BHP Billiton Volunteers in Education Programs

12 October 2013, BHP Billiton Volunteers in Reading Program & Creative Art Program

Since the last successful volunteerism program - Food Distribution Program, BHP Billiton volunteers came to participate our Education Programs - Reading & Creative Art Program.

It was an awesome afternoon to have a total of 45 children been impacted in both programs.

BHP Billiton volunteers also prepared bags with snacks as an encouragement for all 45 children.

Thanks to all fellow volunteers from BHP Billiton and hope to see you guys again!

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HOPE worldwide and Galaxy Group Blood Donation Campaign 2013

13 October 2013, HOPE worldwide & Galaxy Group Blood Donation Campaign at Global Business Convention Centre

Thanks to all blood donors who were there and showing you utmost support for this event.

A big thanks to Galaxy Group as the co-organizer and as well the venue sponsor for this meaningful occasion. Special thanks to all fellow volunteers who helped out in this event too!

For more event pictures, check them out by clicking into our Facebook page: HOPE worldwide Blood Donation Campaign

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DoubleTree by Hilton Global Week of Service with HOPE worldwide Malaysia

11 October 2013, DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur Global Week of Service with HOPE worldwide

It was an honor to be selected as one of the NGOs for DoubleTree by Hilton Annual CSR project - Global Week of Service.

During last Friday, a group of 40 children were at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur, had a great time learning through some team activities and games. Prior to this occasion, DoubleTree by Hilton KL actually set up a Book for CARE campaign which raising awareness from the public about Education for the underprivileged. Public can donate English story books and as well cash to this cause. There is a book shelf at the lobby which the books donated by the public were displayed there.

Hence, on this very day, the first batch of books donated by the public were presented to the 40 children. Besides presenting them the books, DoubleTree by Hilton KL's prepared goodies with healthy snacks and drinks for the children too. The goodies were a contribution from the DoubleTree by Hilton KL's staff.

Thanks to DoubleTree by Hilton KL CARE Committee and every volunteers who were there on the Friday night, we had such a memorable evening!

For more event pictures, check them out on our Facebook page by clicking into: DoubleTree by Hilton KL's Global Week of Service

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Carey Ng's Community Project "Girls Day Out"

29 September 2013, Carey Ng and Miss Universe Malaysia 2014 Finalists Community Project "Girls Day Out" at Alliance Française de Kuala Lumpur

It was an inspiring workshop, which is a personal initiative by Carey Ng, the Miss Universe Malaysia 2013, was a community project to motivate the teenage girls aged from 15 to 18 years old. Carey named it "Girls Day Out".

A total of 38 teenage girls from HOPE worldwide Kuala Lumpur & Rumah HOPE participated the event. It was a whole day workshop with lots of activities such as self-esteem development, discover personal strength conducted by motivational speaker Ms. Sandra, and also some testimony sharing by other invited speakers like Actress/Model/Celebrity Carmen Soo and Singer/Songwriter Juwita Suwito.

Alongside with Carey were the 6 finalists of Miss Universe Malaysia 2014 to be the "Big Sisters" for the 38 teenage girls throughout the day.

One of the participants from HOPE worldwide Kuala Lumpur was Patricia, who was a beneficial of HOPE worldwide few years ago. Her life changing story sharing session was one of the highlight of the day. Patricia shared about how she, as a female worked hard in the automotive industry, an industry which is dominated by majority men. And after years of gaining experiences, she will be fulfilling her dream, by opening her very own workshop in year 2014, together with her brother.

Another important highlight of the day, was the appointment of Ms. Carey Ng as the Ambassador of HOPE worldwide Malaysia. We first met Carey during the Groupon's Charity Campaign "Be the Difference" with Miss Universe Malaysia 2013 finalists. During that times, Carey was the Ambassador for HOPE worldwide Malaysia and we had raised a total of RM 5,390.00. Soon after she was crowned as the Miss Universe Malaysia 2013, she has been actively involving in our community programs. Carey has been a very dear friend to HOPE worldwide Malaysia and we appreciate all of her effort and great heart for this noble cause.

To make this workshop a special one, Carey spontaneously choreographed and performed a dance in front of everyone. It was a dance based on the song "Proud" by Heather Small. Halfway through her dance, she invited the 38 teenage girls to be on stage with her, and the performance closed up by her giving crowning each and every teenage girl, giving them an affirmation, that they are a beauty of themselves, carrying their dreams and strength with them.

By the end of the workshop, the 38 teenage girls together with their "Big Sisters" wrote down the bad habits they would like to eliminate in their lives on the helium balloons, and they will have to release the balloons to the sky together. Some of them even written down their wishes and dreams. By releasing the balloons, it's a sign of promise to themselves, that they will make it happen in their lives. It was such a meaningful and touching moment!

Once again, we would like to thank Carey, for all your effort, and hardwork putting in to make this workshop happened for these 38 girls. They had indeed impacted by you and the rest of the "Big Sisters" alongside with the invited guest speakers. Credits also go to Carey's parents who had done the decoration of this event together with Carey. We wish you all the best in your journey to Moscow to compete with 86 pageants from all over the world for the prestigious title - Miss Universe 2013/14! Carey, you had indeed made everyone of us, include the nation proud of you!

Ms. Carey Ng as Ambassador for HOPE worldwide Malaysia. Events pictures of Carey with HOPE worldwide from 2012 to 2013.

We would like to specially thank to Mary Kay as being the goodies sponsor and also for Ms. Elaine Daly, the mentor of Carey, by giving advice to Carey to carry out this community project. Thanks to Alliance Française de Kuala Lumpur for providing the location and great atmosphere for the workshop.

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Youths Volunteerism in Education Programs

28 September 2013, Youths Volunteer in Reading Program, Creative Art Program & Computer Program

It was April this year when the Youth volunteers last came to the HOPE worldwide Children Activity Centre. And we are again to have more than 30 volunteers which including the youths and their mentors to involve in several programs - Reading Program, Creative Art Program & Computer Program.

The highlight of this volunteerism experience was, the Computer Program! After the first online research we had done with volunteers from Dow Chemical, we discovered that the students enjoyed themselves very much and they had gained a lot of knowledge, as well as confidence in presentation. So we would like to have the Youths to be the mentors for the students, and the topic we were doing this time was "Country and its Culture & History". The student can first decide the country they would like to do the online research on, and together with the youths, they put all the information and pictures inside the Power Point Presentation.

Great job to all Youth Volunteers and all the best to you studies, especially for those who are sitting for examinations during this year-end. Hope to see you guys again!

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Community & Volunteerism Workshop at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur

27 September 2013, Community & Volunteerism Workshop at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur

In conjunction with the upcoming DoubleTree by Hilton worldwide's Global Week of Service Project which is going to work together with HOPE worldwide Malaysia,  we were invited to conduct a short yet fruitful session of the Community & Volunteerism Workshop for more than 80 staff during the monthly staff reward program.,

We received feedback from the staff that they felt so lifted up after the Community & Volunteerism Workshop, especially from the motivational video, and as well the life changing stories were very touching. It gives them motivation and encouragement in their jobs and works too!

The objective of this Community & Volunteerism Workshop is to gain awareness among the corporate staff about the definition of doing Corporate Social Responsibility Project through volunteerism, reaching out to the urban poor. Since 2012, HOPE worldwide is very honored for able to work with DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur for several community programs through sponsorship and volunteerism, and we always looking forward to bring this working relationship to a greater height.

HOPE worldwide Malaysia is selected to be one of the NGOs to work with DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur for its Global Week of Service.

Book for CARE was one of the significant charity collaboration between HOPE worldwide and DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur, in raising awareness about the importance of Education through Reading for the underprivileged children. During the Global Week of Service, the volunteers from DoubleTree will distribute books and as well some nutritional snacks for the children.

It's been a great working dynamic with DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur, and we look forward for more upcoming events with them! We would like to specially thank to Mr. Ian Barrow, the General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton KL, and as well the Director of Business Development, Ms. Linda Giebing, who is also the President of CARE Committee for making sure every project been carried out smoothly and successfully!

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Malaysian Open Kuala Lumpur 5th Anniversary Press Conference

24 September 2013, Malaysian Open Kuala Lumpur 5th Anniversary Press Conference at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian Open Kuala Lumpur Celebrates the 5th Year Milestone at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur last night! The Minister of Tourism and Cultural Malaysia, YB Dato' Seri Mohamed Nazri Bin Abdul Aziz was here to officiate this significant occasion.

Together with YB were the Executive Vice President of ATP, Ms. Alison Lee, Malaysian Open Kuala Lumpur Tournament Director, Nick Freyer, ATP World No. 4 David Ferrer, ATP World No. 10. Stanilas Wawrinka and Former Malaysian Open Kuala Lumpur Champion, Nikolay Davydenko.

HOPE worldwide Malaysia is greatly honored to be a part of this occasion and able to witness the historical moment - the Celebration of 5th Anniversary. Kuala Lumpur was chosen since 2009, as one of the venue for the ATP Asia Tournaments.

As in aid of DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur's CSR Initiatives every year, in conjunction with the Malaysia Open Kuala Lumpur 2013, 6 students from HOPE worldwide Malaysia were invited as "Young VIPs" to be on stage with the rest of the prestigious guests, to receive story books personally signed by the Minister of Tourism & Cultural Malaysia, YB Dato' Seri Mohamed Nazri Bin Abdul Aziz.

Thanks to DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur for inviting HOPE worldwide Malaysia to this occasion. We wish that DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur will continue to be the Official Hotel for many international sports events in the future.

For more event pictures, check them out at our Facebook page by clicking into: Malaysian Open Kuala Lumpur 5th Anniversary Press Conference

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