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International Conference on Post-Conflict
Recovery and Development (ICPRD)
6 & 7 December, 2025
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

Recovery. Empowerment. Partnership.

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ICPRD 2025 is an international humanitarian forum that unites key actors from ASEAN countries, Australia, and Türkiye to strengthen collaboration in rebuilding societies affected by wars and crises.

About the Event

An International Effort for Humanity

Since the dawn of modern humanitarian action, institutions and civil society organizations have played a vital role in rebuilding conflict-affected societies. They embody the principles of solidarity, human dignity, and resilience, working tirelessly through education, empowerment, and shelter programs to help communities recover and rebuild sustainable futures.

In an era of continuing global crises, enhanced cooperation, innovation, and efficiency among humanitarian actors are more critical than ever. Effective recovery efforts are key not only to alleviating suffering — but also to building long-term stability and peace.

The conference serves as a platform for dialogue, cooperation, and knowledge exchange, promoting effective strategies to empower post-conflict communities through education, empowerment, and shelter initiatives — with special focus on Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Palestine, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Our Objectives

  • Strengthen – Strategic cooperation between ASEAN countries and Türkiye in humanitarian recovery and development.
  • Discuss – Challenges in education, empowerment, and shelter within post-conflict contexts.
  • Propose – Model projects and action plans that respond to urgent recovery needs.
  • Build – Sustainable partnerships for impactful humanitarian and development projects.
  • Showcase – Successful experiences and best practices from ASEAN, Türkiye, and global humanitarian actors.

Expected Outcomes

  • A cooperation framework between ASEAN NGOs and Toplumsal Dayanışma Vakfı
  • Ready-to-implement project proposals in education, empowerment, and shelter
  • Establishment of a follow-up committee to oversee and implement conference recommendations
Sudan / Syria / Yemen / Palestine / Balkans /
Education / Shelter / Empowerment / Health / Socio-economic Development / Social Cohesian /
Why Attend

Why You Should Attend

ICPRD 2025 welcomes a diverse range of international stakeholders committed to rebuilding lives and communities in the aftermath of conflict. Participating countries include Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Australia, and Türkiye.

Who Should Attend

  • Policymakers and government officials
  • Local and international NGOs
  • Academics, researchers, and development practitioners
  • Students and emerging youth leaders
  • Media and communication professionals

Main Discussion Topics

Education and Values

  • Challenges of education in conflict and post-conflict zones
  • Promoting values as tools for community resilience and peacebuilding
  • The role of donors in supporting value-based education
  • Case studies: Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Sudan
  • Practical project proposals for education recovery

Empowerment and Human Development

  • Barriers to community empowerment in conflict areas
  • Enhancing technical and vocational training for youth and women
  • Linking education to employment and entrepreneurship
  • Empowerment initiatives from Türkiye and Malaysia
  • Innovative, collaborative project ideas

Shelter and Stability

  • Addressing emergency and long-term housing needs
  • “Education under tents” and temporary shelter models
  • Building durable, affordable, and climate-resilient housing
  • Cooperative solutions for internally displaced persons (IDPs)

What You’ll Gain

Information

Gain accurate insights from field practitioners and humanitarian experts

Collaborations

Forge strategic collaborations for sustainable recovery

Response

Enhance your capacity to deliver effective humanitarian responses

“ICPRD provides a powerful platform for dialogue, collaboration, and strategic action. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with leading voices in peacebuilding, humanitarian response, and sustainable development.”

Dr. Abdullah Sudin Ab Rahman, Chairman of ICPRD 2025 / President of HALUAN Malaysia

“The world’s need for compassion and collective action has never been more urgent — bringing our hearts and minds together to turn empathy into education, recovery and lasting change.”

Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Yildirim, Vice Chairman of ICPRD 2025 / Chairman of Toplumsal Dayanışma Vakfı
Speakers

Voices that Move the World

Gain insights from international experts redefining recovery, resilience, and sustainable development across post-conflict societies.

Dr. Hamdi Arslan

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf Üniversitesi

Dr. Yusuf Bulutlu

Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yildirim

İstanbul Medeniyet Üniversitesi
Event Schedule

2 Days of Humanity Collaborations

  • Day 1

    6 Dec, 2025 (Saturday)

  • Day 2

    7 Dec, 2025 (Sunday)
  • 08:00 – 09:00 AM
    Registration & Breakfast

    Location: IAIS

    09:05 AM
    Opening Remarks and Welcoming Address
     

    Master of Ceremony

    09:15 AM
    Recitation of the Holy Qur’an

    Ali Husaini Mohd Jamil

    09:30 AM
    Programme Briefing
     

    Conference Secretary

    09:40 AM
    Keynote Address
     

    Dato’ Wan Mohamad Dato’ Sheikh Abd Aziz
    Deputy President, Malaysian Ulama Association (PUM)

    10:00 - 11:25 AM
    Plenary Session I: The Reality of Education in Disaster-Affected Countries

    Education in Sudan, Syria, Yemen, Palestine and the Balkans

     
     

    Prof Dr. Yusuf Bulutlu
    İstanbul Medeniyet Üniversitesi

    11:30 AM – 12:55 PM
    Plenary Session II: The Reality of Shelter in Disaster-Affected Countries

    Shelter in Sudan, Syria, Yemen, Palestine and the Balkans

     
     

    Eng. Ahmed al Safarini
    Trust Energy Solutions, Qatar

    1:00 – 3:00 PM
    Break (Prayer & Lunch)
     
    3:00 – 4:25 PM
    Plenary Session III: The Reality of Empowerment in Disaster-Affected Countries

    Empowerment in Sudan, Syria, Yemen, Palestine and the Balkans

     
     

    Dr. Mahmoud Tallozy
    Doroob Organisation for Sustainable Development, Syria

    4:30 – 5:00 PM
    Break (Prayer)
     
    5:00 – 6:30 PM
    Networking & Collaboration (Free & Easy)
     
    6:30 – 8:00 PM
    Break (Dinner & Prayer)
     
    8:30 – 9:50 PM
    Opening Ceremony

    8:30 PM — Opening Remarks and Welcoming Speech by the Master of Ceremony
    8:35 PM — Recitation of Doa by Ust. Ashrof Luqman
    8:45 PM — Welcomin Speech by Dr. Abdullah Sudin Ab Rahman, Chairman of ICPRD (President of HALUAN Malaysia)
    8:55 PM — Welcomin Speech by Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Yildirim, Vice Chairman of ICPRD (Chairman of Toplumsal Vakfı)
    9:05 PM — IAIS Speech by Prof. Dr. Maszlee Malik, Chairman of IAIS
    9:15 PM — Welcomin Speech by Prof. Dr. Ahmet Temel, Counsellor (Religious Affairs) Turkish Embassy in Malaysia
    9:25 PM — Opening Speech by Dato' Ahmad Azam Ab Rahman, Special Advisor to the Foreign Minister of alaysia (Humanitarian and Reconstruction)
    9:50 PM — Adjournment

     
  • 08:00 – 09:00 AM
    Breakfast

    Location: IAIS

    9:00 AM
    Opening Remarks
     
    9:05 AM
    Words of Appreciation by HE. Emir Salim Yuksel, Turkish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur
     
    9:20 AM
    Project Presentations by Mr. Jismi Johari, Chairman of Ops Ihsan
     
    9:40 AM
    Impact & Summary of Day One - Education, Shelter and Empowerment

    Mr. Abdulmonhem Yilmaz (Toplum Vakfi) Discussion & Dialogue - Projects, Partnership and Funding

     
    12:00 PM
    Break
     
    12:15 – 1:00 PM
    Closing Ceremony

    12:15 PM - Opening Remarks
    12:20 PM — Resolutions by Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Solehuddin Shuib, Deputy President of HALUAN Malaysia
    12:40 PM — Closing Remarks
    Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Yildirim
    Dr. Abdullah Sudin Ab Rahman
    1:00 PM — Lunch and Prayer, Adjournment

     
Event Location

Location & Venue

The event will be fully conducted at International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS), Kuala Lumpur. The official accommodation will be at Urban Living Residence, about 100 meters from IAIS.

Address

IAIS Malaysia
Jalan Ilmu, Off Jalan Prof Diraja Ungku Aziz
59100 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

Web

https://www.iais.org.my/

Address

Urban Living Residence
Jalan Ilmu, Off Jalan Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz
59100 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

Contact No.

Call: +603 7932 6300
or +6016 342 4789

Email

rev@urbanliving.com.my

Web

https://mahsaavenue.com.my/urban_living/

Everything You Need to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICPRD 2025?
The International Conference on Post-Conflict Recovery & Development (ICPRD) 2025 is an international humanitarian forum that gathers organizations, scholars, policymakers, and practitioners from ASEAN countries, Australia, and Türkiye to discuss and collaborate on strategies for post-conflict recovery and sustainable development. It focuses on three main pillars: Education, Empowerment, and Shelter.
What is the main objective of this conference?
The conference aims to strengthen strategic cooperation between ASEAN and Türkiye in the field of humanitarian recovery, discuss key challenges and propose practical action plans for sustainable development projects. It also seeks to build long-term partnerships and showcase best practices from different regions.
What are the key themes of discussion?
The ICPRD will focus on three central themes:
  • Education and Values – Education recovery and moral rebuilding in conflict zones.
  • Empowerment and Human Development – Strengthening human capacity and livelihoods.
  • Shelter and Stability – Providing sustainable, climate-resilient housing and community stability.
Who are the main organizers?
The conference is jointly organized by:
  • HALUAN Malaysia
  • International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS)
  • Toplumsal Dayanışma Vakfı
  • Persatuan Ulama Malaysia
  • Yedicihan Uluslarasi Yardimlaşma Derneği
  • Persatuan Wadah Pencerdasan Umat Malaysia (WADAH)
  • Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (MAIWP)
Which countries are participating?
Confirmed participation includes representatives and organizations from Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Australia and Türkiye.
Is there a registration fee?
All invited delegates and confirmed participants may attend without charge. Any applicable fees or sponsorship details will be provided in the registration form.
Will travel and accommodation be provided?
Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements. Accommodation will be provided for two nights at Urban Living Residence — with check-in at 15:00 on 5 December and check-out at 12:00 on 7 December 2025. International participants may request an invitation letter to support their visa applications.
What language will the conference be conducted in?
The official language of the conference is English. Interpretation services may be arranged if required for specific sessions.
What makes ICPRD different from other humanitarian conferences?
ICPRD uniquely brings together ASEAN, Australia, and Türkiye — linking Southeast Asian humanitarian experience with Türkiye’s strong recovery and development expertise. It emphasizes actionable collaboration through education, empowerment, and shelter, rather than discussion alone.