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Vijayaratnam Foundation joins hands in empowering the Indian Youth

On July 3, Vijayaratnam Foundation was privileged to be the premier partner of the National Indian Youth Convention 2010, organised by the Malaysian Indian National Education Development (MIND) Association.

     
 
 

Vijayaratnam Foundation in support of the National Indian Youth Convention 2010

Vijayaratnam Foundation has been given the honour of being a premium partner for the National Youth Indian Convention (NYIC) 2010, the announcement for which was made during a press conference at the Grand Dorsett, Subang Jaya on 1 June 2010.
     
 
 

Footprints Testimonial Night marks the closure for Footprints 2009/2010 session.

Dewan Tunku of Kelab Golf Negara Subang was filled with touching tributes and tears of gratitude for 25 professionals and 27 children when they were celebrated after participating in a mentoring programme, entitled Footprints on 14 May 2010.
     
 
 

FOOTPRINTS kids unleash their creativity during pottery session.

Since its inaugural in September 2009, FOOTPRINTS has always come out with many exciting and beneficial activities for both the mentors and mentees. The last activity was no different, with the mentees and the mentors having great fun at a pottery session on 25 April 2010.
     
 
 

Revitalising the Malaysian heritage.

In support of arts and culture, Vijayaratnam Foundation has rendered support to cultural organisation PUSAKA to revitalise the Main Puteri traditional performance in Kelantan.
     
 
 

HYO Honours Mr Vijayaratnam at 60th Anniversary Celebrations

The Malaysian Hindu Youth Organisation (HYO) celebrated its 60th anniversary on April 11, 2010 at the Grand Seasons Hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
     
 
 

“Arise and Awake” marks a momentous collaboration between MMU and Vijayaratnam Foundation

On 16 March 2010, 80 students from various faculties of the Multimedia University (MMU) in Cyberjaya had a chance to participate in the inaugural session of the ARUNA seminar series, a youth empowerment programme organised by Vijayaratnam Foundation.
 
     
 
 

FOOTPRINTS and Disney share magical evening.

The FOOTPRINTS kids had the experience of a life time when they got to embark on an adventure with the Disney characters during the Disney on Ice - Disneyland Adventure on 14 March 2010.

 
     
 
 

Kids Go Wild At Zoo Visit

The mentees of the FOOTPRINTS project had the wildest time of their lives during their latest meeting with their mentors, when they were taken to the Zoo Negara for a half-day visit.
 
     
 
 

Girls take learning experiences from MAHARANI Camp.

The Kem Perah campsite at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) was swarmed with excited faces when 21 girls from three homes combined to join girls’ camp MAHARANI
     
 
 

Celebrating the Lunar New Year with old folks of Ci Hang - Chempaka.

The home of Ci Hang-Chempaka was filled with happiness and warmth when the 40 residents were celebrated by the staff of QI  Malaysia for the Lunar New Year.The home was well decorated as well to heighten the festive spirit.
     
 
 

Study Loans Application for 2010 is now open.

Closing date is on 14 April 2010. Late applications will not be entertained.

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ASTRO Cricket Clinic : FOOTPRINTS Kids Kick-start 2010.

Introduced in October 2009, FOOTPRINTS represents another project under the Vijayaratnam Foundation. This six-month mentoring programme aims to match less fortunate children with caring adults for the purpose of grooming them to excel in life.

     
 
 

Datin Umayal Eswaran Featured in The Peak

In its most recent issue, The Peak, the No.1 Lifestyle magazine in Malaysia, did an interesting feature on the corporate social responsibility initiatives of prominent Malaysian companies and Foundations. Datin Umayal Eswaran, Chairperson of Vijayaratnam Foundation was featured prominently in this story.......

     
 
 

Celebrating Christmas with underprivileged children

Festive seasons always present the opportunity to show that we care. The recent Christmas celebrations was no different when Vijayaratnam Foundation and QuestNet Malaysia hosted 24 children from the Praise Emmanuel Children’s Home to a Christmas celebration at the QuestNet Malaysia office.

     
 
 

DeepaRaya with Children of MAKNA

PETALING JAYA: October 14, 2009 – The faces of 30 children suffering from cancer were wreathed in smiles as they were treated to a magic show, Indian and Malay delicacies and gifts at a DeepaRaya celebration organised by Vijayaratnam Foundation at the QuestNet Malaysia corporate headquarters.

     
 
     
 
 
 
 

“Vijayaratnam Foundation was founded by

Dato’ Vijay Eswaran, Executive Chairman of the QI Group, to continue the philanthropic activities started 60 years ago by his father, Mr S. Vijayaratnam.

 
 
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