Focused Areas for a Transformative Impact
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Focus Area 1: Education and Training
- Enhancing access to quality education and training opportunities for residents, particularly in areas like entrepreneurship, ICT skills, and urban farming
- Integrating community services into the curriculum of Sunway University students as part of their compulsory syllabus
- All our students participates in community service initiatives each year – with an estimated about 3000 students
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Focus Area 2: Research and Development
- Conducting evidence-based and translational research to understand and address the root causes of multidimensional poverty, health issues, and economic challenges in the Desa Mentari community
- Research initiatives will inform the development of innovative solutions that could be deploy for the community and to provide effective public policies implementations both at the Federal and Local Government, including case studies for regional and global development
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Focus Area 3: Community Development
- Development initiatives through collaborative effort with local stakeholders to address challenges at the community level such as health screening, food aid, back to School program, upgrading utilities and recreational facilities, and enhancing community safety and the environment
- Outreach initiative through engaging with local residents on various initiatives to foster relationships, enhance well-being, and encourage participation in community-driven projects
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Focus Area 4: Community Observatory Cohort Study
- Establishment of a Community Observatory for a longitudinal cohort study
- This research study is designed to meticulously track and analyze the evolving socioeconomic, health, and environmental conditions of the Desa Mentari community
- This cohort study is a critical element of the programme, underpinning its commitment to informed, sustainable, and impactful community development
- The overall project involves longitudinal community research where data gathered will be instrumental in shaping targeted and effective policy interventions, ensuring that solutions are evidence-based and directly responsive to the evolving needs of the Desa Mentari residents.
