Service Learning & Sustainability

On December 3, 2024, ISKL commemorated Giving Tuesday by hosting a special initiative: our first-ever Community Service Fundraising Fair for our Community Service Partners, from 9:30 am until 12:15 pm at the Middle School Deck.

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement or day of giving on which people and organizations take the opportunity to give back to their communities and the world beyond. Giving Tuesday provides nonprofit organizations a platform to raise more money for charitable causes than they would on an average day of giving. This particular day encourages people to give back in whatever way they can. Read more about Giving Tuesday at ISKL.

The act of giving doesn’t stop with the Fundraising Fair—it’s a mindset we carry throughout the year. Let's continue to support our Community Service Partners with their needs below!

Children's Future Education Centre (CFEC)

The Children’s Future Education Centre (CFEC) is for children who love to learn and study regardless of race or religion. Most of our students come from poor families, and their safety on their way to school is not guaranteed, so we provide food and boarding for those who stay away from school. Besides food and shelter, we provide them with care, guidance, counseling, education, and opportunities for personal growth. The boarding school presently has a capacity of 40 children.

We mainly teach eight subjects: English, mathematics, science, social studies, basic computer skills, and other languages such as Mandarin, Bahasa, and Burmese. Our very tight budget cannot cover our rent, electricity fees, or teaching materials.

Learn more about Children’s Future Education Centre (CFEC) here.

Email for Tax Purpose: lalrinchhana.marin@gmail.com or childrenfuture.edu@gmail.com

Dignity for Children Foundation

Dignity for Children is a non-governmental organization that provides holistic care and education for urban poor children in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Dignity is a learning center with more than 2,300 children (from over 25 nationalities) ranging from 2 to 19 years old.

We provide quality education and care in a secure environment for pre-school to Form 5. From toddler to primary school, the Montessori method of education is used, and Cambridge IGCSE ‘O' level is used for secondary students. Together with the academic components, Dignity teaches employability skills through its Transformational Enterprise program. With Dignity’s education provisions, these underprivileged children gain knowledge and skills to change their lives.

Learn more about Dignity for Children here.

Email for Tax Purpose: dignity@dignityforchildren.org

Fugee School & Fugee HiEd

At Fugee, we are committed to helping refugee children and youth access quality education and holistic support services through our Fugee School and Fugee HiEd programs.

As we grow, both Fugee School and Fugee HiEd are expanding to create more impact. We aim to reach more refugee children and youth, enabling them to access the education and support services they deserve. This growth requires more resources to offer a higher quality of education and extend our programs to even more students. With your help, we can ensure no refugee child or youth is left behind.

Learn more about Fugee here.

Email for receipts: accounts@fugee.org

Greater Action

Greater Action was founded in March 2020 as an emergency response to the pandemic. It is a dynamic, non-profit social organization based in Bandar Baru Ampang that is 100% volunteer-driven, with a team of devoted volunteers.

We want to give refugee children who are not allowed to join mainstream education access to quality education. It costs RM 250 per month per student with a minimum commitment of one year. We would like to provide vocational training in beauty, pastries baking, cooking, and tailoring at a cost of RM1,500 for a three-month period.

Learn more about Greater Action here.

Email for tax purpose: greateraction@gmail.com

Malaysian Rare Disorders Society (MRSD)

We represent and care for individuals, including their families, affected by rare disorders. A rare disorder (RD) is a medical condition that affects only a few people and usually has genetic origins. Malaysia defines a rare disease as one with a prevalence of 1 in 4000 births. Examples include Osteogenesis Imperfecta (brittle bones disease), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Cri Du Chat, Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, and Treacher Collins Syndrome.

Learn more about the Malaysian Rare Disorders Society (MRSD) here.

Email for Tax Purpose: ppjjm01.rd@gmail.com

Malaysian Social Research Institute (MSRI)

With over 500 students from 5 to 18 years old in early childhood, primary, and secondary education, we provide access to education for refugee children and youth from the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia. Students are taught four core subjects and have limited access to extracurricular activities. MSRI wishes to enhance the students’ learning opportunities. All funds received will go towards sustaining our education program. Nonmonetary supplies will be used to support families in dire need of food and education supplies.

More information can be obtained from our website at www.msri.org.my.

Pads & Paws KL

Pads and Paws KL has rescued and rehomed more than 600 dogs and cats and continues to work tirelessly to end the problem of stray animals by neutering community cats and educating the public on animal welfare and responsible ownership.

Learn more about Pads and Paws KL here.

Email for Tax Purpose: padsandpawskl@gmail.com

Save School for Refugees

Save School is a vital lifeline for refugee children of various backgrounds who otherwise lack access to formal education. As a school founded and independently run by members of the Somali refugee community, we rely entirely on donations and sponsorships to cover our operational costs. Our founder and principal, Isack Ibrahim, has dedicated himself to providing quality education to these children, but we face many financial challenges in keeping the school open and running smoothly.

Learn more about Save School for Refugees here.

Email: donate@saveschooledu.org

SPCA Selangor

At SPCA Selangor, we are deeply committed to improving the lives of animals in our care and creating a more humane and compassionate society. Our work involves rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals and advocating for responsible pet ownership and population control through spaying and neutering programs.

Learn more about SPCA Selangor here.

Tasputra Perkim

Our mission is to provide swift support to families of a child with disabilities. The children who attend Tasputra live with conditions such as cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, autism, development delay, genetic disorders, and more - we also encounter diagnoses that are very new to us. Tasputra provides services to children as young as 1, with some supported into adulthood by us. The children have various levels of ability and mobility and come from KL, Selangor, and beyond.

Learn more about Tasputra Perkim here.

The Chin Women’s Organization (CWO) Learning Centre

The Chin Women’s Organization (CWO) is a Chin refugee learning center under the protection of UNHCR. We seek monetary and non-monetary support to maintain our operations and continue providing essential services to the children in our care.

Learn more about Chin Women’s Organization (CWO) here.

UNHCR

ISKL’s partnership with UNHCR for Teacher Training at refugee centers began eight years ago when a group of ISKL Elementary teachers volunteered twice a month to support up to 20 teachers across three learning centers. Since then, the initiative has expanded into a full-scale partnership, providing teaching workshops to over 250 teachers and school leaders serving Kuala Lumpur’s refugee community.

For many participants, these workshops represent their only formal training, and they are enthusiastic and dedicated learners. The next training session is on February 15, 2025. In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, we are seeking donations of new or gently used books to support these teachers.

Learn more about UNHCR Malaysia here.

Zotung Refugee Catholic Learning Centre (ZRCLC)

Zotung Refugee Catholic Learning Centre is a community-funded learning center that operates independently and is not associated with NGOs.

In addition to teaching literacy and numeracy skills, we provide our students with lunch, uniforms, and stationery. Our tuition fee of RM 120 per child per month covers the salaries of our teachers and staff. However, this tuition fee remains unaffordable for many families, particularly those with multiple children.

Periodic public donations support all other operational costs, such as food, supplies, and utilities.

Learn more about Zotung Refugee Catholic Learning Centre here.

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