Education
Seen, Heard, Supported: A New Film on RYTHM’s Work with Nepal’s Chepang Community
What does it mean for a community to be seen, heard, and supported? A new short film from RYTHM Foundation and the National Forum for Advocacy Nepal (NAFAN) offers a moving look at this question through the lives of Nepal’s...
A Safe and Functional Sports Environment for Students at Malaysian Tamil School
For students of SJK(T) Jalan Lobak in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, access to sports and physical activity now comes with a renewed sense of safety and organisation, after RYTHM Foundation’s Gift of Life (GOL) initiative transformed the school’s sports room into...
Digital Readiness for 2026 and Beyond: Girls in Tech in Southeast Asia
Thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and green technologies, the digital economy is transforming the future of work and opportunity. Yet despite this rapid growth, many girls in tech in Southeast Asia still face significant barriers to...
How STEM Is Powering Women-Led Climate Solutions in Southeast Asia
As climate change intensifies across the region, women-led climate solutions in Southeast Asia are becoming more critical than ever. For hundreds of millions of people, climate change is no longer an abstract concept, but a lived reality shaped by rising...
Datin Sri Umayal Eswaran Featured in Malay-Language Daily ‘Kosmo!’ on Community-Led Change
A recent media feature spotlights the values and vision that guide Datin Sri Umayal Eswaran’s approach to philanthropy, shaped by a lifelong belief in service and compassion. The article in the Malay-language daily Kosmo! highlights her role as Chairperson of...
Orang Asli Literacy in Malaysia: ‘PANAI 3M’ Concludes with Stronger Learning Outcomes for Semelai Students
Improving Orang Asli literacy in Malaysia requires sustained attention to foundational learning—particularly in rural communities where early gaps in reading and numeracy can shape a child’s entire academic journey. At Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sungai Sampo in Bandar Seri Jempol, Negeri...
Inclusive Nation-Building: How Equitable Access and Inclusive Policies Drive Progress
Inclusive nation-building is often discussed in terms of policies, infrastructure, and economic growth—but at its heart, it’s really about people. It’s about ensuring that everyone has equitable access to education, social protection, and opportunities to thrive. Yet in many parts...
Datin Sri Umayal Eswaran Featured in ‘The Star’ International Women’s Month Series
RYTHM Foundation is proud to share that our Chairperson, Datin Sri Umayal Eswaran, has been featured in The Star in an article titled “Woman Philanthropist Leads by Standing with the People.” Published as part of the newspaper’s International Women’s Month...
Community Advocacy Toolkit: How to Be a Voice for Change in Your Community
Community advocacy is about individuals using their voices, skills and networks to create positive change where they live and work. Creating meaningful change in society doesn’t require a formal title, specialist expertise or a large platform. Instead, communities evolve when...
RYTHM and GSS Renew Partnership for Community Development in Rural Sabah
Community development in rural Sabah has gained new momentum with ‘Changing Lanes and Empowering Lives in the Mist,’ a 24-month initiative by RYTHM Foundation and trusted partner Good Shepherd Services (GSS). Implemented in November last year and running through October...
From Mud to Meaningful Change: Advancing Inclusive Education in Ghana
Inclusive education in Ghana remains a challenge, with children with disabilities often facing unsafe paths, uneven grounds, and inadequate classrooms. RYTHM Foundation’s continued support at two inclusive schools in Cape Coast is helping to remove these barriers — reshaping physical...