BATA Malaysia has recently supported BRDB Rotary Children’s Residence (BRCR) for Sponsor A Tree event. The event was held at the residence in Seri Kembangan and was attended by 66 children and representatives from BATA Malaysia, BRCR and Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Accompanied by Datuk Chan Kam Fatt (BRCR’s Exco Chairman), Mr. Vaibhav Manrao (BATA Malaysia’s Country Manager) and Mr. Zaidi Tajuddin (CiRNeT, UPM’s Agriculture Officer), the children had the opportunity to learn and explore gardening. The tree-planting programme is aimed to raise funds for the children’s education and wellbeing and to provide valuable skills and experience for the children.
“BATA’s target is to make life’s journeys better for all by offering high quality, comfortable and stylish footwear, as well as making a positive impact in the communities where we operate. Children are the future of our nation, and we believe that every child should be provided with opportunities to help them achieve their full potential. With Sponsor A Tree, we hope we can continue to empower underprivileged children to nurture their skills, talents and wellbeing. Together, we give them hope for a brighter future and a better livelihood” said Vaibhav Manrao.
BATA Malaysia sponsored the saplings and shoes for the children worth RM10,000; which includes 5 Musang King trees, gardening tools, 66 pairs of sandals as well as stationeries and toiletries.
This event is a part of Bata’s Children Program (a global BATA initiative). BATA as an organization always gives back to the community by providing BATA shoes and other contribution to the underprivileged children within the nation. BCP’s intention is to create a bright future for disadvantaged children living in the communities where BATA operates, in partnership with local people and institutions. The program focuses on four pillars of action: Education for the next generation, Children’s Health & Safety, Living in a Sustainable World, and Mentoring & Skills. This Sponsor A Tree support focuses two of BCP’s pillars; Living in a Sustainable World and Mentoring & Skills.
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