Ascendance 2018 IMPACT REPORT BUILDING THE FUTURE - INSPIRING INNOVATION

AS SEEN ON ASCENDANCE WHO ARE WE?

Ascendance is a social enterprise geared towards empowering today's youth to get them to figure out their purpose and passion in life.

Comprising and managed by a team of 4 Gen Ys and Gen Zs (Mathura, Heerraa, Sanadt and Harsha), these youngsters conduct programs for fellow youth, getting these students to also set goals and achieve excellent results in their examinations while juggling their time well, pursuing other fields of interest and becoming successful in them.

Ascendance is currently working with the Ministry of Education of ; conducting their well- renowned Ace It Easy program as a pilot project at 9 secondary schools across . THE PROBLEM DISENGAGED YOUTH ACROSS THE WORLD

CHARACTERS OF DISENGAGED YOUTH

Lack of Purpose Emotional Behavioral Environmental & Goals Disengagement Disengagement Disengagement Youths who are not purpose driven Youths who have poor Youths who are not Youths who lack real- & lack awareness about the need of communication skills among confident, not outgoing, world experiences and goals in life peers, parents and others. not pro- active exposure

CAUSES OF DISENGAGED YOUTH Lack of emphasis on importance of Generation gap with parents & holistic goals teachers - Inability to connect Lack of communication skills among Fear & lack of opportunities to students / inability to express oneself interact and learn from the real Lack of positive role models among world at a young age peers

CONSEQUENCES OF A DISENGAGED GENERATION

Higher Number of Long Term Lack of Innovation Early School Leavers Economic Damages & Progress

Students lose interest in classes and More effort for intervention is needed, Lack of high quality workforce in the become truant; unwilling to learn or causing huge losses of revenue for the country that is proactive & creative; continue their education nation in the long run. causing us to fall behind in progress as a society.

ASCENDANCE | ACE IT EASY 2018 IMPACT REPORT OUR SOLUTION TO ENGAGE A DISENGAGED GENERATION ACE IT EASY A STUDENT TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM

WE ARE ENDING DISENGAGEMENT BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNGSTERS TO DISCOVER THEMSELVES, THEIR PASSION & ACHIEVE HOLISTIC SUCCESS.

Inside the Issue VISION Every Student in Malaysia is able to achieve holistic success and contribute to the sustainable development of society in their own unique way. MISSION To provide the resources, guidance and platform for youth to discover themselves, create sustainable careers and achieve holistic success while contributing to the sustainable development of society.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Create mindset and 2. Equip students with 3. Provide a platform for lifestyle change in valuable skill sets, values students to learn how to students to equip them to and experiences to build play their role as fellow face day to day challenges their own sustainable member of society and to and to develop their lives careers. understand their holistically. contribution and impact. ASPECTS WE ADDRESS IN THE THE MALAYSIAN EDUCATION BLUEPRINT 2013- 2025 THE 11 SHIFTS TO TRANSFORM THE SYSTEM

SHIFT #3 - DEVELOPING VALUE DRIVEN SHIFT #10 - MAXIMIZING STUDENT MALAYSIANS OUTCOMES FOR EVERY RINGGIT

THE NATIONAL EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY

We are "developing the potential of individuals in a holistic and integrated manner", as stated in the National Education Philosophy

WE ARE ENABLING STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THE "THE 6 STUDENT ASPIRATIONS" Knowledge Thinking Skills Leadership Skills Bilingual Proficiency Ethics and Spirituality National Identity

ALIGNED WITH THE NATIONAL EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY

ASCENDANCE | ACE IT EASY 2018 IMPACT REPORT ACE IT EASY BREAKDOWN

PHASE 1: FULL DAY TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM To create awareness among the participants about the needed mindset and values to achieve holistic success through a series of experiential activities and coaching sessions

PHASE 2: FOLLOW- UP SESSIONS, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING & ENTREPRENEURIAL INSIGHTS Combinations of various follow up sessions that reinforce the knowledge and awareness gained in Phase 1 while providing participants insight to the real world through experiential learning and sharings from various successful entrepreneurs.

PHASE 3: SUSTAINABLE HIGH IMPACT PROJECTS Participants who show interest in developing their craft & innovative skills are provided the guidance and platform to execute their own Sustainable High Impact Projects through application of the knowledge, awareness and experience gained in Phases 1 and 2 GOING FAR & WIDE

ACE IT EASY MORE THAN NATIONWIDE PROGRAM 50,000 KM

MORE THAN MORE THAN 1,000 IMPACTED 10,000 HOURS

MORE THAN MORE THAN 20 EDUCATIONAL 250 PARTNERS INSTITUTIONS AN OVERVIEW OUTCOMES OF ACE IT EASY 2018

Students are more Students are aware of goal disciplined and responsible setting

More students participate in More students prioritise extracurricular activities & holistic success social efforts

96% OF STUDENTS BELIEVE & STRIVE TOWARDS ACHIEVING HOLISTIC SUCCESS

30% INCREASE IN STUDENT'S INTEREST IN EDUCATION, STUDIES & SCHOOL 9 OUT OF 10 88% ACE IT EASY INCREASE IN STUDENT'S PARTICIPANTS BELIEF IN THEIR COMMUNICATION ABILITIES HAVE A CLEARER GOAL IN LIFE IMPACTIMPACTS CREATED

1 in 3 Schools

Have Noticed Students Have Higher Academic Results

5 in 9 Schools

Have Noticed Substantial Disciplinary & Character Improvements in Students

50% of Students

Actively Wish to Join Initiatives to Contribute Back to the Community

5 Social Projects

Founded, Lead & Run by Students that Contribute Back to Society

*BASED ON FEEDBACK FROM TEACHERS & INSTITUTIONS A FEW WORDS FROM THE STUDENTS THEMSELVES

"Thank You for Chosing Us!"

"I hope that you guys come again; visit our school again; meet us again. I am happy that you guys chose our class for this and to bring our confidence up. "

- Nurul Hasrin Dilaila SMK

"They Know How We Feel" "From what I think, the program is very good, especially since it's being led by trainers that are just a few years younger than us because we can share our experience together and they know how we feel." - Adrian Chow Wei Kian SMK La Salle, PJ

"Having a Goal to Acheive Your Dreams Makes You Happier" " Through this program I learned how to follow your heart and do what you love. You need to have a goal to achieve your dreams, then it will make you happier and proud of yourself. For this, I am happy to know Ascendance and I really thank them. - Yap Xin Yee & Chan Wai Shan SMK Dato Hj Kamaruddin

"I Will Take The Effort to Learn & Study" "For all the help Ascendance has done for us, I will take effort to learn and study and I want to be a part of the Ascendance team as well in the future."

- Jessie Ray of Hope Children's Home

A FEW WORDS FROM THE PRINCIPALS & OFFICIALS

"Developing Students' Identity & Personality" Ascendance is taking a huge initiative and this initiative I feel will help my group of students in terms of developing their identity as well as personality. - Puan Teo Boon Hwa, Pengetua SMK La Salle PJ

"Creating Significant Changes in my Students' Attitude" "I am so grateful today because my student Shridhar Gunalan became one of the facilitator of Ascendance Team. I can see significant changes in Shridhar's attitude. He has become more confident, positive and willing to learn from the Ascendance Team."

- Puan Ho Chee Lean PJK, Bekas Pengetua SMK Seri Garing

"My Students Have Improved in their Grades" "As a result of this program, there is an improvement in Mathematics, which is the subject I teach for this class. From the beginning of the year to mid year, there are many students whom have passed and improved their grades."

- Tuan Haji Dian Bin Masri PK Pentadbiran, SMK Kampong Soeharto

"Makes it Easier for Students to become Successful"

"The students are given more exposure and this makes it easier for them to be successful. I hope the students who are involved take advantage from this program to be more successful in life."

- Encik Bakhari Bin Abdul Rahman, Timbalan Pengarah PPD Gombak A FEW WORDS FROM OUR BRANDING PARTNERS

"The Future of Business" "For everyone who wants to support a cause, which can really impact the future of the children and of business, working with Ascendance is the place for them. Because that's eventually where we draw our resources from - the new generation. I think it makes a lot of sense for many business owners to consider to support the cause of Ascendance, because it's in line with most of the principles which I hold dear in business" - Dano Falk, Director of Lxory

"More Companies Should Support This Program"

"We are wholeheartedly supporting this initiative [Ace It Easy] along with Ascendance and are thankful to the Ministry of Education, for giving this opportunity for Ascendance to go into the schools as a Pilot Project. We hope that more companies will be involved to support this program" - Edward Boey, Founder of Newwave Synchronizer

"Close to the Heart"

"They are guiding students, their peers, to follow their passion. It's what my mentor did for me and that's why what Ascendance does is very close to my heart; somebody has helped me and I hope that someone who needs help like I did at that time would receive the help that they require."

- Joyce Lim, Founder of Simply Empowering SUSTAINABLE HIGH IMPACT PROJECTS S o m e o f t h e O n g o i n g H i g h I m p a c t P r o j e c t s D e v e l o p e d , E x e c u t e d & R u n b y T h e Y o u t h o f A s c e n d a n c e

CREATIVE CAPTAINS

Creative Captains is a team of talented artist and content creators, aged 12 to 16 years old, who are guided by Ascendance. They provide a platform for youth across Malaysia to showcase their art to the world. To date, they have over 100 followers and have worked with over 25 young artist to showcase their work, inspiring many others to pursue their passion in arts.

SELF CARE RECIPES

Self Care Recipes is a self care platform founded by Ishreena Kaur, a youngster currently working with Ascendance, to spread self love and show the importance of physical, emotional and mental health care. Through a series of blogs, personal experiences, self care recipes and guidance, Ishreena together with her team is inspiring everyday people to love and learn more about themselves.

YOUNG INVENTORS

Kavi, a 13 year old inventor and Ace It Easy participant, is working with Ascendance is turn his dream of inventing into a reality and taking his inventions to the next level.

He has successfully made several fully functioning inventions, most notable a solar powered charger and a bluetooth speaker from recycled materialsl; despite his young age Communities We Have Impacted

SMK Pusat Tuisyen Sri Makmur SMK Kuala Selangor Pusat Tuisyen Cabaran Minda SMK Rightbridge Academy SMK Kota Kemuning Honsbridge International SMK La Salle PJ SJK (T) Ladang Bukit Jakit Jalil SMK Bandar Baru Ray of Hope Children's Home SMK Dato Haji Kamaruddin SK Assunta PJ SMK Kampong Soeharto SMK SMK Seri Garing Dignity For Children Foundation Erudite Learning Tree Oneness IGCSE Academy Q Academy Nilai International School Ted X Monash University Asian Institute of Finance Ted X Sri KDU International School International Medical University ET Ideas IQI Properties Bukit Merah Laketown Resort Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farm BNI Sapphire Malaysia International Association of Volunteer Rotary Club of Damansara Efforts (IAVE) Rotary Club of Sunway ET Youth THE FOUNDERS & MANAGING TEAM OF ASCENDANCE

Mathura, 21 CEO of Ascendance Junior Director at Outsource Accounting & Business Advisory Company 7 A+ and 3 A's in SPM Received ICAEW Scholarship at Sunway University

Heerraa, 19 COO of Ascendance Award- winning, International Performer & Singer - Songwriter 6A+ and 1A in IGCSE Received Scholarship from Nilai International School THE FOUNDERS & MANAGING TEAM OF ASCENDANCE Sanadt, 18 CCO of Ascendance 9As in SPM Best Student in SPM (Arts Stream) Film Maker & Director Music Video works nominated for the Malaysian Digital Film Awards

Harsha, 16 CMO of Ascendance 98% Examination results at Checkpoint 9 Current Scholarship Student at Nilai International School Website & App Developer International Conference Speaker OUR BOARD OF ADVISORS THE COUNCIL

ELANGO EDWARD VALSALA THIYAGU BOEY KRISHNAN

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SPECIAL THANKS TO

Mr. Elango Thiyagu Datuk Ahmad Talib Pn Kamariah binti Murshid Pn Nur Fai'zah binti Kasim Tuan Haji Che Zainuddin Mr. Kannan Arumugan Dato Dr Selvaraju Pn Rosmaida binti Che Mat Pn Cheah Mooi Far Bin Che Ms. Kasthoori Kannan Datin Swarnalatha Pn Jay Malar Pn Wong Siew Yoong Mohd Nor Ms. Valsala Krishnan Datuk' Yong Soo Heong Tuan Zainal bin Kassim En Haji Dian bin Masri Tuan Shashim Shah bin Mr. Ganesan Mr. Ho Yep Man Pn Sa’yah binti Yusop En Mutlain bin Baharin Harun Sivaperuman Mr. Dano Falk Pn Rohani binti A Rashid En Jamaluddin bin Abdul En Ahmad Rahman Ms. Rani Ganesann Mr. Asuraajan Sharleh Pn Lan Rasni binti Talib Kadir En Raman a/l Annamalai Mr. Edward Boey Ms. Shan Priya Jay Pn Siti Hawa binti Hamsah Pn Norhayati binti Ariffin En Bhakhari Abdul Mr. Genkeswaran Mr. Chandransegaran Pn Ho Chee Lian PJK Pn Noramah binti Jamil Rahman Muniyan Krishnan En Mohd Azman Bin Osman Pn. Hjh. Raudah Binti Pn Faranina binti Saleh Ms. Selvi Shanmugam Ms. Karthiani Damodaran Pn Siti Hanim binti Zainal Mustafa Ahmad Nasir Bin Mohd Ms. Joyce Lim Ms. Lillian Fang Abidin Pn Kanha Prak Prom Kue Salleh Mr. Saranjit Singh Mr. Raymond Raj Pn Teo Boon Hwa Pn. Hjh. Raudah Binti Pn. Hadamiah Ishak Ms. Kasthuri Tholan Mr. Mike Choy Wai Yuin Pn Victoria Mariadass Mustafa En. Hashim Bin Awang Ms. Gomathi Narayanan Pn. Noorul Khatimah Tajul Pn Siti Norlaila binti Mohd Pn Kanha Prak Prom Kue Pn. Rohiada Binti Muda Ms. Shirley Maya Tan Aripin Shihab Pn Maniza binti Yusof En Danyale Al Amaldass

OUR SUPPORTERS A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS FOR MAKING ASCENDANCE'S INITIATIVES POSSIBLE

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