Poverty

Fighting illiteracy: How MYReaders’ intervention programmes teach kids to read in 27 weeks

by JC Ker • February 12, 2019

Co-founder Tay Sue Yen discusses the state of literacy in Malaysia and how MYReaders is looking to intervene.


Shocking the education system — Teach For Malaysia shares hope of ending education inequity

by JC Ker • January 24, 2019

Teach For Malaysia Director of Growth Aida Azmi shares insights on what it takes to reform the education system.


Learning through play with Toy Libraries Malaysia

by JC Ker • November 7, 2018

The initiative looks to give underprivileged children access to toys.


How Kechara Food Bank connects the underprivileged with otherwise wasted food

by JC Ker • October 31, 2018

The programme currently feeds 12,000 people, but needs volunteers to distribute the food.


How NGO Street Feeders of KL reaches out through conversations

by JC Ker • October 11, 2018

Street Feeders of KL president Dylan Loke discusses trust-building and developing welcoming spaces for the homeless community.


Providing economic opportunities to unrecognised refugees — The Picha Project’s approach through food

by JC Ker • September 19, 2018

Helping communities that are cut off from lawful employment make a living.


Accessible education is key to ending generational poverty, says Buku Jalanan Chow Kit

by JC Ker • August 21, 2018

Buku Jalanan Chow Kit wants education to be prioritised as the wealth gap gets wider.


Interview: Activist Syed Azmi talks about the power of individuals

by JC Ker • July 4, 2018

“Small Lamb” Syed Azmi Alhabshi shares what drives him to help others and how others can do it too.


When “feeding the homeless” does more harm — Soup kitchen NFN highlights the importance of coordinating social work

by JC Ker • June 27, 2018

Tips on making sure efforts from your place of privilege contribute to actual positive outcomes.