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When we partner with others, we can achieve so much more! A huge thank you to all the hardworking volunteers who picked up the pasta sauce from the Soup Kitchen and delivered it to refugee centers and homes in Pudu, Ampang, Kepong, and Cheras. It truly is a team effort, and your dedication makes a world of difference! Together, we are spreading hope and nourishment to those in need! Let’s keep this momentum going! Zu Learning Centre, Kepong Refugee Children at Jalan Loke Yew Cornerstone Education Centre, Ampang Good Samaritan Home, Klang Yayasan Sunbeams Home -Ariel. T #FoodDonation #SoupKitchen #EndFoodWaste #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference #TogetherWeCan #Kiwanis #Gratitude #CompassionInAction

(21/11/24) A total of 444 cartons of pasta sauce made their journey from Penang to Shah Alam and finally to the Soup Kitchen, thanks to the incredible support of Kiwanians who lent a hand to unload the sauces. Shout out to Sandra and Jocelyn! That’s actually 10,656 packets of tomato paste that could feed up to 31,968 people! I’m not a numbers person, but WOW—it’s amazing to think that all of this would have just ended up in landfills if we hadn’t stepped in to redirect it to the soup kitchen. I am incredibly grateful to The Assembly Soup Kitchen, who will turn these sauces into meals for the B40 community, refugees, schools, and those in need. I look forward to seeing the delicious menu they will create for the beneficiaries. None of this would have been possible without Mr. Jayshankar Velayutham from Dr. Oetker Nona Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. who reached out to me. We hope to inspire even more individuals to join us in preventing food waste and helping feed our communities. If you are interested in getting involved or supporting our projects, please reach out to us to find out how you can help. Together, we can make a real difference! — Ariel T. #FoodDonation #SoupKitchen #EndFoodWaste #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference #TogetherWeCan #Kiwanis #Gratitude #CompassionInAction

Exciting Collaboration Announcement! We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with BookXcess for their “Read It Forward” initiative! This incredible project aims to provide 50,000 books to children, reinforcing our commitment to literacy and education for all. For every book donated, BookXcess will generously match the donation, doubling the impact! This collaboration aligns perfectly with our ongoing efforts to bring in more sponsors and strengthen long-term partnerships. It’s part of our broader strategy this year, alongside our successful partnerships with Books For A Better World (BFBW) and Nature Farm, to expand our outreach and fundraising capacity. Let’s keep up the momentum and make an even greater difference together! #ReadItForward #BookXcess #LiteracyForAll #EducationMatters #CommunityPartnership #BooksForChildren #MakeADifference #BooksForABetterWorld #BFBW #NatureFarm

Kiwanis Malaysia Academy (KMA) Special Education Needs (SEN) Symposium returned this year for its fourth installation on 16 Nov 2024 at the Royale Chulan Damansara Hotel! This time, it was held back-to-back with a training and workshop for stakeholders, on 17 November 2024 at Segi College Kota Damansara. The theme was Enriching the Lives of The Neurodivergent Community with a focus on meaningful employment for the neurodivergent community. The symposium consisted of keynote speeches, plenary sessions and forums by some notable speakers from Malaysia and Singapore. For the full line up of speakers at the Symposium, visit the KMA website here: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺.𝗸𝗸𝗷𝗳.𝗼𝗿𝗴/𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲-𝟮/ The stakeholder workshop was collaboratively conducted by EmployAble, ExtraOrdinary People and Oasis Place. The first half of the session consisted of presentations on Implementation of successful transition programs for neurodivergent individuals by EmployAble and Journeying with post 18 neurodivergent by ExtraOrdinary People. The session ended with 3 breakout sessions discussing pertinent issues and challenges of the community. The Kiwanis Club of TTDI congratulates the Organizing Committee led by Desiree Kaur, Immediate Past President of KCTTDI and the Chairman of KMA, Dato’ Fatimah Saad for the successful execution of this initiative. We are also proud of our members and regular volunteers who played a vital role in the execution of this event. #kiwanismalaysiaacademy #Kiwanis #JoinKiwanis #RiseofthePhoenix #Kiwanis #KiwanisTTDI #KCTTDI #JoinKiwanis #RiseofthePhoenix

The “Blast from the Past” Charity Bazaar, organized by Books For A Better World and the Kiwanis Club of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, is having a three day community spirit, nostalgia, and fun event from October 25-27 at Level 4, Avenue K. This vibrant bazaar had something for everyone, with 30 booths offering pre-loved books, clothes, toys, handmade crafts, organic produce, saris, delicious food, and even a petting zoo! The event was launched by Kiwanis Malaysia District Governor Olivia Chin together with Adrian Ung President of TTDI and also CEO of Books for A Better World. At the event were Immediate Past Governor Michael Chiew, First Lady Kiwanis International President See Yan, Past Governor Dato Fatimah Saad, Lieutenant Governor Div 4 Sandra, Lieutenant Governor Div 1 Rodney and PR Chair Katherine Chew. All funds raised go directly to the Kiwanis Club of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, with a significant portion dedicated to their upcoming Christmas project. This project will bring joy to underprivileged children, ensuring they receive a special holiday gift. A huge thank you to Avenue K, Nature Farm, Skywave, and Party Kingdom for making this event possible! Come and join us today and tomorrow!! Or call us for more information at - • Books For A Better World: Adrian Ung, 6017 812 8121 • Kiwanis Club of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail: Vivian Nicholas Gunasagaran, 6014 629 7483 Join us in making a difference!

October 20, 2024 - We held our KCTTDI Installation at Royale Chulan Damansara. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our special guests, Kiwanis International President Lee Kuan Yong and his lovely wife Cze Yan! Special thanks also to Governor Olivia Chin for dialing in via WhatsApp Video call to address us and to LG Sandra Choy for conducting the Installation. We are also grateful for the support from YBhg Puan Sri Dato' Hajah Khir Johari (a.k.a. Mama Kiwanis) and the other clubs who attended. We take this opportunity to thank and recognize the outstanding contributions made by the outgoing BOD 2023/2024 for their hard work and dedication. President - Desiree Kaur Vice President - Adrian Ung Secretary - Dr. Hamidah Mohamad Asst. Secretary - Hasmidah Mohamad Treasurer - Roliza Ghazali IPP - Fatimah Abu Bakar Directors: Service - Rizman Ghazali SLP - Rizlan Ghazali Membership - Adrian Ung PR & Social Media - Ariel Teh Events & Meetings - Sat Wei Ping We warmly welcome the incoming BOD 2024/2025 and eagerly anticipate the vision and exciting projects they will bring to life during their term. President: Adrian Ung President Elect: Rizman Ghazali Vice President: Ariel Teh Secretary: Vivian Nicholas Treasurer: Ng Kok Seng Immediate Past President: Desiree Kaur Directors: SLP - Rizlan Ghazali Events & Meetings - Ng Kok Seng PR & Social Media - Ariel Teh Interclub - Dato' Fatimah Saad Director Emeritus - Dato' Fatimah Saad Thank you to everyone who attended and made this event a success! Our Key Club, TTIS, and CKI KYUEM, KCKL, KC Kota Kemuning, KC Bukit Jalil, KC Metro KL, KC Pantai, and Nature Farm. #Kiwanis #KiwanisTTDI #KCTTDI #JoinKiwanis #RiseofthePhoenix