Dear All,
I am helping my friend in his quest to create awareness among bloggers and public on the pleas of our little orphan friends so that they can have a better childhood and growing up experience. :)
Report is as followed:
Penang, 3rd February 2013 — About 40 bloggers and public visited The
Ramakrishna Ashrama 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 to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for
everyone 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.
The Ramakrishna Ashrama (Orphanage), Penang is a charitable organization founded in 1938 under
the inspiration and guidance of His Holiness Swami Bhaswarananda Maharaj who
was then stationed at The Ramakrishna Mission, Singapore. Apart from spiritual
activities, the Ashrama runs an orphanage, catering for both boys and girls
with ages ranging from 6 to 20 years old. The orphanage admits needy orphaned
children who are poor and need the help from the society to assist them with
basic needs and education. The children in the home are given proper education
and are well cared for so that they will grow up to be useful citizens. Besides
education, the girls learn traditional dancing, cooking and housekeeping.
Children excelling well academically are encouraged to pursue higher education.
How to help The Ramakrishna Ashrama?
1.
Sponsoring a Child Program:
The estimated
cost to support a child at Ramakrishna Ashrama RM1,500 per annum. The breakdown
cost is as follows.
Education: RM500
Food: RM600
Maintenance:
RM300
Miscellaneous:
RM100
2.
Donation:
Donation to The
Ramakrishna can be done only via CIMB Cares (www.cimbclicks.com.my)
3. Orphan Admission: http://theramakrishnapg.org/2009/02/22/orphan-admission/
A child with either no parents or with a
single parent who supports the child can be admitted to the Ashrama under the
following circumstances:
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He/She is from age 6 and above.
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The parent or relatives has no
means of supporting the child.
-
The child has been mistreated
or abused.
(Referred by the
Jabatan Kebajikan Negeri or community leaders)
Other Information:
The Ramakrishna Ashrama
No 37, Jalan Scotland, 10450 Pulau Pinang
Tel: 04-2270869
Fax: 04-2278921
Email: ramkorp@hotmail.com
Website:
http://theramakrishnapg.org/
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Yours Truly,
Chris C
