Fund-raiser today for homeless, street children in Chow Kit
Fund-raiser today for homeless, street children in Chow Kit
29 Jun 2006KUALA LUMPUR: They have a place to stay during the day but at night, they sleep under bridges or at stalls in the Chow Kit area.
This is the fate of children with the Pusat Aktiviti Kanak-Kanak Chow Kit, which has to close at 5pm every day since it is only licensed as a day-care centre.
Operating from a rented shoplot in Lorong Haji Taib 3, the place is also lacking in facilities like beds.
The centre has on its register some 80 street and homeless children from the area.
Determined to give the children a permanent home, Dr Tini Zainuddin, a consultant with Yayasan Salam Malaysia and a volunteer at the shelter, together with her sister, Shireen, are planning a fund-raising event involving artistes. They hope to raise RM80,000 from the event today at the Heritage Row on Jalan Doraisamy.
To be hosted by Yasmin Yusof, among the artistes taking part are Camelia, Nora, M. Nasir and Ferhad.
Lucky draws will also be held with guests having the chance to win spa and holiday packages.
Dr Tini said they were touched by the support shown by everyone involved in the event.
"It is heartening to know that many people out there do care. The event was planned at short notice. Yet preparations are going on smoothly."
She said funds raised would be used to rent a building for a new home and equip it with facilities, tuition for children and counselling sessions.
Yasmin, who was present at the Press conference, called on Malaysians to do their part in helping needy and unfortunate children.
