News and photos Ang Shu Wei
CHANGLUN, 19 March 2026: More than 100 youth delegates from the Winter National Conference 2026 (WNC 2026) took part in a community outreach programme at SMK Changlun on 4 March, bringing the World’s Largest Lesson (WLL) to more than 650 students in support of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3): Good Health and Well-being.
Organised in collaboration with Schola, the initiative translated conference learning into meaningful community engagement, with delegates facilitating interactive classroom sessions centred on mental health and self-care.
The World’s Largest Lesson (WLL) is a global initiative by AIESEC aimed at introducing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to younger generations in an accessible and engaging manner. This year’s session focused on mental and physical well-being, with an emphasis on self-awareness, empathy and healthy habits among school students.
The programme began at 7.45 a.m. with an officiating ceremony attended by academic leaders, youth representatives and school administrators. In his welcoming remarks, the Principal of SMK Changlun highlighted the importance of community-based initiatives in supporting students’ holistic development.
Also delivering remarks were Ms Clarissa Gabrielle Tombeng, Member Committee President of AIESEC in Malaysia, and Ms Liew Hooi Shan, Organising Committee President of WNC 2026, who both underscored the conference theme, “For a United Malaysia” (FaUM), and the role of youth leadership in serving local communities.
A representative from Schola also addressed attendees, reaffirming the organisation’s support for experiential learning and youth-led initiatives.
A key highlight of the ceremony was the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between AIESEC and SMK Changlun, marking a shared commitment to future collaboration in youth development and community well-being.
Following the ceremony, delegates moved into classrooms across the school at 8.45 a.m. to conduct a 60-minute interactive module. Unlike a conventional lecture, the session encouraged active participation and open discussion, enabling students to engage with topics related to emotional well-being, self-care and mutual support.
Teachers at the school described the session as both timely and impactful, noting that the delegates’ relatable approach helped students feel more comfortable discussing mental health. The presence of university student facilitators also offered pupils a positive example of youth leadership in action.
Students likewise responded positively to the session, with many sharing that the experience had enhanced their understanding of the importance of caring for both mental and physical health.
The programme’s large-scale implementation was supported by Schola, whose team assisted with logistics, learning materials and participant giveaways, helping ensure the smooth running of the event.
A representative from Schola said the organisation believes strongly in the value of experiential education and that the collaboration with AIESEC provided an opportunity to witness how youth leadership can generate meaningful awareness at the community level.
The outreach programme concluded at 10.00 a.m., with delegates returning to the Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) campus. However, the impact of the session continued to resonate at SMK Changlun, as students left with a greater awareness of the importance of mental well-being and the role of self-care in building healthier communities.
Through the World’s Largest Lesson, WNC 2026 demonstrated how global goals can be translated into practical, local action that reinforces the idea that meaningful leadership begins with service to the community.
