26 & 27 May 2012 Charity Event to Kasih Iklas Vitos Orphanage in Batam

If you wish to join us for this event, please click the below link for the Program Details:-

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Dear Friends,

This orphanage home in Batam houses 43 kids (23 girls & 20 boys) and is run by a kind-hearted Christian Indonesian lady. Though they had just moved to this current location, the place is run down and does not provide a conducive living space for the orphans. There is no electricity, the flooring is rough and there are no wall partitions separating the girls from the boys. After our assessment, we felt that  they are deserving of urgent assistance especially in the following areas :-

                          i)                  Supply of electricity

                          ii)                 Supply of fans

                          iii)                Flooring &

                          iv)                Wood partitions

Our Lion Friends in Batam have agreed to share part of the cost for general upgrading of the home. However, we appeal the same from Friends of Riau to contribute in kind or cash to help them settle down in their new home with the simple basic necessities which we normally take for granted.

During our brief visit, we were also pleasantly surprised that some of the kids are musically inclined. They are talented in their own rights and have in fact recorded a music cd which they sell to raise funds for the home. These would not be possible if not for some kind souls who have contributed to the cost of the musical equipment and the production of the cd. While we were there, we also delivered 2 big bags of clothings on behalf of Mrs. Kim, a member of the Lions Club Singapore. We thank Mrs. Kim for her compassion and generosity.

Please contact Peter Tan at 9061 1456 or gemstailor@gmail.com for further details on how you could contribute to this meaningful and worthy cause.

If you wish to join us for this event, please click the below link for the Program Details:-

http://friendsofriau.blogspot.com/

Little Girl Needs Treatment for Tumour

Dear Friends,

At the same orphanage at Kasih Iklas Vitos, we came across this little girl who developed tumour on her lower back and serious infections on both her legs. She needed urgent medical attention but was unable to afford one, thus leading to the deterioration of her condition.

These pictures tugged at our heartstrings and we were determined to help her. Fortunately for us (and the little girl), our Lions Batam friend and a few kind-hearted souls from Singapore answered our prayers. Even though this is a Christian-run home, not all kids are of this faith and majority are abandoned  children. This goes to prove that charity knows no boundaries!

On 10 May 2012, we received an update that this little girl has been taken to a specialist for a review on her condition. We will continue to keep everyone posted on her developments and in the meantime a little prayer for her speedy recovery would be much appreciated.

If you wish to help in cash or in kind, you may contact Peter Tan at 90611456 or gemstailor@gmail.com.