Yee Shuen Hwee & Fangqin Chua
Nationality: Singapore (Yee Shuen Hwee), Malaysia (Fangqin Chua)
Organization Name: Terraformers
Impact Region: Southeast Asia
About the Social Business: Terraformers is a social enterprise dedicated to creating transformative travel experiences through regenerative tourism, working with rural communities across Asia. Their mission focuses on enhancing social and financial inclusion by providing equitable income opportunities and promoting environmental sustainability. By partnering with local communities, Terraformers curates immersive learning journeys and cultural experiences, offering travelers unique insights into regional social and environmental challenges. With a team of experienced facilitators from backgrounds in climate technology, sustainability, and project management, they provide customized programs tailored to organizational needs, emphasizing responsible tourism, cultural preservation, and meaningful community engagement.
About the Y&Y Fellow: Fangqin Chua
As co-founder of Terraformers, Fangqin Chua focuses on creating regenerative tourism opportunities that benefit local and Indigenous communities. She draws from her experience as a sustainability advocate, community leader, and entrepreneur to design solutions that promote environmental resilience and cultural preservation. Inspired by her upbringing surrounded by Malaysia’s natural beauty and a passion for change, she leverages innovation to drive sustainable practices in tourism. Fangqin’s work exemplifies her dedication to empowering communities through meaningful and environmentally conscious travel experiences.
About the Y&Y Fellow: Yee Shuen Hwee
Yee Shuen Hwee, co-founder of Terraformers, has dedicated herself to addressing the climate crisis through regenerative tourism. Her journey began as a climate technologies lead within Singapore’s Audacity community, where she explored innovative solutions for sustainability. Inspired by personal encounters with the impacts of climate change during her travels, she collaborates with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities to create sustainable tourism models that support environmental conservation and cultural preservation. Yee Shuen’s work reflects her passion for blending social entrepreneurship with impactful climate action.
