About Us
Our Roots (2002)
Tara Foundation was incorporated on 10th January 2002. We began as a home, Tara Bhavan, dedicated to orphaned children. Initially located at Kampung Kasipillai, Jalan Ipoh, the home provided shelter, education, healthcare, and emotional support to 45 children.
The Evolution (2019)
In 2019, Tara Foundation transitioned into a free tuition center with a broader and more ambitious aim: to help as many B40 families as possible escape the vicious cycle of generational poverty. Our core focus shifted entirely to early education as the key intervention point.
The Cycle of Poverty We Break
The cycle of poverty is a self-perpetuating pattern where families remain trapped in poverty generation after generation due to economic, social, and psychological barriers. We observed an alarming rate of school dropouts caused by a critical lack of early education.
"The lack of early education—such as poor reading, writing, and counting skills—becomes a stumbling block. This prevents access to higher-paying jobs, trapping them in a vicious, self-perpetuating cycle"
We focus on developing and sustaining the early education of children from underprivileged communities by catering to their unique learning needs via FREE after-school tuition, conveniently located within walking distance from Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR) flats. Our method is designed to be highly effective and easily accessible.
Our Focus
Underprivileged Communities
Early Education
Easy Accessibility
Our Core Programme:
Free After-School Tuition
Our ongoing programme operates at all our centers, using level-based education methodologies rather than chronological age grouping to ensure maximum learning effectiveness.
Academic Classes
We conduct individual placement tests to identify unique learning needs. Students are placed and nurtured according to their proficiency to ensure they build a strong foundation for their academic journey.
Enrichment
(Non-Academic)
Includes sports, physical activities, and recreational sessions to foster discipline, leadership, and teamwork. We also offer motivational talks and arts for holistic development.
Subjects Offered
| Level | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Lower Primary (Standard 1-3) Subjects : 4 |
Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mathematics, Science |
| Upper Primary (Standard 4-6) Subjects : 4 |
Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mathematics, Science |
| Lower Secondary (Form 1-3) Subjects : 4 |
Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mathematics, Science |
| Upper Secondary (Form 4-5) Subjects : 5 |
Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mathematics, Science, Sejarah |
Our Beneficiaries
We usually recruit our students at targeted "Program Perumahan Rakyat" (PPR) flats (government housing program for poor) or schools located within underprivileged communities. Our centers are intentionally located within walking distance of nearby PPRs to encourage attendance and student as well as parent engagement.
