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There are over 100 children in ZEC-ZCNC center from the Zomi ethnic group from Myanmar. Some are registered under UNHCR and have refugee status, some are seeking asylum. They are here to escape from the harsh living conditions under the present military government.

This is a Zomi School. Some classes are without tables & chairs. The students are happy to sit on the floor to have some access to some form of education. Dedicated volunteers from Blessed Community Services are here almost everyday to provide the Zomi children some form of learning and prepare them for the future that awaits them if & when they are re-settled once accepted by the host country. My Heart goes to them!

As of Nov 2008, there are some 44,000 refugees and asylum seekers registered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Malaysia. Of these, 39,000 are from Myanmar. Despite the adversity, as their parents are not able to obtain formal employment and they have no access to healthcare at government hospitals or clinics, not able to attend government schools and have no means to attend private schools, the Zomi children are always smiling. I guess they are grateful that there are people out there who are aware of their plight and who are helping them in any way possible. Very noble indeed!

Facts & Figures:
  • On 27 Mar 2009, Tania Lee & Michael Quan of Blessed Community Services met up with Book Haven's Jeffrey Cheah & LC Lee to discuss the Zomi Library Project

  • On 8 Apr 2009, a group of volunteers from Blessed Community Services were at the Scholastic Office to select the books (65 books) for the Zomi School Library

  • Also on 8 Apr 2009, the Zomi children gather around to choose the appropriate books (62 books in all) for the Library

  • On 12 Apr 2009, two book cabinets were delivered to the Zomi School

  • On 6 May, Jeff Cheah handed over 25 books donated by Publishers for the DRAMS Project & Book Haven

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Acknowledgements:

  • The Books & Furniture are sponsored by the ABC Golf Group

  • Blessed Community Service volunteers facilitated in the selection of books at Scholastic

  • DRAMS Project (Daphne Lee) donated 25 books complimentary of Book Publishers

 

Source: http://www.bookhavenlibrary.blogspot.com/