Fugee began with our educational arm Fugee School in 2009, with the premise that every child should be allowed to go to school. After starting off with 4 Somali children in primary school, the School has since grown to provide 192 students, K-9, from more than 10 different nationalities, with a holistic education. In 2019, the Fugee Youth Academy was founded to provide vocational training and consulting on tertiary education to the greater refugee youth community across Malaysia. This led to the formation of Fugee, the umbrella organisation that holds our two major missions to educate children and empower youth.  

For years, art has been used as a tool of expression among the Fugee School students and refugee community. Through this journey we have come to see the passionate and creative ways this tenacious community has used art to express their emotions, perspectives and stories. Fugee has empowered the children and youth community through musical ensembles, theatre workshops and art showcases time and time again.

Using art in various mediums, whether it’s writing a song or creating a painting, reflects a beautiful story of the refugee artists. It is not filled with sorrow and struggle, but rather an expression of their imagination and ambition. Fugee celebrates the success of young refugee artists, and continues to magnify their artistic talents to the savvy Malaysian society.