Planting hope for a promising future

Pasupathi (left) and Devasharma say since its establishment, MySkills has reached out to 12,000 vulnerable youths. — Photos: MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star

GIVING underprivileged children equal opportunities is key to helping them break away from the vicious cycle of poverty.

Non-governmental organisation (NGO) consultant Simpson Khoo, who has worked extensively with the urban poor, said children from such families have a slow head start in life and without intervention, this trend continues into adulthood.