History & Impact

From five students to a movement.

Founded on 16 March 2018 by five Form 4 students, Hands for Education grew out of a shared passion for making quality education accessible to underprivileged youth — and has been growing ever since.
24,000
Face masks distributed
5,000+
Families supported
500+
SPM students tutored
3
National awards won
2018
–2019
Learning sessions at PPR Kota Damansara

Learning Sessions @ PPR Kota Damansara

We ran over 40 weekly enrichment sessions, reaching 60 primary school students at PPR Kota Damansara — building confidence, curiosity and academic skills.

🏆 HOPE Awards 2018 — Winner🏆 Tuanku Bainun Young Changemakers 2018 — Winner🥈 MyHarapan Social Project Challenge 2018 — Runner Up
2020

The Bersama-sama Project

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we mobilised to support the communities we serve — distributing essential supplies to families who needed them most.

24,000
face masks
6,420
hand sanitisers
5,000+
families
Bersama-sama Project distribution
2021
–2022

Projek Didik #SaveSPM2021

To support SPM students whose education was disrupted by the pandemic, we ran over 20 workshops and 300 online tuition classes in partnership with teachers, reaching more than 500 students. Our #SaveSPM2021 Discord became a thriving community of 140+ students and volunteer tutors.

In partnership with: Majlis Perwakilan Pelajar UiTM Rembau · Rotaract Club of Klang Central · Rotaract Club of Bukit Kiara Sunrise · What to Discuss · Eduristic Malaysia · Tutors in Action.

2023
& beyond

A renewed focus on mental health

Today we are channelling everything we've learned into mental health literacy for Malaysia's youth — striving for a Malaysia where no student has to suffer alone. Be a part of our story.