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The Big Pursuit – Impact Report 2023

When Can My Child Read and Write? – A Mother’s Perspective

What Hunger Looks Like in Malaysian Schools

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Chrissie Kuan

Jul 21 min read

The Big Pursuit – Impact Report 2023

We are proud to present you our Impact Report for 2023 titled The Big Pursuit! In this big update, you’ll catch a glimpse of our...

Burdet Anthonius

Apr 302 min read

When Can My Child Read and Write? – A Mother’s Perspective

A certain level of literacy is expected by the age of four, determining class placement and potentially setting the stage for future academi

Olivia Cheah

Apr 55 min read

What Hunger Looks Like in Malaysian Schools

Melissa Ngiam

Dec 15, 20231 min read

Give A Meaningful Gift As We Close 2023

Don’t need a Christmas gift? Tell your friends and family to give towards those in need instead!

Chrissie Kuan

Jul 26, 20233 min read

Celebrating Taman Prima Selayang

This was taken from our 2022 Impact Report. Read the full impact report here! Two years ago, GG made a thoughtful decision to gradually...

"Exiting GG's First Community, Why Did We Do It?" - Impact Report 2022

Chrissie Kuan

Jul 5, 20231 min read

"Exiting GG's First Community, Why Did We Do It?" - Impact Report 2022

How many meals can you provide at school with more than RM650,000? Is attendance essential for educational attainment?

Chrissie Kuan

Dec 5, 20222 min read

A Chat With Our Super Sarapan Champion

I could envision students, regardless of their background, sitting together during recess to eat, laugh, and make good memories together...

Chrissie Kuan

Nov 29, 20222 min read

What Does Recess Mean To You?

What comes to mind when you think about the word “Recess”? Super Sarapan is a feeding program that aims to provide a meal at school for

New Gaps, New Grounds - Impact Report 2021

Chrissie Kuan

Jul 12, 20221 min read

New Gaps, New Grounds - Impact Report 2021

Impact Report 2021 for Yayasan Generasi Gemilang - New Gaps, New Grounds

Bernice Chee

May 27, 20223 min read

3 Misconceptions About Social Work

16th March 2022 marked 1 year since I started working in Yayasan Generasi Gemilang (GG). Before GG, I was a Teach For Malaysia (TFM)...

Riana Y

Mar 12, 20223 min read

That One Meal

Lakshmi* is a single parent managing a household of four consisting of her sister, her two children, and herself. Her son, Selva*, is one...

If It Is Worth Exploring, It Is Worth Doing!

Chrissie Kuan

Jan 27, 20223 min read

If It Is Worth Exploring, It Is Worth Doing!

Thank you for supporting the B40 vendors we featured on our Christmas Gift Box project through your purchase of the gift boxes. GG...

Earning An Income While Caring for Her Children, B40 Mother Quits Her Job for Flexibility

Steven K C Poh

Dec 13, 20212 min read

Earning An Income While Caring for Her Children, B40 Mother Quits Her Job for Flexibility

When Generasi Gemilang (GG) met up with Intan Nor Faliana Shamsudin, she was a portrait of serenity, tenacity and grit. Underlying that comp

Forever Learning, This B40 Mother Dreams of Owning Her Shop One Day

Steven K C Poh

Dec 10, 20212 min read

Forever Learning, This B40 Mother Dreams of Owning Her Shop One Day

The prospect of raising one kid as a single mother is already daunting enough. Raising six kids alone is a gargantuan task.

Inspiring Faces Behind the Christmas Gift Boxes

Chrissie Kuan

Nov 25, 20213 min read

Inspiring Faces Behind the Christmas Gift Boxes

#Supportlokal: Christmas Gifts Sourced from B40 Vendors Curated for You this Gifting Season

Chrissie Kuan

Nov 25, 20211 min read

#Supportlokal: Christmas Gifts Sourced from B40 Vendors Curated for You this Gifting Season

Chrissie Kuan

Aug 12, 20211 min read

Unconventional - Impact Report 2020

We are honoured to present to you GG’s Impact Report for 2020. We would like to share how we were able to stay true to our mission of helpin

Dennis Tan

Aug 5, 20214 min read

Stress Among Youth Is Real

If you're wondering how the youth are affected when they don't seem to have anything to worry about; the reality is quite the opposite.

Darius Lim

May 25, 20215 min read

Losing a Friend to Suicide

TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains contents of suicide & depression. If you are experiencing any of these, please call Befrienders...

Shu Ling

May 10, 20212 min read

Illuminating The Fight Against Hunger

*Update: This campaign has been extended until the end of June and the article has been amended to reflect this change in date. For...

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