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About Kiwanis Malaysia Academy (KMA)
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In 2019, Kiwanis Malaysia launched Kiwanis Malaysia Academy (KMA), and subsequently, KMA has been parked under Kiwanis Khir Johari Foundation (KKJF). KMA is an initiative to create an equitable, and excellent education platform for all special education needs, so that all students can acquire and effectively apply the knowledge
, attitudes, and skills necessary to thrive in their studies, careers, and adult lives. The Kiwanis Malaysia Academy team consists of professionals, academicians, and educationists who are volunteers and give their time to KMA and are committed in their roles and aim to enhance understanding, strengthen community education needs and impact the future of Special Education Needs in Malaysia. Kiwanis Malaysia Academy works with stakeholders, subject matter experts, parents, teachers, caregivers, activists, consultants, business owners, government ministries and agencies, and NGOs' to discuss the issues and challenges surrounding the area of Teaching and Learning for our children and youth with special needs. KMA's present activities include:
- promoting scientific studies and research, conducting surveys, and disseminating information on matters related to Special Needs.
- preparing relevant training programs required for Special Needs Education.
- organizing Face-To-Face or Virtual Annual Special Education Needs Symposium, besides having ad-hoc conferences, workshops, or clinics on a global, regional, or local basis on any subject of Special Needs and Special Needs Education.
- offering Online Learning Platforms for both adults and children covering lifelong learning and STEM Education respectively in line with UN Sustainable Development Goal 4, promoting quality learning content, inclusive learning opportunities, and encouraging lifelong learning to remain relevant in today's digital economy.
- organizing STEM Careers Youth Leadership Camps. For more info please check our website at https://kiwanis.org.my/academy
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About Kiwanis Khir Johari Foundation (KKJF)
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Kiwanis Khir Johari Foundation (KKJF) is a NON-PROFIT organization, and our Patron is Puan Sri Hajah Khir Johari “Mama Kiwanis” and our Chairman is Dato’ Stewart Labrooy. KKJF was established:
(a) To develop curriculum, conduct surveys, promote scientific studies, and disseminate information relating to Special Education Needs, Youth development, and Service Leadership development. (b) To establish a Committee/Academy for capacity building in furtherance of the above object including organizing conferences, training, or workshops whether on a global, regional, or local basis to be carried out by the Foundation. (c) To promote the setting up and management of a benevolent institution, an education institution, and a vocational institution to care and educate children with special needs and to encourage organizations aligned to the following Object (a) to carry out meaningful and worthwhile, charitable, community, and youth service projects for the benefit of the less fortunate or underprivileged segment of society, particularly children and youth, irrespective of race, colour, religion, or creed.
