OUR STORIES

OUR STORIES

OUR STORIES

Hear directly from the people who make our work possible: our youth, parents, social workers, and volunteers. Our work is centered on out-of-school youth, but it positively impacts every other stakeholder.

Hear directly from the people who make our work possible: our youth, parents, social workers, and volunteers. Our work is centered on out-of-school youth, but it positively impacts every other stakeholder.

Alumni Volunteer

Alumni Volunteer

Batch of 2023

Batch of 2023

Siti Aiesyah

Siti Aiesyah

‘This experience has shown me that everyone has the ability to succeed, but some just need extra support’

‘This experience has shown me that everyone has the ability to succeed, but some just need extra support’

Alumni

Alumni

Batch of 2023

Batch of 2023

Ahmad Fakhruddin

Ahmad Fakhruddin

‘It impacted me quite a bit, knowing that I wasn’t the only one who actually missed out quite a bit in their studies.’

‘It impacted me quite a bit, knowing that I wasn’t the only one who actually missed out quite a bit in their studies.’

Alumni Volunteer

Alumni Volunteer

Batch of 2023

Batch of 2023

Muhammad Dhia

Muhammad Dhia

‘Project Starfish has made a great impact in my life because it helped me get to ITE. Without Project Starfish, I wouldn’t be here...’

‘Project Starfish has made a great impact in my life because it helped me get to ITE. Without Project Starfish, I wouldn’t be here...’

Alumni Volunteer

Alumni Volunteer

Batch of 2023

Batch of 2023

Geralyn Tan

Geralyn Tan

‘Project Starfish has helped me build my resilience and confidence in my own abilities and I am forever grateful for my time there’

‘Project Starfish has helped me build my resilience and confidence in my own abilities and I am forever grateful for my time there’

Alumni

Alumni

Batch of 2023

Batch of 2023

Hashila Laila

Hashila Laila

‘Prior to joining the program, I felt as though I was a failure and was hopeless considering I had no future, but Project Starfish drove me closer to a better destiny’

‘Prior to joining the program, I felt as though I was a failure and was hopeless considering I had no future, but Project Starfish drove me closer to a better destiny’

Alumni Volunteer

Alumni Volunteer

Batch of 2022

Batch of 2022

Kamilia Amira

Kamilia Amira

It's been an eye-opening experience seeing how the programme is run behind the scenes, and it's also been very fulfilling being able to "give back"

It's been an eye-opening experience seeing how the programme is run behind the scenes, and it's also been very fulfilling being able to "give back"

Alumni Volunteer

Alumni Volunteer

Batch of 2022

Batch of 2022

Isaac Ong

Isaac Ong

‘Starfish has really shown me that I could make a difference and built my passion for volunteering.’

‘Starfish has really shown me that I could make a difference and built my passion for volunteering.’

Alumni Volunteer

Alumni Volunteer

Batch of 2022

Batch of 2022

Noreen Goh

Noreen Goh

‘I had hoped that my dedication would serve as a homage to those who never failed to hold a space in their hearts for youths they barely know.’

‘I had hoped that my dedication would serve as a homage to those who never failed to hold a space in their hearts for youths they barely know.’

Alumni

Alumni

Batch of 2022

Batch of 2022

Ezra Nazryan

Ezra Nazryan

‘You've got to be confident in your ability no matter what, that's what the teachers here have taught me.’

‘You've got to be confident in your ability no matter what, that's what the teachers here have taught me.’

Alumni

Alumni

Batch of 2022

Batch of 2022

Alesya Zafirah

Alesya Zafirah

‘My biggest takeaway away is that nothing is impossible if there is a will there will always be a way to achieve.’

‘My biggest takeaway away is that nothing is impossible if there is a will there will always be a way to achieve.’

Alumni

Alumni

Batch of 2021

Batch of 2021

Joel Dominique Chan

Joel Dominique Chan

‘I may not have a particular 'dream' yet, but at the very least, I have a duty to the education path I'm taking right now.’

‘I may not have a particular 'dream' yet, but at the very least, I have a duty to the education path I'm taking right now.’

Alumni Volunteer

Alumni Volunteer

Batch of 2021

Batch of 2021

Wong Li Ping, Mary

Wong Li Ping, Mary

‘With valuable study materials, as well as enthusiastic tutors granted to me through the program, I was not only able sit for examinations but finally excel.’

‘With valuable study materials, as well as enthusiastic tutors granted to me through the program, I was not only able sit for examinations but finally excel.’

Parent

Parent

Batch of 2019

Batch of 2019

Parent

Parent

‘A THOUSAND THANKS TO ALL THE TEACHERS WHO HAVE HELPED A LOT all this time, we will never forget all the services of the teachers’

‘A THOUSAND THANKS TO ALL THE TEACHERS WHO HAVE HELPED A LOT all this time, we will never forget all the services of the teachers’

Alumni Volunteer

Alumni Volunteer

Batch of 2019

Batch of 2019

Nur Syafizan

Nur Syafizan

“Starfish gave me the only hope to fix my life and succeed.”

“Starfish gave me the only hope to fix my life and succeed.”

Alumni

Alumni

Batch of 2017

Batch of 2017

Leong Suk Yin Joanna

Leong Suk Yin Joanna

‘These teachers understood each and every student’s character day by day, and do their best to help us.’

‘These teachers understood each and every student’s character day by day, and do their best to help us.’

Alumni

Alumni

Batch of 2017

Batch of 2017

Regina Khoo Yong Ping

Regina Khoo Yong Ping

‘Although I didn’t pass with flying colours, it’s all about the good and happy experience’

‘Although I didn’t pass with flying colours, it’s all about the good and happy experience’

Alumni

Alumni

Batch of 2016

Batch of 2016

Nazurah Johari

Nazurah Johari

‘This programme has given me a sense of direction’

‘This programme has given me a sense of direction’

Social Worker

Social Worker

Cindy

Cindy

‘Over the past years as I partner with Project Starfish, I am really in awe of the efforts you and your team put in for the youths.’

‘Over the past years as I partner with Project Starfish, I am really in awe of the efforts you and your team put in for the youths.’

Social Worker

Social Worker

Jonathan

Jonathan

‘Thank you for hanging in there with all the difficult youths and for giving them a second chance even before demanding that they deserve it’

‘Thank you for hanging in there with all the difficult youths and for giving them a second chance even before demanding that they deserve it’

WhatsApp exchange
WhatsApp exchange
WhatsApp exchange
WhatsApp exchange

Volunteer

Volunteer

Lee Xin Yi

Lee Xin Yi

Volunteering at Starfish has been one of the most powerful experiences of my life.

Volunteering at Starfish has been one of the most powerful experiences of my life.

Volunteer

Volunteer

Adnan Ramdani

Adnan Ramdani

‘I want to also develop myself personally by leading such social impact focused organisation forward.’

‘I want to also develop myself personally by leading such social impact focused organisation forward.’

Volunteer

Volunteer

Jonathan Lim

Jonathan Lim

‘This program taught me how essential it is to lead with empathy, optimism and perseverance.’

‘This program taught me how essential it is to lead with empathy, optimism and perseverance.’

Volunteer

Volunteer

Lee Rui Xin

Lee Rui Xin

‘The experience was a very rewarding one which reinforced the importance of having such supportive communities.’

‘The experience was a very rewarding one which reinforced the importance of having such supportive communities.’

Volunteer

Volunteer

Ryan Lee

Ryan Lee

‘Volunteering with Project Starfish profoundly shifted my outlook on life and education’

‘Volunteering with Project Starfish profoundly shifted my outlook on life and education’

Volunteer

Volunteer

Wong Chia Jin

Wong Chia Jin

‘Project Starfish has opened my eyes to how resilient people can be.’

‘Project Starfish has opened my eyes to how resilient people can be.’

Volunteer

Volunteer

Sufia Malik

Sufia Malik

‘I was able to make a positive impact, develop valuable skills, and explore my passions and interests.’

‘I was able to make a positive impact, develop valuable skills, and explore my passions and interests.’