As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, Canon
Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has printed the Photography Collection by
Somali Refugees during a fundraising auction held recently by the Fugee
School.
The collection was taken by the schoolchildren who spent a
day taking photographs with renowned photographers Suchen SK and
Gregers Reimann.
The auction was highlighted by performances from
the KLPac-trained refugee children, singing sensation Zamaera and a
mini video presentation by journalist Zan Azlee.
“Aligned with
our corporate philosophy —Kyosei which focuses on living and working
together for the common good — we believe education is essential to
children’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual growth.
“Therefore,
we are happy to be able to do our bit in helping the children to access
quality education,” said Canon Marketing (Malaysia) consumer system
products division director Donny Ling.
One
for the album: Suchen (second from left), senior Marcom executive,
consumer system products division, Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd,
Shereen Soon, Reimann and Henry (right).
Miss Universe
Malaysia 2011 Deborah Henry and co-founder of Fugee School said she was
thankful that Canon Marketing was supporting the school with its
fundraising auction.
“We approached Canon to help us print the photography collection,” she said.
Fugee
School was co-founded in 2009 by Deborah Henry and Shikeen Halibullah
who transformed a local initiative to one which today provides free
education to more than 100 refugee children.
The initiative
offers subjects such as Mathema-tics, Computing, Art, Theatre, Green
Living and extra-curricular activities that address the specific needs
of refugee students who face trauma and disruption following their
displacement.
Among the items auctioned were 2D/1N at the Sri
Panwa Phuket sponsored by Luxe Nomad, gifts by Red Ribbon Days,
specially- designed bangle by Suhara Jewel Art, unique Somali-themed bag
by KLutched as well as acrylic art pieces and water colour paintings
crafted by the Fugee schoolchildren with help from Marina Ramlan and
Hannah Lo respectively.
Proceeds from the event will be channelled to Fugee School to fund its expenses.
Source : TheStar
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