Al-Ikhlas Hope Society

Lighting the Way to a Better Future

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“Hope” in Action

Al-Ikhlas Hope Society (AHS) is a community and women-led nonprofit organization, which started as a fundraising project in 2018 to support the education of refugee children. Guided by our mission to facilitate access to education, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities through funding, stakeholder engagement, research, and advocacy, we envision improved well-being and equitable living for all marginalised and displaced communities in Malaysia.

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By, For, and With Refugees

AHS fiscally sponsors two refugee-led organizations, Al-Ikhlas School and the Refugee Emergency Fund (REF), which operate as independent entities, with AHS functioning as the legal entity responsible for overseeing all financial, fiscal, and administrative systems for both organizations.

The governance of AHS includes eight Committee Members, and each of the School and REF has its own leadership and staff members.

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Al-Ikhlas School

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Refugee Emergency Fund

What We Do

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AHS provides a wide range of programs and services designed to support refugees, migrants, stateless individuals, and other marginalized communities. Our approach is community-based, culturally responsive, and holistic, focusing on education and community social services through Al-Ikhlas School and Community Center, as well as healthcare and financial assistance through the Refugee Emergency Fund (REF).

We provide pre-school and primary level education via our UNHCR-registered learning centre, Al-Ikhlas School, for Rohingya and Myanmar children.
We provide healthcare support (primary and secondary health) including case management, bill payment, referrals, and health education via the Refugee Emergency Fund (REF)
We organize and facilitate capacity building initiatives and trainings that enhances the skills of community leaders and focal points via both our school and REF.
We work together with several partner organizations and individual donors to provide much needed essentials to families and children in our community. These include food, clothing, books, and toys, among others.
We engage with several stakeholders and partners including key agencies via research, collective activism, partnership building, public events, and media campaigns.

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Support Our Work

Al-Ikhlas Hope Society and its affiliates, including Al-Ikhlas School and the Refugee Emergency Fund, rely on your support to sustain our essential efforts in addressing the disparities in education, healthcare, and livelihood for marginalized communities. Join us and make a difference today!

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