Our Team:
mDM Soraya alkaff
Founder & Executive Director
Having identified a need in the Rohingya community, Mdm Soraya established the first of CSB's Learning Centres in Tampoi in 2013 with 20 students. In 2018 it moved to a larger premises in Kempas. More schools were to follow in Kluang, Pekan Nanas, Muar and Kota Tinggi. Mdm Soraya's extensive experience and knowledge of the Rohingya refugee community in Johor has ensured continued growth of CSB. Soraya's passion, commitment, dedication and strength are truly the success of CSB.
Dato Anna Lim
Treasurer
Dato Anna has been a committed and active supporter of CSB since 2013 and joined the Executive Committee as Treasurer in 2017. ‘I am passionate about helping to strengthen CSB as an organisation, so that it may continue its important work educating Rohingya refugee children in Johor.’
LULU ALKAFF
PRINCIPAL
Lulu has lived in Singapore, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Now she is happily settled in Malaysia. Her drive is to see the refugee students get the opportunity to study Cambridge IGCSE and also pursue higher education. She teaches English and is also the Principal of the 5 CSB Learning Centres in the state of Johor. Now that her own children are older, she has “time to go back to her passion of teaching and empowering the young refugees."
Ustaz mohd lutfi bin abdul rahman
headmaster - agama & malay teacher - kempas, jb
In his 15 years of teaching experience, Ustaz Mohd Lutfi bin Abdul Rahman is known for his expertise in both Islamic studies and Malay subjects. He is currently focusing more on the secondary level to furnish the students that are going to sit for the IGCSE examinations. He has been working with CSB since 2014 when it first started in CSB Kulai, then CSB Bandar Baru Uda and CSB Jalan Panti; and now at CSB Kempas. Ustaz Mohd Lutfi believes that there are no limitations to start preparing and equipping students with the necessary knowledge and skills for their future careers.
atiqa nuranith
head teacher (PRIMArY) - english teacher - kempas, jb
Having worked in the corporate ambiance and as a mother of 2, I realised that education is the main key to adapt with the current evolution. ‘Sharing is caring’ is how I became fond of teaching when I taught my daughter at home and it’s very fulfilling to see the outcome. Therefore, teaching has become something I am passionate about because as you teach, you learn something too. I hope to see my students in CSB to be successful no matter what their status are.
Narul Fadzilah
Physics & Mathematics teacher
Nurul Fadzilah is a Physics & Mathematics teacher. She is known for her neatness, curiosity, and attention to detail. With a background in Science (physics) and seven years of experience, Fadzilah has worked in diverse careers like English/math teacher/tutor, Sports Leader, and Researcher. She always liked teaching as it was her mother’s legacy. Her belief that "Education is important for all and pursuing the knowledge is supposed to be a priority for everyone” shows her empathy and her inspiration is derived from her love of sports, nature & music.
Lisa Shedd
Education Program
Lisa has been teaching English as a second language to the Rohingya refugee children since 2014. ‘My students range in age from 10 to 17 years. “It is very satisfying to see the happiness and joy in my students as they become confident and proficient in their oral and reading skills. My hope for them is a brighter and secure future.”
“EVERY CHILD DESERVES A FUTURE. ”