general csi fact booklet

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Fact Booklet



Contents

1.0 INTRODUCTION 2

2.0

INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL SOCIETY INTERVENTION

(CSI)3

2.1OBJECTIVE OF CSI PROGRAMME 3

2.2INTERVENTION METHOD 4

2.3TARGET GROUP 5

2.4MONITORING AND REPORTING 5

2.5PROGRAM STRUCTURE 6

2.6CSI Modules 7

2.7Evaluation and Assessment 7



1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Educational, Welfare and Research Foundation (EWRF) is a charitable non-

governmental organization (NGO) which is dedicated in assisting the less privileged

students. Established in January 1979 under the Societies Act 1966, our mission is to

promote education as a key for advancement in our community and generate a sense of

self-worth, discipline which encourages greater participation in the social and economic

development of the nation.

EWRF is based in Kuala Lumpur with 23 branches strategically placed throughout the

country to reach out to the target groups effectively.

In the initial years, our activities were directed more towards medium and high achievers

category of students with the objective of improving their social behavior and maintaining

acceptable levels of progress in education. However, that situation changed in the recent

years with serious social problems besieging the under achieving students. School dropout

rates are on the rise with corresponding rise in juvenile and criminal activities. Poverty and

sub culture poverty have been identified as the key reasons for the increasing number of

dropouts in schools.

1.1 CORE VISION AND MISSION

Vision:

A progressive, dynamic and sustainable community through effective human capital

development

Mission:

Community development by empowering academically underperforming students and

socially-challenged students with relevant competencies towards enhancing their academic

achievement and personality in gaining financial sustainability.



2.0 INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL SOCIETY INTERVENTION (CSI)

This is an innovative programme which acts as a crime prevention plan among the Indian

youths with a specific aim to reduce crime rate and improve positive attitude among the

Indian community. Students were exposed to character building, sports activities, and also

empowerment camps during the 20 weeks program. This long term intervention produced

better impact as opposed to short term or one off program that usually targets this specific

population. Besides that, students were exposed to the importance of social consciousness

by getting involved in community service activities such visits to prison, welfare homes, old

folks home and drug rehabilitation centre which also acts as a deterrent for these young

people from getting involved in criminal activities.

CSI was launched in 2010 and managed to reach out to 8 centres throughout the nation and

benefitted 430 students. 2011 saw an increase in number of centres taking up this ambitious

endeavor to 11 centres reaching out to more than 600 students. In 2012, this program was

carried out successfully at 20 centres reaching out to more than 700 students. In 2013, 13

branches were involved, reaching about 375 students. In 2014, 9 branches were involved,

reaching about 180 students.

2.1 OBJECTIVE OF CSI PROGRAMME

To address the negative social behaviour and education levels of the underachievers

to reduce involvement in crime and delinquent behaviour among young Malaysian

Indians.

To instil positive attitude among the members of the Indian community.



2. 2 INTERVENTION METHOD

With the support from school teachers, students who are underachieving academically were

identified and were recruited in the 20 weeks program that included the following:

a) Camps

These 2 or 3 days camp combine the elements of fun, teamwork, exploration,

nature with some degree of motivation built into it. The purpose of this activity is

to inculcate positive messages that include fun without negative elements that

are plaguing the nation such as drugs, sex, alcohol, cigarette and so forth. These

activities help to build camaraderie among the participants as well with the

facilitators/coordinators.

b) Sports activities

Outdoor activities such football, netball, silambam and kabbadi were introduced

to allow students to spend their time positively, stay healthy and also an

opportunity to unlock their talents. Professional coaches were identified and

engaged to coach the students on a weekly basis. This approach inculcated

discipline, sportsmanship and team work among these underprivileged students.

c) Character building activities

This component aims to instill positive values, build their self-esteem,

confidence, coping skills and in a nutshell, promote personal and social growth

of individual’s full human potential and thereby reduce physical, mental,

emotional and social impairment which results in antisocial behaviour.

Experience learning activities (ELA) that combine fun and exploration were used

on weekly basis or every fortnight to increase self-awareness, social awareness,

self-management, relationship management and also responsible decision

making.



2.3 TARGET GROUP

Our priority is high risk academically challenged students from lower secondary schools. This

particular group was selected based on the fact that they are the most vulnerable to peer

pressure and by equipping these students with the right “tools”, they will be able to resist

negative influences and focus on being a productive member of the society. Priority must be

given to students with the following criteria:

1. Students with frequent loss of demerit points in school (disciplinary

issues)

2. Students who obtain grade below C/D in most of the subjects

3. Students who are from poor socio economic background

4.

Students who are living in areas where they are prone to involve in social

problems

5. Students with low self-esteem

2.4 MONITORING AND REPORTING

The CSI Task Force was set up to oversee the planning and execution of the

programme to ensure the effectiveness.

The implementing centres submitted weekly updates which will be compiled at theEWRF Secretariat for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

Regular visits to monitor the activities was carried by the branch officials

Project Officer / Coordinator from the HQ visited the centres periodically to ensure

the programmes are running smoothly.

School authorities and parents were updated on the progress of the programme.

Annual report sent to the Government to update the progress of the program.

Final report along with financials sent to donors upon the completion of the

programme. These reports will enable donors to see the progress of the camps and

accomplishments and its impacts on the students.



2.5 PROGRAM STRUCTURE

a) CSI Sessions

The program will be conducted for duration of 20 weeks ( 1 Camp + 13 character

building/sports + 2 + 10 Counseling + 1 Sports & Games Tournament + 1 C3G+ CSI

Closing) and starts on the 1st week of March 2015 and will be concluded on august 2015*.

CSI 2015 SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

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oSession Action Plan

Counselling

SessionsReport

1 Session 1 Introduction Camp

Report Booklet 1

2 Session 2 Character Building/Sports Session 1

3 Session 3 Character Building/Sports

4 Session 4 Counselling Session 2

5 Session 5 Character Building/Speaker slot

6 Session 6 C3G Session 3

7 Session 7 Character Building/Sports

Report Booklet 2

8 Session 8 Character Building/Sports Session 4

9 Session 9 Character Building/Speaker slot

1

0

Session

10 Character Building/Sports Session 5

1

1

Session

11Character Building/Sports

1

2

Session

12Counselling Session 6

1

3

Session

13Character Building/Speaker slot

1

4

Session

14 *STI Day Session 7

Report Booklet 3

1

5

Session


1

6

Session

16Character Building/Sports Session 8

1

7

Session

17Sports Tournament

1

8

Session

18 Character Building/Sports Session 9



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9

Session


2

0

Session

20CSI Closing Session 10

Each session should not have less than 30 or more than 30 students. If the student number

exceeds 30, then another centre should be formed. For every 30 students, two facilitators

should be assigned. The sessions should only be conducted once in a week or 3 hours. No

classes should be conducted during school holidays. Before starting the program, EWRF

Branches should submit the endorsed confirmation slip (Refer to Appendix 2) to EWRF HQ

b) CSI Closing

The CSI closing will be held on the last session where the branch needs to bare the

expenses for the closing ceremony. HQ will provide the certificate for all the CSI

participants.

2.6 CSI Modules

a) Handbook for Facilitators & Reporting Booklets

Handbook for facilitators & reporting booklets will be provided which includes report booklet

1-3 The items will be sent as a SOFT COPY. Facilitator’s handbook consists of character

building activities and energizers.

2.7 Evaluation and Assessment

Students will be assessed through the weekly report, academic and discipline progress

report. Along with this, we will also provide Notes on Behavior Observation which will be

used by the facilitator to record the students' behavior pattern on the 2nd week and the 18th

week of the program.

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