🌍TPIS Empowers Refugee LeadersÂ
Date: July 5, 2025
Location: Templer Park International School, Malaysia
At Templer Park International School (TPIS), we believe that education is not only for students—it’s for communities. As part of our ongoing CSR mission to uplift and empower, TPIS proudly hosted a full-day training workshop for refugee-led organizations (RLOs) across Malaysia.
The workshop, titled “Managing Refugee-led Organizations”, was developed and conducted by Dr. Mohammad Fadi Qaddo and brought together an incredible group of over 40 participants representing grassroots refugee initiatives from around the country.
🌟 Who Attended?
Attendees came from passionate, hardworking centers such as:
- Refugee Network centre Malaysia (RNC)
- Ruth Education Centre
- Myanmar Workers Organization
- Central Africa Refugee Community
- Save School
- Al-Noor Enrichment School
- Myanmar Refugee Community Learning Center (MRCLC)
- Rohingya Youth Support Network (RYSN)
- Lady Ayaz Sewing Centre
- Teen Health International / West African Community
- And many more independent change-makers
đź’ˇ What Was Covered?
The training addressed real challenges faced by RLOs and offered practical solutions. Topics included:
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Legal Awareness: Understanding the risks of unregistered operations and exploring safe pathways for legitimacy
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Sustainable Funding: From small community donations to large-scale grants and social enterprises
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Pitching & Storytelling: Teaching attendees how to craft powerful pitches to donors and supporters
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Digital Tools: Practical sessions on using Google Forms, Canva, and other free platforms
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Community Innovation: Developing high-impact, low-cost local initiatives to make an immediate difference
Participants were actively engaged in role-play, brainstorming activities, and group presentations. By the end of the day, each attendee walked away with a personal action plan, a network of supportive peers, and a fresh perspective on what’s possible.
🗣️ What Did Participants Say?
The feedback from the attendees was overwhelmingly positive:
“This was the first time someone explained our legal options so clearly. Now I know what step to take next.” — Participant from MRCLC
“I’ve never thought about our center as a social enterprise, but after this workshop, we are launching our own sewing brand!” — Lady Ayaz Sewing Centre
“We’re going back with new energy and real tools. Thank you TPIS!” — Rohingya Youth Support Network
🏅 Certificate of Attendance & Celebration
The day concluded with a proud moment—the distribution of certificates of attendance, with smiles, handshakes, and group photos that captured the spirit of unity and hope. The energy in the room was inspiring, and it was clear this was more than a workshop—it was a moment of transformation.
🌱 Our Commitment
At TPIS, we are committed to real impact. This workshop is just one part of our broader mission to support underserved communities, create educational opportunities, and amplify voices that deserve to be heard.
We believe in empowering changemakers—because when we empower leaders, we change communities.
📬For partnership or future workshop inquiries, please contact us at: info@tpis.edu.my
