Penang, 3rd February 2013 — About 40 bloggers and public visited The
Ramakrishna Ashrama to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by
various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by
businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but by
everyone to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for
everyone in need. The event is made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event
Organizer), Ninetology Malaysia, SUBWAY® (Suntech,
iAvenue, & Leith Street branches), Chatime Malaysia, Langkawi Saga Travel
& Tours Sdn. Bhd. and Alextan Artworks.
The Ramakrishna Ashrama (Orphanage), Penang is a charitable organization
founded in 1938 under the inspiration and guidance of His Holiness Swami
Bhaswarananda Maharaj who was then stationed at The Ramakrishna Mission,
Singapore. Apart from spiritual activities, the Ashrama runs an orphanage,
catering for both boys and girls with ages ranging from 6 to 20 years old. The
orphanage admits needy orphaned children who are poor and need the help from
the society to assist them with basic needs and education. The children in the
home are given proper education and are well cared for so that they will grow
up to be useful citizens. Besides education, the girls learn traditional
dancing, cooking and housekeeping. Children excelling well academically are
encouraged to pursue higher education.
How to help The Ramakrishna Ashrama?
1.
Sponsoring a Child Program: http://theramakrishnapg.org/2009/02/22/sponsor-a-child-program-in-ramakrishna-ashrama-penang/
The estimated cost to support a child at
Ramakrishna Ashrama RM1,500 per annum. The breakdown cost is as follows.
Education: RM500
Food: RM600
Maintenance: RM300
Miscellaneous: RM100
2.
Donation: https://www.cimbclicks.com.my/TIBSEPWeb/fpxPaymentToNGO_add.do?payeeId=FPXNGORAMA
Donation to The Ramakrishna can be done only
via CIMB Cares (www.cimbclicks.com.my)
Orphan Admission: http://theramakrishnapg.org/2009/02/22/orphan-admission/
A child with either no parents or with a single parent who supports
the child can be admitted to the Ashrama under the following circumstances:
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He/She is from age 6 and above.
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The parent or relatives has no
means of supporting the child.
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The child has been mistreated
or abused.
(Referred by the Jabatan Kebajikan Negeri
or community leaders)
Other Information:
The Ramakrishna Ashrama
No 37, Jalan Scotland, 10450 Pulau Pinang
Tel: 04-2270869
Fax: 04-2278921
Email: ramkorp@hotmail.com
Website: http://theramakrishnapg.org/
