With World Vision’s Angpow for Education programme, you can aid an underprivileged child to receive a quality education and help them improve their future. Donations will help them attend school and be guided by trained teachers, equipped with stationery and educational resources.
“In Chinese culture, ang pows given during the Lunar New Year are symbols of blessings, and these red envelopes are often accompanied by well wishes of longevity, prosperity, and good health. At the same time, education is one of the cornerstones of the Chinese community: it is key to upward mobility, breaking the cycles of poverty and ignorance,” said World Vision Malaysia CEO Terry Leong.
As such, “we conceived Angpow for Education to extend blessings and well wishes to underprivileged children”.
The programme began several years ago to channel support towards the educational empowerment of children in need. Its aim is to benefit children, families, and communities in vulnerable countries who are part of community-development programmes undertaken by World Vision Malaysia.
Those interested can donate either RM88 or RM188 through World Vision’s website; other amounts are also possible through a separate donation option.
The first 100 people to donate a minimum amount of RM188 will receive a set (eight pieces) of limited-edition World Vision angpow packets. This is open to Malaysian residents only.
These packets feature special art centered around fruits and children, created by World Vision’s designers. “Each fruit holds a symbolic meaning, as expressed through the Chinese character: oranges are for blessings, pineapples for joy, apples for peace, and peaches for good health,” Leong said.
“The designs aim to invoke happiness and serve as reminders to embrace childlike joy, aligning with the mission of World Vision to protect the wellbeing of children.”
Ultimately, Leong hopes the campaign will help shed light on the hard realities faced by underprivileged kids when it comes to education.
While Angpow for Education is a seasonal project, those interested in helping a child in the long-term could consider World Vision’s Child Sponsorship PLUS programme. A portion of monies contributed to this programme will be directed to the Malaysia Assistance Fund, which is dedicated to helping young people and fostering child-development initiatives in the country.
“This gives Malaysians an opportunity to be involved with marginalised communities at both international and local levels. It is truly a great way to kick off the Lunar New Year – providing children and communities hope for a brighter future ahead,” Leong concluded.
For more information or to donate, call 03-7800 0899 or visit World Vision’s website here.