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LIGHTING REFUGEE'S DREAM THROUGH EDUCATION: TRAIN THE TRAINER INITIATIVE BY
TAYLOR'S SCHOOL OF EDUCATION





According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), as of
the end of February 2024, there are 187,020 registered refugees and
asylum-seekers in Malaysia, including approximately 51,640 children under the
age of 18. Refugee children, like all children, have the fundamental right to
life, survival, and development. However, living in exile, refugee children are
often deprived of a normal childhood. In Malaysia, they lack access to the
formal education system and instead rely on an informal parallel system of 128
community-based learning centers.





Since 2023, the School of Education has joined forces with Taylor’s AIESEC on
the "Light A Refugee’s Dream: Train the Trainer" initiative. This collaboration
aimed to conduct teaching and learning workshops for Malaysian youth volunteers
who are subsequently placed in specific learning centers, where they assist in
teaching refugee students on various subjects. This partnership fostered
solidarity and cooperation among the School of Education, AIESEC, and Malaysian
Youth Volunteers. AIESEC is the world's largest non-profit youth-run
organization. It is an international non-governmental not-for-profit
organization that provides young people with leadership development,
cross-cultural global internships, and volunteer exchange experiences across the
globe. The organization focuses on empowering young leaders to make a positive
impact on society through actions.





The opening ceremony for this initiative took place in Taylor's University
Lakeside Campus. Esteemed guests and passionate advocates, including Malaysian
youth volunteers, postgraduate students, teachers from refugee centers, and an
AIESEC representative, gathered to shed light on the plight faced by refugee
education in Malaysia. Taylor's School of Education emphasized the importance of
nurturing young talent with a commitment to community service. Through workshops
and support from the school, we aimed to provide more meaningful learning
experiences for refugee students. During the keynote address, Ms. Mahi
Ramakrishnan, the Founder of Beyond Borders Malaysia, shared insights from her
extensive work with marginalized communities, emphasizing the importance of
quality education and enhancing overall quality of life.





Ms. Angelina Tay, Volunteer Teacher and Coordinator at Living Waters Learning
Centre, along with her students, provided valuable insights into the operations
of a typical refugee school system and the common challenges they face. These
presentations highlighted the pressing need for collective action from society
and volunteers to address the educational challenges confronting refugees. As
impact makers, it is our responsibility to ensure that education, a fundamental
human right, is accessible to all, including millions of refugees children
worldwide who are currently deprived of quality learning opportunities. As
educators and advocates, we must address this injustice and work towards a more
inclusive and equitable society.








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