Dawn Cultural & Educational Association is a charitable organisation focusing on educational supports and cultural awareness related developments for communities in Malaysia and the Asian region. The objectives of the Association are as follows :
- To promote educational development and cultural awareness
- To build teaching talent to support educational development
- To assist vulnerable communities through activities encompassing but not limited to capacity building, risk reduction and sustainable development
- To promote the spirit of goodwill, volunteerism, and humanitarianism among its members and volunteers of the Association, regardless of race, religion or creed
- To liaise with various local and international relief organizations, agencies, host governments and/or other interested societies to assist in achieving these objectives
- To conduct, with the approval of the relevant authorities, fundraising from other organisations (corporate, nongovernmental or governmental bodies) and members of the public in order to achieve the abovementioned objectives
In fulfillment of its objectives, the Association shall endeavour to adhere to the following major principles :
- To recognise the value of working with partners and volunteers
- To provide an opportunity for individuals, through appropriate training and other avenues, to serve with professionalism in order to uphold the spirit of responsible volunteerism
- To hold the organisation accountable to its donors and beneficiaries and to this end shall subscribe to global accountability practices if and where appropriate
- To focus on identifying suitable opportunities to serve the communities, especially during disasters
