00:00Seven non-profit organizations recently received a boost from the Starr Foundation to expand
00:07their impact from the Foundation's two key programs, the Starr Social Impact Grant, SSIG,
00:14and the Supporting NGOs Program.
00:16Starr Foundation Acting Chairman Datuk Yaw Wah Chin said the SSIG had awarded 714,000
00:24ringgit to 14 social organizations, amplifying their reach.
00:28Meanwhile, the Supporting NGOs Program has benefited 362 NGOs with 20.56 million ringgit
00:36in donations as of October this year.
00:39Our Foundation's mission is clear, to deliver impactful initiatives that make a difference
00:47in the lives of those who need it most.
00:52To our recipients today, your unwavering commitment of championing causes that uplift those in
01:00need continuously serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration.
01:06Three recipients were awarded under SSIG, which supports social enterprise projects
01:12aimed at improving the lives of local communities.
01:15They were Pertubuhan Wanita Berdaya, Women of Will, and Ideas Autism Center.
01:21Both of each received 50,000 ringgit, and Light Up Borneo PLT, which was awarded 34,000 ringgit.
01:28We have been in Sabah since almost seven years ago, and as we deepen our work in Sabah,
01:36we realize that there are of course more and more communities that we want to reach out to.
01:41And with this very generous grant from the Starr, we will actually be empowering 25 women
01:48and their families, upskilling them and training them in knowledge on how to actually develop
01:55sustainable livelihoods through better agricultural methods.
02:01Four recipients, funded through the Supporting NGOs Program with Ad Hoc Financial Assistance,
02:07were present at the ceremony to receive support ranging from 10,800 to 31,500 ringgit.
02:14They were Selangor Family Aid Association, Home for the Aged Simi Care Center,
02:19Persatuan Insan Istimewa Selangor Ceras, and Persatuan Mobility Selangor dan Kuala Lumpur.
02:25Since I joined this association, it has really helped our people.
02:30It is really convenient for me to go out.
02:33Although there is a time limit, we are all very happy because the city is taking care of us,
02:41and the association really cares about our feelings.
02:44Also present at the event was Starr Media Group Chairman Tan Sri Wong Foon Meng
02:49and Group Chief Executive Officer Chan Seng Phat.
