The World Health Organization estimates that four per cent of all deaths in the world are caused by diseases resulting from contaminated drinking water sources, lack of sanitation and poor hygiene practices. In recent years, a lot of effort has...

My journey with Taarana began in 2016. I teach children with special needs in Basic Academic, Lower Academic and Pre-vocational programmes. I have always referred to my students as ‘my kids’ as they are an intrinsic part of my life....

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a variety of neurodevelopmental disorders that begin early in childhood and last throughout a person’s life. These disorders are grouped together because of how they similarly interfere with a person’s ability to communicate, socialize,...

Isha was eight years old when she began to exhibit feminine tendencies. She preferred to play with dolls and other little girls in her neighborhood. “My real name is Mohd Hafiz Suhaimi but I am called Isha now. I took...

Mikhail Raul, 17 has Asperger’s syndrome, a type of autism spectrum disorder that affects communication and social skills. Despite his condition, Mikhail loves to learn and try out new things. He spends his free time reading any kind of books...