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(28/11/24) We've been keeping busy, but we always make time for one another! That's the spirit of Kiwanis! Today, old and new friends came together for our monthly fellowship gathering at 385 Restaurant in Amcorp Mall. Together, we shared stories about past projects and our upcoming Christmas project, which will take place on December 4th to bring Christmas cheer to refugee children! We also put our brains together on how we would like to see the club grow! Stay tuned for more exciting projects, or even better, join us on our next adventure! Get in touch with us to learn how you can be part of something GREAT. #Kiwanis #JoinKiwanis #KCTTDI #KiwanisTTDI #KiwanisSpirit #CommunityService #FellowshipFun #ChristmasCheer #JoinUs #MakeADifference #CompassionInAction #RiseofthePhoenix

When we partner with others, we can achieve so much more! A huge thank you to all the hardworking volunteers who picked up the pasta sauce from the Soup Kitchen and delivered it to refugee centers and homes in Pudu, Ampang, Kepong, and Cheras. It truly is a team effort, and your dedication makes a world of difference! Together, we are spreading hope and nourishment to those in need! Let’s keep this momentum going! Zu Learning Centre, Kepong Refugee Children at Jalan Loke Yew Cornerstone Education Centre, Ampang Good Samaritan Home, Klang Yayasan Sunbeams Home -Ariel. T #FoodDonation #SoupKitchen #EndFoodWaste #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference #TogetherWeCan #Kiwanis #Gratitude #CompassionInAction

(21/11/24) A total of 444 cartons of pasta sauce made their journey from Penang to Shah Alam and finally to the Soup Kitchen, thanks to the incredible support of Kiwanians who lent a hand to unload the sauces. Shout out to Sandra and Jocelyn! That’s actually 10,656 packets of tomato paste that could feed up to 31,968 people! I’m not a numbers person, but WOW—it’s amazing to think that all of this would have just ended up in landfills if we hadn’t stepped in to redirect it to the soup kitchen. I am incredibly grateful to The Assembly Soup Kitchen, who will turn these sauces into meals for the B40 community, refugees, schools, and those in need. I look forward to seeing the delicious menu they will create for the beneficiaries. None of this would have been possible without Mr. Jayshankar Velayutham from Dr. Oetker Nona Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. who reached out to me. We hope to inspire even more individuals to join us in preventing food waste and helping feed our communities. If you are interested in getting involved or supporting our projects, please reach out to us to find out how you can help. Together, we can make a real difference! — Ariel T. #FoodDonation #SoupKitchen #EndFoodWaste #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference #TogetherWeCan #Kiwanis #Gratitude #CompassionInAction

Exciting Collaboration Announcement! We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with BookXcess for their “Read It Forward” initiative! This incredible project aims to provide 50,000 books to children, reinforcing our commitment to literacy and education for all. For every book donated, BookXcess will generously match the donation, doubling the impact! This collaboration aligns perfectly with our ongoing efforts to bring in more sponsors and strengthen long-term partnerships. It’s part of our broader strategy this year, alongside our successful partnerships with Books For A Better World (BFBW) and Nature Farm, to expand our outreach and fundraising capacity. Let’s keep up the momentum and make an even greater difference together! #ReadItForward #BookXcess #LiteracyForAll #EducationMatters #CommunityPartnership #BooksForChildren #MakeADifference #BooksForABetterWorld #BFBW #NatureFarm

Kiwanis Malaysia Academy (KMA) Special Education Needs (SEN) Symposium returned this year for its fourth installation on 16 Nov 2024 at the Royale Chulan Damansara Hotel! This time, it was held back-to-back with a training and workshop for stakeholders, on 17 November 2024 at Segi College Kota Damansara. The theme was Enriching the Lives of The Neurodivergent Community with a focus on meaningful employment for the neurodivergent community. The symposium consisted of keynote speeches, plenary sessions and forums by some notable speakers from Malaysia and Singapore. For the full line up of speakers at the Symposium, visit the KMA website here: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺.𝗸𝗸𝗷𝗳.𝗼𝗿𝗴/𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲-𝟮/ The stakeholder workshop was collaboratively conducted by EmployAble, ExtraOrdinary People and Oasis Place. The first half of the session consisted of presentations on Implementation of successful transition programs for neurodivergent individuals by EmployAble and Journeying with post 18 neurodivergent by ExtraOrdinary People. The session ended with 3 breakout sessions discussing pertinent issues and challenges of the community. The Kiwanis Club of TTDI congratulates the Organizing Committee led by Desiree Kaur, Immediate Past President of KCTTDI and the Chairman of KMA, Dato’ Fatimah Saad for the successful execution of this initiative. We are also proud of our members and regular volunteers who played a vital role in the execution of this event. #kiwanismalaysiaacademy #Kiwanis #JoinKiwanis #RiseofthePhoenix #Kiwanis #KiwanisTTDI #KCTTDI #JoinKiwanis #RiseofthePhoenix

When a local kindergarten had to relocate and couldn’t take their large playground set with them, we saw a chance to give this structure new life at a place where it could bring joy. Governor Olivia and I immediately thought of the Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation Klang Centre, envisioning the children there enjoying this gift. Unfortunately, we soon discovered that the playground was too big for our space. It was a surprising setback, but we knew we couldn’t give up. As fate would have it, our neighbours at the Salvation Home Orphanage, led by Pastor Sundar, became our next hopeful destination. Moving the playground there brought so much happiness to the children. Seeing them laugh, run, and play on the playground was a joy beyond words; it was a reminder of why we do what we do. But soon, another twist came along. In October, Pastor Sundar informed us that the orphanage had to move, leaving behind the beloved playground. Realizing the urgency, I reached out to our Kiwanis Lieutenant Governors for guidance. By a stroke of luck, LG Division 3 said that the Kiwanis Club of Kuantan was eager to take on this playground for their own children's center. Filled with hope once more, our Vice President, Dennis Yam and I joined in, and we organized transport to bring the playground to its new home. However, the first attempt fell short as the truck couldn’t handle the playground's size. With renewed determination, we set a new moving date and arranged for a bigger lorry and a team to help dismantle the structure. After hours of work, the playground was finally loaded and made its way to Kuantan. However, when it arrived late that night, the gates were locked due to Deepavali celebrations, and the playground remained outside, waiting for one final journey. Today, on November 8, 2024, the playground has found its forever home at the Kiwanis Club of Kuantan Children’s Center. This journey, though filled with unexpected twists, was worth every effort. We hope that this playground becomes a place of joy, laughter, and connection for the children in Kuantan—a testament to the shared commitment of our community and the spirit of giving. We would like to thank all the relevant parties involved in this arrangement of supply, transport and installation of this playground. Rodney Leo Director Kiwanis Club of Klang/ Lieutenant Governor Division 1