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KAO Laurier Malaysia awarded eight ‘graduates’ of the Laurier School of Confidence with a total of RM12,000 during the concluding Phase One of its Laurier School of Confidence empowerment series.
The Laurier School of Confidence is a collaborative effort between KAO Laurier Malaysia and PTPTN as a step forward in uplifting young women as they navigate challenges in their lives.
The students will receive RM1500 in their own Simpan SSPN Prime education savings fund to fulfil their higher education goals.
“KAO Laurier Malaysia recognises the importance of encouraging more excellent representation of women and girls from various backgrounds and encouraging them to discover their untapped potential.
“Our hope is that the Laurier School of Confidence can create a space in which girls can amplify their confidence and nurture a hunger for knowledge in various areas without boundaries, as well as learn from people who inspire them,” said KAO (Malaysia) president, Itou Hirofumi.
Confidence booster for young girls
Aimed to serve as a confidence booster for young girls across Malaysia, Phase One of the empowerment series garnered active interest from 600 students.
Guided by KAO’s Kirei philosophy of making life beautiful, The Laurier School of Confidence gave participants a peak into what the future could hold for them if they pursued their dreams with confidence.
The series features five contemporary topics and incorporates an engaging element which requires students to respond to questions at the end of each module.
It also featured six inspiring young ladies navigating their dreams of overcoming cyberbullying and embracing body confidence, encouraging discussions on menstrual hygiene, and pursuing one’s dreams and passions.
Nur Sabrina Auji Binti Mohd Zamri, 16, expressed her admiration for Nalisa Alia Amin, one of the speakers at Laurier School of Confidence.
“I was especially inspired by Nalisa Alia Amin, as she advocates for body positivity and always strives to be a better person in her way.
I believe self-trust and confidence are among the essential traits for us to succeed in life,” said Sabrina.
“Confidence for me is overcoming life challenges with your unique ability. That is also the key message that I was able to churn out of the five modules prepared by KAO Laurier,” Sabrina added.
The winning eight school girls
Eight young girls impressed KAO Laurier Malaysia with their account of personal struggles with self-confidence, body shaming and speech disorders and how the series gave them hope for the future.
Students, parents, and teachers gathered as the Laurier School of Confidence (Central Region) winners were recognised at an awards ceremony.
KAO Malaysia president, Itou Hirofumi and Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) COO, Mastura Mohd Khalid, presented each winner with a certificate of excellence and RM1,500 in the form of a Simpan SSPN Prime savings account.
“PTPTN is honoured to be part of an initiative that uplifts and empowers young girls across Malaysia.
The key to finding confidence in oneself is to take the first step, the idea behind the series, to act as a jumping point for these young girls towards their future.
Education is the key to unlocking potential. We are delighted that KAO Laurier has incorporated the element of rewarding our young winners with a boost to kick start their higher education savings fund.” said Mastura.
The Laurier School of Confidence series focused on 65 secondary schools over the past two months.
It aims to inspire teenage girls to develop into the next generation of empowered women who will thrive in their field of interest and actively contribute to community and nation-building.
“The inspiring line-up of speakers on Laurier School of Confidence has implemented a new resolution for me to be a better version of myself,” 14-year-old Sarah Alesya Hany binti Mohd Fazli shared.
Following the success of Phase One, the Laurier School of Confidence will continue to inspire over 168,000 teenage girls in secondary schools across Malaysia until June 2023.
Through its long-term ESG programme dedicated to educating girls in hygiene care, KAO Laurier Malaysia has been a friend to young women for the past 27 years since 1994.
To date, KAO Laurier Malaysia has touched the lives of over two million students from over 8,000 schools through the programme.
