Love is in the AIR, University Colleges support Charity through Photographs

KUALA LUMPUR, 20 Jan - MCA Wilayah Persekutuan Chairman Datuk Yew Teong Look hosted a photography handover ceremony of 500 photos from University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Sungai Long campus and Tunku Abdul Raman University College (TAR UC) at Sunway Velocity Mall. Besides that, he announced an Open Day for the NGOs which are the beneficiaries of the GoCare Charity Photography Contest. The objective of the NGO Open Day is to create an opportunity and awareness for the public and photography lovers to visit the centres of NASOM Skills Academy, PAWS Animal Welfare Society and the Malaysian Nature Society. During visit, they can capture some meaningful shots within the compound of the centres and use these photos to participate in the photography contest. The duration of this NGO Open Days will start from January 19, 2018 to February 10, 2018. For more details, kindly visit to the official Facebook: LetsGoCare.

Go Care Charity Photography Contest is an activity initiated by CRSM Go Care, in collaboration with the Persatuan Photography WP Selangor. Themed “Loving, Caring, Sharing Malaysia,” the contest aims to create an awareness for charity within the community to care more in our society. The main objective of this activity is to show the love in our society and fund raising for underprivileged groups and organisations through capturing meaningful photos. Our society consists of the natural environment, human beings and animals. Therefore, the main beneficiaries of this event are the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) and PAWS Animal Welfare Society. The targeted fundraising for this charity contest is RM15, 000.00.

Malaysian Nature Society (MNS)

The genesis of our society predates our country’s independence – a group of British expatriates deeply interested in our country’s lush natural heritage decided that the abundant collection of field notes and natural history records which they had accumulated was vital to the country’s heritage and should be published. In 1940, with the publication of the Malayan Nature Journal Volume 1, the Malaysian Nature Society was born. Evolving from a core group of society volunteers, MNS’ Kuala Lumpur-based headquarters has now a team of 40 dedicated full time staff who see to the day-to-day running of the Society’s administration and activities. They have pioneered conservation in Malaysia for the last seven decades, making a difference through habitat conservation and environmental education. Through the joint efforts of our members, partners and supporters, MNS has become a strong voice for the protection of our country’s natural heritage. We will continue presenting our stand by promoting and ensuring responsible environmental stewardship in this country.

National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM)

The National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) is a society formed in 1987 by a group of parents and professionals with the aim to deliver lifespan services to the community of persons suffering from autism. It was registered on 3rd March 1987 as a national charitable organisation and it strives to provide a range of support services to assist people living with autism, especially children and their immediate family members.

PAWS (PAWS Animal Welfare Society)

PAWS (PAWS Animal Welfare Society) is a non-profit animal shelter in Petaling Jaya that has been in operation since 1987. It receives the surrender of unwanted dogs and cats which it will vaccinate, deworm, neuter/spay, and put up for adoption. Currently, there are over 250 dogs and 250 cats under the care of the shelter. The shelter and all costs involved in running it are entirely funded by the generous donations of the public as well as proceeds from charitable events. The PAWS team consists of three office staff, a number of part-time veterinarians, one vet assistant and seven kennel workers. PAWS is a registered Society under the Registry of Societies of Malaysia that is led by an elected committee.

GoCare Crowdfunding for Charity

GoCare Crowdfunding for Charity was formed by the Crisis Relief Squad of MCA CRSM to help underprivileged individuals and groups through public and online fundraising. We serve as an easily accessible, transparent, and efficient online donation platform for the public to donate. GoCare has successfully completed 19 charity campaigns since 2016, raised more than RM580, 000, fundraising cases including natural disasters, charity, public welfare activities, patients, vulnerable groups and others. In fact GoCare raised RM50, 000 for the 2016 Taiwan Earthquake Relief. Currently, GoCare is conducting a roving roadshow to raise awareness and encourage people to try online donation, which is as easy as online shopping, enabling more members of public and organisations to join the platform in  supporting those in need.

Hereby, he encourage the public and more secondary school students to participate in this Charity Contest, where they can donate through www.gocare.org.my, and visit to Go Care official Facebook page #Letsgocare, or call the hotline 03-22033920 / 019-6696278 for more information.

Crisis Relief Squad of MCA GoCare Crowdfunding for Charity

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