The RYTHM Foundation is finally on LinkedIn! 👋🏽 Looking forward to connecting with fellow #socialimpact advocates, up-and-coming #changemakers, and creative problem solvers. We are the Qi Group's social impact initiative, and these are our focus areas in a nutshell: 📚 EDUCATION for all. Access to education is the key to reducing inequality & alleviating poverty. 💪🏽 EMPOWERMENT of marginalised communities. By identifying and addressing the root causes of struggle, we catalyse the kind of change that lasts. 🌳 ENVIRONMENT conservation for a sustainable future. After all, there is no Planet B. We partner with grassroots organisations around the world, and have successfully implemented projects in various countries including Malaysia, Nepal, India, Ghana, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia! 🌎 Watch to learn about RYTHM and the work we do: https://lnkd.in/gVBjG7dh #EducationForAll #CommunityDevelopment #EmpoweringWomen #DisabilityInclusion
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NEW EPISODE ALERT! ✅ For the Indigenous Orang Asli in Malaysia, inclusion remains a challenge, even for those who have managed to hurdle the barriers to accessing learning opportunities. In the latest RYTHM Connect episode, RYTHM Foundation Chairperson Umayal Eswaran engages Dr. Suria Angit, PhD, an education expert from the University of Nottingham Malaysia and a proud member of the Malaysian Orang Asli Temiar community. Together, they delve into education barriers, creating a more sustainable and inclusive learning path for Indigenous students, and inspiring the next generation! 💪🏽 LISTEN NOW: https://lnkd.in/gTCBEBun #RiseWithRYTHM #EducationForAll #IndigenousRights #InclusionMatters
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In developing countries like Ghana, disabled individuals often face challenges that limit their ability to earn and sustain themselves and their families. But given the right opportunities and resources, people of varying disabilities gain the chance to change their lives. ♿💪🏽 Kofi Kyei from Central Ghana is one such testament to disability inclusion in action. ✅ Discover how RYTHM Foundation and The ANOPA Project’s interventions transformed Kofi’s life, enabling him to pursue a livelihood! Discover Kofi’s story here: https://lnkd.in/gYNmCRJn #RiseWithRYTHM #EndPoverty #CommunityDevelopment #Disability #Inclusion
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We’ve always found #Volunteerism to be a powerful tool not just for uplifting communities, but also for educating others about the importance of intervention, and how stepping up for others can trigger meaningful change. 💚 Through our #VolunteerDevelopmentProgramme, we’ve met incredible individuals who sought to transform themselves as well as their communities. Check out the projects that Nazri, one of our Volunteer Changemakers, has contributed to! 💪🏽 #RiseWithRYTHM #Volunteering #YouthEmpowerment #ChildSafety #MentalHealth
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Conflict and displacement has devastating consequences for individuals and communities. In Sri Lanka, the decades-long civil war violently drove thousands of people from their homes; among them were young Radeesh and his family. On the #InternationalDayOfPeace, we revisit the story of Radeesh, how he was finally reunited with his family, and how he built a new life through a RYTHM Foundation-funded project with LEADS Sri Lanka in Mullaitivu, northern Sri Lanka: https://lnkd.in/g2ChpXHY Conflict continues to ravage different parts of the world even in the present day, displacing thousands of people like Radeesh and his family. We hope that more people can find it in their hearts to pursue peaceful dialogue and forge a unified path forward. 🙏🏽 #RiseWithRYTHM #EndConflict #Peacebuilding #CommunityDevelopment
A Better Future for Struggling Sri Lankan Youth, Radeesh
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According to our Head of Foundation Shanthi Periasamy, the seeds of #volunteerism must be sown from a young age to help shape their awareness and understanding! 💪🏽 Over the weekend, the RYTHM Foundation team engaged a number of young children at a major Qi Group subsidiary event to teach them how stepping up for their communities can make the world a better place. 👧🏽👦🏻 Watch and discover what the kids have to say! 💖 #RiseWithRYTHM #Volunteering #YouthEmpowerment #StartThemYoung
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In Sri Lanka, coastal areas ravaged by the 26-year long civil war continue to face environmental issues to this day. The mangrove forests that protected the Sri Lankan coastline have dwindled, negatively impacting the ecosystem. Mangroves are critical to mitigating erosion and have historically provided a certain degree of defence against storms and tsunamis. To restore the coast of Sinna Karachchi to its former glory, we partnered with the Rotary Club of Kuala Lumpur and Trincomalee, Kuchchaveli Divisional Secretariat, the Department of Forest Conservation - Sri Lanka, and the Department of Coastal Conservation in a mangrove-planting initiative that spanned several months! More details on this meaningful initiative here: https://lnkd.in/gcsx-xqa #RiseWithRYTHM #Environmentalism #EcosystemManagement #ThereIsNoPlanetB
RYTHM Leads Transformative Mangrove Restoration Project in Sri Lanka
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Improving literacy requires a holistic and culturally-relevant approach! 📚 RYTHM Foundation teammate Nurdiana Ismail reflects on the intersection of literacy and multiculturalism to empower marginalised communities like the Bateq tribe in Peninsular Malaysia, advancing #EducationForAll and driving social progress. 👨🏽🎓 👩🏽🎓 ☝🏽 #RiseWithRYTHM #InternationalLiteracyDay #Multiculturalism #OrangAsli
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Just wrapped up an insightful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity roundtable with a roster of panellists from educational institutions, corporate leadership, and gender and governance organisations. 💡 Together, we sought to unravel systemic issues and barriers that have prevented DEI from progressing at multiple levels, and unlock opportunities to drive change forward. ✅ We extend our gratitude to Dr. Diana Jayasauri, Ph.D, Elliza Abdul Rahim of EBM Sdn Bhd, Dr. Geetha Rubasundram, Madiha Fuad of PlusVibes®, Prof. Zita Mohd Fahmi of Quest International University (QIU), Prof. Datuk Dr Rokiah Hj Omar of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Ms. Amnani A., S P Nathan of ServeBetter, and Rashid Bin Mat of inspiraComm for joining us today! Together, we can do more. 🙌🏽 #RiseWithRYTHM #CommunityDevelopment #DEI #Futureproofing #ChangeManagement
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What does it REALLY take to transform communities for the better? 🧐 RYTHM teammate Nurdiana Ismail reflects on her work with the marginalised Indigenous Dusun, Bateq, and Kensiu of Malaysia, and the steps she took to address challenges and drive progress! 💪🏽 #RiseWithRYTHM #IndigenousRights #CommunityDevelopment #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork
When I joined RYTHM Foundation in 2022, I was given the responsibility of overseeing the Community Adoption Programme (CAP), a project focused on uplifting and empowering the indigenous communities in Malaysia. I didn't know what to expect initially, but I was aware that many of these communities faced marginalization, and many are still denied basic rights and opportunities as fellow citizens of Malaysia. Coming from a background of certain privileges, I was worried about being disconnected as a non-indigenous person managing projects for Indigenous communities. Despite these concerns, I was determined to confront the challenges directly and make the best of it. Therefore, I made frequent visits to interact with different indigenous communities, read numerous research papers and articles, and engaged with like-minded individuals. For that, I am truly grateful for the opportunity to gain insight into the issues and challenges faced by our indigenous communities. This has enabled me to slowly begin understanding what needs to be considered in designing a suitable approach for intervention for our beneficiaries. Witnessing the aspirations, challenges, and successes of our beneficiaries from the Dusun ethnic group in Sabah, the Bateq community in Pahang and the last remaining Kensiu tribe in Kedah was a humbling experience for me as a human being. What I learned is that while it's important to learn about accountability in project management for the social impact field, it's equally important to approach this work with compassion, and understanding the human element. Two years later, I still see myself as a beginner with much more to learn. This post is two weeks overdue, but happy Indigenous People's Day! May the voices of Indigenous Peoples continue to inspire positive change.
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What’s preventing countries like Malaysia from closing the gender gap and advancing women’s participation in key decision-making roles? 🤔 In her article on the New Straits Times (nstonline) Malaysia, RYTHM Foundation Chairperson, Datin Sri Umayal Eswaran, reflects on the work of dismantling long-held beliefs about a woman’s place in the world, and what it will take to bring Malaysian women to the forefront of progress in the 21st century. 💪🏽 Read her article here: https://lnkd.in/gfpGP7YN #RiseWithRYTHM #GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment #VoteForProgress
Bridging the gender gap: Towards Malaysia's first woman PM | New Straits Times
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