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The 2nd of December marked a significant moment as the Malaysian Professional Centre (Balai Ikhtihas Malaysia, BIM) joined hands with the Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation (KDSF) in a heartwarming initiative aimed at fostering inclusivity and support for children with Down syndrome. The collaborative event, held at the KDSF Klang Centre, stood as a testament to the power of unity and empathy in creating a positive impact on the lives of these exceptional children. With a core focus on raising public awareness, creating fellowship, and fundraising for refurbishment, the objectives of this meaningful initiative were firmly set. The event sought to shed light on the incredible potential of children with Down syndrome, advocating for their right to quality education and equal opportunities. Professionals from diverse backgrounds engaged with the KDSF community, fostering mutual learning and understanding about Down syndrome while aiming to raise funds for the refurbishment of the KDSF centre. This effort aimed at ensuring a conducive and uplifting learning environment for these exceptional children. The day was filled with interactive sessions that brought smiles and joy to the faces of the children, panel discussions addressing inclusivity and education, engaging fundraising activities, and opportunities for networking and fellowship. Reflecting on this initiative, Andrew Tan Eng Joo, Vice President and Head of Membership/Welfare/CSR at BIM, shared, “We are honoured to collaborate with KDSF in this heartwarming initiative. It’s crucial to raise awareness about the potential and rights of children with Down syndrome. Our collective goal is to ensure they have access to quality education and a supportive environment where they can thrive.” The Malaysian Professional Centre (BIM) extends an open invitation to the media, supporters, and the public to participate actively and contribute to the cause of creating a more inclusive society for children with Down syndrome. This collaborative effort underscores a commitment to social impact and inclusivity, demonstrating how professionals from diverse fields can unite to support and uplift the KDSF community, paving the way for a more inclusive and compassionate society.

Lyza Ghazali represented KC TTDI for Majlis Perasmian Bengkel KVS-Asas Roti at the PPKI SMK KiaraMas where our club previously contributed RM3000 worth of equipment (cake mixer, stainless steel tables, chest freezer, oven and baking accessories).

Learn how to use Kiwanis Engage! Dear SLP leaders,  We want you to be the first to know that we have launched training for Kiwanis Engage — our new online platform that makes it easier to connect, collaborate and share ideas. Available to the entire Kiwanis family, Kiwanis Engage provides members and leaders with essential tools, including the ability to:  Manage membership, club, division and district data. Generate monthly and annual reports. Add and manage member and nonmember chaperones. Manage background checks. Process financial transactions, including viewing and paying invoices.    On our learning resources webpage, we have a variety of training videos that take you step-by-step through common tasks such as logging in, updating a club’s members list, reporting officers, generating dues invoices and viewing important data. These videos have been assembled into three levels — to coincide with member, club officer and district officer roles.   We strongly encourage you to begin with the videos for “all SLP members.” After that, you are free to follow the appropriate education track — or skip around to find the video you need at a particular moment.   On the learning resources webpage, you’ll also find links to the Kiwanis Engage test site. This is where you can try out what you have learned, with real club data — but without the worry of altering or misusing it in the final product.    Later this summer when the new platform is live; Kiwanis Engage will replace the current reporting site — known as Kiwanis Connect or the Membership Update Center. Be on the lookout for more communications on Kiwanis Engage’s launch date!   If you have any questions, please send the Kiwanis Engage team a message.    Connect with us! #KidsNeedKiwanis