A Community of Success by Yayasan MENDAKI

A Communityof Success, Starts With You

ABOUT YAYASAN MENDAKI

Yayasan MENDAKI (“MENDAKI”), or the Council for the Development of the Singapore Malay/Muslim Community, is a Self-Help Group. It was set up in 1982 to uplift the academic performance of the Malay/Muslim community in Singapore through education and lifelong learning.

Its programmes assist students, families, workers, and individuals at various stages of life with their education, learning, and training needs. MENDAKI’s strategies include:

Empowering parents as the child’s first teacher, nurturer, and partner

Preparing children and youth to be resilient and future-ready

Empowering workers to be enterprising, connected, adaptable, and lifelong learners

Enhancing its organisational capacity to achieve excellence

MENDAKI’s programmes are accessible to all and are highly subsidised. Its education programmes aim to support students’ pathways to success. They are designed to supplement or complement national initiatives.

MENDAKI CARE ADVISORS

MENDAKI Care Advisors work closely with families to understand their needs. More than just support providers, they partner with families in the journey towards social mobility through the 4Cs framework.

We take the first step in reaching out to families, potentially needing help and seek to understand their needs.

Every family is unique. We conduct needs assessment to understand the issues that our clients are facing and identify their needs.

We leverage other agencies and resources at national and community levels to connect our clients to interventions that best meet their needs.

We advocate for our clients’ well-being to ensure they do not fall through the cracks.

MENDAKI@Woodlands Satellite Centre

MENDAKI@Choa Chu Kang Satellite Centre

YouthSpace@ ITE College Central

YouthSpace@ ITE College East

MENDAKI@Punggol Satellite Centre

MENDAKI@Jurong Satellite Centre

YouthSpace@ ITE College West

M3@Wisma Geylang Serai MENDAKI Headquarters

For full details on all our centres, visit our website: https://t.ly/MENDAKIcentres

FOR PARENTS WITH PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

6 years old and under

Programmes

1 KelasMateMatika

KelasMateMatika (KMM) empowers parents to support their preschool children’s education journey beginning with Maths. Empowered parents make a huge difference to their children’s education and life-choices, as their first teacher.

2 PlayFest

Started in 2018, the programme helps children grow by teaching them new skills using Mediated Learning Experience. PlayFest makes learning enjoyable and helps children develop early critical thinking and reasoning skills through fun activities outside the classroom.

School Ready Campaign

The campaign highlights the value of early childhood education and supports parents in becoming effective first teachers for their children by offering a range of resources.

Resources

For more information, follow Ready, Set, Learn on Instagram https://t.ly/readysetlearn

Public Education Resources

Find resources on early learning for families with young children at:

Learn more at https://t.ly/schoolreadyresources

Educational Assistance

MENDAKI-MUIS Preschool Grant

The grant matches parents’ savings in the Child Development Co-Savings Account (CDA), which can be further co-matched by government for parents to maximise the CDA benefits to be used for childcare fees and other learning needs.

For more information: https://t.ly/MENDAKI-MUISpreschoolgrant

FOR STUDENTS

Between 7-17 years old

Programmes

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MENDAKI Tuition Programme

MENDAKI Tuition Programme (MTP) offers accessible and quality education programme aimed at enhancing academic performance of primary and secondary-level students.

MTP comprises of Maths Coaching, MENDAKI Tuition Scheme and MENDAKI Homework Café, tailored to meet diverse learning needs and abilities.

MENDAKI Tuition Scheme

MENDAKI Tuition Scheme (MTS) provides quality and affordable tuition to help students achieve better results in their school and national exams. It is open to all primary and secondary-level students.

Supportive & conducive environment

1.5 hours per subject weekly

Up to 3 subjects (English, Maths, Science) for Primary 3 to 6 students

In an effort to make education more affordable, the registration fee for students have been adjusted from $210 to just $10 per year, regardless of how many subjects are chosen. For additional support, parents are welcome to seek advice from our Care Advisors at MENDAKI Satellite Centres.

Maths Coaching

Maths Coaching provides dedicated one-on-one support to strengthen students’ Mathematical concept.

MENDAKI Homework Café

MENDAKI Homework Café (MHC) provides a conducive environment for students to focus on their studies and receive supervised assistance from qualified tutors with their homework.

MENDAKI Cyber Homework Ace

Designed for further academic development of students scoring 75 marks or Achievement Level 4 and above, MENDAKI Cyber Homework Ace offers specialised support. Focusing on English and Mathematics, this programme aids students in completing their homework and challenges them with higher-level questions to advance their skills further.

Success in PSLE

The programme empowers students from Primary 4 to 6 with examination techniques and encouragement they need to do well in their PSLE. We encourage parents to join our workshops to learn simple and effective ways to support their children’s academic efforts.

#amPowered Mentoring Programme

The programme aims to

Equip youth to remain in school, progress to the next level and graduate from school

Be goal oriented and aware of education and career pathways and

Establish strong network and be well-connected

There are 3 #amPowered programmes:

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#amPowered@MTS

- for Secondary 3-5 students involved in the MENDAKI Tuition Scheme (MTS)

#amPowered@M3Towns - for Secondary 3-5 students who live in the 11 M3Towns and are not part of MTS

#amPowered@ITE - read more on page 12

Exam Ready Campaign

Through our Exam Ready Campaign, we equip students facing national exams with key academic resources, such as mock papers and online quizzes. This support is designed to boost their preparation and confidence, helping them achieve the best possible outcomes.

Learn more at https://t.ly/examreadyonlineresources

Educational Assistance

Driven by community contributions, the Education Trust Fund (ETF) is dedicated to support the educational journey of children from underprivileged backgrounds. Through bursaries such as the ETF-Merchant Primary School Bursary Award, the ETF ensures that all children have access to the resources they need for academic success.

For full list of ETF assistance, go to https://t.ly/ETF

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FOR YOUTH Programme

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#amPowered@ITE Mentoring Programme

For first-year NITEC students in the three ITE colleges, #amPowered@ITE helps students identify their strengths and achieve their best potential. It focuses on helping participants:

Stay in school, move up to higher grades, and successfully graduate

Develop clear goals and understand their options for education and careers

Create a robust network and connect well with others

1 mConnect

mConnect is an online platform that pairs youths with professionals for career advice and guidance. Professionals get to mentor and give back to the community while youths get to learn skills for the future and connect with a broader network of mentors and professionals.

2 YOUth@M3 Networking Session with Tertiary Students

These networking sessions aim to engage students in institutes of higher learning and their parents to enhance awareness of opportunities that help youth leverage and maximise their potential.

3 Future of... Series

The Future of... Series, creates a welcoming space where post-secondary students and those from Institutes of Higher Learning can engage with industry leaders and professionals. Students gain first-hand industry insights to the work and economic landscape, recognising the importance of skills beyond academic achievements.

2 Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy

Under the Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS) scheme, Malay students pursuing their initial Diploma or Degree at institutions with the Ministry of Education (MOE) Tuition Grant can receive educational subsidies. This includes students with a dual heritage, such as Malay-Indian or Malay-Chinese.

Apply now at https://t.ly/TTFSapplication

MENDAKI Talent Scholarship

The MENDAKI Talent Scholarship (University) offers a unique opportunity for driven students to grow and potentially fill pivotal roles in our organisation.

Apply now at https://t.ly/MENDAKItalentscholarshipapplication

Bursaries and Scholarships

MENDAKI offers a variety of scholarships and bursaries for students in technical institutes, polytechnics, and universities throughout Singapore, supporting studies in fields such as Medicine, Business, Engineering, and more. These scholarships not only provide financial relief but also offer internships and potential job placements upon graduation. We encourage you to apply and take a step towards your educational and professional goals with our support.

Awards

The Anugerah MENDAKI annually celebrates the academic excellence of Singaporean students from primary to tertiary education, including specialised institutes like ITE, NTU-NIE, polytechnics, madrasahs, LASALLE, and NAFA. This award also acknowledges exceptional achievements in less traditional academic areas and non-academic fields, highlighting success in competitions at the local, regional, or international levels.

Learn more about our application timelines for scholarships, bursaries, and awards.

https://t.ly/scholarships-bursaries-awards

Study Loan Schemes

MENDAKI offers interest-free loans to elevate the educational outcomes of students and facilitate skill improvement for workers in the community.

Apply now at

https://t.ly/MENDAKIstudyloanapplication

FOR PARENTS Programmes

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Parents’ Guide To…Series

The Parents’ Guide to... Series empowers parents of primary and secondary-level students with practical knowledge and skills for their children’s education and overall growth. Topics have included understanding diverse learning styles and tips for acing the PSLE.

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More details at https://t.ly/parentsguideto

Family Excellence Circle

Family Excellence Circle is a support group for family members of incarcerated individuals, to come together to talk about their challenges, draw strength and share tips. Through group activities, outings and family bonding events. Families can gain new skills, build their resilience and knowledge in a supportive environment.

Reach out to MENDAKI Care Advisors to find out how you can be part of this support group https://t.ly/contactourcareadvisors

CAREERS

Programmes

Women At Work

The Women at Work (W@W) programme equips participants with essential skills for workplace growth. The programme helps participants restart, rebuild and reintegrate back into the workforce.

FOR COMMUNITY

1 MENDAKI Professional Networks

MENDAKI recognises the valuable role young professionals play as community assets. Our Professional Networks support young professionals in expanding their networks, serving as valuable resources for the community. These networks also encourage our members to lead projects that move our community forward.

Our Professional Networks initiative at MENDAKI helps professionals to grow their contacts, contribute to the community, and assist the next generation in finding opportunities in growing industries.

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Be part of MENDAKI Professional Networks https://t.ly/professionalnetworks

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers make a big difference in our community. MENDAKI encourages volunteering as a way for dedicated people to develop themselves both personally and professionally.

Find volunteering opportunities with us at https://t.ly/volunteeringopportunities