Recently in Penang, just before the Chinese New Year, about 40 bloggers and public visited the Penang Shan Children’s Home Association to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but by everyone wishing to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for those in need. The event is made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event Organizer), Ninetology Malaysia, SUBWAY® (Suntech, iAvenue, & Leith Street branches), Chatime Malaysia, Langkawi Saga Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. and Alextan Artworks.
Penang Shan Children’s Home (PSCH) began as a dream and initiative of Dr. S Balakrishnan in 2005. This is a non-religious and a non-profit, non-governmental organization catering to the needs of orphans, neglected children, dysfunctional families and single parents. The home was built and officially launched on 14th December 2008 by Madam Chan Siew Har. PSCH’s mission is to maximize the attractive opportunities that are in the children; to make something happen; to change the ways that things are and to create something that no one else has ever created before for the children, to explore more opportunities; to provide guidance and course correction; maintaining focus on being consistent and persistent.
The objectives are both for short and long term basis. The short term objective is to provide all the children with a safe and supportive environment. The focus will be on the development of physical, mental, emotional, educational, social and recreational skills that will create awareness to structure and mould the child’s future. The longer term development includes the options that are available for the children’s future, supporting them to complete the tertiary education preferably to University level. For those who are unable to complete the basic education, they will be trained in developing their skills by educating them in skill training centers. Through home visits and working with parents, they would like to ensure that eventually the child is reunited with his/her family thus becoming the backbone of the family.
How to help the Penang Shan Children’s Home Association?
1. Adopt-A-Child Program
The average monthly expenditure per child amounts to RM400. This includes lodging, education, meals, transportation and pocket money. Interested members of the public can contact the home.
2. Donation
The home solely depends on donations to meet the relatively high running costs. They would be very grateful if members of the public or private companies can step forward to contribute a one-off or monthly fixed donation. Interested parties can contact the home.
More information is available at:
Penang Shan Children’s Home Association
679-D, Jalan Mount Erskine
Tanjung Tokong
10470 Pulau Pinang
Tel: 04-2292186 / 016-4127711
Fax: 04-2292186
Email: [email protected]