Hard time rebuilding donor base

Johor Baru Handicapped and Mentally Disabled Children’s Association physiotherapist Shanmuga Priya assisting a resident at the shelter perform daily exercise.

FIRST, it was the Covid-19 pandemic. Now the weakening of the ringgit as well as inflation are impacting donations received by non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Most had been looking forward to brighter days after three years weathering the effects of the pandemic, but it has not turned out that way.