Klang, 25 Jul – Islamic Relief Malaysia (IRM) is on another level of initiative to promote a sense of humanity among the youths in an effort to create an empowered generation.

The programme called ‘We Are Awesome Heroes’ involved a total 62 students from Idrissi International School was seen as a great platform to cultivate a multitude of knowledge about humanitarian issues happening across the universe.

Apart from exposing them with various humanitarian issues, the students were given a spotlight to share their thoughts about countries facing a lot of issues as a result of group activities.

The engagement of student in the programme has also trained them to always be geared up in organizing humanitarian campaigns as a way to reduce any humanitarian issues.

Through the initiative, IRM hopes that the programme can empower each student to join more volunteering activities inspired by any non-government office.

Subang, 14 Jul – 13 volunteers of Islamic Relief Malaysia (IRM) were involved in groundwork assessment alongside the family of IRM through Crafting Love and Care Programme at Lembah Subang Public Housing Programme.

The programme initiated by IRM imparts a useful exposure for each volunteer who has the interest to learn evaluation process towards potential beneficiaries.

Through the programme, it indirectly improves communication skills with beneficiaries while exposing the real situation on the difficulties felt by those living in the heart of big city.

Shazlin, one of the volunteers in the programme believes that it is a good initiative for everyone to realise the importance of being grateful in life.

“Although our life hits us hard, a lot more are living in difficulties and their life is even more challenging than us. Hence, we should be grateful with all the blessings that Allah awards to us,” he said.

The programme will go through several phases, first, middle, and third phases. Each phase serves to facilitate the implementation of programmes where the first phase emphasises the concept of assessment before helping out, the middle phase involves find out for the allocated aids, and the third phase is a distribution of aid to beneficiaries.

Bangi, 30 Jun 2018 – Islamic Relief Malaysia (IRM) nominated eight new figures as Humanitarian Icon of IRM for 2018 – 2020 term at MySinggah Raya 2018.

According to its Chief Executive Officer, Zairulshahfuddin Zainal Abidin, the initiative was made to uphold individuals or alliances involved in creating a caring world community in Malaysia.

“This time, IRM takes a whole new approach to introduce new faces of icon whom having high-spirit and devoted passion to employ in humanitarian works based on their expertise and skills,” said Zairulshahfuddin in his speech.

He further added, a few icons being nominated have been actively joining humanitarian works since years ago.

“For instance, Dr. Aizan Sofia, a Senior Lecturer at National University of Malaysia. She has been with IRM long before she furthered her studies abroad. After obtaining PhD, we invited her to contribute her expertise by being our counsellor to the disabled people for volunteerism courses.

“As in line with five-years strategy of IRM which emphasises on helping the disabled, IRM is delighted to nominate Dr. Aizan who is also an OKU card holder,” Zairulshahfuddin told the reporters.

Apart from Dr. Aizan, other icons introduced are Irma Hasmie, Redza Shah, Diana Amir, Habib Bullah, Elfaeza Ul Haq, Ashraf Muslim and Saujana.

The event, Majlis MySinggah Raya 2018 invited more than 700 guests from various backgrounds including beneficiaries, benefactors, humanitarian partners of IRM, donours, volunteers, media representatives and celebrities as well as the public.

The programme is held to celebrate and foster a better relationship among beneficiaries, humanitarian partners, icons and celebrity, media practitioner, volunteers, donours, and the public.

Serdang, 26 Jun 2018 – A total number of 55 individuals from Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Tampoi, students from Program Kelas Dewasa Asli Pribumi (KEDAP) and teachers had the opportunity to visit EduPark in the compound of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) to obtain new experience and knowledge.

The visitation is made special for the Aborigine to appreciate environmental knowledge such as science, flora, and fauna in efforts of polishing their passion towards obtaining knowledge.

The program is a joint project of community development organised by Islamic Relief Malaysia (IRM) with the Faculty of Economics and Management, UPM.

In fact, the programme is an initiative by IRM in attracting the students to discover animal species and plants so they will understand the historical knowledge of science.

Besides, students are also exposed into exploring Malay cultures and heritages which simultaneously allow them to recognise better on Malay histories.

Through the programme, IRM believes that it has the capability to foster a better relationship between IRM and the Aborigines so their needs are easily catered.