Sri Shenbagavali Asram

Mr. Veerasingam and his wife felt pained whenever coming across children who were abused or neglected, and so decided to do something to help. The home strives to give proper care and education to poor and abandoned children.

There are currently 32 children staying at the home, ranging from one to 18 years old. There are a few single parents living with them who are helping out with daily chores. The home is also in contact with a few orang asli villages, and provides them with some of their donated items (donated to them) from time to time.

Only two paid staff are employed to help with the chores and cooking.

The home is currently located at a non-permanent land in a squatter area. Mr. Veerasingam’s own home which he has stayed in for the past 50 years). (It consists of makeshift and concrete buildings (two sleeping units, a main house, a separate kitchen and bathrooms behind the main house). At the time of interview, Mr. Veerasingam had just received confirmation that the government had approved an application to survey his land for development.

Our needs

Sources of Funds: Monetary funds are raised through Mr. Veerasingam’s company. Most food supplies are contributed by regular donors.

Estimated Monthly Expenditure:     RM5,000

Any Volunteer Services Needed: Yes

Volunteers are needed to give tuition classes to the kids.

All sorts of provisions are appreciated: milk powder, rice, cooking oil, house detergents, toothpaste and shampoo, etc