IT SIFU joins Roof of Hope to empower underserved communities

In a heartfelt partnership aimed at bridging Malaysia’s digital divide, IT SIFU has officially joined the Roof of Hope initiative by JCI Petaling Jaya. The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding signed today, signifies a shared vision to uplift underserved communities by transforming outdated technology into powerful tools of learning, connection, and growth.

As the project’s official technology partner, IT SIFU will refurbish donated computers, offering free servicing and discounted replacement parts. These revitalised machines will be distributed to children, low-income families, and persons with disabilities — individuals who often remain sidelined from the digital economy due to financial constraints.

This collaboration stands out not just for its technical execution, but for its underlying philosophy: that technology should be an equaliser, not a divider. What many see as e-waste — an old laptop or desktop — is instead being reimagined as a portal to education, employment, and empowerment.

From food waste to family aid

But Roof of Hope extends beyond devices. It also seeks to reduce food wastage by collecting surplus bread and other still-edible items for redistribution to orphanages and families in crisis. In this way, the initiative addresses another critical gap in Malaysia’s social landscape: hunger and nutrition insecurity.

By targeting both digital and dietary needs, the project reflects a holistic approach to charity — one that treats every donation, whether a device or a loaf of bread, as a seed of hope. Volunteers and partners are mobilised not only to deliver resources, but to restore dignity, especially to those whose lives are weighed down by poverty and exclusion.

The campaign’s commitment to zero waste, both in tech and food, highlights an urgent yet often overlooked truth: with the right systems and goodwill, many of society’s “leftovers” can be repurposed to bring light into someone’s life.

RM1 a day: Small change, big impact

To keep the initiative sustainable, the public is invited to participate in the MYR365 Charity Plan — a simple yet impactful campaign that calls for just RM1 a day. Of the collected funds, 60 percent will go toward refurbishing costs and logistics, while the remainder supports long-term project operations. Contributors will also receive a commemorative gift, symbolising their role in a wider movement of transformation.

For those without devices to donate, this financial commitment offers a meaningful way to participate. Donation forms are available online, and the impact of each contribution is visible through updates on IT SIFU’s official Facebook page — a living timeline of lives changed, one gadget or meal at a time.

Ultimately, the initiative is a powerful reminder that hope doesn’t always come in grand gestures. Sometimes, it starts with a single act — repurposing a computer, sharing a piece of bread, or sparing a ringgit a day — and grows into a movement that reshapes communities and futures alike.