Project New Dawn

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Met up with Jackie and others at Haw Par Villa for MINDS (Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore) family day. They had organised treasure hunt for the participants in the compound.

I was allocated a buddy, Chong Wee. He's a happy-go-lucky guy who has many friends in the school. When we went around Haw Par Villa, many volunteers would stop by to chat with him.

From this event, I know more about how a voluntary organisation, MINDS, reaches out to the underprivilage. Not only do they provide training for the intellectually disabled, they also do regular house visits to understand their backgrounds and possible problems. Some of the volunteers have served the organisation for 12 years. Their dedication in reaching out to underprivilages deserves our respect.

The event ended at 5.30pm. When the participants boarded the bus, I could see the smiles on their faces. This is the reward of volunteerism.

gibby

NB: Jackie, you might wanna add in some pictures. Pam and Mehraj, anything you wanna add?

Labels: Local CIP


"LATEST: Congratulations to New Dawners~!! the project was a major success~!!"
We are a group of 22 youths embarking on a youth expedition project to Luang Prabang, Laos from 16 - 31 May 2008. The expedition is jointly organized by the Singapore Buddhist Lodge (SBL) and the NUS Buddhist Society. It aims to fulfill the needs of the students of Muang Kham Primary School. We will be teaching the students basic English, and also engage them in arts and craft sessions after their lessons. In addition, we will be constructing a cement multi-purpose court and pathway to the school. As of April 2008, we are raising funds to help purchase teaching materials, books, and furniture needed for our project. A part of the funds raised will also go to the filming of a documentary in Laos, and help our participants cover a part of their costs. Please support us by making a purchase at our online boutique Walk-In Felicity. For any queries, please contact us at laoyep08@gmail.com. Banner Handbook Local CIP T-shirt Design Others February 2008 March 2008 April 2008 May 2008 June 2008 August 2008	Thursday, February 28, 2008 Met up with Jackie and others at Haw Par Villa for MINDS (Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore) family day. They had organised treasure hunt for the participants in the compound. I was allocated a buddy, Chong Wee. He's a happy-go-lucky guy who has many friends in the school. When we went around Haw Par Villa, many volunteers would stop by to chat with him. From this event, I know more about how a voluntary organisation, MINDS, reaches out to the underprivilage. Not only do they provide training for the intellectually disabled, they also do regular house visits to understand their backgrounds and possible problems. Some of the volunteers have served the organisation for 12 years. Their dedication in reaching out to underprivilages deserves our respect. The event ended at 5.30pm. When the participants boarded the bus, I could see the smiles on their faces. This is the reward of volunteerism. gibby NB: Jackie, you might wanna add in some pictures. Pam and Mehraj, anything you wanna add? Labels: Local CIP