Empowering children through literacy
HOW DO WE DO THIS? ↓
For many children, missing out on school during this COVID-19 pandemic would mean missing out on being able to read their first book or moreover the chance to gain literacy. By the time school reopens, they would face a large learning loss or even drop out of school, which would lead to long-term effects to their future quality of life.
Four English teachers realised that some of their students could not read or understand basic English sentences. This experience led them to design a structured reading programme with one-on-one support at its core using materials grounded on localized experiences for Malaysian students and children.
This is how MYReaders began its journey.
Our Initiatives
MYReaders provide sustainable reading programmes and develop effective and relevant resources so that, one day, every child will be able to read.
Literacy Hub
Our structured and sustainable reading programmes empower students through their communities to be able to read.
Literacy Toolkit
One of the first homegrown English materials in the country, the Literacy Toolkit is tested and proven to enable students to develop their reading skills within a year.
HOW HAVE OUR INITIATIVES IMPACTED THE COUNTRY? ↓
Across Malaysia, we have programmes in
136 Schools
47 Communities
Overall, our efforts have impacted
34216
Students
1695
Parents
850
Teachers
1800
Volunteers
In 2020 alone, we impacted
12,432 children.
We created English lesson plans and Read Aloud videos, and trained volunteers, teachers, and parents to maximize our efforts.
Hear from our community
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“The MYReaders toolkit is very user-friendly for students learning English. I hope other schools would also have this programme - it is good for the students’ future.”
En. Izwan, English teacher, SK Sentul Utama
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“The mentors confidence in using English improved. Though they are young, they were able to show patience and empathy when coaching their friends.”
Pn. Zuliani, SMK Bandar Baru Sentul
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“The MYReaders programme is very effective in helping students who struggle with mastering reading and writing skills. It has increased the reading ability of the 10 mentees in my school.”
Pn. Norini, SK Pendang 2, Kedah
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“Dengan kelas ini, anak sulung saya sekarang boleh membaca dengan betul dan dia dapat menyebut perkataan BI dengan lebih tepat berbanding dahulu. Anak kedua pula telah belajar membaca dan menulis, dan kita boleh melihat peningkatan dalam result exam.”
Parent, SMK Bangsar
Get Involved
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Build a Literacy Hub
Initiate or fund a Literacy Hub reading programme in schools or communities of underserved children.
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Be a Literacy Tutor
Be at the forefront of championing literacy with us. Make a difference by reading with a child through signing up for our programmes.
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Amplify our cause
Join our movement and strengthen the awareness on illiteracy in Malaysia, to supplement creating sustainable solutions to ensure every child will be able to read.
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Be a part of MYReaders
At MYReaders we believe in building a team as diverse as the communities we serve. Explore the opportunities on how to be a part of our team.
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Contribute in kind
Your contribution will help us towards literacy for all children in Malaysia. Support our cause by donating.
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Unsure of how you would want to contribute to our mission?
The latest highlights
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Teachers serving the underserved
THE STAR
No child should be left behind, and empowering them has become the core belief of an accredited social enterprise helping to increase English literacy among underserved children in Malaysia.
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In Malaysia’s ‘new normal’, keeping kids on learning track with reading classes via WhatsApp
MALAY MAIL
Parents concerned that their children may be left behind in school can now worry less with MYReaders stepping in to aid the learning process.
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Read A Bedtime Story For A Child And Improve Malaysia’s Literacy Rate
THE RAKYAT POST
We collaborated with Taylor’s Girl Up under the United Nations Foundation to set up Read At Home: The Gadis Chapter, which features female empowerment themed children storybooks.
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INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY 2020
BFM 89.9
It’s International Literacy Day today! We discuss what this day is all about, and talk to an expert on the challenges faced by organisations running literacy programmes during the Movement Control Order.
