SIFE UTHM reached another milestone

A seven days “Indonesia Outreach Programme” had been successfully accomplished by Students In Free Enterprise of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (SIFE UTHM) in Medan City of North Sumatra, Indonesia. This was another overseas initiative of SIFE UTHM since the “Route To China” dated back in 2008.

Started from May 26^th and ended on June 1^st 2011, fourteen energetic and passionate youths from SIFE UTHM, known as SIFErs, embarked on a journey with the mission to spread their spirit of “Bridging the difference through unity”. Besides that, they would like to bring the name of SIFE into Indonesia as there is no SIFE team yet.

The programme kick-started in the Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas Negeri Medan (UNIMED), where 50 students were involved in the knowledge sharing sessions carried out by SIFErs through group discussions and presentations for two consecutive days. Both sides successfully built up their networks and the idea “To create a better world through the positive power of business” was delivered.

The journey continued with a visit to Yayasan Pendidikan Shafiyyatul Amaliyyah on the 30^th and Perguruan Islam Al-Ulum Terpadu on the 31^st respectively. Both events were officiated by the UTHM escort officer, Miss Ng Wee Fern with the person in charge from each school. Fellow SIFErs managed to instill knowledge on five topics: HIV/AIDS, Environment, Entrepreneurship, Nutrition and Future Planning, through presentations and educational games.

Apart from the formal sessions, SIFErs also spared their time to tour around Medan City. The observations of the local living conditions truly inspired the members to plan their community projects in the near future. The final day ended with a trip to the well known Toba Lake to observe the local culture and tourism development.

Throughout the journey, an estimated of at least 150 people were impacted, directly or indirectly. Representatives from Indonesia and Malaysia who participated in this programme managed to gain some valuable insights through various activities and communications. It was indeed a great learning experience for UTHM SIFErs to reach out the community and widen their horizon, besides regular lecture sessions in the university.

Memories are meant to be kept in mind...we missed the fun we had together, the smiles on our faces, the laughters of everyone! Nice team!

had lunch together at Warung Steak; Medan together

retrieved our footsteps at Sun Plaza

Relaxing trip to Lake Toba on the final day at Indonesia

Guys, miss the foods at Merdeka Walk? =)

Project-related photos will be uploaded after competition..stay tuned!

Project OAT at Phase 1

OAT. What's in your mind? It's Orang Asli Tangkak Project, not to be consumed for breakfast~.. Project OAT started last year and Phase 1 which is the University Trip will be held on 13 and 14th March 2011. For those who are interested to help out, you are encouraged, let us know via OAT Group or SIFE Group in Facebook.

We had visit Kampung Orang Asli Tangkak twice and we gained alot of knowledge, experience and memories. 

Upon arriving... We brought some gifts and souvenirs for the children and the villagers.

KKDK members with their 'I LOVE KKDK' shirt. Nice.. =)

The villagers are warm and gave us a warm welcoming greeting and hospitality. Other than having much fun with the kidsss...

They are just so adorable... Miss them so much~ =)

WOWW..lesson learnt; Never under estimate children nowadays.

The kid- "Abang, jalanlah cepat sikit.." 

Freddie- "Nanti jatuhlah...."

we do had interview session with the villagers regarding Economy, Health, Education and water. Besides, we get other information as well, for example, the village just get electricity supply last September 2010. Previously, the electric is generate by generator. Due to the insufficient electricity supply, they light off at 9pm everyday.

TNB- The villagers can lights off even after 12am.. =)

The generator. Aged more than 10 years old..

Economy...

The main occupation in the village is;

Yea... Rubber tapping. The villagers will go to the estate twice a day except

during rainy days.

Dried rubber that have been collected. After fully dried up, they will sell it to the buyer at town. Some people said that dried rubber stinks. 

FYI: #Rubber nowadays are in good rate.# =)

 Education...

There are kebangsaan primary and secondary school in the village. Some of the children in the village attend chinese primary school located not far from the village. In general, they face problem in English command as their mother tongue is Malay. They struggled coping in their studies especially science subjects. Thus, we are trying to help them in this in the second phase. 

During the last visit, we had a short ice-breaking session and simple activities with the kids in the village. From their answers and work, we get feedbacks and ideas regarding their needs. 

jenWei, ChungPark and Rinesh were conducting the ice-breaking and get-to-know session with the kids.

One of the sister guide and help the kids in completing the task given.

Presenting their hard work.

In our First Phase, we are bringing the children to UTHM for a one day trip. This is with the aim of creating interest in pursuing their studies to tertiary education, let them explore university lifestyle and environment subsequently, promoting UTHM. haha..

Water...

The source of water in the village is from the hill behind the village. They have no proper water filtration  (in the picture below) but they face NO health problems due to the water. =)

This is the water tank in the village. With a simple roofing and not fully covered. 

Others...

Generally, the villagers work as a rubber tapper with an uncertain monthly income. Some of them are living in poverty. *commenting through their living condition*....

One of the house in the village. It is supplied with electricity and water, but the house is not in a good condition. They may face difficulties during bad downpour. =/

The government do help the villagers by supplying brick houses for them. However, only certain villagers get to own the house. 

Upon heading Back to University....

Santa Clause!! HOHOHO~

WeiLin is surrounded by the kids for sweets. 

KKDK members with the villagers.

SIFErs with the villagers.

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