Time: 8:30am - 2:30pm
Location: Dai Victoria Learning Centre, No- 69-2, Jalan 3/93, Off Jalan Palong, Taman Miharja, Cheras, 55200 KL
No. of Participants: 20 Monash University Leo Club, Malaysia Members
Background:
Dai Victoria Learning Centre is a centre for the underprivileged. The
legal status of refugees and asylum seekers of approximately 100,000 people
from Myanmar are not recognized in Malaysia. United Nations High Commissioner
for Refugees (UNHCR) estimates that only 6,000 out of 15,000 Myanmar school age
children have access to basic education in learning centers set up by their
community groups and NGO’s, since they are not allowed to attend local schools.
- Providing a safe and better learning environment for the children
- Community engagement and interaction
- Getting to know first-hand the plight of children with refugee status in Malaysia
Details:
Arrived at Dai Victoria by 11.30 am and started the day by firstly serving lunch to the children. Lunch was prepared in a buffet style and included a range of delicacies such as creamy chicken, mixed veggies, fried egg, rice and in addition to that, a refreshing drink was served to the children. Next, an informational talk was given by the members educating the children on basic mannerisms needed in their daily lives. A colorful and attractive poster was made detailing the various good habits that helped in the talk.
The visitation progressed with the members playing games with the children such as pinning the tail on the donkey, red and green light, charades and drop a handkerchief. The games session ended with everyone laughing and enjoying themselves; especially the children. The donated items consisted of stationery inclusive of drawing (A3) pads, a set of writing and colored pencils, a box of erasers and a set of exercise books handed over to the care taker, Mr. Victor. The event concluded at 2.45pm.
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