Meet Our Students
See what our alumni and students have to say about their experience at SDI Academy
Our Partners
We've got a top-notch group of partners without whom we could not have made this journey!
We are grateful for their funding and support.
As Featured In
Channel News Asia
"Championing the cause of the under-represented migrant worker community through English language training"
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"
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"
About Us
We're on a mission.
Sazzad Hossain
Co-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.
Manas Punhani
Co-Founder
Manas' interaction with migrant workers inspired him to work towards championing their cause. He manages SDI's corporate and investor relationships and is responsible for fund-raising and strategy.
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.
Towfiq A Chowdhury
Head of Sales
Towfiq is our sales guru, whether its face-to-face or digital, B2B or B2C, Towfiq successfully manages client expectations to increase SDI's reach.
Yakoob Khan
Head of Communications
Yakoob's passion to bring people together led him to work at SDI. He manages our public relations effort and raises awareness of migrant workers' cause both nationally and internationally.
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.
Raeesah Khan
Manager, Strategic Partnerships
Raeesah manages our efforts to drive stakeholder engagement and raises awareness about problems faced by migrant workers and refugees
Rosalind Koh
Manager, Digital & Design
Rosalind drives our creative branding and digital marketing strategies. She hopes to bridge the gap with migrant workers and inspire more people
Valerie Pang
Advisor & Alumni
Valerie played an instrumental role in helping SDI Academy reach this stage before departing to pursue other passions.
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