Strength
Building resilience and confidence — because our struggles don't define us. Our resilience does.
Strength · Empowerment · Hope
SEHER is a youth-led movement uniting refugee youth in Malaysia — building strength in one another, unlocking opportunity through education and leadership, and turning hope into action.
سحر In Urdu, Seher means the first light of dawn — the moment darkness gives way to possibility. That is who we are for: young people ready to rise.
Who We Are
SEHER — Strength, Empowerment & Hope for Emerging Refugees — was founded by Areej Khan out of lived experience. Many refugee youth in Malaysia face limited access to education, restrictions on work, and few spaces to find mentorship or belonging.
We exist to fill those gaps: a safe space where youth connect, learn, and grow together — and step into roles as leaders, advocates, and changemakers. Because we are more than our struggles. We are the dawn of a brighter tomorrow.
Meet our founder & story →Our Pillars
Building resilience and confidence — because our struggles don't define us. Our resilience does.
Education, leadership skills, and advocacy training that help young people break through barriers.
Creating real opportunities for a brighter, dignified future — and a true sense of belonging.
What We Do
Education, leadership, advocacy and community projects that help refugee youth rise — plus a look at what we've already done, and what's coming next.
Who We Serve
Refugee youth aged 15 to 35 across Kuala Lumpur and Selangor — young men and women alike, with a special commitment to lifting young women into leadership.
SEHER is here to fill these gaps — with safe space, mentorship, and real opportunity.
Get Involved
Every movement needs people who believe in it. Here's how you can stand with SEHER.
Share your time and skills — mentoring, teaching, events, or behind-the-scenes support. Youth-led, always.
Organisations, educators and donors — let's collaborate on scholarships, advocacy, and opportunity.
We're building the foundations to receive donations. In the meantime, reach out — every connection helps us grow.
Tell us how you'd like to be involved and we'll be in touch. You can also email us directly at seher.refugeeyouth@gmail.com.