TO FURTHER support the development and progression of students under the BIBD ALAF programme, Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) has arranged learning camps to help build their self-confidence, develop their communication capabilities, and instil a sense of appreciation.
In a press release, BIBD stated that the learning camps are divided into three with the first, Refresher Camp, held on March 26. The Refresher Camp was specially organised for the latest 46 students who were recently awarded and included into the ALAF (Advocating Life-long Learning for an Aspiring Future) programme for 2016.
The second and third camps, the HELP (Holiday English Language Programme) camps, are arranged for around 80 students. These camps are organised with the cooperation of the Centre for British Teachers (CfBT) to deliver spoken English training camps for the BIBD ALAF programme students.
The HELP camps include lectures, hands-on and task-based activities to promote teamwork. The camps are also designed to foster a ‘can do’ belief in their English abilities and to establish good learner training habits.
The BIBD ALAF programme currently includes more than 100 students, whose fundings are collected from efforts of BIBD’s Corporate Social Responsibility, which includes BIBD Charity Expeditions for ALAF, along with generous contributions from corporate agencies as well as general public since its launch in May 2013 by Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman.
BIBD officials in a group photo with BIBD ALAF students during the Refresher Camp on March 26. – BIBD
The ALAF programme was developed in close partnership with the Department of Schools, Ministry of Education, and in 2015 a Memorandum of Understanding was also signed with the Islamic Studies Department from the Ministry of Religious Affairs. This will lead to constant efforts and close collaboration between all parties to ensure the successful implementation and provision of assistance to the ALAF programme.
The ALAF programme provides the selected students with provisions for school and tuition fees, educational materials and welfare, as well as mentoring and counselling necessities amongst others. All these efforts are meant to ensure the absolute commitment of these students towards the development of their education, and prevent them from being bothered by other commitments. The ALAF programme will also continue to provide support and assistance to these students until the end of their respective educational requirements.
Through ALAF, BIBD hopes to align its support to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s 2035 Vision of obtaining a 100 per cent level of education for everyone, which in turn is hoped to help reduce poverty. Insya Allah, this will lead Brunei towards a more prosperous and peaceful future, making Brunei populated with educated, highly skilful and successful individuals, in line with internationally set standards.
Members of the public wishing to contribute into the BIBD ALAF fund may do so with a minimum donation of B$1.01 into the BIBD ALAF account at 1018181811 via BIBD channels such as the BIBD Online website, BIBD Mobile app, BIBD ATMs and CDMs, and BIBD branch counters. The public can also set up a BIBD Standing Instruction to ensure a monthly donation into the ALAF fund.
As an added option, BIBD account holders can also use their accumulated BIBD Hadiah Points for cash conversion into contributions into the ALAF fund account. Progresif users can also make donation to the ALAF programme via its dedicated SMS in denominations of BND 1,5,10, 15 and 20 by typing ‘ALAF’ and entering the amount selected, and sending it to 38988.
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