Education is the first step towards escaping poverty.
However, increasing numbers of poor Muslim students across Myanmar have dropped
out of schools due to low family income and high expenses for schooling. In
Myanmar, public schools are being replaced by expensive private classes and
residential schools. Fees and expenses are rising each year, making many Muslim
students unable to enroll in these classes and school. As a result, many are
trapped in a circle of poverty: poverty blocks their access to education, and
their low education in turn blocks their access to better paying jobs.
A large number of low educated and uneducated young
people is worrying for the future of the population, as they are also less
likely to be liberated from poverty.
Therefore, MMSY has launched a new initiative
called “Zakat to Progress Education Project”. The aim of the project is to support
poor Muslim students across Myanmar who are entitled to Zakat. The project is
to enroll grade 10 (or 10 Standard) students in private classes and
residential schools, and support school fees and general expenses
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provide financial supports and academic services to university
students
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finance distance education students for private classes and
accommodation
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finance grade 8 and 9 students for private classes and general
expenses
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give general case-by-case supports to students in need of financial
assistance
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promote basic education (Myanmar, English, Computer and Internet)
at religious and orphanage schools.
We invite brothers and sisters to contribute
Zakat donation to our “Zakat to Progress Education Progress”. Since the future
of Muslims in Myanmar depends on educated young people, we request brothers and
sisters to join hands with us to promote educated young people of the future.
(Note: We also welcome non-Zakat donations).
You can either donate online or directly in person.
To donate online, please Click Here for Zakat donation, Click Here for Non-Zakat donation).
To donate in person, please contact
You can either donate online or directly in person.
To donate online, please Click Here for Zakat donation, Click Here for Non-Zakat donation).
To donate in person, please contact
Yangon and other cities
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09-7323-5379
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Mandalay
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09-4026-05629
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Taunggyi
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09-521-3692
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Malaysia
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60-12264-8265 <or> 60-1630-36742
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Singapore
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65-9237-8562 <or> 65-9025-1627
<or>
65-9755-6531
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England
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44 79885-88358
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Countries not listed
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financing@mmsy.org
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Transparency and Accountability Policy
We are strongly committed to transparency and
accountability to our donors and service users. The following is our
transparency and accountability policy.
Ø Financial Management
and Project Implementation
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Each project has a separate financial and budgeting account.
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Financial reports detailing incomes and expenses will be reported
to donors and contributors every three months.
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Donors may request update budget information, should one wish to
access it prior to regular reporting period.
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Zakat money is to be used strictly for the educational development
of students except general operation costs specific to the project. That is,
Zakat money will not be spent on MMSY expenses (MMSY office costs, staff
salary, etc.).
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There will be a field study every four months to evaluate the
success of the project in relation to expenses. Students will be surveyed to
ensure that their needs are met. Once the program is well established, annual
evaluation will be conducted.
Ø Privacy and
Confidentiality
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Should a donor request to remain anonymous, personal information
will not be enclosed in financial reports.
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Personal information of students supported by the project will be
strictly confidential to avoid psychological impacts on the students. (Note:
MMSY plans to launch a new initiative called “Sponsor a Student” project for
donors who prefer to sponsor specific individual students. In order to assist
in making decision, we will send the students’ files with agreement regarding
confidentiality. But the students’ information will not be reported in
financial documents.)
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