200 people participate in Awam's Treasure Walk-a-Hunt
THE All Women's Action Society (Awam) recently organized its ninth Charity Treasure Walk-a-Hunt.
The
event, which was held at Tropicana City Mall in Petaling Jaya, brought together
about 200 supporters, including members, participants, sponsors and staff.
“For
the past 29 years, Awam has touched the lives of thousands and we could not
have done this by working alone."
“We
need the support from each and every one of you to make us a better society.
“By
working together to put an end to violence against our women and girls, we can
build a louder voice,” said Awam president Ho Yock Lin during the opening
ceremony.
The
event featured 41 teams comprising 147 participants.
The
Nutty Troopers team emerged on top and won a four-day-three-night Krabi-Phuket
cruise on board SuperStar Libra.
The
issue of gender equality was highlighted during a pop quiz for participants.
Participants
were tested on their knowledge of gender- based violence and the politicisation
of ethnicity and religion, which are Awam’s thematic focuses.
The
event was made possible by main sponsor Star Cruises and venue sponsor
Tropicana City Mall, as well as many others who contributed donations in cash
and kind.
Awam’s
next campaign, the White Ribbon Run and Walk, will be held on Dec 7.
For
more information, call assistant programme officer Choong Yong Yi at 03-7877
4221 or email training.programs.awam@gmail.com.
For
post-event updates, follow Awam at www.facebook.com/AWAMMalaysia
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| Participants of AWAM 9th Charity Treasure Walk-A-Hunt |
Yesterday, Awam organised "Charity Treasure Walk-a-hunt 2014" with the theme - "Team Up for a difference" at Tropicana City Mall to create awareness of violence against women and girls, among younger generation.
"We can't do it alone, we must have people to come together and make a difference," said Awam's president, Ho Yock Lin.
She hopes for a community that is safe, non discriminative and non violent.
She said in May 2014, a 15 year old girl was allegedly gang raped by a group of men in Kereteh, Kelantan. Three weeks later, another 14 year old girl in Pontian, Johor was allegedly raped by six army personnel.
"Where were the neighbours and members of the community? Are they not concerned that this crime took place in their own backyard?" Ho queried.
About 145 participants, mostly young people participated in the hunt, which is held for the ninth year.
Participants must find "answers" based on "clues" (questions), which relates to the Awam's programmes or campaigns.
The top two winners will spend four days and three nights at Phuket-Krabi cruise for two on board of Super Star Libra.
Ho said Awam also intends to raise awareness on "date-rape", sexual harassment in work place, their rights and safety among younger generation.
"Violence is not only limited to rape but also sexual harassment in the office by the people, they know and are familiar with," she said.
The event hopes to raise about RM50,000 funds through participation fees and donation from public to fund their activities.
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Extracted from theSun (5th Aug 2014)
AWAM's 9th Charity Treasure Walk-a-Hunt
THE event is aimed at raising public awareness on issues of violence against women and women's rights in Malaysia.
Through this event, AWAM hopes to garner more support from the public in advocating for a non-violent and non-discriminatory community.
In addition, AWAM hopes the event will raise funds for it to sustain its programmes.
The event is an excellent opportunity for members of the public to spend a day of fun together with their family and friends, and contribute back to society.
Participants stand a chance to win exciting prizes, including a 4-day-3-night Krabi-Phuket cruise (for two persons) aboard the Superstar Libra.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Aug 10, 2014 (Sunday)
Venue: Tropicana City Mall, Petaling Jaya
She hopes for a community that is safe, non discriminative and non violent.
She said in May 2014, a 15 year old girl was allegedly gang raped by a group of men in Kereteh, Kelantan. Three weeks later, another 14 year old girl in Pontian, Johor was allegedly raped by six army personnel.
"Where were the neighbours and members of the community? Are they not concerned that this crime took place in their own backyard?" Ho queried.
About 145 participants, mostly young people participated in the hunt, which is held for the ninth year.
Participants must find "answers" based on "clues" (questions), which relates to the Awam's programmes or campaigns.
The top two winners will spend four days and three nights at Phuket-Krabi cruise for two on board of Super Star Libra.
Ho said Awam also intends to raise awareness on "date-rape", sexual harassment in work place, their rights and safety among younger generation.
"Violence is not only limited to rape but also sexual harassment in the office by the people, they know and are familiar with," she said.
The event hopes to raise about RM50,000 funds through participation fees and donation from public to fund their activities.
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Extracted from theSun (5th Aug 2014)
AWAM's 9th Charity Treasure Walk-a-Hunt
THE event is aimed at raising public awareness on issues of violence against women and women's rights in Malaysia.
Through this event, AWAM hopes to garner more support from the public in advocating for a non-violent and non-discriminatory community.
In addition, AWAM hopes the event will raise funds for it to sustain its programmes.
The event is an excellent opportunity for members of the public to spend a day of fun together with their family and friends, and contribute back to society.
Participants stand a chance to win exciting prizes, including a 4-day-3-night Krabi-Phuket cruise (for two persons) aboard the Superstar Libra.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Aug 10, 2014 (Sunday)
Venue: Tropicana City Mall, Petaling Jaya
Entry forms can be downloaded via AWAM's website www.awam.org.my.
Do visit www.facebook.com/AWAMMalaysia for updates on the event.
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