Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Use your hands to touch the lives of others. Literally!

Use your hands to touch the lives of others. Literally!: When finding a new home, we immediately think.. oh lets buy a place there or lets rent this place here. Although these may seem like the average person's options, some Malaysians are not as fortunate to have a place where they can call home.
Due to natural disasters and tight financial circumstances, many Malaysians are forced into homelessness or live in uncomfortable situations for generations due to their lack of education and ability to uproot their families to a greater community.
Although most rural communities do get by with self-built homes, issues like safety and security are not prioritized. This will only result in a dangerous cycle of home calamities that could, in fact, be avoided.With Habitat for Humanity Malaysia, homeowners who need a hand up can now get the support they need if they are also willing to put in their own effort (termed as

Monday, October 17, 2011

Build a home in 3 days!

Build a home in 3 days!: EPIC Homes is an outreach program by EPIC Collaborative that empowers volunteers to build homes for underprivileged communities over a period of 3 days. EPIC Homes has become a platform with the purpose of building relationships between people of different social economical levels and developing leaders through the challenge of constructing and repairing houses.
Currently, EPIC is focused on developing the village of Kampung Ulu/Hulu Tamu where they have already built 2 houses and a veranda. EPIC hopes to build 18 more houses and repair 19 more in the same area. To achieve this, financial support, material sponsors and many willing hands are needed!

Interested to be involved in organizing and project management?
Interested in sponsoring/ funding a house or running a team & house building event for your organization?
Interested in being a volunteer for upcoming events?

Stay tuned for the 2012 schedule real soon! EPIC works on a first come first serve basis so stay alert on http://epichome.org/.
Also, catch the EPIC Team in action here :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGH1PFDA4qY

Help Nurture the Next-Generation with Positive Character and Life Values

Help Nurture the Next-Generation with Positive Character and Life Values: Generasi Gemilang is a not-for-profit welfare organization that sets out to raise an exemplary next-generation and build stronger families. We nurture the next-generation with positive character development and life values, equip parents and youth to face cyber-related issues, and empower marginalized communities for community transformation.
Check out the various programmes to see how you can volunteer with us to serve all Malaysians.