Digital Financial Inclusion Challenge DFIC 2022

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Go Digital Confidently with Takaful!

What is Financial Inclusion?

“An inclusive financial system is one that best serves all members of society, including the underserved. This means ensuring they have access to and usage of quality, affordable and essential financial services that satisfy their needs.”

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– Vision on Financial Inclusion by Bank Negara Malaysia

All about DFIC 2022!

Problem Statement:
How can society have better access to takaful protection plans through the digital medium?

We're looking for Malaysian youths 18 to 30 years old to help us solve this problem. Form a team of 2 or 3 people and join us in Sintok, Kedah! All expense paid.

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Why should you join DFIC 2022?

Win cash prizes of up to RM5,000!ย 

Meet with like-minded youths who are passionate about creating a better Malaysia.

Be prioritised for internship opportunities with one of our organisers.

What will your journey look like?

14 November
Send in your applications!

Step 1: Form a team of 2 or 3 people.

Step 2: Apply at https://arus.cc/dfic2022-apply

Note: Only 1 application is required per team.

Deadline to submit application is 14 November.

21 November
Look out for our announcement

Find out if your team is selected on our Instagram @finfutureleaders

25 November
Welcoming and Onboarding Session via Zoom

Finalists will come for one (1) welcoming and onboarding session via Zoom on Friday, 25 November, 8.30 to 10PM.

26 November to 7 December
Remote work

Finalists will need to complete pre-work assignments via Canvas LMS before coming to the in-person finale in Sintok, Kedah!

8 December
Travelling to Sintok, Kedah

Finalists will be travelling to Universiti Utara Malaysia, in Sintok, Kedah for our in-person finale.

9 to 11 December
In-person Finale in Universiti Utara Malaysia

Time to get to work! Finalists will be meeting your mentors and preparing for your final presentation on 11 December.ย 

Frequently Asked Questions

DFIC 2022 is an innovation design competition. In short, we would like to get your ideas on how we can get more disadvantaged people to protect themselves with microtakaful!

Solutions can be focused on the following (but are not limited to): policy changes, initiatives, projects, campaigns, movements.

Apart from cash prizes up to RM5,000, you will also meet like-minded people who are passionate about improving the lives of all Malaysians and you may be prioritised for internship positions with one of the organisers.

25 November: Attend one (1) online workshop via Zoom.

26 November – 6 December: Complete the online pre-work assigned.

7 – 11 December: Attend in-person finale at UUM, Sintok, Kedah!

Form a team of 2 or 3. Thenm fill in the application form at: https://arus.cc/dfic2022-apply (Only 1 application is required per team).

Participants are allowed to speak and present in Bahasa or English.

Absolutely NOT! As long as you are within 18 to 30 years old and are passionate and creative about wanting to build a more equitable world for all, you can apply.

If you are a family member of someone who is affiliated with one of the organisers, you may not apply. Everyone else is welcomed to apply!

Unfortunately, no. You will only get a certificate once we confirm you as a participant.

Drop us a DM at @finfutureleaders or @fundfor.life.
Alternatively, you may email your questions to farhanah.adam

@arusacademy.org.my

Digital Financial Inclusion Challenge 2022 is an innovation design competition

by Arus Academy, with the help of Financial Inclusion Youth Committee, in partnership with Universiti Utara Malaysia and powered by FWD Takaful.ย