The V, RYTHM Foundation, QNET Indonesia donate Inkjet Printers to Jakarta public schools

At the end of V-Indonesia 2012, THE V thought of leaving more than just amazing memories of VCON but also something that will help uplift the quality of educational services provided in public schools in Jakarta. So, in collaboration with RYTHM Foundation and with the help of the staff in QNET Indonesia, a total of 16 public schools were given inkjet printers. There were 23 printers given, all in all.

These printers were purchased by The V for the V-Indonesia 2013 registration and in collaboration with RYTHM Foundation, The V has decided to donate said equipment to said 16 public schools in Jakarta to reaffirm The V’s commitment to promote quality education for today’s youth.

QNET Indonesia has helped identify the schools, which are:

NO	NAME OF SCHOOL	LOCATION
1	MTSN BANJARSARI	BANTEN
2	SMPN 3 BANJARSARI	BANTEN
3	SMAN 2 BANJARSARI	BANTEN
4	SMK AL WATSI	BOGOR
5	MTS AL AZIZAH	BOGOR
6	SMK WIDIA DHARMA	CITEREUP
7	SMPN 2	CITEREUP
8	SEKOLAH MASTER	DEPOK
9	SD BATUTIS DEPOK	BEKASI
10	SDN Karet Kuningan 1 & 2	JAKARTA SELATAN
11	SDN Karet 01	JAKARTA SELATAN
12	SMP Cendrawasih	JAKARTA SELATAN
13	SMP TQT	Depok
14	SDN Senopati	JAKARTA SELATAN
15	PAUD Al Husna Mampang	JAKARTA SELATAN
16	SDN 08 Petang Petukangan	JAKARTA SELATAN

Here are some of the photos of the beneficiaries. THE V is truly happy to have made a difference in the lives of these students. 🙂

Dato’ Sri Vijay Eswaran featured in The Nation newspaper

The world cannot get enough of Dato’ Sri Vijay Eswaran.

Yesterday, November 4, 2012, our beloved mentor was featured in the newspaper The Nation. In an article titled “Sustainable CSR for foreign direct investors”, Dato’ Sri Vijay Eswaran was mentioned heavily as a great example of corporate social responsibility and charity work. Quoted below is the part of the article that mentions Dato’ Sri Vijay:

Amongst this handful who have already joined hands with this task, a businessman who is worth a mention is Vijay Eswaran, the Executive chairman of Hong Kong based conglomerate, the QI Group and a significant investor in Sri Lanka. According to the book “Top 25 Indian Luminaries” written by Dr. Anand Raj Giri, his global business enterprise spans 160 countries.

While he has a strong connect to India, Vijay Eswaran is also a Tamil whose roots are planted in the red soil of Jaffna through his grandfather who was a Sri Lankan Tamil. Three generations ago, his family migrated from Jaffna to Malaysia and Eswaran was born in Penang, Malaysia. As a businessman, his beginnings were rather humble, although he gradually became a force to reckon with, evolving into a prominent business leader in Asia. A significant action on his part is the establishment of the RYTHM foundation, the CSR arm of the QI Group.

Through RYTHM, he has made a difference in many parts of the world by initiating sustainable projects for education, community development, promotion of arts and culture and environment protection, which earned him a place in Forbes Asia’s philanthropy list last year. He has also been involved in several projects in Sri Lanka, particularly in Seenigama and some villages in the deep south of the country for Tsunami rehabilitation. It is understood that the foundation has also shown interest in launching development projects in the North in the near future. Eswaran is also known as an advocate of social enterprise as an effective way of giving back to society without it being charity.

Just last year his foundation established a school in Malaysia for children with disabilities and special education needs, and paid the lion share of its students’ fees, since Malaysia has weak laws regarding education for children with disabilities, and the public schools often fall short in this area.

 

You can read the full article here.

Taarana Kids Shine in Concert

6 October 2012 was a big day for the pupils of Taarana, Vijayaratnam Foundation’s school for children with special needs, as they performed for their parents, teachers and the officers and supporters of Vijayaratnam Foundation in the successful ‘Power of Dreams’ concert.

The children, aged between six and 12 years, displayed courage and confidence to take to the stage and showcase their skills during a 90-minute performance that included several dance numbers, group presentations and a ‘Dikir Barat’ performance.

Datin Umayal Eswaran, the Chairperson of Vijayaratnam Foundation that runs the school, said she was touched and felt blessed to be able to assist the special children at Taarana.

“In the past one year that we had started the school, our children have changed my life and made me appreciate all that I have.

“At Taarana, we don’t consider the children any different from the rest of society. If anything, they are gifted in their own way, and the progress they have made gives hope that they have a bright future as functional people who will contribute to society in adulthood,” she said.

QI Group Executive Chairman, Datuk Vijay Eswaran paid tribute to the patience and dedication of all those who had supported Taarana’s endeavours, especially the teachers, parents and board members.

“Watching these children perform today has completely reinstated the QI Group’s resolve to keep supporting Vijayaratnam Foundation’s endeavours. For me, Taraana represents the crown jewel of all that the Foundation does,” he said.

Malaysian newspaper The New Straits Times in its 11 October 2012 issue provided an excellent double-page coverage of the concert entitled ‘Taarana’s special children shine in concert.’  It was published on pages 6 & 7 of the Streets section with a cover headline on page 1 entitled ‘Labour of Love.’  To read the online version of the article, click on this link:http://www.nst.com.my/streets/central/taarana-s-special-children-shine-in-concert-1.155152

READ VP Donna Imson’s latest blog post: “Let’s Get MAD”

Check out VP Donna Imson’s latest blog post about how calamities push us to make a difference in our respective communities. Take the time to read through it and reflect on how YOU can help your fellows. Here’s a sample!

Recently, about 80% of Metro Manila was again inundated with floods. And again, thousands of families were affected. Heartbreaking stories of loss of lives and property, inspiring accounts of bravery and survival again made the headlines.

I saw this resilience firsthand when QNET got involved in the very first emergency relief distribution efforts by air to families after Typhoon Ondoy.

And again when I personally saw to the distribution of relief goods from funds donated by our incredibly MAD Qi Philippines staff in Cagayan de Oro after Typhoon Sendong literally washed out entire neigborhoods.

 

Read more here.

 

QNET’s Ramadan bags convoy feeds thousands across Egypt

QNET continues its great CSR activities to emphasize the group’s philosophy – Raise Yourself to Help Mankind – and to reflect the company’s commitment to help all segments of society.

Earlier this month QNET launched a two-day national feeding program called The Ramadan Bags Convoy for several thousands people in Egypt, in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan.

This initiative was aimed to provide food for the underprivileged to the break their fast. Bags of food have been distributed across the country reaching places such as Benysweif, Qaluobia and Cairo. A team of 50 QNET’s Independent Representatives (IRs) also kindly volunteered to take part in the activity of distribution to ensure the bags reached around 500 families.

The Ramadan Bags Convoy program includes activities tailored to suit Egyptian society. “One of our long-term priorities is to launch more charitable programs so that we can reach more people that need assistance.” QNET also called upon other companies to launch their own projects in order to contribute to the Egyptian people during these difficult times. “This would help to close the gap between different social classes,” QNET statement says.

Source: http://blog.qnet.net/2012/08/qnets-ramadan-bags-convoy-feeds-thousands-across-egypt/

Check out the related article, Diamonds Team donates to charity on Ramadan in Cairo, Egypt.

 

Diamonds Team donates to charity on Ramadan in Cairo, Egypt

Here’s a photo gallery of the Diamonds Team helping to distribute groceries (in light of Eid-ul-Fitr) in QNET bags for charity in Cairo Egypt.

The team thanks Mr. Sherif Zahran, QNET GM in Egypt, for arranging the whole affair and giving them the opportunity in taking part in this amazing RYTHM activity.

QNET brings Idul Fitri cheer to underprivileged

JAKARTA, 15 August 2012. – QNET today treated 50 children from the Al-Andalusia Foundation, an Islamic orphanage here, to food, fun and games as part of a breaking of fast event, in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan.

The event, which was carried out under the QNET Pays Forward (QNPF) initiative reflects the company’s strong loyalty and willingness to participate in community efforts in Indonesia.

QNPF is a CSR initiative carried out under the philosophy “Raise Yourself To Help Mankind” (RYTHM) which reflects QNET’s commitment to help all segments of society.

During the event, the children enjoyed themselves with lots of games and took part in a drawing competition as well. A storyteller was also on hand to share with them the message of how to live as morally upright members of society.

“We have previously provided aid to tsunami victims in Aceh and Medan in North Sumatera, and earthquake victims in Yogyakarta, Central Jakarta and Padang in West Sumatera.

“This apart, we have also given scholarships to 200 children of tsunami victims in Aceh and Medan for three consecutive years, and donated computers for schools in Acheh,” she said.

Additionally, Wita said QNET representatives went to Yogyakarta soon after the earthquake in 2006 to provide food, tents and home supplies to the victims there. The company also provided aid to the Yogyakarta Government apart from building a kindergarten in Pandak Village, Pijenan.

Here’s the full set of photos from the event: