Education - the gift that lasts generations

WHAT IF WHERE YOU WERE BORNAFFECTED YOUR RIGHT TO AN EDUCATION?

What if who you were born to affected your ability to attain a good job?

What if you were destined to live in poverty, unable to support your family, and your children were destined to repeat your fate. Generation after generation?

Our MissionTo help under-privileged young adults receive a higher education through the

financial support of individuals and corporations.

ourVisionEliminate poverty through education - one student at a time.

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the worldNelson Mandela ““

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Kim Lin lives with his family in Kampong Thom Province, Cambodia. He was the top science student in his high school, very bright, with a natural aptitude for academics and an affinity for physics and chemistry.

One of seven siblings, his father is a farmer while his mother takes care of the household and the family. The combined family income is US$200 per year.

The cost of his education and related expenses is more than 125% of his family’s annual income. Without financial aid Kim Lin would be unable to continue his education.

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SelectionWe work in conjunction with educational institutions and NGO’s to identify students who show great promise, but are financially struggling to stay in school. Selection criteria takes into account; family income, enrolment in a recognized educational institution, and includes an interview process involving both the student and their immediate family.

Career AdvisoryStudents are encouraged to attend seminars run by AkarakA. These seminars incorporate presentations by our corporate partners with topics aimed at the transition to paid employment.

MentoringOur scholars are generally the first in their family to enter higher education. We match our students with a mentor from the corporate world for guidance, to impart employability skills and an awareness of social responsibility within the work place and their community.

ScholarshipsA scholarship may cover; formal classroom education including vocational studies, tuition fees or non-tuition costs such as living expenses, books or materials.

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Mariefe was one of our first students, applying for her scholarship in November of 2010, while she was in her first year at De La Salle - College of Benilde, in Manila, Philippines.

She was granted a full academic scholarship by the university, but had difficulty meeting her cost-of-living and school related expenses. Throughout her degree she used her AkarakA scholarship to pay for transportation, books, stationary, and healthcare.

Mariefe utilized mentoring opportunities offered to her through the AkarakA Inspires program, and has developed into an extremely personable public speaker, and student leader.

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What if the cure for cancer is trapped inside the mind of someone who can’t afford an education?“ “Unknown

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Let’s look at the numbers...We started our program back in 2010 with a total of 48 scholars; 2 based in Singapore, 18 in Manila and 20 in Cebu. Over four years we have grown these numbers five-fold, and now provide essential financial support to 250 students; 22 in Singapore, 148 in Manila, 50 in Cebu, and 30 in Cambodia.

Average scholarship awarded per student - $1000 per annum

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What does corporate involvement look like?

Deutsche Bank has been actively involved with AkarakA since 2010, through it’s Deutsche Bank Asia Foundation. Financial support from the foundation has funded a number of student scholarships, and covered a portion of operational costs.

More than Dollars: volunteers from Deutsche Bank offer mentoring assistance through our AkarakA Inspires program and have been actively involved in fundraising activities around the globe.

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Reduce the strain on your human resource team - let AkarakA act as your out source partner in the allocation and management of academic scholarships.

AkarakA is overseen by a management team with extensive international experience, and follows comprehensive compliance and reporting procedures.

Corporate Social Responsibility

It’s all about the ExperienceBy acting as a mentor to our scholars your employees actively utilize their existing skill set, and build upon their leadership capabilities. They step outside the office environment, connect with the greater community, network and develop stronger teams.

We actively encourage our corporate partners to get involved not only with our mentorship program, but to have teams come up with unique fundraising concepts that build upon the fundamentals of teamwork and cooperation.

Volunteering makes people feel good about themselves

AkarakA InspiresOur mentoring program is designed to enhance employability in the workplace.

The program operates via workshops and small group meetings led by executives from a variety of backgrounds.

Subjects covered include;

> Resume Writing

> Interviewing

> Public Speaking

> Job Expectations

Do you have a great idea?Contact us today to discuss the best ways to get started.

www.akaraka.org.sginfo@akaraka.org.sg

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messageThere are many great ways you can get involved with AkarakA.

Whether you want a hands on organizational role, to work as a mentor and guide for one of our scholars, or to help us in our fundraising effort.

One of the best ways to help?

Organize an event on our behalf and donate proceeds towards AkarakA’s programs.

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Education - the gift that lasts generations

www.akaraka.org.sgAkarakA Limited113 Somerset RoadThe Hub SingaporeSingapore 238165UEN Reg. No. 201017533Z

Email: info@akaraka.org.sgPhone: +65 9640-6890