Therefore, several initiatives had been undergoing to break the cycle, such as “Stay-In-School” programme by the ECM Libra Foundation. This project helps to provide opportunities for the youth who had problems to remain in school or university until they complete their education.

The foundation mission is to create big changes in the lives of children and youth who came from a disadvantaged socio-economic status and break out of the poverty cycle. The chairman is passionate about giving Malaysian children from less fortunate background the opportunity to dream big and the realization why it matters to stay in school. “I grew up in a poor family and I understand the situation of many of the children in our programmes. We want them to have that opportunity and to make the most out of it”, stated by Datuk Seri Kalimullah Hassan, chairman of ECM Libra Foundation.

How can they help the students:

1.Providing grants to schools and communities (e.g. for purchase of computers, libraries, school uniforms, bags and shoes)

2. Bond-free and no interest study loans to students who want to pursue their tertiary education in Malaysia.

3.Sponsoring teaching programmes such as tuition classes, pre-school programmes and skills training for youths in rural areas.

It has been highlighted that Students don’t have to repay and the interest is free and simply want to give them sense of responsibility and was primarily a way for beneficiaries to gain a sense of self-esteem as the foundation’s work and success feed into the outreach programme that they sponsored.