Disabled, Other Communities, Support Groups, Talent
Put aside our stereotype of the socially underprivileged for a moment, how often will we perceive them as inspirational pioneers, small biz owners, unique talents, aspiring income earners and even social change agents? They are the faces and heartbeat of GoodHire, who take on the long journey to progress beyond charity. They are wheelchair bound...
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Children, Education, Other Communities, Youth
Mink Ong (Ms) and The Refugee Children Support Team Email: mink.business@gmail.com OR myanmarrefugeechildren@gmail.com Website: http://myanmarrefugeechildren.blogspot.com Mobile: +60196000448 or +60196001733 Tel: +603 21482669 (Macy) United Learning Centre is a volunteer driven centre providing children of Burmese refugees with an education. These children do not have access to schools...
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Children, Education, Other Communities
Afghan Diaspora Human suffering due to war, strife and deprivation had forced many people from Afghanistan to leave their homeland. Most of the people end up in neighbouring countries, like Iran and Pakistan. Others have gone further to Australia, Indonesia and Malaysia. Their aim is to find a better future for themselves and their families....
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Health, Other Communities, Support Groups
BACKGROUND/HISTORY Registration Number: 2381 (Registrar of society) Description of Charity HOPE worldwide is an international non-profit, non-religious,organisation established throughout the world. It has grown from three programmes in 1991 to over 150 programmes spanning six continents and 100 nations today. HOPE worldwide Kuala Lumpur runs a Free Clinic in Jln Sentul, KL which has...
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Children, Other Communities, Single parents, Support Groups, Women
BACKGROUND/HISTORY When Established: 08/2008 By Whom: Mary Anne Tan, Lim Lian See, Sanice Kam Description of Charity: Social entrepreneurship with a Singular Vision for Single Parents -via the establishment of a Thrift Shop at Subang Mewah and a Tuition Centre at Desa Mentari Objective: *To meet the immediate needs of poor Single Parents *To empower...
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Other Communities, Support Groups
BACKGROUND/HISTORY When Established: 1992 Description of Charity: Sai Ananda was set up in 1992 with the objective of helping improve living conditions of the low-income community in Kg. Laksamana, Batu Caves. At present, it runs a myriad of weekly and yearly activities geared towards helping the community (areas covered/targeted are Kg. Laksamana, Kg. Wira Damai,...
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Education, Environment, Other Communities
BACKGROUND/HISTORY Description of Charity: The mudflats and mangroves around Kuala Gula provide food and shelter for thousands of waterbirds and other species, including 13 globally threatened or near-threatened species. Kuala Gula has thus been recognised as a bird habitat of international significance. KALAM and its sister organisation, CETA were formed by the local village community...
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Environment, Other Communities
BACKGROUND/HISTORY When Established: 10/2003 Description of Charity: CETA was established with the assistance of Wetlands International under the Kuala Gula wetland conservation and wise use project. The mission of CETA is to protect the natural resources of Kuala Gula and improve the understanding of the importance of mangroves for tourists. CETA also creates an...
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Animal Welfare, Education, Environment, Other Communities
BACKGROUND/HISTORY When Established: 1999 By Whom: Department of Fisheries & WWF Malaysia Description of Charity: The Ma’ Daerah Turtle Sanctuary Centre is a hatchery and interpretation centre dedicated to the protection and conservation of sea turtles. The project aims to protect marine turtles in their natural habitat. Department of Fisheries Malaysia manages the area, while...
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Children, Orang Asli, Other Communities
BACKGROUND/HISTORY Description of Charity: “COMBING the length and width of Malaysia for interesting outdoor tales have nudged us to some of the best vistas for nature, heritage, history, and ah yes, our favourite – food. On the flip side, it has also opened up our eyes to poverty that plague rural communities. We never get...
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