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ADOPT A
FAMILY
BACKGROUND
Many families in Langkawi struggle to
cope with the demands on their finances every day.
Whilst Malaysia is not a welfare state, some benefits
are available, although they may be limited and minimal. We
assist families to obtain whatever welfare benefits they may
be entitled to, arrange for the distribution of
clothing/household goods etc, provide food parcels from time
to time and introduce sponsors for schoolchildren, but still
many families simply do not have enough money to live on.
HOW SPONSORS CAN HELP
We identify families who would benefit from our Adopt a
Family initiative and introduce them to sponsors who are
prepared to assist with their everyday living costs. The
amount is at the discretion of the sponsor.
As an example – a 10 kg bag of rice costs RM 20/25 and a
family of 6 would normally use three a month. We are happy
to make recommendations on the appropriate amount dependent
on the family situation.
HOW THE INITIATIVE WORKS
We supply interested sponsors with details of the
family, their income and circumstances together with
photographs.
Once the sponsor has decided to proceed the funds should be
sent to us and we will be responsible for providing the
family with food each month. The funds would need to be
received by us in advance and can be paid quarterly, six
monthly or annually either by cash, ringgit cheque,
transfer
to our Malay bank account
or through our PayPal account.
UPDATES
We will provide the family sponsor with updates from time
to time on the family’s circumstances, with photographs,
where applicable.
If you would like more information on families we believe
would benefit from being 'adopted' please contact us.
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This family has
adopted Punniavathy and her children (see above). |
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