SINGAPORE, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Foundation
proudly announces its partnership with Teach For Malaysia (TFM) to
empower indigenous Orang Asli communities in Malaysia through education. This collaboration
underscores Vantage Foundation's mission to shine the spotlight on
the invisible challenges faced by marginalised communities around
the world.
Vantage Foundation will offer strategic support to TFM's
initiatives addressing the educational challenges of Orang Asli
students, aiming to raise awareness and empower them to reach their
full potential.
"Our partnership with Teach For Malaysia highlights our
commitment to inclusive education and empowering marginalised
communities, especially the Orang Asli, to thrive," said
Steven Xie, Executive Director of
Vantage Foundation.
TFM's expertise in recruiting, training, and supporting teachers
aligns with Vantage Foundation's mission of promoting social
mobility and inclusive education. Together, they aim to break down
systemic barriers and empower the Orang Asli community.
"We're thrilled to collaborate with Vantage Foundation to
empower our children through education," said Fam Li Ying, Director of Growth at Teach For
Malaysia. "Together, we hope to realise a vision that all children
in Malaysia will have access to
quality education."
One impactful example is Shawn
Stanly, a teacher at a school in Banun. Shawn's innovative
teaching methods create an immersive learning environment where
imagination thrives and dreams take shape. His approach bridges the
gap between students and unfamiliar concepts, fostering a love for
learning.
For instance, Shawn captivated his students by transforming the
classroom into an airplane interior. Inspired by a student's
longing to experience air travel, Shawn created a "flight
simulation" to broaden their horizons. Despite limited resources,
Shawn dressed as a pilot and turned the classroom into an airplane
cockpit, complete with a makeshift window projector. Using a
hailer, he guided his mesmerized students through a virtual journey
on Air Banun to destinations like Paris and the Himalayas, sharing fascinating
facts along the way.
"This experience opened their minds to the world beyond their
village," Shawn reflects, his passion for teaching evident. "It's
not just a job; it's a calling," he adds with a smile, underscoring
his commitment to empowering Orang Asli communities through
education.
The Vantage Foundation and Teach For Malaysia partnership marks
a significant stride toward educational equity and social justice
in Malaysia. Through collaboration
and expertise, they aim to transform the lives of Orang Asal
students nationwide.
Discover more about Teach For Malaysia's initiatives at
https://teachformalaysia.org/
About Vantage Foundation
Vantage Foundation is an independent charitable organisation
launched at the McLaren Technology Centre in the UK with the
support of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), and the NEOM McLaren
Extreme E team in 2023. For more information, please visit
www.vantage.foundation
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