RYTHM Connect

Change Through Social Entrepreneurship & Education - Eena Khalil Lim

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Social entrepreneur and gender equality advocate Eena Khalil Lim discusses community-driven change, holistic education, and the importance of fostering a love for learning in this engaging instalment of RYTHM Connect, hosted by Umayal Eswaran. She also shares insights into her work on social entrepreneurship with The Good Shop and the CHILD initiative, which empowers parents to make informed choices for their children’s well-being.

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00:00-01:01 – Introduction

  • Introducing guest Eena Khalil
    • Lim


    01:02-04:09 – Eena Khalil Lim’s Background

    • Growing up in a diverse
      • community
      • Interest in advocating for
        • gender equality sparked

         

        04:10-06:10 – Change Through Social Entrepreneurship

        • The essential quality in driving
          • social change
          • Involving whole communities, listening
            • to all voices
          • Prioritising community needs

            •  

            06:11-09:00 – Hope in Changemaking

            • Real change happens when
              • everyone is on the same page
              • A “never-ending hope” keeps the
                • vision alive
              • No one issue is greater than the
                • other

                 

                09:01-12:58 – Holistic Education

                • Look at education holistically
                • Education and empowering
                  • livelihoods
                • Adapting to children’s different
                  • learning ways

                   

                  12:59-15:20 – The Love of Learning

                  • Encourage a love for learning
                    • Avoid pressures and strict
                      • expectations
                      • Encouraging a reading habit from
                        • young

                         

                        15:21-20:15 – Learning and Technology

                        • The power of AI and its timely
                          • introduction
                          • Excessive device use
                            • Reading for engaging imagination,
                              • cognitive growth

                               

                              20:16-24:19 – The Arau Approach

                              • History of the Arau approach
                                • Malaysia’s own educational method
                                  • The three pillars

                                    •  

                                    24:20-29:40 – The Inspiration for CHILD

                                    • The children’s industry covers
                                      • medical care to tech
                                      • Products should be guided by
                                        • child experts
                                      • CHILD helps parents navigate
                                        • tough choices

                                         

                                        29:41-35:25 – The Good Shop

                                        • Understanding social
                                          • entrepreneurship
                                        • Aiming to bring social
                                          • enterprises mainstream

                                           

                                          35:26-40:25 – Creating Curiosity

                                          • Integrate local culture for
                                            • relatable learning
                                            • Move beyond grades to foster
                                              • interactive learning
                                            • Nurture communication skills for
                                              • fluency and expertise

                                               

                                              40:26-42:59 – Closing Thoughts

                                              • Education should be holistic
                                                • Integrating local culture into
                                                  • education is empowering
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