The dream of attending the prestigious University of Oxford might seem far-fetched for many - let alone for a refugee boy. But today, that dream is becoming reality for Raheel, a Dignity graduate and now our lower secondary teacher.

Raheel’s family fled Pakistan when he was 12, after enduring brutal persecution for their faith. His uncle was killed. His grandfather was jailed. Fearing for their lives, they left everything behind and sought refuge in Malaysia.

They arrived with just their suitcases...

Renting an empty flat, the family slept on bare floors. Meals were often skipped just to make ends meet. And without proper documentation, Raheel and his brother could not enrol in any public school.

Then, through their community network, they heard about Dignity - a school that
welcomed all children. Thanks to the generosity of donors, the Empower-a-Child programme opened the door to quality education for Raheel and his brother. Both were able to enrol in Dignity.