this, RM947 which amounted to 60%, was channeled directly to the beneficiary school, while the remaining funds were used to purchase essential materials for the lessons. This campaign proved that community-driven support can play a pivotal role in expanding access to quality education.
20th May 2025
Written by Siti Sarah Muhamad Ali
