Since 2016, Sabah-based non-governmental organisation Hopes Malaysia has been actively empowering remote and rural villages in Kadamaian, Kota Belud, Sabah, home to over 74-poverty stricken settlements. Hopes Malaysia has since helped over 10,000 villagers in rural communities via sustainable, long-term projects. The NGO has empowered villagers to connect more than 60 kilometers of piping to bring gravity water to homes and farms, and empowered over 350 rural families with lasting food sources via sustainable small-scale farming. Hopes Malaysia's work has improved the rural community's food and water security, B40 families' income, school children's safety and empowered women sustainably.