Rohingya Rights Response
The Kalsom Movement
Formerly known as Projek Kalsom, The Kalsom Movement is an independent and voluntary student-led charity movement registered in Malaysia as Kelab Belia Kalsom under Registrar of Youths (PPBM 8086/12) which specialises in tackling education inequality in Malaysia. The movement has been fully endorsed by Malaysia’s Ministry of Education, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Rakan Muda, Education Malaysia in the United Kingdom and Ireland as well as the Malaysia Book of Records for the longest running-student-led motivational camp. Since it was established in 1994, the movement has benefited more...
Persatuan Penjagaan Kanak-Kanak Terencat Akal, Selangor
Who are we The centre was founded by Mr V. Rajamanikam, then with only seven children, the centre solely depended on public donations. Today, the centre accommodates almost 155 children with age-range that varies from three years to 51 years old. Despite having “adults” as our inmates, the centre still term them as “children”. The word “children” here is used loosely and it reflects the condition and the similar situation with which the young ones are facing. Most of the children are mentally disabled, meaning, they are unable to take care of themselves....
Pertubuhan Anak Yatim Dan Kebajikan Darul Izzah
Established in 1996, the organization is a non-profit dedicated to providing shelter and education to orphans and underprivileged children. The Home operates its own religious school, Asrama Darul ‘Izzah, offering free education to 30 boys and 22 girls, aged seven to 17 years old. Alongside academics, extra-curricular activities are integrated into the curriculum to foster the holistic development of these children, nurturing them into responsible, ethical, and healthy adults. The boys’ hostel is located in Bangi, Selangor, while the girls’ hostel is situated in Temerloh,...
National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM)
The National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM) is a non-profit organisation that provides affordable rehabilitation services for stroke survivors and their families, as well as to create awareness about stroke prevention and recovery. NASAM was founded by Janet Yeo, who suffered a major stroke in 1989 and has been actively involved in the stroke community ever since. NASAM has eight centres across Malaysia, offering group therapy sessions, one-to-one rehabilitation therapy, and various support programmes. NASAM’s mission is to inform the public that there is life after stroke through...
Semelai Association for Boat and Tourism (SABOT)
BACKGROUND/HISTORY When Established: 01/1999 Description of Charity: SABOT was started to help the local aboriginal (orang asli) community near Tasik Bera (Malaysia’s largest natural wetland) earn a living and be self-supportive. They provide services such as homestay and tour camps in the area. The Semelai living around Tasek Bera have for centuries relied on the wetlands and forest for their livelihoods. In 1994, Tasek Bera was declared a Ramsar site – a wetland of international importance – and the government has since banned activities such as commercial hunting and...