RIDE FOR A CAUSE.
A showcase of 45-minutes Rhythmic Cycling performance which is open virtually to the public who has donated. For those who have an indoor cycling bike at home, you may join the session and break a sweat or simply support by watching our fundraising event.
The fundraiser will begin from 13 July until 18 July 2021 where 100% of the collected funds will go to Chin Women Organization (CWO) school for Chin refugees to cover rental, food and access to education.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE EVENT PLEASE CLICK HERE (FAQ)
EVENT DATE : 18th July 2021 (SUNDAY)
VENUE : ZOOM MEETING (link is included in the email upon donation)
TIME : 11:00 AM
WE HOPE YOU HAD FUN!
HOW ARE THE FUNDS USED?
100% of the funds received goes to CWO school, children, families, and Chin teachers associated with the school. No local or volunteer teachers will receive the contribution.
A community based learning centre by CWO.
Supported by UNHCR, the school was set up in 2005 by Chin parents because they wanted education for their children. The school has 70+ students between ages of 4-18. Their entire learning operation is supported by volunteers, donations, and handicraft sales.
CWO community school provides basic education for children such as English, Mathematics, and Science as they are not entitled to public education in Malaysia.
No matter how small an effort may seem to you, it will mean a lot to our mission: to support and enhance the lives of the children and their families.
What does it mean to be a refugee in Malaysia?
Refugees in Malaysia carry a lot of past trauma and future uncertainties with them. They bring with them memories of long, dangerous journeys from Myanmar to Malaysia - either by
foot, boat, car, or sometimes plane - leaving behind family and friends.
Refugees in Malaysia are not entitled to public education and healthcare is at a premium; they don’t speak English nor do they speak our local languages, they are unfamiliar with the culture and living conditions - everything is new and for the sake of providing a better life for their families.
Why don’t they return to their home country if it’s so tough to live here?
Refugees flee their home country usually due to unrest - either political or religious; their own government is persecuting them and they have no protection from their own state. Most of them travel to Malaysia by car, boat, plane, and even on foot (sometimes a combination of all).
The risk they take to leave their country is huge because if they ever return, their lives could be in danger. No matter how difficult life is in Malaysia, it is far better than being in an unstable country. All they ask is to be treated fairly - as equal human beings.
Why can’t they study in government schools here? Is there no way for them to apply?
Unfortunately, no. They are legally allowed to live here under UN protection but they are not legally allowed to work or register into any government institutions.
Refugees are considered illegal immigrants in Malaysia and they are denied of basic human rights like education and healthcare.
Can they work for their own money?
Yes, but illegally. Refugees under UNHCR in Malaysia are allowed to stay legally but it is illegal for them to work.
Most of them work in coffee shops, constructions, or at boutiques - even the older children (15+). If caught, they risk getting deported or lose their UN refugee status.
Because they are desperate and working illegally, most employers leverage on this and only pay minimal wages, so any extra support
is a great help, no matter how small it seems.
How is COVID-19 affecting the refugees?
Schools are closed and children have no access to online learning (no computers or no stable WiFi).
Some parents lost their job or have little to no income.
Some children went hungry for 2-3 days due to the lack of food.
Handicraft sales have dropped so there’s less income flow.
Click here to learn more about the CWO organisation.
HOW IT WORKS?
DONATE
ZOOM EVENT
RIDE !
THE PARTY PEOPLE !
Learn more about each instructors by clicking on their profile!
IMPORTANT PEOPLE THAT MADE THIS HAPPEN
IN COLLABORATION WITH
CHAI HUAT HIN
Local grocery store delivering the best quality traditional & oriental ingredients.
ENJOY RM 10 OFF for everyone who donates!
THE YEE'S KITCHEN
Sharing home-cooked food right from their lil' tiny kitchen with full passion love.
CWO GETS FREE MEAL!*
Lend a helping hand today.
No matter how small an effort may seem to you, it will mean a lot to our mission: to
support and enhance the lives of the children and their families.