AIESEC MALAYSIA LC Taylor’s University proudly presents ALBUKHARY FOUNDATION
Background and activities Albukhary Foundation
Albukhary Foundation is a private charity established to build a better world through wideranging social welfare, education and cultural initiatives. Established in March 5, 1996 and is located at 30, Jalan Pahang Barat, 53000 WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Albukhary’s Key Focus: Education – The Albukhary Foundation acknowledges the importance of knowledge for society to advance. Its primary focus is education as a means to empower the poor as well as forge greater understanding between Muslim and nonMuslim communities
Albukhary Foundation’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals
4.1 Ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and Goal-4 effective learning outcomes. 4.4 Substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university
Objectives and daily activities Albukhary Foundation Four exchange participants will work together on the following activities:
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Daily engagement with orphanage children
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After school hours, there will be a variety of activities to be carried out with the children. These activities are aimed to entice the children to use English. Participants would need to be creative to come up with fun and interactive activities such as story telling, singing or dancing. There are 32 children at the orphanage ranging from 11 to 17 years old. Some of them have a low proficiency in english, thus participants are required to be fluent in english and have good communication skills.
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Playing sports with the children Participants need to be able to attract the children to play with them while using English as the main language. Preferred games are futsal, cricket, volleyball and netball. The games may be played during the afternoon at 3-5pm on weekdays.
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Drama presentation with the children Participants will direct a short play involving the children, this will allow them to practice their english. The short play may range from 5 to 10 minutes. Assisting warden in looking after the children during emergencies.
Required skills and skills to be learned Learning points
Required skills • High level of English proficiency (Fluently native) • Like being with kids • Entertaining and highly patient • Basic presentation skills • Self-independence • Team player • Adept at playing sports (futsal, cricket or volleyball)
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Communication skills Team experience Public speaking Crowd management Critical thinking skills Enhance people skills
Timeline of project • The project takes place from 11 July until 5 September 2016. • The project duration is 8 weeks • The EPs is required to work from 9 a.m. To 10 p.m. • EPs work from Sundays to Thursdays. • Friday and Saturday are public holidays • 1 hour lunch break • Project is in Kedah, transportation to the orphanage and accomodation will be provided.
Accommodation • Hostel rooms with bathroom within the orphanage premise • Limited Internet Access is provided • Meals are also provided (about 4 to 5 times a day) • Public transport is easily accessible • (taxis and buses) • Arrival & departure support will be provided by AIESEC Taylor’s University
Overview area The project is located in a small town called Alor Setar, Kedah. Accommodation is provided at project location. Restaurants and food stalls are easy to find within walking distance. Giant Hypermarket is only 4 minutes away, walking distance.
Activities for preparation, development, and fun Incoming Preparation Seminar: AIESEC will make sure EPs will have a better understanding about the project and life in Kuala Lumpur One Day City Tour: One day city tour for EPs to explore and embrace the Malaysian culture Global Village: It serve as a platform for EPs to showcase their country and culture to locals Farewell: A space will be created where EPs are able to share their exchange experiences. EPs will be given certificate and goodies bag
Kedah
Four suggested weekend trips in the surroundings of Penang
Deliverables AIESEC and EP Deliverables AIESEC Taylor’s University • Accommodation at NGO’s Project location • Airport pick-up at Kuala Lumpur International Airport • Incoming Preparation Seminar • City Tour (Kuala Lumpur or Melaka) • EP Goodies Bag • EP Buddy • 4-5 Meals per day provided by the NGO
Deliverables EP • 8 weeks of effort • Fee of RM 200 (51 US$)
Contact details
Hamza Fazlani
Eugene Lee
Junior Executive of Non Corporate Relations hamza.fazlani@aiesec.net +6012 282 5805
Director of Non Corporate Relations wennyau.lee@aiesec.net +6010-7660140