Monday, December 16, 2013

CURRENT ISSUE IN MALAYSIA - SOLS Tech (Science of Life Studies)


SOLS TECH (SCIENCE OF LIFE STUDIES) 


INTRODUCTION
Science of Life Studies 24/7 (SOLS 24/7) is a non governmental and non political international organization that offers a free comprehensive two-year training and boarding program on life-skills education for disadvantaged and at-risk youths from poor communities for free. Most youths who join the program are not able to acquire a proper school education or are unable to pursue higher education due to financial difficulties or otherwise.
SOLS 24/7 was founded in Cambodia in January 2000 by Madenjit Singh (1957) and his two sons, Raj Ridvan Singh (1983) and Dhinu Dhanveer Singh (1984). All three are Malaysian. SOLS 24/7 was initially registered as an NGO called the Leadership and Character Development Institute (LCDI). However after a takeover by a Cambodian partner, Madenjit Singh rebranded the programs under the registered name Grassroot Development Institute (GDI) in 2005. The NGO is known internationally as SOLS 24/7.
The program has focuses on academic skills, such as English, Computer skills (hardware and software), ICT, Accountancy as well as character and leadership skills. SOLS 24/7 has also made it a policy to accept the same number of male and female students with an emphasis for female students who tend to be sidelined for education opportunities by their families.

ABOUT
Science of Life studies 24/7 was founded in 2000 in Cambodia. Since then, SOLS 24/7 has expanded its reach into six countries. It now has training programmers in Timor Leste (2006), Malaysia (2007), Laos (early 2010), Japan (late 2010) and Singapore (2011). SOLS 24/7 has trained over 75000 youth. They have 58 boarding and training centers in 6 countries.

OBJECTIVE
SOLS 24/7 is a Non Governmental, Non Religious Organization that provides a unique Education programmer for underprivileged youth who are not able to acquire a proper school education or are unable to pursuit higher education due to poor financial difficulties or otherwise. The target group is youth aged 16-29 with a special emphasis reaching out to girls.

PROGRAMS
SOLS 24/7 has a full-time boarding program where students are provided education, boarding and meals (3X a day) for FREE. Students are taught a structured program of leadership and character skills as well as education academic/book smart skills. SOLS 24/7 mission is to provide the best non-formal and life skills education, developing youth to become skilled, responsible, dynamic, disciplined, compassionate and socially conscious.
SOLS 24/7 provides training in English, Basic Mathematics, Computer (Hardware & Software), Book-keeping, Job Preparation. SOLS 24/7 is in the process of becoming a Department of Skills Development (JPK)  accredited Training Centre providing certificates  in Computer Systems and Community Service.

DESCRIPTION
Science of Life Studies 24/7 (SOLS 24/7) is a non-governmental, non-religious organization that strives to provide the best possible education for underprivileged youth.
SOLS 24/7 Training Centers are located in Cambodia (since January 2000), Timor Leste (since 2006), Malaysia (since 2007), Laos (since 2010) and Thailand ( 2012).
Through a series of unique educational programs, SOLS 24/7 has touched the lives of more than 80, 000 youth in 5 countries. SOLS 24/7 has one of the worlds fastest English learning programs, where students can go from no English fluency to basic English, in six months. SOLS 24/7 provides its students with academic skills such as English, Basic Mathematics, Basic Accounts, Job Preparation and Malaysian Department of Skills Development Computer Systems Technician certificates. Students also learn to become skilled, responsible, dynamic, disciplined, compassionate and socially conscious through the SOLS Smart system of education.
To truly work for the community, SOLS 24/7 also acts as a hub for blood donations, community area cleaning, vaccinations as well as partnering with other NGO's and grassroots projects to generate a greater impact for those in need.
SOLS 24/7 is a dynamic organization that also branches out into businesses which works as a sustainable resource generator to support our social mission.
Science of Life Studies 24/7 meaning

Science of Life Studies 24/7 alternative logo
'Science of Life' comes from the concept that if every child could be scientifically shown the challenges and possibilities they would face in life and also shown their true self, they will be able to prepare and develop all the skills needed to live a great life. 'Life' constitutes all the time (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), and is represented now. Not the future, or after life only.
'Science of Life' is also the name of the comprehensive program for personal and youth development which is taught exclusively in all SOLS 24/7 training centers. This program explores human potential through a series of concepts, discussions, activities and real life examples dealing with topics such as 'Leadership', 'Character Development', 'Responsibility', 'Love & Unity', 'Righteousness', 'Dynamism' and much more.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Through a series of unique educational programs, SOLS 24/7 has touched the lives of more than 80, 000 youth in 5 countries. SOLS 24/7 has a unique English learning program, where students can go from no English fluency to basic English, in six months. SOLS 24/7 also provides its students with academic skills such as:
·         English teaching,
·         Portuguese teaching
·         Basic Mathematics
·         Basic Accounts
·         Job Preparation
·         SOLS 24/7 Computer Systems software
·         Computer System Assistant Technician (SKM IT-020 Level 2)
·         Computer System Technician (SKM IT-020 Level 3)
·         Science of Life Studies

BENEFITS / ADVANTAGES
As of 7 November 2013, Science of Life Studies formed an official partnership under the SOLS Tech program with AIESEC Malaysia, an international not-for profit organization that provides students with leadership training and internship opportunities, to bring volunteers to Malaysia for this project. Now by partnering with SOLS 24/7, the two not-for-profit organisations can work together to solve the problem of recycling technology across Malaysia.
SOLS Tech & AIESEC’s young volunteers will be leading creative E-Waste and recycling collections, segregation and management, while AIESEC and SOLS Tech will be able to collect, repair and distribute all recycled materials. Furthermore, all refurbished hardware will be given free of charge to the poor and underprivileged, solving two major development issues and aiding future generations in one fell swoop.

CONCLUSION
  • From above statement, we knows that SOLS Tech & AIESEC’s Malaysia is a NGO that working together for help poor people and beside that they has take action to save environment by create innovative idea such as E-Waste to collect, repair and distribute all recycled materials. This program can make environment more free from electronic waste that can be used after it has recycle for making new electronic device or equipment.

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