College students raise RM13,000 for two charity homes

The Segi College Subang Jaya students with the children during their visit to the Amitabha Orphanage Malaysia in Johor Baru.

STUDENTS of Segi College Subang Jaya visited two charity homes –Society for Persons with Learning Difficulties Dayspring in Klang, Selangor, and Amitabha Orphanage Malaysia in Johor Baru, Johor.

The Diploma in Early Childhood Education students also organised a fundraiser for the two homes.

Through networking with sponsors, online fundraising events about yoga, drumming and storytelling, the students raised over RM13,000.

The money will be used to purchase essential items needed for the homes such as food, hygiene products and learning materials.

On the day of the visits, Segi students engaged with the homes’ residents through activities such as sandwich making, dance, games and music performances.

A lunch and mingle session were held at DaySpring, giving the Klang Valley students more opportunities to interact with the residents.

The project enabled students to learn more about the needs of the less fortunate and gave them an opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Project leader Mandy Cheong said, “With help from the public, we managed to raise more than our target amount.

“We will continue to create awareness to support charity homes.”

Society for Persons with Learning Disabilities DaySpring is a non-profit organisation that is helping 54 people with learning disabilities aged 19 to 46 by providing education, support and counselling.

Amitabha Orphanage Malaysia provides a safe and secure home for children aged three to 17, who have been orphaned, abandoned, neglected or abused.

It provides services that include medical and psychological care, educational support, recreational activities, skill development, vocational training as well as religious and cultural activities.