Ruang2Gather advocates for collaborative efforts to transform underutilised school ruangs (Malay for “spaces”) into inclusive, innovative learning environments. Grounded in justice, empathy, and the belief that well-designed spaces should be accessible to all; this community-driven, volunteer-led initiative pilots a replicable co-design framework with teachers, students, and surrounding communities.

The initiative addresses the gap between national aspirations for 21st-century learning in Malaysia and the reality of constrained infrastructure funding, especially in underserved areas. Ruang2Gather aims to demonstrate how small-scale, high-empathy redesigns can spark meaningful change despite, or because of, limited resources.

Through its four-phase participatory process, the initiative empowers communities within and around schools as co-designers of their learning environments. At its core, Ruang2Gather makes people feel they had a hand not just in painting walls, but in shaping futures, together.

Group Members

Syaza Suraini, Project & Design Lead
Laila Razip, Community Engagement Lead
Shawn Stanly, Community Co-Lead & Teacher

Social Media

https://sites.google.com/view/malaysianlearningspaces

Country

Malaysia
Multiple locations

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