Penang Pure Lotus Society Hospice of Compassion
Pusat Majudiri Y (PMY) For The Deaf
Who are we The Pusat Majudiri Y for the Deaf caters for a wide range of programmes and services for the Deaf and their families, geared towards the development of the Deaf, particularly in the building of self-reliance. The Pusat Majudiri Y caters for the needs of more than 500 deaf children, youth, adults and their families. Among the services and programmes are the Deaf Kids Club, Deaf Teens Club, parents Support Group, Employment Support Programme, Promotion of Deaf Awareness (through leaflets and exhibitions), Interpreting Service, Camps, and Family Life and Home Management Our...
Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Tuaran Chapter
BACKGROUND/HISTORY The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (Tuaran Chapter) was established in 1963 to provide health-related services to the communities within the district of Tuaran, Sabah. The district measures 1166 km2 in size and has a population of around 85,000 (2004 est.) living in 334 villages. The society aims to offer support services to the Fire, Police and Health departments during times of emergency and natural disasters. It also seeks to provide health-related services targeting poor rural folks, and organise community service projects. By recruiting volunteers the society hopes to...
Penang Family Planning Association
BACKGROUND/HISTORY The Penang Family Planning Association is a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation with charity status and formed in 1961. Our main activities: – Family planning clinics – Sexual and reproductive health clinics – Youth clinic – Reproductive health information service – Medical outreach (women’s health) – YAC for youth members & volunteer peer educator training – Youth-to-youth projects – School outreach reproductive health talks (STARGATE) – HIV/AIDS awareness education – Early childhood development...
National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM)
The National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM) is a non-profit organisation that provides affordable rehabilitation services for stroke survivors and their families, as well as to create awareness about stroke prevention and recovery. NASAM was founded by Janet Yeo, who suffered a major stroke in 1989 and has been actively involved in the stroke community ever since. NASAM has eight centres across Malaysia, offering group therapy sessions, one-to-one rehabilitation therapy, and various support programmes. NASAM’s mission is to inform the public that there is life after stroke through...
Yayasan Jantung Malaysia
Yayasan Jantung Malaysia (YJM), also known as the Heart Foundation of Malaysia, is a registered non-governmental organization established in 1984, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. Its primary mission is to raise public awareness about heart diseases and promote preventive measures against cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading cause of death in Malaysia. Objectives and Activities YJM focuses on educating the public about the risk factors associated with heart disease and encourages lifestyle changes to mitigate these risks. Key activities include: Health Screenings: Offering...