Currently, I am participating in raising funds for AIESEC at Taylor’s University which benefits the fundraising event named ‘Light a Refugee’s Dream’ volunteering project by this association. In this project, I learn more about the refugees’ situation in Malaysia. They don't have access to formal public education like we do and lack resources such as teachers and books, and their learning environment is poor especially during the pandemic. We all know that education is important especially for children since they are young and they should absorb the proper knowledge. Standing in their shoes, I hope to assist them in their pursuit of quality education, which everyone should deserve, right?

I was very fortunate that my parents provided me with financial support at all levels of education, enabling me to continue my studies without difficulty, and I hope that the same is happening for the refugees. I still remember during one of my live teaching sessions with the students, I asked them to read the textbook in advance before every class, and a boy said, 'We don't have a textbook teacher, because we don't have school.' This surprised me; I am at a loss for words, but I asked them to read the e-textbook. As a volunteer in this project, besides trying my best to teach them well and raise funds I don’t know what else I can do so I want to contribute to completing my task well.

The raised funds will contribute to Warrior Bride Learning Centre and SRRC to continue providing the refugee children with their necessities such as stationary, books, utility bills, internet, and groceries. In addition, this will enable AIESEC at Taylor's University to sustain this project by obtaining 30% of the funds and persist in their semiannual initiative to promote awareness of refugee children's right to education. 

You can read this page for more details: https://www.simplygiving.com/event/atu_lard_summer2022

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