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Supporting Vanisa’s Journey to Higher Education
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- 14 years old
- Orang Asli community
- Zero to B2 English
Vanisa’s story
Meet Vanisa
Vanisa, 14, is part of an Orang Asli indigenous community in Perak, Malaysia, where long-term, structured education is hard to reach. She has spent the last 2 years proving how far she can take it.
In 2022, Vanisa stood out among 87 students in HAEA’s Perak program with the highest learning progress. When the in-person program ended, she kept studying remotely.
To join online classes she regularly walked several kilometres to find a stable 4G signal, then walked further to charge her study tablet. Nobody asked that of her. She chose it.
“I want to improve my English so I can continue my studies and support myself in the future.”
Vanisa
Starting from no English at all, Vanisa reached B2 level and completed her first ESL certificate at Mee Fah Language School in 2024. She is now studying all 4 GED subjects.
Her next step: a 1-year advanced academic English program at Mee Fah in Koh Tao, Thailand, February 2026 to February 2027, taking her from B2 to C1, the level she needs for her full potential in the GED exams.
The program includes an official Education (ED) visa, legal student residency for the study period. HAEA continues to cover her accommodation, daily living costs, travel, and mentorship throughout.
Where your money goes
Your donation funds 3 things:
- Course tuition at Mee Fah Language School, a full year
- Education (ED) visa processing and official documentation
- Learning materials for the whole study year
Every donation goes directly and entirely to Vanisa’s education. HAEA separately covers her accommodation, living costs, and travel.
Registered Austrian association (ZVR 1754047403).
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Support Vanisa’s next step
Change or cancel a monthly gift anytime. Questions about this fundraiser? Email info@horizonasia.org. Registered Austrian association (ZVR 1754047403).
Progress so far
- 2022: highest learning progress among 87 students in HAEA's Perak program
- Continued studying remotely, walking kilometres for signal and power
- 2024: first ESL certificate completed at Mee Fah Language School
- Now at B2 English and preparing all four GED subjects
FAQ
What does this fundraiser pay for, exactly?
The campaign goal is $2,200. The itemized education costs are 69,510 THB (approximately $1,970) for Vanisa's one-year language course tuition at Mee Fah Language School, her Education (ED) visa processing, and her learning materials. HAEA separately covers her accommodation, daily living costs, travel, and mentorship.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
No. Horizon Asia Educational Association is a registered Austrian association (ZVR 1754047403), and donations are not tax-deductible in Austria. What you get instead is transparency: this page shows exactly what your money funds.
Can I change or cancel a monthly gift?
Yes, anytime. Donorbox, our payment provider, lets you manage your gift yourself, or email info@horizonasia.org and we will sort it out.
Who runs this fundraiser?
Horizon Asia Educational Association (HAEA), a nonprofit registered in Austria providing free education across Thailand, Malaysia, and Myanmar migrant communities. Wonderland Jungle Hostel on Koh Tao is our base of operations and houses our student dorm.
You can fund Vanisa's next step
Years of her own hard work brought Vanisa here. Your support turns that work into a qualification. If you cannot donate, sharing this page multiplies its reach.
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