What We Do

Re-writing the story of young, disadvantaged Malaysians

CWF IS BUILDING A DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM FOR A YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP ECOSYSTEM

CWF’s goals align with the governments’ aspiration to reduce poverty, in collaboration with partners.

We provide:

  • Programs
  • Internships
  • Networking opportunities
  • Educational resources
  • Mentorship strategies

 

We target essential services and skills that are in dire need during and post Covid-19 pandemic, in the following industries:

  • Food and beverages
  • Health products and services
  • Hairdressing
  • Automotive repair
  • Home plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Digital marketing
  • Graphic design
  • Website building
  • Video online services
  • Computer repair services

 

The intended audience is age 15-25 at-risk youth with high potential in entrepreneurship. Catalyst Worldwide Foundation is aiming to help at least 15,000 of these youths with great capability, giving them a chance at a brighter future. The number of students and mentees we take on will be determined by funding from donors.

Referring to studymalaysia.com and government  grants, a student in average will spend about USD10,000 to USD15,000 per year. This includes the cost of courses as well as their living expenses. 

The number of students and mentees we undertake will be determined by funding from donors.

Providing effective support systems to those who need and deserve it most

Online Meeting Mentor with Mentees

Supporting young people in their entrepreneurial endeavours is an effective and desperately needed strategy to tackle youth unemployment and to contribute to socio-economic development. By getting to know an individual on a deep and interpersonal level, we look to harness and nourish the unique and dormant potential within them, playing to their strengths and giving them the support they need to forge their own destiny.

Selection process

CWF’S SELECTION PROCESS SETS US APART

We only target severely disadvantaged individuals who show special promise for entrepreneurship. These young people are:

  • Motivated
  • Enthusiastic
  • Ambitious
  • Have a great attitude
  • Have a tenacity for learning
  • Determination and perseverance

Our selection process takes into account the individual’s personal and financial situation, allowing us to pair them with a program, internship and mentor that will suit their unique talents and give them the best chance at success.

Our selectivity in choosing participants ensures that our resources are used as effectively and efficiently as possible and that dropout rates are kept to a minimum.

“Do not train a child to learn by force or harshness; but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each.” ― PLATO

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