My friend, Nik Nazmi, who is also currently the State Assemblyman for Seri Setia and Political Secretary to the Menteri Besar of Selangor, is appealing for volunteers to help in a community tuition project that he started earlier in Desa Mentari, Petaling Jaya. This is a working class neighbourhood with a lot of hard core poor. Education might be one of the few attainable goals to help the people break free from the vicious cycle of poverty.
Currently there are 30 children between the ages of 10 - 12 (Year 4 - Year 6) who are beneficiaries of the project with emphasis being given on tuition in English, Mathematics and the Sciences. Long term plans include the expansion of the project to the Seri Setia low-cost flats area. Throughout the elections campaign period, a lot of other areas like Taman Glenmarie in Shah Alam have also been identified as potential areas where similiar projects can be set up and run by different groups.
Volunteer tutors for the Desa Mentari project are only required to commit to a maximum of three hours per weekend - three hours that can mean all the difference in the lives of many. Donors, are of course welcomed as well.
Further details are available from Nazmi's blog or you can contact him direct via e-mail (available at his blog).
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