Usiamas is a shorter name of an organization called Persatauan Kebajikan Usiamas Malaysia, literally translated: the Malaysian Golden Age Welfare Association.
As a welfare, non-profit organization, Usiamas foremost objective is contribute to members of society, regardless of age. Members, who are fifty years and above, willing and able, in the spirit of active aging, get together to map out activities for the community at large regardless of race, religion and political affiliation.
Activities
- The activities are varied and they keep changing from time to time depending on the resources; manpower and finance. At the moment the activities are as follow:
- Training for the elderly: how to live optimally after retirement.
- Promotion of Noble Values (Pronova)
- Home Help Services
Vision
A community of older persons that is caring, proactive, progressive and productive, living with dignity and enjoying quality of life, and contributing meaningfully toward the betterment of society through the promotion and reinforcement of noble values.
Mission
To be the premier organization, empowering older persons to achieve their maximum potential through the effective implementation of research, extension, training, advocacy and community service programs
Objectives
1. Draw the attention of all concerned on issues and problems faced by older persons.
2. Safeguard the interests of older persons to ensure that they lead a happy and secure life, possibly within the framework of family environment.
3. Encourage family members to provide adequate care and protection for their older parents.
4. Provide training and support services to family members and the general public on the best practices in caring for older persons, apart from engaging in various activities that encourage older persons to lead a more wholesome life.
5. Encourage capable older persons to engage in voluntary services for the benefit of the community/family/individuals according to their respective needs.
6. Conduct academic studies on issues pertaining to older persons.
7. Publish books, magazines, and newsletters as efforts to advocate and promote understanding on matters relating to ageing issues
Learn MorePersatuan Kebajikan USIAMAS Malaysia
[email protected]Email | |
www.usiamas.org.myWebsite | |
+603-7732 9859Phone Number | |
+603-7732 9859Fax Number | |
Established since 2001Year of Establishment | |
PPM-017-14-11092001Registration Number | |
No 36-1 Persiaran 65C, Pekeliling Business Centre Off Jalan Pahang Barat 53000 Kuala LumpurAddress |
