At Mad Hat Asia, we believe in doing work that’s bold, meaningful, and kind. Through our M.A.D (Make A Difference) initiative, we look beyond campaigns and clients to support causes that uplift communities and inspire change.
This Raya, we embraced the spirit of giving by joining hands with the Autism Cafe Project (ACP) to create a heartfelt celebration for children from Pertubuhan Kebajikan dan Bimbingan At-Taqwa - a moment of joy, togetherness, and purpose.
The Heart of It: Why We M.A.D
Our M.A.D initiatives are grounded in a simple belief: creativity has the power to do good. For this initiative, our goal was to support and spotlight the Autism Cafe Project - a social enterprise that empowers the autistic community through inclusive training and employment opportunities.
As part of this collaboration, ACP also proposed hosting a special Raya celebration with children from the home and we were more than happy to come on board to help make the day memorable.
Partners in Purpose: Collaborating with ACP
One of the most meaningful moments of this initiative was hearing directly from Adli Yahya, the founder of the Autism Cafe Project. His story of starting ACP as a determined father to create a better future for his son and others on the spectrum was a powerful reminder of the change that can happen when purpose meets action.
Image Credit : Sinar Harian
Set during the Raya season at the Autism Cafe Project venue, this celebration was more than just a festive meal. It was about connection between communities, generations, and people with shared purpose.
To support the initiative, we reached out to our network to help amplify the cause and were grateful to have local singer-songwriter and composer Nabilah Musa join us. Her presence brought a warm, genuine energy to the celebration as she engaged with the children and connected with the team behind ACP’s mission. By sharing her experience on social media, she helped extend the impact far beyond the event - raising awareness, sparking meaningful conversations, and encouraging her audience to support inclusive initiatives like ACP.
Bringing It All to Life
In true Mad Hat spirit, the team came together to help with everything from event prep to hands-on volunteering. From cooking and baking to setting up and spending time with the children, we rolled up our sleeves and poured our hearts into every detail.
It wasn’t about numbers or metrics, it was about creating real connections. The laughter, the warm conversations, the energy in the room, it was a celebration in every sense of the word.
A Celebration to Remember
Looking Ahead: Let’s Keep Making a Difference
We’re grateful to the Autism Cafe Project for welcoming us into their space and allowing us to support their mission. The warmth and positivity from this collaboration have left a lasting impression on all of us at Mad Hat and ACP has expressed interest in future partnerships too.
At Mad Hat, we believe making a difference doesn’t always require big campaigns, it can begin with showing up, caring deeply, and creating meaningful connections. That’s the heart behind our M.A.D initiatives.
If you're passionate about a cause or would like to collaborate on something meaningful, let’s chat. Together, we can M.A.D.