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Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email THE Divine Life Society (DLS) Kuala Kubu Baru, a shelter for children from broken or single parent families, received a boost from SP Setia Foundation recently.
In line with its mission to make life better for the underprivileged, the foundation donated RM30,000 worth of furniture and computers to equip the DLS’ new dormitory and computer laboratory.
Foundation chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye was at the newly-completed premises to hand a mock cheque to represent the donation to the DLS building committee chairman Dr A. Nathan Sinnadurai.
Among those present at the presentation ceremony were Captain (R) Liew Siong Sing, the foundation’s management, staff and children of DLS.
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For the kids: Lee presenting a mock cheque to DLS chairman Swami Mumushuananda Maharaj (in orange shirt) as some of the home’s children look on.
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DLS, which was established in 1996, houses 16 children aged between five and 17.
Over the years, DLS has provided shelter for some 150 children.
In his speech, Lee said children were the future generation of leaders and citizens that would ensure the continuous prosperity and harmony of the country.
“Hence it is society’s collective responsibility to care for them especially orphans.
“All children should be given an equal opportunity to grow and learn in a conducive environment regardless of their background and situations. We hope with our assistance, children here can now live more comfortably in the new dormitory,” he said.
With the addition of the new furniture including mattresses, cupboards and chairs donated by the foundation, the centre can accommodate up to 45 children at one time.
“As such, more underprivileged children will have the chance to grow up in a more complete home with the love of the caretakers and peers,” Lee said.
Besides the new furniture and fittings, SP Setia Foundation also donated five re-conditioned computers and new tables to equip the newly set up computer lab.
“I encourage the children here to make good use of the computers and also grab the chance to pick up some basic computer skills.
“These handy skills will prevent you from being left behind in the rapid ICT evolution. Hopefully, all of you will grow up to become active contributing members of the community,” he said.
Besides general welfare, the foundation spent 60% of its annual budget to run the Setia Adoption Programme (SAP), providing educational assistance worth RM700 or RM800 a year per child to 2,300 primary pupils living in poverty in Selangor, Johor, Kedah, Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, Perlis and Pulau Pinang.
