THE ROLE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO) IN EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN AT SABAH

Abstract

In Decade, This issue is often a contentious one and is not merely an unfortunate story. In any case, this issue is becoming more and more pressing every year and presents a significant challenge to national development. As we all know, education is the first step in any building project. Education can help the community to develop self-reliance and perseverance starting at a young age, specifically among children. Young people are the future generation that will build the nation. Our country, Malaysia, has ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child, also known as Konvensyen Mengenai Hak Kanak-Kanak on February 17, 1995. This convention provides protection to children in terms of their rights to education, health, and welfare, among other things. The various factors that these young people experience are primarily influenced by their family's socioeconomic background. Among them are the penury factor, the group lifestyle, and the barrier to education. This article discusses the approach taken by the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) to address this issue in the development of vulnerable children alternative education in Sabah. The methodology used for this study is a type of case study that involves analyzing the contents of documents that are submitted to journals and related articles. The various tools that are used to help children become more receptive to receiving alternative education. The research findings indicate the role of the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in the development of vulnerable children in Sabah.