The Maharani Programme is one of the Foundation’s most popular projects. Since its inception in 2011, the Foundation has worked with thousands of young girls from marginalised communities in different parts of Malaysia to help them develop self-confidence, to education them about gender issues and encourage them to realise their potential.
Impact Stories
Education is the best tool to break free from the cycle of poverty – Sharon Panimalar, Maharani Camp Alumni
“My name is Sharon Panimalar and I grew up in Rawang, a quiet town located just outside of Kuala Lumpur.
Elga Thomas, Usha School of Athletics
Elga Thomas was born in Wayanad district of Kerala in the farming village of Karakkamala. The youngest of three children, her father is a farmer, just like most of the residents of the village and her mother Bindu is a homemaker. From a young age, Elga has been active in sports, participating in athletics programs in her school. It was when she was in Grade 7 that things changed. She won the athletic meet at her school and was chosen for a district level competition where she once again grabbed the 1st place.
Elavarasi, Aspiring Classical Dancer (Maharani Learning Lab)
Fifteen-year-old T.T. Elavasari from Sungai Siput, a small town in the state of Perak in Malaysia is passionate about dancing. Her interest in the Indian classical dance form Barathanatyam started when she was just seven years old.