International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Building a brighter future in Grozny

The morning routine begins early for Iman in Grozny, Chechnya. When most teenagers hit snooze on their alarms, 15-year-old Iman is already awake, performing her upper body exercises before logging into her online classes. Confined to a wheelchair due to spinal trauma, Iman has structured her days around what she can control – her education, her determination, and now, her flourishing career as a nail artist.

“The main challenge I face in my daily life is the inability to walk and be self-reliant in the simplest activities that other people can afford without any efforts,” Iman says. “I am greatly obliged to my parents for their patience and love.”

Yet this young woman from Chechnya is rewriting what independence looks like.

A turning point

A friend had shared information about Islamic Relief’s free vocational training programme for people with disabilities through WhatsApp, Iman saw the opportunity and never looked back.

For a family where the sole breadwinner is Iman’s 21-year-old brother Muslim (who works in airport security) and where medical expenses for Iman’s regular rehabilitation courses and operations constantly strain resources, this felt almost destined.

“I like it very much to draw, that’s why we decided that I should take manicure classes,” Iman explains. Her mother Razet called Islamic Relief for details, and soon they were invited to the first lesson. “It was great!” Iman recalls.

Iman takes her nail art exam, a definitive step toward financial independence

From student to business owner

What Islamic Relief provided went beyond the expected. Iman didn’t just acquire manicure and pedicure skills – she received all the equipment and materials needed to open her own studio. Income from Muslim’s salary, Iman’s disability pension, and her mother’s small carer’s allowance are often not enough to cover monthly costs, this support from Islamic Relief helped transform possibility into reality.

“It is a great thing to be able to work and earn something yourself!” Iman says with pride.

The work demands excellence. Building a client base requires not just technical skill but trust, reliability, and the ability to deliver results that keep customers coming back. For someone who must navigate daily life from a wheelchair, each client appointment represents a small victory – over societal assumptions, over logistical challenges, over the limitations others might impose.

Iman’s first income – 6,900 roubles (approximately RM415) – represents far more than its monetary value. It’s proof of capability, evidence of independence, and validation that her worth isn’t defined by her disability.

The power of belief

“Our teacher is a great person, she inspired us so much and welcomed all our efforts,” Iman remembers. “This made us sure we would succeed”

This belief – from her instructor, from her family and supported by Islamic Relief – has been transformative. In a world where people with disabilities face unemployment rates as high as 80% in some countries and assumptions about capability often precede any assessment of actual ability, Iman’s story challenges every limiting narrative.

She studies online in Year 9, managing her education despite regular interruptions for medical treatment. She maintains morning exercise routines. She builds a business. She does all of this whilst relying entirely on others for basic mobility.

“I saw many people who cannot use their legs, but they use their brain and hands to be useful to the society,” Iman reflects.

Building community, not just business

For Iman, the vocational training programme delivered unexpected gifts alongside the practical skills. “I have gained skills and met many good friends! I have received a lot of good memories!” she says.

This social dimension matters profoundly.

“I don’t like it to be alone, I like people and communication,” Iman explains.

The programme created what all good disability inclusion initiatives should: not a separate space for people with disabilities, but an environment where they could learn, grow, and build community together whilst developing skills.

Looking forward with hope

“Insha’Allah, I will continue to work as a nail master, since I like it very much,” Iman says of her future. Her aspirations are to continue doing the work she loves and to maintain the independence she’s worked so hard to build.

She’s practical about improvements too, suggesting that training facilities could benefit from more spacious rooms and stationary ramp entrances – the kind of accessibility features that demonstrate genuine commitment to inclusion.

Her message to Islamic Relief carries the gratitude of someone who understands exactly what was given: not charity, but opportunity. “I would like to thank people in the Islamic Relief who thought of this kind of project. Such attitude gives people with disabilities a chance to become more skilled and make their dreams come true!”

What real support looks like

As the world marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Iman’s story reminds us that leadership comes in many forms.

Sometimes it looks like a 15-year-old girl in Grozny, building a business from a wheelchair, proving that determination and opportunity can overcome obstacles that once seemed insurmountable.

Her hands may create beautiful nails, but her story paints an even more beautiful picture – of resilience, of family support, of organisational commitment, and of a young woman refusing to let disability define the boundaries of her life.

This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Islamic Relief Worldwide celebrates individuals like Iman who lead through their courage, determination, and refusal to accept limitations. Their leadership lights the path towards a truly inclusive and sustainable future for all. Support our work and help us provide opportunities for more people like Iman, donate today.

For women in crisis, a safe home is the first step to safety

The scorching sun beats down on Camp-4 in Kutupalong, Bangladesh, home to more than 35,000 Rohingya refugees who fled unspeakable violence in Myanmar. Among them is 36-year-old Nasima, whose story reveals the particular vulnerabilities women face in humanitarian crises.

As we mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we share the story of Nasima, a Rohingya refugee whose journey from persecution to resilience reminds us why safe shelter is a fundamental right for all women and girls.

When home becomes a memory

In December 2017, Nasima’s world collapsed. The Myanmar army’s brutal campaign against the Rohingya forced her family to make an impossible choice: stay and face persecution, or flee into the unknown. Like nearly 1 million others, Nasima chose survival, but it came at a devastating cost.

During their desperate escape, Myanmar soldiers opened fire on Nasima’s family. The bullets found their mark, leaving her with severe injuries that would alter the course of her life. The physical wounds were profound, but the invisible scars ran deeper still. The trauma shattered not only her body but her sense of safety in the world.

Today, Nasima lives with her 6-year-old daughter Yasmin in a refugee camp where nearly 8,000 families grapple with the daily struggle for survival. With no source of income and limited mobility due to her injuries, Nasima embodies the vulnerabilities that women in humanitarian settings face – vulnerabilities that the 16 Days of Activism campaign seeks to address.

The weight of unsafe shelter

For 2 years, Nasima and Yasmin were forced to live in a deteriorating bamboo shelter. The structure, ravaged by weather and termites, offered little more than a symbolic roof over their heads. Damaged tarpaulins provided scant protection against the region’s punishing sun and monsoon rains. The flimsy fencing was no barrier at all.

“I used to live in a small bamboo shelter, and I was always sceptical about its durability,” Nasima recalls. “Whenever there was a strong wind, I feared that the shelter might not withstand it.”

This constant state of fear is something women in crisis settings know well. When your home cannot protect you from the elements, you are vulnerable to everything. For women like Nasima – living with physical disabilities and mental trauma – an unstable shelter exacerbates the daily challenges of camp life and increases exposure to gender-based violence.

The dignity of safe shelter

Hope arrived in January 2023 when Islamic Relief launched the Integrated WASH and Shelter Assistance Project (InSAP) in Camp-4. Through careful assessment, Islamic Relief identified the families most in need – those whose shelters had become dangerous rather than protective. Nasima qualified for the programme, receiving more than just materials.

Islamic Relief built a new shelter for Nasima. Strong bamboo replaced rotting posts. Secure tarpaulins replaced tattered sheets. A proper structure replaced a precarious assemblage. For the first time since fleeing Myanmar, Nasima and Yasmin had a home that could protect them.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support from Islamic Relief Bangladesh,” Nasima says, her voice carrying relief. “This new shelter provides a sense of security and comfort we haven’t experienced in years. It’s a life-changing intervention that we won’t forget.”

Islamic Relief also provided mosquito nets to protect against disease, Qurbani meat during celebrations, winter clothes against the cold, and Ramadan food parcels. But as this year’s 16 Days of Activism campaign reminds us, women’s safety requires sustained investment and commitment.

While the shelter provides critical protection from the elements, Nasima’s needs extend beyond these 4 walls

The transformative power of aid

As we observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Nasima’s journey from a bullet-riddled escape to a safe shelter reminds us of our collective responsibility. Nearly 1 in 3 women worldwide experiences violence in their lifetime. In humanitarian emergencies, these risks intensify.

Safe shelter is both practical intervention and powerful statement: every woman and girl deserves protection, dignity, and the chance to live without fear. Nasima’s resilience shows us what becomes possible when humanitarian assistance recognises the specific vulnerabilities women face and responds with comprehensive, compassionate support.

Shelter to Nasima and Yasmin represent more than walls and a roof, it symbolises a future where safety for women is not a luxury, but a fundamental right.

This 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Islamic Relief Worldwide stands with women and girls facing violence, displacement, and insecurity worldwide. Together, we can build a future where every woman has access to safety, dignity, and hope. Donate now to help women and girls like Nasima and Yasmin.

When silence becomes survival: One woman’s journey from violence to victory

Editor’s note: This article contains descriptions of sexual assault and violence that some may find disturbing.

In Kapoeta North County, South Sudan, Nanyait carries a story that thousands of women know too well – a story of violence sanctioned by culture, trauma compounded by rejection, and survival that demands more courage than most will ever need.

At 34, Nanyait is rebuilding her life a small step at a time. But the journey to where she stands today, as an independent businesswoman and mother, required surviving what no woman should ever endure.

When culture condones violence

Married at just 14 years old, Nanyait spent decades in a marriage marked by abuse and hard labour. As she grew older, her husband grew tired of her. What happened next reveals the brutal reality of harmful practices that masquerade as tradition.

Her husband arranged for 2 men to sexually assault her – a cruel practice in some Toposa communities where older wives are sometimes given to other men. In Nanyait’s case, it wasn’t consensual. It was orchestrated violence.

When Nanyait discovered she was pregnant as a result of the assault, her husband’s response was to cast her out completely – abandoning her while pregnant and denying her access to their 3 children. When she fled, the children followed her, trying to stay with their mother, but her husband threatened her and forced her to stay away from them.

She returned to her family’s home with nothing, carrying not just a child but the weight of a community’s judgment.

“I had lost hope,” Nanyait recalls. “At my age, returning to my family house was really shameful, but I had nowhere to go.

“Worst was my husband refusing me to have access to my kids. I’m even talking to you because you’re not one of the community members. I have become a laughingstock. People call me names.”

In South Sudan’s patriarchal communities and particularly among pastoral groups in Kapoeta, women have no voice. Deep-rooted beliefs that view women as property and sources of wealth fuel forced and early marriages. When violence occurs, women are blamed. When they speak out, they face being cast out.

A space to heal and a chance to rebuild

A neighbour’s referral changed everything. At Islamic Relief South Sudan’s Women and Girls Friendly Space, Nanyait found what her own community had denied her: safety, dignity and support.

The project’s staff provided crucial counselling and connected her with antenatal services. During routine testing, Nanyait discovered she was HIV-positive, another devastating blow, but this time she wasn’t alone. She received ongoing counselling and was enrolled in skills-building classes.

“To everyone I was a laughingstock, but Islamic Relief and this place is the only place I feel comfortable in because we are many women and we share our stories,” Nanyait explains.

“We cry together and laugh together. When I’m here I feel so happy, so I don’t miss any classes.”

At the centre, Nanyait developed practical skills, like knitting bedsheets and creating beadwork. More importantly, she found her voice again. She started to sell her handmade items, then used the income to open a small shop selling cooking oil, salt, onions and other essentials. Today, she supports herself and her young child independently.

Why this work matters more than ever

Nanyait’s story is sadly not unique. Across South Sudan, harmful cultural practices continue to devastate women’s lives. Gender-based violence thrives in communities where men hold absolute power and women are systematically marginalised in decision-making and denied access to resources.

Through the PROGRESS II project, Islamic Relief South Sudan has reached 13,500 individuals across Kapoeta North County and Kapoeta East County communities ravaged by successive droughts and conflicts. The project has provided gender-based violence awareness to more than 1,970 women, and case management services to 150 survivors.

But awareness alone isn’t enough. Real change requires challenging social norms, working with faith and community leaders, and advocating alongside government partners to dismantle the structures that enable violence against women.

“I thank Islamic Relief for loving us and making us feel human again when our own people left us,” Nanyait says.

Women subjected to violence don’t need pity – they need safe spaces, practical support, economic empowerment and communities brave enough to name harmful practices for what they are.

As we mark the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, Nanyait’s transformation from victim to survivor to independent businesswoman reminds us that change is urgent but possible. When women are given the tools, support and space to rebuild their lives, they don’t just survive – they reclaim their power.

Every woman deserves what Nanyait found: a place where her voice matters, her trauma is acknowledged, and her future belongs to her alone.

Islamic Relief’s gender justice work addresses the root causes of violence against women and girls, including harmful practices that are often wrongly attributed to faith. We work in partnership with communities, faith leaders and local authorities to create lasting change. To support our life-saving programmes by donating today.

Islamic Relief Malaysia umum Projek Jeti Terapung di Sabah hasil dana Charity Week Malaysia 2025

BANGI, 15 November 2025 – Islamic Relief Malaysia (IR Malaysia) hari ini telah melangsungkan acara Finale of Charity Week Malaysia 2025, bagi meraikan pencapaian para sukarelawan serta institusi yang terlibat sepanjang pelaksanaan kempen Charity Week tahun ini.

Majlis diserikan dengan kehadiran Dato’ Sri Syed Saleh Syed Abdul Rahman, Pengerusi Lembaga Pemegang Amanah IR Malaysia, bersama ahli Lembaga Pemegang Amanah iaitu Datuk Nur Iskandar A. Samad dan Profesor Dato’ Ir. Ts. Dr. Hj. Othman A. Karim.

Turut hadir, Siti Fadilah Mohd Hood, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif IR Malaysia, barisan pengurusan kanan IR Malaysia serta wakil Charity Week Malaysia diketuai Nur Athirah Sharim, Pengarah Charity Week Malaysia bersama pasukan Team Shura Charity Week Malaysia 2025.

Charity Week: Gerakan Global, Misi Menyatukan Ummah

Charity Week merupakan sebuah kempen global yang digerakkan sepenuhnya oleh sukarelawan dengan satu visi besar iaitu menyatukan Ummah melalui aktiviti kebajikan.

Bermula pada tahun 2003 di sebuah universiti di London, inisiatif ini kini berkembang menjadi gerakan antarabangsa yang disertai peserta dari seluruh dunia.

Pada tahun ini, Charity Week berjaya menggerakkan sukarelawan dari 9 negara, termasuk Malaysia, Qatar, Jerman, United Kingdom, Amerika Syarikat, Kanada, Afrika Selatan, Pakistan dan Ireland demi membantu anak yatim dan kanak-kanak yang memerlukan.

Di Malaysia, sebanyak 17 institusi telah menyertai Charity Week 2025 dan melaksanakan pelbagai aktiviti kreatif seperti charity sale, charity hiking, fun walk, fun run, charity sport, paddle for hope dan pelbagai inisiatif komuniti melibatkan keluarga, rakan-rakan, kumpulan serta organisasi setempat bermula 20 hingga 26 Oktober 2025.

Dana Disalurkan untuk Membantu Anak Yatim dan Kanak-Kanak Memerlukan

Dana yang dikumpulkan melalui Charity Week akan disalurkan kepada projek-projek yang memberi manfaat kepada anak yatim dan kanak-kanak yang memerlukan dalam sektor pendidikan, kesihatan, perlindungan dan kebajikan.

Pada tahun 2024, dana Charity Week Malaysia digunakan bagi menyediakan Keperluan dan Peralatan Pembelajaran dan Pemudahcaraan (PdPC) di SK Nanga Kesit, Lubok Antu, Sarawak termasuk portable speaker dan stand, mikrofon, Android TV, Smart TV, skrin putih dan projector stand.

Dato’ Sri Syed Saleh dalam ucapannya berkata, “Sumbangan Charity Week Malaysia akan diperuntukkan bagi membina jeti terapung di SK Logongon, Nabawan, Sabah, bertujuan memudahkan perjalanan harian 96 pelajar, 15 guru dan kira-kira 600 penduduk kampung ke sekolah dengan lebih selamat.

“Kita mencari rezeki melalui apa yang kita dapat, tetapi kita membina kehidupan melalui apa yang kita beri. Itu impaknya lebih hebat, lebih luar biasa.

“Saya percaya seluruh waktu kita bersama sepanjang Charity Week selama tujuh hari, telah merealisasikan kata-kata hikmah ini.”

Beliau turut merakamkan penghargaan kepada semua sukarelawan, institusi, rakan kerjasama dan masyarakat yang telah menjayakan kempen tahun ini.

Selain projek tempatan, sebahagian dana Charity Week Malaysia juga disalurkan kepada kempen Rayuan Palestin IR Malaysia bagi membantu penduduk Gaza.

Antara institusi atau kumpulan yang menyertai Charity Week Malaysia 2025 ialah DBE BAK Kolej Vokasional Beaufort, Kelab Harmoni UKM, Incredible Hearts, Kelab Penyayang UiTM Shah Alam, Kelab Penyayang USIM, Masjid Al Falah Shah Alam, MPP & BAI Kolej Vokasional Beaufort, Pizzan Pizza, Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Al Aziz Shah, ICEPS, Sea Gypsies T20, Darwish Clan, Sumo Wonder, Sukarelawan Zakat UiTM Melaka (SUZA), Uni Charity Society, Family Hauk dan MY Shura.

Penghargaan dan Anugerah Charity Week Malaysia 2025

Majlis turut menyaksikan penyampaian sijil penyertaan dan cenderahati kepada semua institusi serta penyampaian empat anugerah utama:

The Fresh Impact Award: Kolej Vokasional Beaufort, Sabah
Inspiring Future Award: Kelab Penyayang USIM
The Most Hyped Award: Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah
Best Display of Unity Award: Sukarelawan Zakat UiTM Melaka (SUZA)

Berkat kesungguhan dan dedikasi para sukarelawan, keseluruhan jumlah dana yang berjaya dikumpulkan tahun ini ialah sebanyak RM14,054.72.

Perjalanan Seorang Penggerak Charity Week

Bagi National Director Charity Week Malaysia, Nur Athirah Sharim, beliau turut berkongsi pengalaman, “Saya bermula sebagai peserta Charity Week pada 2023. Dengan berbekalkan apa yang ada, saya dan rakan-rakan empat orang, kami menjual keropok roda RM1 satu pek kepada rakan-rakan sekelas setiap hari, dan dalam tempoh seminggu, kami berjaya mengumpul lebih RM400.

“Tahun 2024, saya diberi amanah sebagai Institution Support, dan tahun ini saya menggalas amanah sebagai Pengarah Charity Week Malaysia.

“Alhamdulillah, saya melihat semakin ramai yang mengenali Charity Week dan penyertaan institusi baru juga meningkat. Saya berharap tahun hadapan gerakan ini akan berkembang lebih besar dan terus membuka mata masyarakat untuk prihatin dan membantu mereka yang memerlukan.”

Lima Tahun Charity Week di Malaysia

Charity Week Malaysia 2025 merupakan pelaksanaan tahun kelima sejak diperkenalkan di Malaysia pada 2021. Dengan sokongan para sukarelawan, institusi pendidikan, rakan komuniti dan masyarakat, kempen ini terus menjadi platform yang menyatukan Ummah melalui kasih sayang, perpaduan dan kepedulian.

IR Malaysia mengucapkan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan kepada semua pihak yang telah menjayakan kempen ini. Semoga usaha murni ini terus menjadi asbab kebaikan yang berkekalan.

Philippines typhoon survivors running out of food as authorities work to avert hunger, Islamic Relief warns

As severe weather disasters increase, leaders at COP30 must take action

Typhoon-hit communities in the Philippines face severe food shortages in the coming days and weeks with authorities and aid agencies working to avert widespread hunger, Islamic Relief’s emergency response team is warning.

Typhoon Fung-wong has forced over 1.1 million people from their homes and devastated agriculture, and Islamic Relief’s emergency team in Aurora province says most families have lost their main sources of income and food. Islamic Relief aid workers estimate that over 96% of banana crops in the areas they have reached have been destroyed and fishermen cannot go out to sea.

Ronald Cabalquinto, part of Islamic Relief’s emergency response team, says:

“The devastation we’re seeing is beyond previous typhoons. The water reached the height of a two-storey building and many houses near the coast have been totally washed away. There is debris everywhere. The death toll is not high, but hundreds of thousands of displaced people are now dependent on aid and only have food for two or three days. Many people have been taken in by relatives, friends and neighbours but we have also seen families at the side of the road under tarpaulins with nowhere to go.”

Sabilyo, 57, a fisherman in Aurora province, told Islamic Relief: “My family’s only source of income, our boat, was split in half by the storm’s fierce winds and waves. I don’t know where to start. My house is washed out, and my boat is gone. I just hope someone can help us start again.”

Aid agencies and the Philippines government have distributed food packs to displaced families, but they will run out in the next few days and more aid is urgently needed.

The typhoon struck on the eve of the COP30 climate change summit taking place in Brazil and Islamic Relief says the climate crisis is increasing the severity and frequency of natural disasters, hitting the poorest communities hardest. The Philippines suffered record numbers of typhoons and storms last year.

Ronald Cabalquinto says: “In the Philippines typhoons are part of island life. But these storms have been hitting more of the islands and provinces at once and causing greater destruction than they used to. It is vital that world leaders at COP30 fulfil commitments to bring emissions and global warming to a contained level.”

Investing in early warnings and helping communities adapt to the changing climate can help save lives. In Aurora province the initial death toll from Typhoon Fung-wong was zero, thanks largely to a government warning to evacuate.

Program U-YES beri impak positif, tingkat taraf hidup dan semangat keusahawanan komuniti PPR Desa Rejang

KUALA LUMPUR, 30 Oktober 2025 – Islamic Relief Malaysia (IR Malaysia) dengan kerjasama Takaful IKHLAS General Berhad dan IKHLAS Barakah House telah mengadakan Majlis Penutup Program Unlock Your Entrepreneurship Skills (U-YES) bertempat di Hotel Olympic Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur bagi meraikan kejayaan peserta-peserta Program U-YES setelah menjalani program selama setahun.

Program U-YES merupakan salah satu inisiatif kehidupan mampan yang dilaksanakan bagi meningkatkan taraf hidup serta kesejahteraan komuniti melalui pemerkasaan ekonomi dan pengukuhan hubungan sosial dalam kalangan peserta.

Program yang mendapat tajaan Takaful IKHLAS melalui dana IKHLAS Barakah House (IBH) berjumlah RM271,500 ini dilaksanakan bermula dari Ogos 2024 hingga September 2025 melibatkan penyertaan 10 orang usahawan dari PPR Desa Rejang, Setapak.

Majlis penutup telah disempurnakan oleh Asri Suratman, Ketua Pegawai Operasi Perniagaan Takaful IKHLAS General Berhad, yang dalam ucapannya berkata, “Program kali ini merupakan kesinambungan kerjasama antara Islamic Relief Malaysia dan Takaful IKHLAS selepas program Gift of Hope di Pulau Pinang.

“Saya ucapkan tahniah kepada semua peserta yang berjaya meningkatkan pendapatan serta memajukan perniagaan melalui Program U-YES ini.

“Nilai-nilai murni yang ditunjukkan oleh Rasulullah SAW dalam berniaga seperti jujur, amanah dan ikhlas harus kita teladani dan tanamkan dalam diri sebagai usahawan Muslim sejati.

“Saya ingin menekankan bahawa kejayaan seorang usahawan tidak hanya diukur melalui jumlah keuntungan semata-mata tetapi sejauh mana perniagaan itu memberi keuntungan kepada masyarakat di sekitar kita.”

Sementara itu, Dato’ Sri Syed Saleh Syed Abdul Rahman, Pengerusi Lembaga Pemegang Amanah IR Malaysia berkata kejayaan program ini membuktikan bahawa pendekatan latihan dan bimbingan menyeluruh mampu membawa perubahan sebenar dalam kehidupan peserta.

“Sepanjang pelaksanaan Program U-YES, kami menyaksikan banyak perubahan positif yang membanggakan. Semua peserta menunjukkan peningkatan pendapatan, dengan separuh daripadanya berjaya menambah lebih 50% pendapatan, dan tiga peserta menggandakan keuntungan mereka.

“Lebih penting lagi, mereka kini lebih yakin, berdikari dan profesional dalam mengurus perniagaan menggunakan platform digital serta pengurusan kewangan yang lebih teratur.”

Beliau turut mengiktiraf peranan penting Takaful IKHLAS, IKHLAS Barakah House dan My Fortitude Synergy yang menjadi tulang belakang kejayaan pelaksanaan program ini melalui bimbingan, latihan serta sokongan menyeluruh kepada peserta.

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif My Fortitude Synergy, Lily Sabrina Md Saber, turut menzahirkan rasa bangga terhadap perubahan yang dicapai peserta setelah menjalani latihan selama setahun yang dikendalikannya bersama pasukan.

Dalam ucapannya, “Banyak pengorbanan yang peserta lakukan demi merubah kehidupan. Saya amat berbangga melihat dan mendengar perubahan mereka. Semoga anda semua terus maju dan menjadi usahawan berintegriti yang memberi manfaat kepada masyarakat dan negara.”

Antara peserta yang diraikan ialah Hairatul Asmah, pengusaha makanan di Wangsa Maju, yang berkongsi kisah kejayaan beliau.

“Program ini sangat membantu menaikkan taraf pendapatan kami sekeluarga. Jika sebelum ini pendapatan harian sekitar RM12 hingga RM30, kini boleh mencecah RM3,000 sehari apabila kami berniaga di acara hujung minggu.”

Melalui pendekatan latihan teknikal dan bimbingan praktikal, Program U-YES bukan sahaja meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kemahiran peserta, malah menyokong Matlamat Pembangunan Mampan (SDG) 1: Tiada Kemiskinan, SDG 5: Kesaksamaan Jantina, dan SDG 17: Perkongsian Untuk Matlamat.

IR Malaysia akan terus memperkukuh usaha memperkasakan komuniti melalui pelbagai inisiatif kehidupan mampan bagi membantu masyarakat keluar daripada kitaran kemiskinan.

Turut hadir memeriahkan majlis ialah Wan Jemizan W Deraman, Pengerusi IKHLAS Barakah House, Noorazimah Tahir, Naib Presiden dan Ketua Komunikasi Korporat Kumpulan, MNRB Holdings Berhad dan Siti Fadilah Mohd Hood, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif IR Malaysia.

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