AdminBosch, leading global supplier of technology and services, contributed RM50,000 worth of facilities upgrades to Yayasan Sunbeams Home (YSH), as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility.
The project covers the library makeover with interior design, new furniture, and a library system to manage over 2,000 book titles, as well as in other parts of its learning centre with replacement of flooring, critical repairs of bathrooms and ceiling.
Founded in 1995, YSH is a non-profit and self-sufficient foundation providing shelter, medical care, and education to children who suffered abuse, neglect, or loss of a parent. Bosch Malaysia, driven by its “Invented for life” ethos, shares YSH’s vision to improve people’s quality of life and supports the mission to provide a conducive home for children in need.
“We aim to be a socially conscious, value-based corporation dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of people from all backgrounds. Education can change lives, and is an important corporate social responsibility (CSR) pillar at Bosch. This made YSH our ideal CSR partner. With their pressing needs to provide quality education for their children, Bosch steps in to create a conducive and inviting study atmosphere at YSH in their main branch in Kuala Lumpur,” said Klaus Landhaeusser, managing director of Bosch Malaysia.
“Working with Bosch was a fantastic experience and exposure for us. Beyond the renovation works, we learned about Bosch products, values, culture, and policies. We are impressed with their code of conduct and high professionalism. These are the kinds of adults which I hope our children will grow into when they leave YSH,” said Alvin Tan Ooi Seng, pastor and founder of YSH.
“The library is just the first milestone of our relationship. In the future, Bosch wishes to go beyond the present initiative, increasing our efforts to explore different ways to support the kids such as providing the children life skills workshops and other engaging activities with direct involvement of Bosch associates,” concluded by Landhaeusser.
According to the Status Report on Child Rights in Malaysia 2019, 1,000 children are reported to be victims of child abuse and neglect every year. The ministry of Women, Family and Community Development announced an uptrend in 2021, to over 4,600 children. With an estimate of 13,700 children living in orphanages and institutions in the country and those living in unregistered institutions, Malaysia potentially houses 50,000 marginalised children.
YSH is home to 104 children, aged 2 to 18 years old at both its homes in Kuala Lumpur and Alor Gajah, Melaka. It calls for fundraising efforts through its ongoing RM1A Day Campaign support the day-to-day operations of the organisation. For more information, please visit https://sunbeamshome.org/
