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A Powerful Stride Towards Inclusion: QI staff Walks for Autism Awareness with Taarana

26 April 2025, PETALING JAYA—More than just a walk, it was a vibrant declaration of awareness, acceptance, and empowerment as a dedicated community gathered on early Saturday morning. Taarana’s annual “Walk for Autism 2025,” a powerful event held in conjunction...

May 8, 2025

Maharani Program Charts Bold New Path at Key Stakeholder Discussion

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Maharani Program Charts Bold New Path at Key Stakeholder Discussion

The Maharani Learning Lab (MLL) in Damansara Damai buzzed with energy as key stakeholders came together to shape the future of the Maharani Program. Hosted by Ms. Santhi Periasamy, Head of RYTHM Foundation (RF), the roundtable discussion marked a pivotal...

May 8, 2025

Shaping Inclusive Workplaces: Building a Strong Neurodiversity Hiring Program

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Shaping Inclusive Workplaces: Building a Strong Neurodiversity Hiring Program

Neurodiversity describes the natural variations in how people think, learn, and solve problems, including autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. Around 10 to 20% of the workforce is neurodiverse, yet employment gaps remain steep. A strong neurodiversity hiring program directly addresses these...

May 4, 2025

Embracing Diversity in Malaysia: 3 Ways to Shift Attitudes Towards Inclusivity

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Embracing Diversity in Malaysia: 3 Ways to Shift Attitudes Towards Inclusivity

In early 2025, global conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) shifted. In several countries, progress slowed and long-standing initiatives lost ground. For Malaysia, however, there is an opportunity to strengthen the rich multiculturalism that has shaped its society for...

May 4, 2025

Dr. Sunitha Sivakumaran Shares Insights on Raising a Child with Special Needs on TheGoodCastShow

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Dr. Sunitha Sivakumaran Shares Insights on Raising a Child with Special Needs on TheGoodCastShow

Taarana School Principal Dr. Sunitha Sivakumaran recently appeared on TheGoodCastShow hosted by Mr. Vinodh Rajendran for an in-depth conversation on parenting, purpose, and the evolving landscape of special needs education in Malaysia. Her story began with a personal turning point—her...

April 23, 2025

Autism in Malaysia: Moving Beyond Awareness Toward Acceptance

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Autism in Malaysia: Moving Beyond Awareness Toward Acceptance

Conversations around autism have grown louder in recent years, but while more people today are aware of the term, many remain unfamiliar with what it actually means or how to respond to it in real life. This disconnect is one...

April 20, 2025

Run for Girls! 2025: RYTHM Joins Powerful Charity Run to Stop Girls Trafficking

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Run for Girls! 2025: RYTHM Joins Powerful Charity Run to Stop Girls Trafficking

On 5 April 2025, Plan International Hong Kong, in collaboration with Cosmopolitan, hosted the annual Run for Girls! charity run fundraiser. Since its inception in 2017, this heartfelt event has served as a platform for advocating girls’ rights and shining...

April 20, 2025

How We’re Making a Difference in Sports for Underserved Youth

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How We’re Making a Difference in Sports for Underserved Youth

Access to structured sports programs can change the trajectory of a young person’s life. For underserved youth, these opportunities offer more than recreation. They provide a framework for growth—spaces where discipline is practiced, leadership emerges, and teamwork becomes a daily...

April 8, 2025

Hoping for Change: Partnering with Global NGOs to Amplify Our Impact

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Hoping for Change: Partnering with Global NGOs to Amplify Our Impact

One organization can spark change, but true transformation happens through collaboration. RYTHM Foundation joins global NGOs to scale impact, combining expertise, resources, and deep local knowledge to address critical challenges in education, gender equality, and community development. Through strategic international...

April 2, 2025

Empowering Youth in Ghana: How Our Programs Support Education for All

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Empowering Youth in Ghana: How Our Programs Support Education for All

Education shapes futures, but many youth in Ghana struggle to access it. Some families can’t afford school, while others lack resources and trained teachers. For children with disabilities, the challenges are even greater. Ghana’s 2010 Population and Housing Census reports...

March 25, 2025

Overcoming Gender Barriers: 3 Key Interventions

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Overcoming Gender Barriers: 3 Key Interventions

Gender barriers impact lives daily. Girls are told their education matters less, women work harder for half the recognition, and leadership remains out of reach for many. The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2024 reports that the global...

March 20, 2025

From Orphanages to Oceans: Nimalan’s Journey into Volunteerism

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From Orphanages to Oceans: Nimalan’s Journey into Volunteerism

Volunteerism begins with a spark—curiosity, a desire to help, and the belief that things can be better. For Nimalan Arumugam, that spark ignited a deep commitment to improving lives and protecting the environment. His journey through RYTHM Foundation’s Volunteer Development...

March 12, 2025