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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

The “Blast from the Past” Charity Bazaar, organized by Books For A Better World and the Kiwanis Club of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, is having a three day community spirit, nostalgia, and fun event from October 25-27 at Level 4, Avenue K. This vibrant bazaar had something for everyone, with 30 booths offering pre-loved books, clothes, toys, handmade crafts, organic produce, saris, delicious food, and even a petting zoo! The event was launched by Kiwanis Malaysia District Governor Olivia Chin together with Adrian Ung President of TTDI and also CEO of Books for A Better World. At the event were Immediate Past Governor Michael Chiew, First Lady Kiwanis International President See Yan, Past Governor Dato Fatimah Saad, Lieutenant Governor Div 4 Sandra, Lieutenant Governor Div 1 Rodney and PR Chair Katherine Chew. All funds raised go directly to the Kiwanis Club of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, with a significant portion dedicated to their upcoming Christmas project. This project will bring joy to underprivileged children, ensuring they receive a special holiday gift. A huge thank you to Avenue K, Nature Farm, Skywave, and Party Kingdom for making this event possible! Come and join us today and tomorrow!! Or call us for more information at - • Books For A Better World: Adrian Ung, 6017 812 8121 • Kiwanis Club of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail: Vivian Nicholas Gunasagaran, 6014 629 7483 Join us in making a difference!

Blast from the Past Charity Bazaar: NOW HAPPENING AT AVENUE K!! The “Blast from the Past” Charity Bazaar, organized by Books For A Better World and the Kiwanis Club of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, is having a three day community spirit, nostalgia, and fun event from October 25-27 at Level 4, Avenue K. This vibrant bazaar had something for everyone, with 30 booths offering pre-loved books, clothes, toys, handmade crafts, organic produce, saris, delicious food, and even a petting zoo! The event was launched by Kiwanis Malaysia District Governor Olivia Chin together with Adrian Ung President of TTDI and also CEO of Books for A Better World. At the event were Immediate Past Governor Michael Chiew, First Lady Kiwanis International President See Yan, Past Governor Dato Fatimah Saad, Lieutenant Governor Div 4 Sandra, Lieutenant Governor Div 1 Rodney and PR Chair Katherine Chew. All funds raised go directly to the Kiwanis Club of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, with a significant portion dedicated to their upcoming Christmas project. This project will bring joy to underprivileged children, ensuring they receive a special holiday gift. A huge thank you to Avenue K, Nature Farm, Skywave, and Party Kingdom for making this event possible! Come and join us today and tomorrow!! Or call us for more information at - • Books For A Better World: Adrian Ung, 6017 812 8121 • Kiwanis Club of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail: Vivian Nicholas Gunasagaran, 6014 629 7483 Join us in making a difference! #BlastFromThePast #CharityBazaar #KiwanisTTDI #BooksForABetterWorld #kiwanismalaysia #KidsNeedKiwanis #RiseofthePhoenix

Greetings! I am excited to share with you an opportunity to make a meaningful impact this Christmas through the “Donate a Book, Share a Story” campaign. Now in its 3rd year, this initiative is organized by Books For A Better World (BFBW) in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Taman Tun Dr Ismail (KCTTDI) to provide books to children from underprivileged backgrounds. I would like to invite you and/or your organization to participate by purchasing boxes of books from BFBW to be donated to these children. Each box contains 10 gift-wrapped books and costs only RM100 per box. Your contribution will help bring the joy of reading to the kids we support through Kiwanis. Together, let’s make this Christmas special for the children in need. Thank you for your generosity and for supporting a cause that brings joy and education to those who need it most. How many boxes would you be inspired to contribute to make this holiday season brighter for these children? Best regards, Adrian Ung Books For A Better World

The Kiwanis Children's Fund (KCF) offers grants to Kiwanis clubs and districts to support impactful community projects that align with Kiwanis' mission of improving the lives of children and building better communities. These grants are available through several programs, such as the Club Grant Program, Microgrant Program, and District Grant Program. The Club Grant Program funds service projects designed to create measurable benefits for children in need, while the Microgrant Program provides smaller funds for immediate, short-term initiatives. District grants help scale up larger projects within a broader geographic region. Eligible projects should emphasize sustainable, innovative, and community-driven solutions, with a clear focus on addressing critical needs related to health, education, and youth empowerment. The process for applying includes submitting a detailed project proposal that demonstrates how the grant will make a difference and align with KCF’s goals. Kiwanis clubs are encouraged to apply for these grants to expand their local efforts and make a more significant impact aligned with Kiwanis’ mission of improving the world one child and one community at a time.