OBJECTIVE:

From 11–13 August 2025, UCSI University held a CSR initiative, DIY Water Filter Kit, with 190 participants joining hands-on workshops, expert talks, and awareness activities on clean and safe water. The programme highlighted low-cost filtration methods, improved knowledge on water-related health issues, and promoted sustainability in line with the UN SDGs.

The project reflected UCSI’s vision of transforming education into practice, strengthened student-community engagement, and embodied the University’s core values of integrity, sustainability, responsibility, and inclusivity.

Overall, the initiative raised awareness on water quality, equipped participants with practical skills, and demonstrated UCSI’s commitment to education-driven community impact.

Impact Against SDGs:

The programme contributed to multiple SDGs as follows:

• SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-being, Target 3.9): Improved community awareness of health risks related to contaminated water; participants reported stronger commitment to safe water practices.
• SDG 4 (Quality Education, Target 4.4): Practical skill development in building water filters and understanding environmental sustainability.
• SDG 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation, Target 6.1): Demonstrated affordable filtration methods, increasing access to knowledge on safe water solutions.
• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production, Target 12.5): Encouraged use of recyclable and low-cost materials, reducing waste through DIY filters.
• SDG 13 (Climate Action, Target 13.1): Promoted water conservation practices like rainwater collection and reuse, contributing to resilience against climate impacts.
• SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals, Target 17.17): Collaboration with NGOs (Friends of Rivers Malaysia) and UCSI faculties highlighted strong academic-community partnerships.