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To end education inequity in Malaysia so that one day all children Malaysia will have the opportunity to gain an excellent regardless of their socio-economic background. We do this by recruiting young professional or fresh graduates who've never thought to have a career in education to teach in government school for 2 years. We aspire to be Malaysia's education innovation accelerator and allow students to be leaders of their own learning and the future of the nation.
he World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) is an international non-governmental organisation representing and promoting approximately 70 million deaf people's human rights worldwide. The WFD is a federation of deaf organisations from 134 nations; its mission is to promote the human rights of deaf people and full, quality and equal access to all spheres of life, including self-determination, sign language, education, employment and community life. WFD has a consultative status in the United Nations and is a founding member of International Disability Alliance (IDA). At its recent World Congress in Jeju, South Korea, WFD members (136) approved the WFD strategic direction 2023-2030 and Action Plan 2023-2027. Important themes are covered in these 2 documents which strive to ensure that we create access for all deaf people to all ways of life in "a world where deaf people everywhere can sign anywhere" (vision). Furthermore, our mission is to work towards the full realisation of linguistic rights and human rights in all areas of life, with full recognition and implementation of these rights across local, national and international levels. To realise our mission and vision, the following are part of our Action Plan 2023-2027: Building Capacity across the Globe: ensuring increased participation of women, youth and underrepresented communities; provide effective capacity building projects to countries who are not yet members to assist them with creating their own national deaf associations so that they can represent themselves in their countries; Putting Deaf people on the Agenda: the WFD will continue to strive to put deaf human rights at the forefront of all representation internationally, including at the UN; we will effectively promote International Week of Deaf people and be ready to response to deaf people's needs in times of crises, disasters and war. Realising nothing about us without us: the WFD continues to be the leading authority for deaf people and sign languages and has committed to developing resources to assist deaf people raise awareness in their countries. Achieving Sign Language Rights for all: National sign languages are fundamental to achieving deaf people's human rights. We will aim to assist our member states in promoting the legal recognition of signed language in the country and advocate for early childhood language acquisition and inclusive multilingual education policies. Investing in a strong and sustainable organisation: to carry out our mission and vision we need greater investment in our secretariat and regional secretariat, expand our donor base, increase visibility and fundraising activities so that our organisation can carry on its important global work.
Our mission is to prevent forced labor and, ultimately, create better outcomes for both workers and employers. Fair achieves its mission by setting the market standard for high quality training and the responsible hiring of migrant and/or vulnerable workers.
Kids Code Club provides free, online programming learning and IT skills acquisition opportunities to elementary and junior high school students from diverse backgrounds, including those who are limited in learning opportunities due to economic reasons or who feel uncomfortable in their lives. In collaboration with schools, government agencies, domestic and international NPOs, and corporations, we have provided learning opportunities for more than 14,000 students to date.
Vision: "To be the leading institution to enhance the welfare of the Ummah" Mission: Build a strong, reliable, and modern BAZNAS as a non-structural government institution authorized in zakat management; Maximize national zakat literacy as well as ZIS-DSKL collection enhancement massively and measurably ; Maximize the distribution and utilization of ZIS-DSKL to alleviate poverty, improve the welfare of the ummah, and reduce social inequality; Strengthen the competence, professionalism, integrity, and welfare of the national amil zakat in a sustainable manner; Modernize and digitize the national zakat management with a robust and measurable data-based management system; Strengthen the system of planning, controlling, reporting, accountability, and coordination of zakat management nationally; Build a partnership between muzakki and mustahik with the spirit of helping in goodness and piety; Increase the synergy and collaboration of all relevant stakeholders for the development of national zakat; and Play an active role and become a reference for the world zakat movement.
To provide the leadership and inspiration to act as a conduit to the transformation of the role of women in business into a dynamic force.
The main objective of Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia (YFBM) is to collaborate with our partners to aim for a "zero hunger" and "zero waste" community through the halal food supply in Malaysia, by using donor's funds to purchase/acquired food supplies and rescuing surplus food from businesses who having food as their main or secondary output. Collaborating with our strategic NGOs, we re-distribute them to targeted underprivileged communities and other unfortunate beneficiaries before the surplus food goes to waste ending up in the landfill. We aim to create "zero hunger" communities throughout Malaysia by collaborating with our partners and our esteemed donors by using donor funds to acquire necessities that are necessary to our beneficiaries and also by rescuing surplus food from the manufacturer, wholesalers, hypermarkets, and the hotel industry; sort and re-distribute it to an identified B40 communities through our strategic partners to reduce.
KNE Sustainability Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting global sustainable thinking and action. Our goal is to accelerate the dissemination of sustainability knowledge through modern media and e-learning. We are funded through partnerships, grants, and collaborations with organizations committed to sustainability and regeneration. Our key initiatives include the Global Goals Compass, a tool that provides guidance on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and ReGen.rocks, an interactive social learning platform designed to educate young people on sustainability, connect them in a social network and match them with regenerative projects. Additionally, we connect researchers in the field of sustainable development, create innovative e-learning programs, and support companies and organizations in effectively implementing sustainability and regeneration strategies. Our major project is www.ReGen4futures.org
Established in 1981, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is one of the world's largest environmental education organisations, with over 100 member organisations in 81 countries. At the heart of the FEE are our five programmes. Coordinated by the Head Office in Copenhagen and implemented by our members around the world, our programmes aim to bring positive change on a global scale: The internationally recognized Eco-Schools programme engages young people in quality environmental education and meaningful action. Through a seven-step framework, pupils are empowered and motivated to drive change and improve environmental awareness in their school, local community and beyond. Close to 50,000 schools around the world are part of the Eco-Schools programme. Learning about Forests (LEAF) advocates for outdoor learning and hands-on experiences, allowing students to connect with nature and develop a deeper understanding of the natural world. While the LEAF programme started with a focus on tree-based ecosystems, today it includes a diversity of ecosystems to foster skills and knowledge by exposing learners to outdoor experiences. LEAF is implemented in 28 countries. Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) is an award-winning programme that empowers young people to take an educated stand on environmental issues they feel strongly about and gives them a platform to articulate these issues through the media of writing, photography and video. Over 300,000 students engage in the YRE programme yearly. The iconic Blue Flag programme is one of the world's most recognized eco-tourism awards for beaches, marinas, and tourist boat operators. In order to qualify for the Blue Flag, a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety, and accessibility criteria must be met and maintained. Over 5,000 beaches, marinas and tourism boats are currently awarded. Green Key is a voluntary eco-certification programme. With more than 4,000 certified hotels and other establishments in 60 countries, Green Key is the leading standard for excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism and hospitality industry. With 40 years of impactful experience in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), FEE's strategic plan - GAIA 20:30 - prioritises climate action across all five programmes to address the urgent threats of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution. FEE's Environmental Education Principles The member organisations of FEE have agreed upon these principles to guide our work towards excellence in EE/ESD: 1. Ensure that participants are engaged in the learning/teaching process. 2. Encourage participants to make reasonable decisions and actions on real life sustainability issues. 3. Encourage participants to work together actively and involve their communities in collaborative solutions. 4. Support participants to examine their assumptions, knowledge, and experiences, in order to develop critical thinking and to be open to change. 5. Encourage participants to be aware of cultural practices as an integral part of sustainability issues. 6. Encourage participants to share inspirational stories of their achievements, failures, and values, to learn from them and to support each other. 7. Continuously explore, test and share innovative approaches, methodologies, and techniques. 8. Ensuring continuous improvements through monitoring and evaluating are central focus of our programmes. FEE's overall Mission is to engage and empower people through education in collaboration with our members and partners worldwide.
MyFundAction's vision is to become the best foundation that is able to nurture holistic global youth leaders. Our mission is to develop youth leaders by nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset in order to provide the best solution for mankind through Islamic values. Therefore, what MyFundAction does is to become a platform in empowering and guiding youth through academic excellence, volunteerism, and entrepreneurship so that they can serve and contribute back to the community through four social clusters implemented by MyFundAction, namely; Economic Empowerment, Education, Food Security, and Health Access.
To combat hunger and reduce waste by rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to underprivileged individuals, families, and welfare centers. To promote sustainability through the collection and reuse of gently used furniture and household items, aligning with the principles of recycling and environmental responsibility. To support disaster relief efforts by providing essential aid to families and communities affected by natural disasters and extreme poverty. To empower marginalized groups, including B40 families and refugees, by addressing their basic needs and improving their quality of life. To foster partnerships with local and international donors, businesses, and NGOs to maximize social impact and achieve shared goals. This mission underscores the organization's commitment to creating a more equitable and sustainable society.
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), an international, non-profit, autonomous, postgraduate institution of higher learning based in Thailand. The mission of AIT in the context of the emerging environment is "to develop highly qualified and committed professionals who will play a leading role in the sustainable development of the region and its integration into the global economy". Guided by the above clear, timeless vision and mission, the dedicated students, faculty and staff of AIT are set to steer the Institute along its path of becoming: A trailblazer in advanced education in the region, with leadership in IT and new types of multidisciplinary programs An exemplary institution, with an emphasis on academic quality in terms of courses and other aspects of operation A leader in professional development programs A hub for the implementation of regional and transnational research projects and a research facility for academic professionals. A nexus for networking with other academic and research institutions in the region and the world A model international citizen A collaborator and partner of national postgraduate institutions A financially viable, self-sustaining institution, able to draw support from donors the private sector and individuals, with good governance and strong leadership A strong partner to its alumni, who are principal stakeholders through the AIT Alumni Association (AITAA)