
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’




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.’



