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Bridging Neuroscience and Education

We aim to raise awareness for people with learning disabilities, scroll down for more info.

Access Our Booklet!

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Downloadable toolkits:

Communication tracker                          Symtoms checklist

Impact numbers

- 50+ Booklets given out
- 5 Schools impacted
- 619 Social media followers

Who are We?

Synapse is a student-led non-profit organisation based in Indonesia.

Our Vision:

“Bridging neuroscience and education to support learning-challenged youth, especially in underserved communities”

Our Mission

  • Empower youth through inclusive learning so they can grow with confidence.
  • Promote equal opportunities so every child can succeed.
  • Break stigma to unlock potential and build self-acceptance.
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SYNAPSE: Our Framework for Change

Stigma- eliminate stigma about learning difficulties in Indonesia

Yield - Yield improvements in outcomes for learning-challenged youth

Nourish - Nourish diverse minds through inclusive, science-driven education.

Advocate - Advocate for a more inclusive education system

Potential - Unlocking potential 

Solutions - Provide science based solutions for learning difficulties

Empower - Empower learning challenged youth through science and education

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About the Founder

 Michael is a high-achieving student who has won multiple international math competitions, including SASMO and ICAS, where he placed in the top 10% of participants. He earned A*s in Physics, Biology, and Chemistry in the IGCSE exams, placing him among the top performers in his cohort. Outside of the classroom, he represents his school in badminton and was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 2024 season. He also competes nationally in Singapore, reaching a Boys U17 Doubles ranking of 15. Other than academics and sports, Michael is also passionate about music. He plays the guitar and enjoys exploring different genres and styles in his free time. 

Meet Our Team

Discover the incredible individuals behind Synapse! 

Michael Junaidi

Founder

Bryan Lee

Head of Singapore outreach 

Kenneth Dharmawan

Head of content creation

     Owen Sanjaya

Head of outreach 

Kim Yeeun

Head of media

Dennison Lee

Head of media

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