Education Malaysia Project #55235

Rohingya Community School (RCS) for 250 students

by Malaysian Relief Agency Foundation

Project Report | Jun 12, 2026
From Foundation to Futures

By WAN NUR ALIA BINTI WAN AHMAD HIFNI | Operation Executive

Students immersing themselves in the books

As 2026 progresses, so does RCS. Building upon the foundations laid over the years, we continue to strengthen existing programs while expanding access to quality education for Rohingya children.

Further Strengthening the Foundation

This quarter, your support enabled RCS Kedah to provide one year's worth of learning materials for 100 students. The books and resources are locally sourced, aligned with the Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE) syllabus, and carefully adapted to suit the context and learning needs of Rohingya children.

For children experiencing displacement, incorporating local elements into education helps facilitate understanding, encourage social integration, and support the long-term sustainability of the Alternative Learning Centre (ALC).

Your contributions also supported the repair and servicing of RCS Kedah's school van, ensuring that 90 Rohingya children can continue travelling safely to school each day. The same vehicle also serves 30 Malaysian children attending a free literacy and numeracy tuition programme conducted by MRA Kedah at the RCS facility.

Since 2022, RCS has shared its premises with this after-school programme, benefiting an estimated 120 children from two vulnerable communities. This synergistic arrangement has strengthened relations between the Rohingya and local communities while expanding access to safe and quality education for children who need it most.

Next Tangible Steps

Following the introduction of the secondary education pilot class in Kedah, RCS is currently exploring pathways that will enable its 20 secondary students to obtain recognised academic qualifications.

Meanwhile, our long-term educational support has borne new fruits. We proudly celebrate our second IGCSE graduate from IDEAS Academy, who achieved outstanding results of 2A and 2B and previously served as President of the Student Council in 2024.

We are equally delighted to celebrate another milestone — our first Foundation graduate. In May 2026, she completed her Business Foundation programme at Brickfields Asia College (BAC) with a CGPA of 3.5.

While awaiting their next enrolment cycle in September 2026, both graduates have chosen to give back by serving as part-time teachers and staff at RCS Cheras, creating a meaningful cycle of mentorship and hope for younger students.

Looking Towards the Future

The progress achieved this quarter demonstrates that strong foundations create opportunities far beyond the classroom. From improved learning resources and safe transportation to graduates returning to serve their community, each milestone reflects a growing cycle of empowerment. As RCS moves from foundations to the future, we are reminded that long-term change is built through patience, consistency, and shared commitment.

Your support has helped transform educational access into pathways, and pathways into hope for future generations. Together, we are not only expanding access to quality education for Rohingya children in Malaysia—we are investing in a future where they can learn, lead, and give back to their communities.

On a last note, thank you so much for believing in us as we wouldn't have been able to stand and achieve all of this without you.

Sincerely,

Wan Nur Alia

The books are well taken care by the students

Newly service van to safely transport the students

A much needed transportation to access schooling

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Feb 12, 2026
From First to Foundations

By WAN NUR ALIA BINTI WAN AHMAD HIFNI | Operation Executive

New students at RCS Kedah

Over the past five years, the Rohingya Community School (RCS) has reached several important milestones, including our first secondary education sponsorships, our first IGCSE graduate, and the launch of a pilot secondary class. These achievements are the result of years spent building stability, protecting learning continuity—especially during the COVID-19 pandemic—and prioritising quality over speed.

As we move forward, RCS is shifting its focus from celebrating first achievements to strengthening the foundations that make long-term educational pathways possible.

Despite a challenging funding landscape, 2025 marked a year of quiet but meaningful progress. A new cohort of students entered secondary education through sponsorship support, our first IGCSE graduate progressed to tertiary studies, and a pilot secondary class was launched in Kedah to test sustainability before expansion.

Continuity remains at the core of RCS’s mission. At the start of 2026, both RCS centres enrolled 187 students, reaching almost 100% capacity. These outcomes reinforce a key lesson: Rohingya children need access with continuity—the ability to stay in school, progress through levels, and complete their education without disruption.

With these milestones achieved, our current priority is consolidation. This includes strengthening

Student retention and progression
Stabilizing secondary education support to reduce dropout risk
Supporting teachers and learning environments
Deepening partnerships that enable safe and recognized education pathways.

In 2025, three secondary sponsorship beneficiaries completed their IGCSE and TVET programmes, further demonstrating the impact of sustained support.

As RCS expands into secondary education, capacity building remains essential. In early 2026, students and teachers at RCS Kedah participated in resilience-focused activities, including a three-day outdoor camp for students and trauma-management training for teachers in partnership with a local NGO.

Looking ahead, our goal is secure growth—ensuring every step forward is supported by the systems, funding, and partnerships required to sustain it. The progress we see today rests on foundations built together, guided by a shared belief that every child has the right to learn.

Together, we are turning foundations into futures.

RCS Kedah secondary pilot class

RCS Kedah's students testing their endurance

Trauma training with a new partner NGO

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Oct 15, 2025
No.9 - Fulfilment and Longevity

By WAN NUR ALIA BINTI WAN AHMAD HIFNI | Operation Executive

RCS Kedah (purple shirt) in action at Faisal Cup

Story: Learning That Lasts

The number nine symbolizes fulfillment and longevity. Two values that perfectly capture the Rohingya Community School’s (RCS) journey in 2025.

As an Alternative Learning Center (ALC), RCS continues its core mission to provide quality education for Rohingya children in Kuala Lumpur and Kedah, from preschool to secondary education and even tertiary sponsorship. Each fulfilled need strengthens the foundation for longevity — ensuring that RCS can continue serving the community’s future generations.

This quarter, fulfillment took many forms: classrooms filled with eager learners, football fields alive with teamwork, and new partnerships blossoming through shared purpose.

Impact: Beyond the Classroom

RCS’s impact extends beyond academics, nurturing both character and community connection.

On 20^th & 21^st June, four RCS teams advanced to the semi-final and knock-out rounds of the Faisal Cup, an annual football tournament organized by Dignity for Children Foundation. The event uses sports as a tool to promote peace and inclusion among refugee and poor local children.

Meanwhile, RCS Kedah hosted a futsal and badminton tournament involving both 70 RCS students and 30 local urban poor students — a step further strengthening social bonds and mutual respect between communities.

RCS KL also collaborated with Goodera and Lenovo Malaysia for a STEM workshop, where students explored science and technology hands-on. At the same time, Lenovo staff gained a new understanding of refugee education challenges. The session created a meaningful two-way exchange — learning, empathy, and shared growth. Through this collaboration, RCS also fulfills its educational role by raising awareness of refugee education and challenges at multiple levels of society.

Need: Sustaining Fulfillment

As RCS continues its operation, longevity remains key. The school needs continued support to:

Maintain consistent essential ALC operation funding (teachers, rental, transportation)
Maintain secondary sponsorship and extracurricular programs for youth development
Strengthen partnerships that promote refugee inclusion.

Your generosity keeps these efforts alive, ensuring that RCS’s mission remains fulfilled and enduring. In the spirit of No.9, we celebrate not just what has been achieved, but the steady journey toward lasting impact.

Fulfillment fuels longevity — and longevity secures the future.

One of the local kids team in the tournament

Friendly badminton match to start the conversation

RCS KL & Lenovo staff exploring STEM together (1)

RCS KL & Lenovo staff exploring STEM together (2)

Links:

RCS x Lenovo with Goodera on MRA's Instagram

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