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2011 - Where Are We?

2011-02-25T15:42:00.002+08:00

Hi Dearest Everyone,

We just shifted to a new place :)

For year 2011, we have created a brand new blog page for HOPE worldwide Malaysia!

Please check us out at below link:

http://hopewwmalaysia.blogspot.com/

Happy new year to you and may you have a great year ahead!

As you are moving forward to new year resolution, do not forget to check us out, we would like you to be a part of us, let HOPE worldwide Malaysia to become part of your life fulfillment, together we can make a difference for the underprivileged!

Cheers!

School Bags distribution with Cargill (M) Sdn. Bhd.

2010-12-21T16:13:00.010+08:00

On the 04 December 2010, we have the fellow staff workers of Cargill, all the way here, at our Sentul Clinic of HOPE, just to be with the children, and most importantly, is to give these children an early festive gift - School Bags.

Probably for you and me, who've been raised up in an above average family, to get a school bag is just so easy. Nevertheless, for the underprivileged children, to have a new school bag, is consider a luxurious treat. Therefore, on behalf of the children at Sentul community, I would like to express our deepest gratitude to Cargill (M) Sdn Bhd, for doing this to the children, and I believed they were all in great joy and gratitude as well.

That was indeed a great day! And the Managing Director Mr. Thomas Polhill was there to be with the children too. Despite distributing the school bags to the children, the staffs from Cargill too, brought along some stickers and other little gifts to the children. Thus, we have snacks, and right after the School Bag distribution, we all proceed to have Reading Program together. All the staffs got to join to be a volunteer facilitator, and they enjoyed themselves to teach the children in reading English, especially the Sales & Marketing Director, Mr. Phang Yew Wai, he was so excited and the children liked him very much.

MY Reading Program @ Sentul on 27 November 2010

2010-11-30T19:00:00.009+08:00

Last Saturday, we have friends who came to help, as a volunteer facilitator to MY Reading Program. They are Yew Chong and Dee Lin.

This is the second time they were here. What amazed me is their serving heart and love towards the children.

As years came along, we had indeed a great numbers of volunteers. Our friendship all started from the simplicity inside our heart. We came to help, to serve and to love, without looking for own benefits.

2010 had almost come to an end, and MY Reading Program been growing from strength to strength, and during the month of October to November, we even expand this mission to Johor Bahru, Seremban, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu, and we looking forward to more places, as we know, there are still a lot more needy children who needs our help.

Here's some pictures to share,

This batch of children in MY Reading Program will graduate on 7th December 2010, and we have specially organize a Farewell Party for them~! Thus, our very last MY Reading Program with them will be on 04 December 2010.

For next year - 2011, we gonna have new children coming in, and kick start another new chapter of MY Reading Program in Sentul, KL!

THANKS for all the Volunteer Facilitator who worked with us before. MY Reading Program will not be possible without having your time and effort!

Community Services by Raffles Water Polo Institute from Singapore

2010-11-29T17:05:00.004+08:00

One bright sunny morning on 19 November 2010, we have a team of young boys (age between 15 to 17) from Raffles Water Polo Institute here with us, to do housekeeping for Sentul Clinic of HOPE and the Art Class Center.

This is in aid of their Community Service Project for year 2010, and at the same time, they had just finished their training trip all the way from Malacca, the historical city to Kuala Lumpur.

The team led by Coach Mr. Anthony. According to him, this is indeed a great experience for this urban boys to learn to roll on their sleeves and serve. As nowadays, young boys at their age, often obsessed with video games, internet, else, they will be much occupied with their academic.

Besides doing housekeeping, the boys also get to be a Librarian, to tidy up and re-categorize the books in our Mini Library located at the Art Class Centre, which is next to the Clinic of HOPE.

Thanks for the boys and Coach Mr. Anthony, we hope to see you guys again! Maybe can join in our MY Reading Program and have fun time with the underprivileged children!

2010 EMPOWERED! Breast Screening Campaign

2010-11-22T13:02:00.011+08:00

Here's the second time, we HOPE worldwide Malaysia, involve in such a great cause, that's to bring awareness to the underprivileged community, about CANCER!

It was last Sunday, 21/11/2010, HOPE worldwide Malaysia with another 7 more NGOs, working hand in hand in this meaningful cause - Breast Cancer Screening Campaign, which is organized by EMPOWERED! The Cancer Advocacy Society Malaysia.

This event took place at Medan Sri Pantai, a community hall at PPR Seri Pantai, Bangsar South.

On that day, we have our guest of honor, Puan Noormah bt. Dato' Haji Abdul Rauf, the Director of Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat Wilayah Persekutuan to give an opening speech. She said, "Married women often prioritize their husband and children's needs, and forget to take good care of their health." By organizing this campaign, she hopes that, women can really be convicted, and alert on empowering by early detection of Breast Cancer, as breast cancer had been the most critical cancer for many years in Malaysia.

This campaign was not only accommodate to women's needs, as they had seminar for Lungs cancer as well. Not only that, organizer also provided Healthy Lifestyle workshop, which is about BMI Checking, education on body exercises, and healthy cooking demonstration too.

Part of the event, was a "TRUE STORY SHARING" by a breast cancer patient, a lady with 2 kids, who is now still undergoing the chemotherapy. She had been through a lot of hardships, and yet, she is still tough and positive, standing here to share her story with inspiration. During her sharing, she encourage women not to avoid from doing breast screening. "Do not be afraid and negative, early detection can save a life!" she said.

During the entire event, organizer EMPOWERED! had specially arrange Lucky Draw session to encourage all the participants.

Opening speech from Dr. Christina Ng, the founder of EMPOWERED! The Cancer Advocacy Society of Malaysia

VIP in a row. Guest of honor - Puan Noormah, the Director of Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat Wilayah Persekutuan was having morning tea break in the VIP Room.

Dr. Christina listening to the chef in explaining the cooking demo.

The Q&A Session about Breast Cancer

The Lungs Cancer Awareness Seminar

One of the dummies used by the doctors in educating the women on doing checking of breasts by their own.

Overall, EMPOWERED had done a great job, in creating this awareness, especially for this group underprivileged people. As to let them know, being poor, is not an excuse for not aware of our health, they too have a right to live a healthy lifestyle. Having a healthy body, is one of the key factor for them to continue to work, and earn a living, in order to raise the next generation.

Million thanks to all fellow volunteers for being there from early morning till the finishing of the event!

2010 Deepavali Celebration + Food Distribution + Activity Learning Program with Maybankers and Astro!

2010-11-22T11:48:00.005+08:00

It has been a superb fruitful weekends to HOPE worldwide Malaysia!

On last Saturday, 20/11/2010, we have had a great time Deepavali Celebration with all of our beneficiaries and needy community in Sentul.

At the same time, since last Saturday is the third Saturday of the month, we have our Food Distribution as well, and its like a double happiness, to make our Deepavali Celebration a memorable ones! As usual, during our Food Distribution, we have our Activity Learning Program with the children going on as well.

Not only the fruitful events, and we have many awesome volunteers as well! Firstly, we have "Maybankers", workers from Maybank to be here with us. This is the very first time, for HOPE worldwide to work together with Maybank, in CSR cause. We have Cindy, leading another 9 more workers along, in helping the Food Distribution.

On the another hand, we have 15 volunteers from Astro! They are there for the children's Activity Learning Program, and as well, helping up the Deepavali Celebration Buffet Lunch at downstairs of our clinic.

It was an awesome working experience with the volunteers from both companies, and what great is, nowadays, more and more corporates are so involving in community work. As they can really see, the needs and the gladness in serving. We seems to be giving a lot as a volunteers, but actually, in return, we actually received a lot of joy and beautiful memories.

The Maybankers!

We have around 60 over children who come and join the Activity Learning Program! We sing songs, play games and guess what, goodies from Astro! A bag with TVIQ - Channel 552 as the printing cover:)

Here's a really good one to learn, as one of the song we're singing during the Activity Learning Program with the children - If You Are Happy! Let's follow the below sequence:

If you are happy, and you know it:

1. Clap Your Hands

2. Stamp your feet

3. Nod Your Head

4. Pull Your Ears

5. Scratch Your Head

DO ALL FIVE!!!

Last one, always the best one!

6. Tickle Your Friends (this is when all the children giggle and screaming all the way)

THANK YOU MAYBANK AND ASTRO FOR BEING THERE WITH US~!

HAPPY DEEPAVALI!!!

Coming up soon - EMPOWERED! The Cancer Advocacy Society of Malaysia Breast Cancer Screening Campaign on 21/11/2010!

2010 "Jom Sihat" Hands Cleanliness Lifebuoy Soap Distribution - GAMBANG, KUANTAN~!

2010-11-18T18:02:00.011+08:00

Another of the remarkable massive outreach experience was in Gambang, Kuantan! We've been to an isolated rural community, below as some shots, as pictures spoke a thousand words!

Great job volunteers! Let's continue to keep up the spirit to impact more people! As in BRINGING HOPE, CHANGING LIVES!

2010 "Jom Sihat" Hands Cleanliness Lifebuoy Soap Distribution to Poor and Needy Community

2010-11-18T14:19:00.007+08:00

In aid of "Jom Sihat" Hand Cleanliness Campaign, Lifebuoy had sponsored over 30,000 over soaps for HOPE worldwide Malaysia, for us to distribute to the poor and needy community.

Unconsciously, people do not seems to be concern on hands cleanliness. In fact, the germs in our hands can be very harmful to our health. That will bring a lot disease such as hand foot mouth, and diarrhea. This will be even critical towards young children whose immune system is not strong enough to defend the bacterias. For the poor and needy community, they even in a more critical situation. One of the influential factor is their living environment.

Thanks to Lifebuoy for creating this campaign, which is a very good platform, for us to have an eye-wide-open experience, and most importantly, to have a massive outreach program towards the poor and needy community.

Through this campaign, HOPE worldwide Malaysia had gathered volunteers all over Malaysia, to have a massive reach out to Klang Valley, Penang, Seremban, Kuantan, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu.

Here's some pictures during one of our soap distribution program in Sungai Besi Slum Area on 30 October 2010.

Katy in action: Briefing session starts!

A healthy lifestyle begins with a pair of clean hands!

More pictures about Lifebuoy Soap Distribution coming up, so, stay tuned with us!

HOPE worldwide + Adidas Sentul Children visit to Planetarium

2010-11-18T10:58:00.005+08:00

It's a bright shining Saturday morning on 30 Oct 2010, that we have Adidas with us, to bring this group of children from Sentul to visit the Planetarium!

That was an excitement for the children! As children always want to find out more about planets: What do we have in the moon? How far is Jupiter from the earth? There's always questions to ask from curious children.

THANKS to Adidas lovely workers, who were there for the children. Being a friend of them, talking and have fun with them all along the way!

Lastly, we have McDonald's breakfast for "Brunch" meal:) Before we call it a day, Adidas brought goodies for the children, for them to bring home.

Two Adidas workers with kids from Sentul - Zamani and Haikal (from left)

Katy with Thien Shan and Thien Hai (from left)

Inside the cinema, we watched a cartoon about how Armstrong landed on the moon!

The Art Gallery

The Kids happily enjoying their scrumptious meals:)

Say Cheese! A group photo together with Adidas workers!

THANK YOU VERY MUCH ADIDAS!

2010 MY Reading Program Nationwide - Johor Bahru, Johor! Sponsored by CIMB

2010-11-16T16:59:00.005+08:00

On 06 November 2010, MY Reading Program had finally landed in the fourth location – Pulai, Johor Bahru. This time, we worked together with an orphanage called Persatuan Kebajikan Kalvari Johor Bahru. The children there actually facing a common problem – fear in learning English. Due to the results in English was not encouraging, so they had a perspective that English is so impossible for them. And at the same time, they had a very passive attitude in learning.

Therefore when MY Reading Program came in, the person in charge of the orphanage, Mr. Boey was very excited and had strong belief that this program will help the children to change their attitude in learning and also to raise their passion towards learning English.

The children were so excited during the games start. They were learning very fast with all the flash cards, and they completely loosen up themselves and jive in all their energy. This is time where the children learnt the most, especially on communicating to the volunteer teachers in English. And this help for the next program coming on, they will be able to enjoy throughout the program.

This round, we have a moral valued story – The Ant and The Dove. And we have this little boy coming up to play the role as an “Ant” in the story.

Time for the children to introduce themselves.

The children have had a great time learning English with the Volunteer Teachers

The Game Session, everybody jive in joy and energy, to seize the fun time!

2010 MY Reading Program Nationwide - Kota Kinabalu, Sabah! Sponsored by CIMB

2010-11-09T15:41:00.013+08:00

On the 23 October 2010, finally, we have our second big step in East Malaysia - Kota Kinabalu!

We brought this light to a school named SK Likas, a big school with estimate total of 1,000 students.

When we were there, the principal of the school brought us bad news, that she told us, the response among the students was not really encouraging towards our program, that very few of them actually signing up, then she was considering, to call off the Reading Program tomorrow!

Oh my goodness, that was truly SHOCK for all of us!

But, out spirit never tear down, even in such a very negative situation.

We keep our energy growing by showing the presentation slides to introduce HOPE worldwide Kuala Lumpur and our Reading Program to the fellow teachers in the computer lab of the school. Subsequently, our sincerity and energy had make the teachers convicted to contribute their favor in this good cause! That immediately, they make phone calls with by compiling a group of students into the name list, whom they think are in need to attend the Reading Program. Because, they see, the impact, and how importance is the each and every element inside the Reading Program, that they believe, its going to help the students in their progress to learn the language.

Finally, it was the second day we were in Kota Kinabalu, and also the day we going to start the Reading Program. All the preparation was in order, where we all worked hand in hand with the rest of the volunteers here (we actually got a venue sponsor for this program, is the Metro Church of Christ in Kota Kinabalu, the volunteers majority are Christian from this church, and they were awesome, been a great volunteer teacher for the program).

Finally, 24 students turned up for the Reading Program! That was truly amazing and incredible, within such a short period of time, the principal and the teachers managed to gather 24 students to attend this program, I was moved!

And things went on smoothly! Of course, the continuous fun and laughters filled up the entire 2 hours Reading Program! The kids were amazingly active and energetic, throughout the program. And the volunteers have had a great time with them.

And here, something I would like to share with all of you, is that, we met a very very very awesome photographer, named Locksley, he was just 17 years old, but the pictures that he captured were beautifully touching! By just looking at it, it draws a big wide smile on my face. Thanks for you great help, young man!

Now, here's some snaps to share, be prepared to grin...and eventually, laugh!!!!

Right before the program start, Katy took some time, chatting with the children, to ease their insecurities.

We have reporter that came to interview Katy!

Ahha! Let's have the Program roll on with some songs first!

And coming up, we have story telling session - SNOW WHITE and the SEVEN DWARFS!

Special thanks to our cast: Elana as Princess Snow White, Hannah as the Wicked Queen, and the rest of the volunteers to become SEVEN DWARFS, and last but not least, Prince Abel, one of the handsome boys in our Reading Program!

Then, Children! Its time for your introduction! We want to know you!

The Volunteer Teachers too, need to introduce themselves!

Here start the Reading time!

Game time~!

Kids with hesitation, seriously thinking for the answer...

Time for snacks! Right before, let's line up to the washroom, to wash your hands before you eat. Aways practice that be it in your house or school.

SOME SNAPS - JUST FOR FUN!!!

I would like to compliment this group of volunteers, who were always full of energy, loving towards the kids! Great job boys and girls!

And finally, our Reading Program came out in the newspaper - DAILY EXPRESS in Sabah, that had amazingly created a blast among the Sabah community, and we have corporates calling up for CSR Projects~! Well done!!!

Let's not stop this spirit of fire, keep rolling on, in BRINGING HOPE and CHANGING LIVES!

Again, a BIG thank to CIMB Bank for making this happen!

2010 MY Reading Program Nationwide - Seremban, Negeri Sembilan! Sponsored by CIMB

2010-11-01T14:05:00.011+08:00

16/10/2010, MY Reading Program had reached it's second destination - Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.

This time, we were in an orphanage called Rhema Home, which located at Taman Rasah, a housing area estimated 5 to 8 kilometers away from the Seremban town.

The Reading Program started at three in the afternoon. By 2pm, we volunteers had arrived there for location setting, and also some important briefing as well. Special thank to Bruce and June, for helping us a lot in finding places to introduce MY Reading Program, and as well, had brought along a lot of friends to be the program's volunteer facilitators. Some of them are Africans who are currently studying in Malaysia. June's parents were also there to support this program, together with June's daughter, Jeanelle, who is just 10 months old.

It has been a great experience working together! The children were all so enjoyed and out of themselves, and they appreciate the effort and love from the volunteers by showing their friendliness throughout the program.

This batch of children mostly are orphans who are staying in Rhema Home for years (we have a group of children joining us who are not orphans, they came from other places). As an outsider, we see them as children who are less fortunate, and insecure with their future. But as during the 2 hours program, we were amazed with the children's confidence. They never consider themselves as someone who were less fortunate but always carry a very positive attitude be it during introducing themselves to the volunteers and reading session.

We hope MY Reading Program will continue to bring hope to the kids, and change their lives!

We all were singing "Finger Songs"!

2010 MY Reading Program Nationwide - Kuching, Sarawak! Sponsored by CIMB

2010-11-01T11:14:00.007+08:00

On 02 October 2010, our first mission accomplished at the very first destination - Kuching, Sarawak of the "2010 HOPE worldwide MY Reading Program Nationwide Project"!

We stopped by Sekolah Kebangsaan Serian, which is estimated 50 kilometres away from Kuching town. The school is located at a greenery place, with all the natures surrounding - trees, hills, flowers and of course, fresh air, which are things that we could hardly get in KL.

So, I love this place, and I love the kids there too.

Most of the kids are from the rural community. Learning English seems very hard for them, but never stop their eagerness and passion. We had great fun there!

This is how it goes. The kids were first, very shy and insecure. But when the songs start, they started to sing along, and picking up really fast with all the gestures we taught them, songs like "BINGO", "Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes"and many more!

Then, we had our classics - STORY TELLING ! This time, we had our time favorites since my childhood - Snow White. As the story started, we introduce the Snow White of the day - Du Lin, one of the Volunteer Facilitator for our Reading Program, and we have the rest of the volunteers to play the act as well - The Wicked Stepmother and the Seven Dwarfs!

The kids were just so overwhelmed with all of us! And finally we reached the climax of the story - our prince! Well this time, is not the volunteer to be the Prince Charming, but one of the kids in the Reading Program! His name is Marc Beckham! Woww, what a fancy name he had! So, in the end, Prince Marc Beckham wake the princess up with a blow of Flying Kiss!

Eventually, here we started our Break Out Activities - The Reading Session lead by respective volunteers and the "Learning Alphabets with Play Dough" activities specially designed for kids who have Dyslexia, objective is to help them to progress in recognizing and write the 26 alphabets. Basically, this age range for this group of children is around 5 to 7 years old.

And then, during our game session, we have memory games! We have some flash cards, which contains pictures of different animals on each card. Before the game start, we have a round of studies on every animal that appeared on each card. After that, we shall have a round of tests on the children, see how many of them can able to catch up by telling the name of that particular animal every time we show the card. Then, the game started! We divided the children into two groups, each group of them will have one empty plastic cup which always will be hold by the first person in the group. At th same time, all of the flash cards will be placed randomly on the floor. Once the game start, the facilitator will call one of the name of the animals, eg: snake, then the first person of the group who is holding the cup, shall place the cup on that particular flash card which have the picture of "snake" on it. Who will be the first one who place the cup on the card correctly, will be the winner.

After a round of excitements, now it's time for everybody to sit down and have some snacks and packet drink - cakes, biscuits and milo. Before the snack is served, we trained the children to wash their hands, to emphasize the hand cleanliness before having meal.

Let's call it a day! After the snacks time, will be time to go home! Since this is our very first Reading Program, so, we have a round of photo snapping session! What a great time we have had together!

So, let's check out the pictures

MY Reading Program's classic - STORY TELLING "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"

Game time!

Volunteers preparing the snacks

Jiva, one of our volunteer is, a teacher of SK Serian. He discipline the children so well! As he used to be very serious and stern during the school, now, finally the kids can see his smiling in this Reading Program on Saturday!

Above all, we HOPE worldwide Malaysia with the children of MY Reading Program, would like to express our deepest gratitude to CIMB Bank, for funding us, in order to expand MY Reading Program to Nationwide!

More cities we are heading on our way! Stay tune with us, with more updates on MY Reading Program, sponsored by CIMB!

See you soon!

Good Job for Blood Donation Campaign 2010

2010-10-27T18:04:00.005+08:00

With total of 55 people attended this Blood Donation Campaign and ALL qualified as donors! Basically we have exceed the goal of the blood bank - their target is to achieve 50 donors.

Here, we would like to thank to our great sponsors - CNI and Yeos Drinks!

Some snaps of pictures to share as follow...

Thanks to Kee Soon and Crystal for being our photographer !

See you again next year!

Well Again Healthcare Sdn Bhd @ 2010 HOPE worldwide Blood Donation Campaign!

2010-10-19T20:00:00.004+08:00

Hi guys,

Here's some updates with our coming blood donation campaign on 24/10/2010:

Well Again Healthcare Sdn Bhd, a centre that provide holistic health care services, they will be with us again for this blood donation campaign! This time, they gonna bring more programs which is very useful for me and you, especially for those who has been very concern and conscious about health issues! Follow as a summary of the health programs that they are gonna organize on that day:

1. Lungs Toxin - have you ever think of, that our lungs will contains toxin? In this check up, you will get to know the rate on how high is the toxin inside your lungs, and preventive action we need to do in order to improve our lungs condition

2. V.S.T - this is specially for FEMALE ONLY. A check up of bacteria in the vagina

3. Oxymatrial - a check up for the oxygen level inside our body

4. Urine Test - a check up on on our Kidney's functions

I am so excited to have such fruitful programs as above during our coming Blood Donation Campaign! You should not miss this I am very sure!

So, what are you waiting for? The moment you donate your blood, in return you gonna have a fruitful experience and information with the above health programs!

Want to know more about Well Again Healthcare Sdn Bhd, do log on to

www.wellagainhealthcare.com

Be healthy, and stay happily, so to BE WELL AGAIN! :)

2010 HOPE worldwide + UM Blood Bank Blood Donation Campaign

2010-10-14T15:18:00.006+08:00

Guess what? Our Blood Donation Campaign for year 2010 is just around the corner! Details as follow:

Date : 24 October 2010

Time : 1:00pm to 4:30pm

Venue : Global Business Park, Level 4, Section 19, Petaling Jaya

(Actual address: Global Business Park, 8, Jalan 19/1, 46300 Petaling Jaya)

Do refer to the attached poster for more info!

Here's a little favor to ask from you who is reading this blog:) Do help us to spread this news to your friends who are keen in this. Despite all this, if you are in good condition to do so, I would encourage you to come! Your action might save a life! But right before that, we have to go through some statements below to ENSURE that we are eligible to donate blood:

1. Healthy today

2. 18 -65 years old

3. Weight 45 kg or more

4. More than 5 hours sleep

5. Breakfast or lunch before donation (within 4 hours)

6. 3 months or more after last blood donation

7. No medical problems (discuss with Medical Officers)

8. Not on any medication (discuss with Medical Officers)

9. Not having menses for the past 3 days

10. Not pregnant/ breast feeding (within the past 6 months)

11. Not a drug abuser

12. Not a homosexual (Men having sex with another man)

13. Do not have multiple sexual partners (more than one partner within 6 months)

14. Do not have sex with prostitutes

15. No tattoos, ear/body piercing or acupuncture within 12 months

16. Not stayed in UK and Europe during 1980 - 1996

That's all for the moment! We shall catch up with more updates regarding to this event then!

Hope to see you there!

By Caesar Teh

14/10/2010, Thursday

Crocs Warehouse Sales! Giving back to the community!

2010-10-11T15:24:00.005+08:00

Special thanks to Crocs! For generously giving away more than 50 pairs of shoes for the kids from HOPE worldwide!

Really early in the morning, as early as 7:00am, the kids had all gathered in front of the our Free Clinic in Sentul. They were all very excited!

About 8:00am, we reached Crocs outlet at Ikano Power Centre. Right before the warehouse sales started for the public, the kids have had the privilege to choose they own shoes! Its all fresh, new shoes, tidily displayed at the shelves and racks. The kids were so excited which I can see through their sparkling eyes! The volunteers were there to help them to choose the suitable ones.

This is truly a blast! That Crocs were doing this warehouse sales, at the same time, they had a though to contribute back to the community. The shoes were selling as low as RM 60.00 a pair, talking about original price is RM 100++. For us, this is a greatest deal ever! But for the under privileged children, RM 60.00 for one pair of shoes, it's really impossible to afford. So, Crocs had definitely done a great thing for the kids! As once every kid had chosen their shoes, they were so excited to have a group photo, a precious moment to be captured!

Once again, a BIG Thank to Crocs!

A happy Boy with His brand new Crocs :)

Cheque presentation!

By Caesar Teh

13/10/2010

HOPE worldwide's CEO in Malaysia!

2010-09-29T17:58:00.000+08:00

During the last 29 August to 01 September, we were so privileged to have the CEO of HOPE worldwide, Randy Jordan and his wife Jan Jordan all the way from Philadelphia to come to Malaysia to visit us - Persatuan Kebajikan HOPE worldwide Kuala Lumpur!

On the 30 August, Randy and Jan's arrival to our office located at Fahrenheit Plaza (formerly known as KL Plaza). We prepared some snacks to welcome both of them. We bought the finest egg tarts and "Siew Pau" in town which were very impressive for them as believed to be their first time tasting the Malaysian's local snacks! Not forgetting a cup of warm Ipoh White Coffee prepared by our expert Coffee Brewer Katy!

Subsequently, our director Darick to do a presentation with our works and programs throughout these years. Randy was indeed very impressed with our works, as we were within a limited budget, doing unlimited things for the poor and needy. He also shared with us his past experiences in managing the HOPE worldwide in Philadelphia. He's been through a lot of challenges too, especially in managing the financial problems.

Right after that, we've lunch at Madam Kwan's, Pavilion. The next itinerary will be visiting a few beneficial families of HOPE worldwide KL at Sentul. Randy and Jan got a chance to distribute food and communicate with them. That was a really great experience that Randy even posted the picture of him during visiting one of our beneficial family on ICOC Hot News!

On the very next day, greater itinerary! That's be with the kids of HOPE worldwide KL at our Free Clinic in Sentul. 31 August itself is Malaysian's historical independence Day, at the same time, historical moment also happen in HOPE worldwide KL's centre in Sentul! We form a group of 25 children choir, and together, they sang "Heal The World" beautifully with gestures just to warmly welcome both Randy and Jan Jordan! We, the volunteer teachers with the children together, had prepared a BIG card for their remembrance too! On that day, Randy and Jan got a chance to involve in our MY Reading Program, where we sing along some nursery rhymes, and even the story telling session by our awesome volunteer teacher Choong!

Randy and Jan was very moved, not only by the programs we're doing, but by the passion and love towards people, especially from the volunteers!

Randy's visits to HOPE worldwide KL's office, having interaction with both Country Director Mr. Darick Wong and Assistant Country Director, Ms. Katy Lee.

Randy and Jan Jordan, a lovely couple :)

Group photo with the staff of HOPE worldwide Kuala Lumpur at our office!

The historical moment on 31 August 2010: Kids of HOPE worldwide KL, taking picture with Randy and Jan Jordan, together with our always passionate and loving volunteers!

Here, a remembrance for Randy and Jan Jordan! Thank you so much for coming here, just to be with us! We hope to see you guys again!

By Caesar Teh

Introducing MY Reading Program to East Malaysia

2010-09-28T11:08:00.009+08:00

Finally, MY Reading Program is prepared to expand it's inspiration to the beautiful East Malaysia! That was a great experience! We've been to both Kota Kinabalu and Kuching within 17 to 19 August 2010 to do some survey on places and at the same time, to introduce the MY Reading Program as well.

When we were in Kota Kinabalu, we went to a school named Sekolah Kebangsaan Likas Kota Kinabalu. There were around 1,000 students, majority of them came from below average family background. We managed to meet a teacher, who is in charge of afternoon session students affair, and she was impressed with the program that we're introducing to her.

Katy, myself and one of the volunteer, Karen, who's helping us to develop the MY Reading Program in Kota Kinabalu

Introduction of the MY Reading Program and presentation of works in HOPE worldwide Malaysia.

A place that we spotted which is very suitable to become the location for MY Reading Program

We manage to meet another group of volunteers who were very interested with our program

Well, on the 19 August, our mission had brought to Kuching, Sarawak. Now, we met Stephen, who is our volunteer that station in Kuching, he brought us to a school located at rural area - SK Melansai at Serian.

The students here were all from the rural community. They did not have much concentration given from parents on their academic development, as their parents were very busy to work and earn to support the living.

We had a meeting with the headmaster and a few teachers, they believe that this program is helpful both the teachers and the students, not only in improving the students' English, most importantly, the teachers too will get to learn something on how to encourage the students to learn and appreciate the language.

The entrance of SK Melansai

Rural area where have fresh air and surrounded by green sceneries

Meeting with headmaster and teachers

Students from primary one

Lukas, one of the students who is having dyslexia, was there yearning for help and guidance. Even he is just being quiet, but we can sense his helplessness. We believe that MY Reading Program shall help him to take a step forward, to overcome this obstacles that stopping him to learn and express himself.

MY Reading Program also will be developed to Johor Bahru and Seremban. Shall update more in this blog! Catch up with us!

For those who were interested to join us as a volunteer facilitator for MY Reading Program, do email your profile to us at caesarteh@hopeww.org.my

Caesar Teh

The Creighton University's Students' visit to HOPE Worldwide KL

2010-06-09T09:47:00.013+08:00

This is our privilege to have the Medical Students all the way from Creighton University, United States to be with HOPE Worldwide KL, from 29 May till 05 June 2010.

On 29 May 2010, the students, total of 6 of them, they are Emily, Abby, Sahar, Dusty, Randy and Geoff, came to our Sentul HOPE Centre, just to be with the kids for Reading & Art Class.

It was a truly enjoyable session, and the kids were so excited when fellowshipping with the students. We were amazed by some of kids, for being so out of themselves, and confidently sharing their craft work with the students.

Here, we have some beautiful pictures to share during the whole day long,

Here starts the Story Telling session: Sahar & Geoff as the Narrator. Emily as Mama Bear, Dusty as Papa Bear and Randy as Baby Bear. Where's Abby then? That's right, she will be no other than Ms. Goldilock! And you know what? You got it right again, the story was "Goldilock and the three Bears"!

Ahha~! Here comes our Art Class, that our volunteer teacher today, Ms. Gabrielle was explaining what are we going to do today!

Two kids were caught by Emily as they were suppose to do the craft work, yet they were roaming around. So, Emily patiently open up the book, and tell them some little stories.

Here were the 2 hats that's quite attractive among all the craft work.

Let's say cheese~!

For all the Medical Students from the Creighton University, you guys had done a great job by being a good teacher, and also a good friend to the kids. The kids have had a very memorable moments with you all! Hope to see you guys again! All the best to your next journey to the next countries and to your studies as well!

The EMPOWERED! Colon Cancer Screening Campaign

2010-05-31T18:12:00.018+08:00

On 09 May 2010, its HOPE Worldwide Kuala Lumpur first time ever working together with EMPOWERED! The Cancer Advocacy Society of Malaysia, for the Colon Cancer Screening Campaign.

This is a campaign of awareness specially organized for the poor and needy community. Colon Cancer is one of the cancer that found diagnosed among the senior citizen, age from 50 and above. Male had the higher percentage to diagnosed Colon Cancer.

EMPOWERED had actually gathered a group of professionals, such as doctors, physiotherapist and dietitian to provide useful information in educating the community on taking care their health, especially on their diet.

Overall, it was indeed a great experience, towards helping the poor and needy, in more aspects. And compliment to EMPOWERED! for organizing such meaningful campaign.

Briefing before the event starts

The emcee commence the campaign of the day by welcoming the guests and audience

Opening speech by the Founder of EMPOWERED! Dr. Christina

Guest of honor, and as well the President of Selangor Cheshire Home, Datin Khatijah

Opening ceremony!

A sketch to tell the audience about the right attitude towards Cancer Advocacy

Emcee interview the founder of EMPOWERED! Dr. Christina

The Physiotherapists teaching on how to do simple exercises to keep body healthy and active always.

Director - Darick Wong in action!

Thanks to all awesome BLUE volunteers of HOPE worldwide~!

Staedler World Kids' Coloring Day 2010

2010-05-30T17:15:00.014+08:00

08 May 2010, HOPE Worldwide KL had just worked with Staedler for an extremely colorful and joyful event at One Utama, Water Piaza, Level LG - World Kids' Coloring Day 2010!

This was the second time HOPE Worldwide KL worked together with Staedler for the World Kids' Coloring Day. This has been an awesome experience, as the kids had done a truly great job! Besides, one of the Highlight activities on that day was the "Face Painting". You will actually be impressed on how creative is the face painters, and also the kids, were just adorable.

Here are the artwork of the kids from different schools and kindergartens, for those who were interested with the artwork, donation is required for a good cause.

Here start the coloring contest!

The Kids were concentrating...

The Judging Session ... we have the Staedler's staff and our HOPE Worldwide's Volunteers to be the judges.

One of the awesome Face Painting for this little girl - A Tiger Face, with no fierce expression, but cute and adorable.

Two thumbs up for Yvonne & all the Staedler's fellow staffs, also to the HOPE Volunteers for making this event a success!

HOPEww Bolathon http://www.hopeww.org.my/gift.html

2010-05-03T11:13:00.006+08:00

In conjunction with 2010 World Cup, HOPEww is organising one of its kind 4 years once HOPEww 2nd Bolathon - Charity Masquearade Walk with the theme " Celebrating HOPE with Friends" to raise funds.

Event is going to be held at (particiaptation is strictly by invitation only):-

Date : 6th June 2010

Time : 630am - 1230pm

Venue : Taman Rimba TTDI

Dressing : Football Masquearade

Our Objective is to raise RM200,000 for:-

1. To support HOPEww Program Operation in Malaysia

2. Centre of HOPEww Building Fund

To make your donation please log on to - www.hopeww.org.my/gift.html (all your contribution is tax exempted).

For Corporation Sponsorship benefit (Return of Investments ROI) :-

1. Corporate Logo on Promotional colaterals at event venue

2. On stage mock cheque presetation with Minister for Min donation of RM10,000

3. Credit mention during all pre-event activities, press media, website, blogs, and Facebook.

4. Sponsorship acknowledgement with our 60,000 mailing database,

5. Post event credit menton in our annual report & press release (subject to Press Terms and Condition).

6. tax exemption for all donation rendered.

We believe your contribution will help make this event a success and make a lasting difference in the lives of the underprivileged. Thank you

Visit to HOPEww Hong Kong

2010-05-03T10:55:00.004+08:00

It is an amazing experience to be able to visit HOPEww HONG KONG a month ago. Indeed it was a mind blowing session for HOPEww Malaysia Staff and Board members. We want to thank Dan Liu, Country Director, Elexia Liu Director of Communication and Jonathan the Executive director of HOPEww Hong Kong for taking us through the programs in Hong Kong and China. We really apprecaite thier heart for the needy despite being in the first world country. Great Job HOPEww Hong Kong

142 children back to school cheer

2010-01-30T12:20:00.004+08:00

Volunteer of HOPEww assisting one of the benificiary

Benficairies with staff from Mydin

Kuala Lumpur, 2nd Jan 2010– Persatuan Kebajikan HOPE worldwide Kuala Lumpur today brought cheer to 142 children from the poor community in Sentul Kuala Lumpur. These children no longer go to school because they feel embarrassed with their worn out school uniform. Each child received 2 pairs of school uniform, shoes, bag and stationaries at MYDIN USJ. All of the children are part of the beneficiaries of Persatuan Kebajikan HOPE school sponsorship program for the poor.

“We have been giving school provision to the needy for the past 7 years and have helped many to stay in school” says Darick Wong, Country Director. “In the past, some families stopped their children’s schooling as a result of insufficient funds to buy their children’s school needs” says Wong.

We are glad to be partnering with Staedtler Malaysia and Mydin USJ for this year’s school sponsorship program. Staedtler Malaysia sponsored stationeries and monetary funding for this program, raised during the World Kids Coloring Day in May 2009. “As part of our contribution to social corporate responsibilities worldwide, we are very touched and motivated by our success as sponsor to this event with HOPE Worldwide KL.” says Daniel Lim, General Manager, Sales & Marketing Staedtler Malaysia.

All the benefiaries with MYDIN FM

Mydin USJ, has been hosting this school sponsorship event for the past 4 years, including luncheon, for all the beneficiaries and volunteers of HOPE worldwide during the event.

Pn Zairina 37, expressed her gratitude, as this program helped ease her financial difficulties every year and enable her two children to stay in school. Her RM400 salary is not even enough to support their daily expenses, what more her children’s school needs.

A day out at KLCC Petrosains Centre

2009-12-26T00:37:00.007+08:00

Children Queing to enter Sains Centre

Briefing at the science centre

Sentul Kids waiting in anticipation
On Dec the 12th staff of OMYA Sdn Bhd, hosted a day out for 100 children & thier family of HOPEww at KLCC Petrolsains Centre. The children enjoyed a sumptious lunch of KFC before they were taken for a tour of thier life time.

The kids enjoyed very much thier time at the sains centre, learning, playing and experiencing moments of a life time.

Outdoor Reading Program with Bendeemer school, Singapore

2009-11-16T12:48:00.004+08:00

A group of secondary students from Bendeemer Secondary Singapore crossed the Causeway all the way to Sentul, all in the name of community work. The slum kids from HOPE Worldwide had the privilege to learn and interact with them during this out door reading program on the 14/11/09 at KL Pac. HOPE worldwide would like to thank all the teachers and students for their dedication and support. Not only that we are totally grateful to KL Pac for hosting us and gave us a special when it rains.

2012 Charity Movie Premier at GSC Mid Valley

2009-11-16T12:32:00.005+08:00

In the recent charity movie screening of the action disaster film, 2012, HOPE worldwide together with Quota club and few other NGOs, team up to raise funds for our NGO programs on the 14/11/09 at mid valley GSC. A total of 200 movie goers make their generous contribution for our medical program through this movie premier. We also thanked CIMB which team up with us as the charity online portal partner, allowing donors to make contribution online via CIMB Clicks. A total of 140 plus tickets were purchased via the onlie portal. All the donor received a CIMB Octopus handphone holder courtesy of CIMB Bank. Quota club also donated RM 1,000 to HOPEww.

HOPEww & Western Union Migrant workers Education Grant

2009-10-06T00:55:00.003+08:00

Following a successful partnership with HOPE Worldwide last year, Western Union Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Western Union, is renewing the alliance to kick start this year's grant distribution.

Thanks to the overwhelming response received last year, Western Union Foundation has pledged RM100,000 to HOPE Worldwide Malaysia. Each qualified foreign worker will receive RM1,000, meant for the education expense of their children back in their own country. A total selected 100 migrant workers from Indonesia, Philippines, India, Bangladesh & Nepal will receive this grand

As part of the initial steps, volunteers of HOPE Worldwide Malaysia took to the streets around Kota Raya to distribute fliers to the many migrant workers there on the 27th of Sept and 4th of Oct 2009. A total of 20 dedicated volunteers spend a total of 80 hours on the street to reach out to the migrant workers. They are given explanation in regards to the education grant, and it is hoped that from thereon they will also spread the message among their fellow countrymen.

Dedicated volunteers distributing the Western union Education Grant

HOPEww Raya Celebration with Land & General Berhad

2009-10-06T00:36:00.003+08:00

Children were treated with a sumptuous meal

Darick Wong (Program Director) & En Ferdaus (Executive Director of L&G)
being with the children

Moment all the children is waiting for .. 'Duit Raya'

The Raya Celebration Committee Members

On the 26th Sept 2009, HOPE Worldwide Malaysia joined hands with Land and General Berhad to host a Hari Raya celebration for the poor and needy. Families were treated to a buffet lunch of traditional Malay cuisine. Meanwhile, the children had a great time in the 'ketupat' craft session. Adding to their joy, the kids also received 'duit raya'. The whole event was made possible through the contributions by Land and General Berhad, one of Malaysia's pioneer in property development.

Food distribution with Dominos Pizza

2009-08-16T00:47:00.002+08:00

On the month of June 2009, Domino's Pizza host a movie premier - Transformers, to aid HOPE worldwide KL's Food distribution program. A total of RM40K was raised during this movie premier and the funds will be used to buy groceries for 50 hardcore poor families living in Sentul.

Today 15 Aug, a total of 12 volunteers of DOMINOS, came to help out with the food distribution. Indeed food are essential items for one to survive, yet these are a luxury commodities for those who are suffering from poverty. Dominos's CSR initiative are savior to the needies during this economy uncertainty.

HOPE worldwide & NIKE partnership

2009-08-15T23:26:00.004+08:00

Once again, Manchester United warm-up for another assault on the Premier League titlewith a tour of Asia this week, where Michael Owen will be making his debut. This time around, they will be having some special guest during their stay in Malaysia: underprivileged kids from Sentul which happened on the 24th July 09

Courtesy of Nike Malaysia's, RM 60,000 will be donated to HOPE Worldwide. The money will be used largely to fund the Football For Hope Program. Under the program, a football clinic will be established with the hope of discovering and nurturing young talents available in this country. If they are not getting proper guidance and training at the right time, no matter howsoever talented they are, they will never grow into skillful players. The football clinic will also serve as a healthy avenue for young kids, especially from the hardcore poor families, to spend their free time.

Prior to the match at Bukit Jalil Stadium, the main appetizer for all Red Devil fans was the Nike 5 Challenge, near the KLCC park. Youngsters battled it out over two days of competition, and on the second day, the winner will get to face some players from the Man Utd first team.

Charity Auction At Thistle Hotel Launched

2009-07-16T01:27:00.004+08:00

Thistle Hotel launching

Cocktail Party

One of the master piece

Guest bidding for the paintings

In conjunction with the launched of Thistle Hotel on the 15th July 09 ( a UK Group of Hotels) at Port Dickson, Ode to Art gallery (In KL & Singapore) hosted a charity Auction in Aid of HOPEww and United Voice. The glamorous event were officiated by the Minister of Tourism, YB Dato Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen. A million of thanks to Ode to Art who donated two world renown art pieces and proceed to the 7 other art piece were donated to the two charity.

Art pieces such by world famous artist & sculpture such as Kendell, Coplu, Jean Francois Debongnie, Steve Johnston and Lim Thian Seng, were up for grab with the highest bidder. Thanks to generous donor who attended the event, snap up all the picture, raising a total of RM118,400 and proceed which amount to RM39,400 each were donated to HOPEww & United Voice.

HOPEww would like to extend our heartiest gratitude to all the generous donor who bits for the painting and Jazz Chong, Jane & Renee from ode to art who donated the painting for the auction. Last but not least, celebrity host, Terence Dass & Angelene Chong for doing a spectacular MCing the auction.

From L- Valerie, Angelene, Terence Dass & Darick

From L: Jazz Chong, Valerie, Angelene, Jayne & Kat

Adidas & HOPEww Partnership Lauched

2009-07-16T01:02:00.007+08:00

Registration of Beneficiaries

Launched area

Video Presentation about HOPEww

Part of the Launched gimmick where children from the community put their hand print on the mementos.

On 10th of July 09, Adidas Malaysia, as part of their continuous effort to encourage community growth and development, has taken their effort to a higher level by joining forces with HOPE Worldwide.

MD of Adidas doing his bit

Senior Staff of Adidas standing by to distribute Rice to the hardcore poor

In this instance, Adidas are providing much needed aid in the form of basic groceries to impoverished communities living around Sentul. The food distribution program is part of HOPE Worldwide's strategy in executing sustainable development for the poor and needy.

Hand print mural - Community, Adidas & HOPEww

Photo Session

2009-07-04T23:45:00.001+08:00

In conjunction with DiGi's Love to Save, HOPEworldwide Malaysia raised RM15,065 in just 30 days! We just want to say a very big THANK YOU for showing us that money isn't the only thing we can save. With your agressive love and support, you have certainly play a part in Bringing Hope, Changing Lives!

Following the impact, HOPEworldwide Malaysia needs your continuous support in participating The Election hosted by Tune Talk. In support of HOPEworldwide, you may help generate RM50,000 donation for all our programmes.

What can you do?

Log on to www.hopeww.org.my to find out how you can vote step by step. Closing date is 20th of July 09.

Happy Birthday

2009-07-04T23:34:00.002+08:00

My son, Kennard, is indeed growing. I am extremely proud of him as a dad, the way he has grown and this year his birthday wish was to celebrate this day with the children from the slum of Sentul. On the 27 of June, a total 20 children from the poor family came and enjoy a birthday session with Kennard. Blessed your heart my dear son, indeed Daddy & Mummy is very proud of you.

40 kids from Sentul were given a treat of a life time in Shah Alam football Stadium

2009-06-25T23:51:00.005+08:00

Bus journey to Shah Alam

Kids from Sentul really excited and anticipating

Transformation

They are all ready for action in NIKE's Jersy

The walk in action

It is almost impossible for any of us to ever experience walking into the football field with the football players. I know I have never experienced it but today thanks to NIKE, this became a reality not only to me but to 40 boys from Sentul to experience what it is like to walking in to a match with the players.

NIKE organized this mock match at Stadium Shah Alam to give everybody a chance to experience the real football match. Thank you NIKE you help us make the difference!

A Gift of HOPE to the Needy

2009-06-22T11:35:00.005+08:00

Nokia Siemens and Cargill volunteers spend their Saturday afternoon 20th June 09 to serve the community of Sentul by distributing groceries and participated in an activities for the children. A heartfelt thanks to them for giving their time, money and energy to see to the needs of the poor and needy. We are indeed grateful for the donation of 70 bags of 5KG rice by Nokia Siemens and 120 bottles of 2L cooking oil by Cargill for the Sentul community.

Despite the growth of CSR initiatives in Malaysia over the last 20 years, lack of reporting has kept most of the public ignorant of the contributions made. According to The Journal of Corporate Citizenship, within an 18-month period extending from July 2003 to December 2004, approximately RM82.1 million were given away to various charitable societies, programmes, orphanages and the poor, which reflects the fact that, for many Malaysian companies, commitment to CSR is expressed in terms of charitable giving.

But numbers alone can be deceiving. The key lies in accountability of the NGOs in dispensing the financial aid received. Better a penny wisely invested than a pound foolishly squandered.

Love to save - Back Online

2009-06-11T23:30:00.001+08:00

LOVE TO SAVE by Digi is back online. Please click the link

Love to Save: I Support HOPEww

2009-06-11T18:09:00.001+08:00

Just would like to inform all of you that digi donation platfom is currently overloaded with response. Hence the website www.lovetosave.com.my is currently suspended for migration. It will be up in a short while, I was told at about 6pm today 11/6/09. Thanks for those who have voted for us and please continue to help us shout out...! Bring HOPE Changing Lives

Love to Save: I Support HOPEww

2009-06-05T14:14:00.006+08:00

We have recently been selected as one of the charity beneficiary to receive donation funds from Digi. They create a unique fundraising platform for them to make contribution to selected NGOs.

All you need to do is to click the above banner link to vote

P/s : You can view the latest donation update from the above link than click on "Love Bank" !

We need your help to make a vote for us.
Please also ask your friends, colleagues to help vote and to spread in your blog, face book, emails & etc.

Mock cheque & scholarship award presentation

2009-05-06T21:37:00.003+08:00

Today 6th of May 09, Staedtler Malaysia in conjunction with their worldwide world kids coloring day presented HOPE worldwide KL a mock cheaque amounted to RM 19,253.95 to support its school sponsorship and scholarship award program. The mock cheque was presented by Mr Assim, CEO of Staedtler Malaysia

Today also 6 children namely Mohd Haikal, Patricia, Rebecca, Mohammed Rizan, Shandellelka and Magheswary received a 1year scholarship award amount to RM1200 to RM1800 each. Later we visited 2 of the families who received the award.

Staedtler World Kids Coloring Day at the Curve

2009-05-06T20:24:00.004+08:00

In conjuction with Staedtler's world kids coloring Day, a day filled with color pencil demonstation by Uneh (king of color pencils), performances by SRK Puncak Alam and Krista, Coloring Contest, and quiz by RTM2 celebrity host, Terence Dass and Angeline Chong.

HOPEww volunteers supported the event, selling art work to raise funds for HOPEww program. A total of RM 3488.35 was raised through the sale of the art work.

HOPE worldwide Global Outreach - 'Remember the Poor'

2009-05-06T19:42:00.005+08:00

1^st May 2009 – Persatuan Kebajikan HOPE worldwide Kuala Lumpur (PKHWKL), an international non-profit organization contributed a total of 1000 volunteerism hours through its network of 300 volunteers on Labour Day morning by serving and picnicking with 150 underprivileged people living in Sentul at the lawn of Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre.

Hope worldwide Kuala Lumpur volunteers, better known as “Friends of HOPE worldwide”, turned up in full force, some with their families to spend their Labour Day, a day off from work just to be with the less privileged community by organising activities for the children with clown appearance, preparing picnic and presenting gifts to the beneficiaries – all to bring hope and cheer!

Pelikan 171th year birthday celebration at Centre of HOPE

2009-05-06T18:36:00.004+08:00

On the 25th of April, staff from Pelikan International celebrated their 171th aniversary at the centre of HOPE worldwide KL.The event was graced by its CEO, Mr Loo Heng Kiat. In his speech, Mr Loo congratulated HOPEww for the effort in conducting the creative art program (sponsored by Pelikan) for the undeprivileged.

Children from HOPEww Creative Art Program later enjoy a session of art painting on recycle bag in conjunction earth day. The program end with Pelikan Staff serving all the children with a sumptous lunch.