Malaysia

ICRI has been working in Malaysia since 1985, when we were invited to conduct a series of trainings in Kuala Lumpur on child advocacy and child development. This led to the formation of the Malaysian Child Resource Institute in 1988.

Child Advocacy

MCRI facilitated the first National Child Advocacy Forum in 1997, and continues to be deeply involved in national child and family policy advocacy. MCRI has advised numerous government agencies, corporations, and NGOs on child advocacy and child development. MCRI has also conducted extensive training and capacity building for grassroots organizations serving Malaysian children and families.

Early Childhood Education

MCRI has been at the forefront of the improvement and expansion of quality early childhood programs in Malaysia. MCRI assisted in the founding of NACEEM, the national association of early childhood professionals, and provides regular training on global best practices in early childhood care and education through Malaysian universities and NGOs. MCRI has also advised the Malaysian government on early childhood policy and programs.

Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

MCRI also established the first national organization working to prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation, Protect and Save the Children. Originally a project of MCRI, P.S. the Children has since grown into its own freestanding organization- for more information, visits www.psthechildren.org.my.

• Outcomes
• Over 1300 teachers and community leaders in Malaysia and Borneo have received training in child advocacy and child development.
• Over 150 grassroots organizations, serving over 120,000 Malaysian children, have received training and capacity building assistance.
• Over 800 adults have been educated on the prevention of child sexual abuse and exploitation.