Deepavali will be that much brighter for the kids of Shan Children’s Home as Perodua is committing a 3-year Corporate Responsibility programme, which include support in the form of cash, goods and motivational activities.
In a simple yet joyful ceremony here today, Perodua began the sponsorship programme by contributing over RM20,000 in the form of goods and cash to the children’s home, which is located in Prai Penang.
The home, which relies support from the public to stay afloat, houses 19 children, 10 girls and 9 boys, aged between 6 and 18.
“We are supportive of good people such Madam Saras Pillay, who have dedicated their live for the wellbeing of others, they are the true heroes of our society,” Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer, Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid Salleh said.
“This is the first time that Perodua is contributing to a non-government organisation in sustainable way as we believe that our contribution should have a longer impact to those assisted,” he said.
During the 3-year programme, Perodua will commit to provide motivational talks conducted by professionals, call on its volunteers to spend their time with the children to celebrate birthdays, give them guidance and also free tuitions to the students.
“In this way, these contribution will have a deeper impact to children as we truly care about all communities that exist in this wonderful country of ours,” Datuk Dr. Aminar said.
