Dare to [Speak Up]!

THE PROBLEM

The problem

Quality of education is a foundation of the development of society and as a developing nation, Malaysia is in need of a strong and sustainable education system to equip its young citizens with knowledge, values and skills for more life opportunities. While the Malaysian population that has received high education has grown throughout the years, Malaysian students are failing behind their peers in the country's regional neighbours. English proficiency and STEM knowledge are two important factors of employability in the 21st century. In order to increase the number of young Malaysians with the necessary skills for employment in today's world, the Malaysian education system needs to resolve the following issues:

1.) Students' low English proficiency level due to quality of national English language education.
2.) Students' subpar performance in applying science and mathematics knowledge.
3.) Gap in education quality between states and within states across Malaysia.

The Solution

There are some activities to be carry out during the project:

#1: English Speak Up Workshop
Local Volunteers will deliver workshop to students with the content of Introduction to the
importance of English, Public speaking technique education and practice and Speak Up! public
speaking assessment.

#2 STEM Speak Up Workshop
Local Volunteers will deliver workshop to students understanding and application of STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

#3 Incoming Preparation Seminar
Local volunteer will be given expectation setting towards behaviour and goal setting throughout the projects. 

#4 Train the Trainers
Local volunteer will be given materials to train them be more capable on preparing workshops

Impact

Since 2018 - current
- More than 30 foreign volunteers had participated in this project.
- More than 5 local volunteers helped out on this projects.
- More than 3 schools has given opportunity on having this project.
- More than 600 students take initiative on involving in this project.

Cost Breakdown

- Project Cost [Laptop for the students] : RM3000
- Administration Fee [Human Resource]: RM1600
-Operation fee [Marketing materials and project materials]: RM600
-Transportation and Facilitator Fee: RM800

THE SOLUTION

There are some activities to be carry out during the project:

#1: English Speak Up Workshop
Local Volunteers will deliver workshop to students with the content of Introduction to the
importance of English, Public speaking technique education and practice and Speak Up! public
speaking assessment.

#2 STEM Speak Up Workshop
Local Volunteers will deliver workshop to students understanding and application of STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

#3 Incoming Preparation Seminar
Local volunteer will be given expectation setting towards behaviour and goal setting throughout the projects. 

#4 Train the Trainers
Local volunteer will be given materials to train them be more capable on preparing workshops

THE IMPACT

Since 2018 - current
- More than 30 foreign volunteers had participated in this project.
- More than 5 local volunteers helped out on this projects.
- More than 3 schools has given opportunity on having this project.
- More than 600 students take initiative on involving in this project.

Goal Breakdown

Goal 1 - Project Cost [Laptop for the students]. Amount Needed: MYRRM3000

Goal 2 - Administration Fee [Human Resource]. Amount Needed: MYRRM1600

Goal 3 - Operation fee [Marketing materials and project materials], Transportation and Facilitator Fee. Amount Needed: MYRRM1400