Creative Studies

  A. Brief Introduction of the NGO Q1: What is NASOM Setia Alam? NASOM Setia Alam is a branch of the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM), located in the Setia Alam area. It provides education, therapy, and support services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families (National Autism Society of Malaysia, n.d.-a). Q2: What are the origins of NASOM, and when did the Setia Alam branch start serving the community? NASOM was founded in 1986 by a group of concerned professionals and parents who envisioned the need for autism-related services in Malaysia. It was granted official status as a national charitable organization on 3rd March 1987. The branch in Setia Alam has recently been opened to meet increased community needs in that district (NASOM, n.d.-a).   B. Organisation ’ s Evolution Journey Q3: Why was NASOM created, and who were its founding members ? NASOM was established to reverse the dearth of aid and ...

Questions 1. Who are World Vision Malaysia?     According to World Vision (n.d.), World Vision Malaysia is an international Christian humanitarian organisation dedicated to working with children and families to overcome extreme poverty and injustice. They also work to promote human transformation, seek justice for the oppressed and demonstrate the love of God for all people. World Vision serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender. 2. Where does World Vision Malaysia operates?     World Vision Malaysia operates mostly in Malaysia, with local programmes such as in Mukim Tulid and Mukim Tatalaan, Sabah. However, they also have 27 Area Programmes across 13 countries such as Indonesia, China and Myanmar (World Vision, n.d.). The main office of World Vision Malaysia can be found in Kelana Centre Point, Petaling Jaya, Selangor (World Vision, n.d.). 3. How long has World Vision Malaysia been operating and how did they start?   ...

      1.    What is Global Peace Foundation Malaysia why is it established?   Global peace foundation Malaysia is a nonprofit organization that focused on building resilient and cohesive communities, particularly among the Orang Asli through a value based an approach to peacebuilding. Global peace foundation Malaysia is an international organization with a global vision of “One Family under God”.   2.       Why is it established?   Established in 2011, Global Peace Foundation Malaysia is at the forefront of advancing innovative, values-based approach to peacebuilding and development. We are guided by the vision that humanity is one family transcending racial, cultural, and national divisions. Our Malaysian chapter strives to cultivate cohesive, resilient and inclusive communities.   (Global Peace Foundation Malaysia, n.d.)   3.       What is the history of the Global Peace...

    A.       Introduction.   1.       What is the name of the nonprofit organization (NGO)? The name of the NGO is All Women’s Action Society also known as AWAM. ( About Us – AWAM – All Women’s Action Society , n.d.)   2.       Who founded/established AWAM? It was founded after a workshop by the Joint Action Group (JAG) and not by an individual. JAG is known for being a women’s rights organization that addresses gender-based issues. (Wikipedia contributors, 2024)   3.       When was AWAM established? AWAM was established in 1985. ( About Us – AWAM – All Women’s Action Society , n.d.)   4.       Why was AWAM established? AWAM was established to address gander-based violence, discrimination and inequality. AWAM advocates for women’s rights and gender equality while providing support for survivors from all forms o...