We believe in the power of learning.
We empower migrants and refugees by
giving them a voice and the tools they need
to make a difference.
- SDI Academy Snapshots -
Countries
Students Trained
Hours of lessons delivered
people engaged
- Our Partners -
- As Featured in -
CNBC
"SDI Academy empowers migrant workers through education"
My Paper
"Aspiring young social entrepreneurs who want to make a difference in the community"
The Straits Times
"Youth on a mission to ease foreign workers woes"
TODAY
"Dr English wants to train more than 10,000 Migrant Workers to build bridges between locals and Migrants"
Digital News Asia
"Seeks to champion the welfare of migrant workers in Singapore, as well as to create a more inclusive society, by empowering them with improved communication skills."
Asia One
"Making the world suck less"
Channel News Asia
"Championing the cause of the under-represented migrant worker community through English language training"
- About Us -
We're on a mission.
Sazzad Hossain
Founder & CEO
Sazzad had a first hand experience of not being able to speak English when he arrived in Singapore. His own struggle has inspired him to launch an initiative to teach English to migrant workers.
Shreya Mehra
Specialist, Digital Marketing & Communication
Shreya manages the Digital Marketing & Communication of our company and all things creative. She is our go-to for everything Digital and Creative.
Valerie Pang
Advisor
Valerie played an instrumental role in helping SDI Academy reach this stage before departing to pursue other passions.
Anika Bte Kasem
Head of Curriculum Development
Anika is SDI's in-house grammar nazi and designs the proprietary curriculum and class plans which make SDI the preferred choice for students and employers.
Yu Ann Tan
Manager, Strategic Partnerships
Ann is a master matchmaker who manages our relationship with key partners besides helping us form important alliances with key stakeholders.
Loo Zhiyuan Natalie
Manager, Training & Development
Nat's experience and enthusiasm for curriculum development adds a creative touch to our teaching methodology.
Manas Punhani
Advisor
Manas played an pivotal role in helping SDI Academy reach this stage before heading to pursue a profession in consultancy.
Syahir Najwan
External Relations & Human Resource
Syahir deepens the impact of our relational efforts by ensuring seamless events management and strengthening the camaraderie of the team.
Raisa Islam
Executive, Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships
Raisa manages our efforts to drive stakeholder engagement and raises awareness about problems faced by migrant workers and refugees
- Our Awards -
We let the results speak for themselves.
DBS-NUS Social Venture Challenge Asia (emerged as winners against 683 entries from 30 countries)
Nanyang Tech-Entreprenuership Center
Ministry of Manpower Hackathon
Crossing the Chasm (Pan-Southeast Asia) Competition
Enactus National Champion 2018
SDI Academy won the national championship to qualify Enactus WorldCup 2018 hosted in San Jose, California
- You + Us = Awesome -
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