SDI aims to empower migrant workers in Singapore through education programs that teach English communication skills and IT literacy. It has reached over 120,000 migrant workers to date through various initiatives like training classes and social outreach events. SDI seeks to expand its efforts and reach 100,000 more migrant workers by developing an app-based learning platform and organizing inclusive social activities to build connections between migrant workers and Singaporeans.

1. “There are 1.4 million blue-collar migrants workers in Singapore”
“Most are unable to comprehend Health Safety and Environment (HSE) instructions in
English”
Help us change that!

2. MISSION VISION
MISSION
We want to Empower by Educating.
We believe in the transformation of lives
through educating and equipping people
with essential and relevant skills to sustain
in this society.
VISION
We envision an Inclusive Society,
where there are no distinctions between
Migrant Workers and Singaporeans; and all
will work together to build this city
collectively and collaboratively.

3. Executive Summary
Who we are
- SDI empowers blue-collar Migrant Workers with
English Communication and IT skills
- Over 5 years, we have reached and engaged
+120,000 Migrant Workers through various
channels
- Trained more than 7000 Workers
- Things we do:
I. Book - Dr English
II. Training Classes
III. Social Outreach Programmes
What more can we do?
- Reach to 100,000 Migrant Workers
- Build a bridge for the 1.4 Million Migrant
Workers and Singaporeans
In a nutshell
I. Competition - Mr. English
II. Dr. ENGLISH App
III. Deeply Immersive Learning Environment
IV. Creative Activities to Build the bridge

4. MISSION VISION
Our Solution

7. 7

8. 8
Social Outreach Programmes

9. • Created a
comprehensive
Conversational English
Guidebook (sold out
first edition)
• Vetted by NUS Centre
for English Language
Communication

10. Effective Way To
Master English
Scenario-
based
learning
Memory
Association
Practical
Exercises

12. Accelerating
Social Impact

13. Dr. English
Translation
• English words are translated
into Native languages for
easier comprehension of
instructions
Language Options
• It will offer selection of base
languages to learn English
from (i.e. Native Languages)
Transliteration
• Aid students with accurate
pronunciation
• More fluent with English
during their conversations

14. Students Profiles
• Teacher will be able to see
the profiles of the students
in his/her class and click for
details
Course Progress
• Visual Representation for
students and teachers to
know the big picture and
how far they have to go
Teacher’s Dashboard
• Teacher can view profiles
and upload assignments for
his students

15. Quantify Progress
• Visual Representation for
students and teachers to
know the skill gaps
Student’s Dashboard
• Teacher/Students can
view detailed profiles and
their proficiency level
Students Skills level
• Teachers/Students will be
able to see the different skill
levels of language learning
for a more focused

16. Quantify Progress
• Visual Representation for
students and teachers to
know the skill gaps
Personalised Dashboard
• Teacher/Students can
view detailed profiles and
their proficiency level
Students Skills level
• Teachers/Students will be
able to see the different skill
levels of language learning
for a more focused

17. Transliteration
• Aid students with accurate
pronunciation
• more fluent with English
during their conversations
Dictation
• To aid students be
comfortable in reading out
loud
Conversational
• To aid in gaining confidence
of the students at primary
stage of learning

18. Prompts & Response
• Aid students with accurate
sentence structure
Practical Scenarios
• To aid students to be
comfortable in conversing
for necessary practical
scenarios.
Conversational
• To aid in gaining confidence
of the students at primary
stage of learning

19. Transliteration
• Aid students with accurate
pronunciation
• More fluent with English
during their conversations
Friendly Chatbot
• To have free flowing
conversation and visually
identify the mistakes
Translation
• English words are translated
into Bengali, which is the
native language of most
migrant workers
Conversational
• To aid in gaining
confidence of the
students in primary level

20. Transliteration
• Aid students with accurate
pronunciation
• More fluent with English
during their conversations
Visual Representation
• Associate the word to a
picture via visual memory
• Better remember and recall
the new words
Translation
• English words are translated
into Bengali, which is the
native language of most
migrant workers
Conversational
• Players required to converse
with each other, asking each
other questions and forming
a sentence to win the game

21. Our
CoursesFinancial
Literacy
Entrepreneurship
ITLiteracy
Everyday & Oral
English

25. Our Shared Impact
Hear Saiful Islam’s TEDx talk on his
journey, learning English and other
critical skills through SDI Academy
Saiful Islam's TEDx Talk at NUS
on Building Bridges: A Migrant Story
Saiful Islam, Migrant Worker
SDI Academy

26. “
We have partnered with
some of the largest worker
dormitories with outreach
to more than 326,000
Migrant workers and also
partnered with
organizations like Google,
DBS, SIF, McKinsey & Co.,
raiSE, Ministry of
Manpower and The
Hidden Good
As a ground up initiative,
we have a clearer
understanding about the
intricacies of dealing with
the migrant workers and
the issues pertinent in
society. Hence, we provide
tailored content for
specific industry-related
matters as well as
integrate native language
into our curriculum.
CAPACITY TO
CHANGE
Apart from our founders,
many of our volunteers
also have firsthand
experiences of what it is
like to be working as a
foreigner. We have spoken
to over 10,000 Youths &
adults so far and engaged
more than 200 volunteers
for our various outreach
activities.
EXPERIENTIAL
ADVANTAGE
PASSION FOR
PEOPLE

27. “At SDI, we empower Migrant Workers with
customised English Communication Skills, IT
literacy skills and Workplace Safety and
Financial Literacy skills etc.
EDUCATION
1. > 100,000 Hours of Lessons were
delivered
2. > 120,000 Migrant Workers &
Singaporeans Engaged
3. > 7,000 Migrant workers empowered and
equipped
TRANSFORMATION
You can partner with us to support our campaign
“I’m No Stranger”, to transform lives of 100,000
Migrant Workers
SUPPORT

28. “
Pre-Departure &
Orientation
Programme
Pre-Departure
training and/or
post arrival training
for newcomers on
Cultural norms,
safety rules,
language
proficiency etc.
Together
Social Outreach
Programmes
Organising Events
that promotes
harmony and
positive
entertainment i.e
Sports Carnival,
Mr English,
Concert etc
Courses
Fully or Partially
Subsidised courses
and venue for
Migrant Workers on
English, IT literacy,
Financial Literacy,
Entrepreneurship,
Leadership etc.
Dr English
Socially Responsible
Organisations can
support us through
means like book
sponsorships and
Book Launch
Workshops to
impact more lives
Doing Good

29. “
We have partnered with
some of the largest worker
dormitories with outreach
to more than 326,000
Migrant workers and also
partnered with
organizations like JTC to
conduct our Book Launch
events and distribute our
Dr English to the Migrants
Most of our students are
extremely eager to learn
despite working long
hours. Their only
roadblock to learning is
lack of financial support.
With the support of
Socially Responsible
Organisations and Donors,
we can impact many more
Migrants.
Dr English
for the Masses
Apart from our courses, we
organise various events
ranging from sports
carnival to excursion and
cook-out sessions to bring
communities together and
foster greater
understanding. We
volunteers for our various
outreach activities.
VOCATIONAL
COURSES
Events for
Social Inclusion

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Transforming Lives

31. MISSION VISION
How Can You be Part of Our MISSION?

32. MISSION VISION
SPONSORSHIP
- Courses
- Books
- Events
- App Development
- Logistics
- Administration

33. “What is Everyone Charging
for similar courses
Name of Institution Fee/ Pax
British Council $10,320
Ascend Education $9,600 +$860 (Registration)
BMC International $1,984
NTUC Learning Hub $1,424
SCAL Academy $670

34. “Everyday English
Course Fees
No. of Pax Fee/ Pax (w/o any subsidy)
0-100 $299
101-200 $249
201-300 $229
301-500 $209
501-1000 $199

35. “Oral English
Course Fees
No. of Pax Fee/ Pax (w/o any subsidy)
0-100 $499
100-200 $449
200-300 $399
300-500 $349

36. “IT Literacy
Course Fees
No. of Pax Fee/ Pax (w/o any subsidy)
0-100 $399
100-200 $349
200-300 $299
300-500 $249

37. “Social Inclusion Programme
Sponsorship
Event Cost
Makan Mates Session $2000
Excursion $3500
Sports Carnival $4500
Book Launch $75,000 / Event (5,000 Pax)

38. “ClassRoom Renovation
& Logistics Sponsorship
ITEM Cost
Ipad (Publicity & Outreach) $745 x 10
Laptop (For Computer Lab &
IT Classes)
$895 x 40
Renovation + Furniture $18,500
App Development $56,000

39. “Book Sponsorship Packages
DIAMOND
10,000 BOOKS
GOLD
SPONSOR
5,000 BOOKS
SILVER
SPONSOR
2,000 BOOKS
BRONZE
SPONSOR
1,000 BOOKS
$20,000
$20/Book
$36,000
$18/Book
$80,000
$16/Book
$150,000
$15/Book

40. Let’s Transform More Saifuls Together