microLEAP sponsors Fugee refugee school teams for Faisal Cup 2024

microLEAP, Malaysia’s pioneering platform offering both Shariah-Compliant and Conventional Peer-to-Peer (P2P) financing, proudly announces its sponsorship of the Fugee School’s boys and girls football teams for the upcoming Faisal Cup 2024.

The Faisal Cup is a sports tournament for refugee children in Malaysia to experience the joy, unity, and discipline of competitive sports. It was founded in memory of Faisal, a young refugee boy who tragically drowned while trying to retrieve a football from the Gombak river. His story is a stark reminder of the risks that underprivileged children face daily. 

For many of these children, who face significant barriers to education and recreation, the Faisal Cup represents a rare and treasured opportunity to play, compete, and feel a sense of belonging. 

This sponsorship includes football jerseys, shorts, socks, boots, and goalkeeper gloves, equipping these young athletes to compete at their best. But it symbolizes more than just a generous contribution; it underscores a profound commitment to uplift the spirits and lives of refugee children.

As global attention often turns to the ongoing plight of Palestinian and Somalian refugees as well as other displaced communities worldwide, this initiative by microLEAP and Fugee School is a powerful reminder of the resilience and potential of refugee children everywhere.

Since its establishment in 2009, Fugee School has been a beacon of hope for refugee children, offering access to education from KG to secondary school, as well as  support services. With over 200 students annually, the school’s holistic approach ensures that every child receives the academic, creative, and life skills needed to thrive. 

Meanwhile, microLEAP, a P2P Financing platform regulated by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), is dedicated to providing alternative financing solutions by connecting investors (lenders) with issuers (borrowers). Tunku Danny Nasaifuddin Mudzaffar, CEO and founder of microLEAP said:

“At microLEAP, we believe in the power of opportunities. Many children and families around the world face unimaginable hardships, often having to flee their homes due to conflict, violence, and persecution. Through sports, education, and community support, we can offer a sense of normality and a platform for these young individuals to dream big and achieve greatness.”

As microLEAP and Fugee School unite for the Faisal Cup 2024, they invite the community to join them in celebrating the spirit of sportsmanship, unity, and resilience.

Head over to microLEAP and Fugee School for more information about the respective organizations.