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Fro m S p o n s o r e d C hild t o O ly m pic Cham pio n! December 2013 Battsetseg is the eldest in her family of five, living in Nalaikh district, Mongolia.With no steady income, the family struggles to make ends meet. Her mother is not able to work due to poor health while her father depends on seasonal jobs at the mining site. World Vision began work in Nalaikh in year 2000 and Battsetseg was registered as a sponsored child in 2001, an eight year old then. One of the goals of World Vision’s development work in Nalaikh is to improve access of education to children. And Battsetseg is one of the success stories of this initiative. She graduated from high school and was accepted to study as a coach in the Mongolian State University of Education. An opportunity like this is a dream come true for Battsetseg, as this would ensure her a brighter future. During this training, she practised free wrestling for five years and has achieved much success at both national and international level. The most significant victory for Battsetseg would be winning the gold medal for the 60kg wrestling event at the Youth Olympic Games in 2010 in Singapore. Battsetseg is grateful for all the support given by World Vision and for being groomed to be one of the best competitors in wrestling. She is now the pride of Mongolia and her community. keeping our supporters connected child sponsors’ newsletter Dear Sponsors, The voice of a child can be loud and impactful. This is my experience when I met Fredi during a trip to Kinkole Area Development Programme (ADP) in Democratic Republic of Congo. Part of World Vision’s work in communities is to organise children into clubs or ‘child parliaments’, where they can learn about their rights and are trained to advocate for their peers. During my trip, I had the privilege to listen to the leaders of the Children Parliament in Kinkole. A total of 400 children are represented and their main agenda is to advocate for the problems faced by children. Common issues faced include rape/sexual abuse, child labour and trafficking, as well as child abuse. These child representatives are taught about the Child Rights Convention, as well as trained in life skills such as listening, speaking and conflict resolution. Fredi is one of the leaders and he shared his experience of danger when dealing with a case reported to him by his peers. A school girl was impregnated by a 22 year old man. Fredi, who is trained to have dialogues with the parties concerned, went to the home of the man. Only then did Fredi know that the young man’s father is a policeman, and was threatened with a gun. Fredi did not budge. He continued to speak confidently on the law and the rights of a child. By standing firm, he was able to get the 22 year old man and his family to take responsibility. Fredi is only 15 years old. It encourages me to see how our work has imparted much wisdom and confidence to a child who is able to face such a situation. Your generosity and willingness to impact lives around the world, especially the children, has made this possible. You have not only met their basic needs but also enabled their voices to be heard. HEAR FROM OUR CEO Yours sincerely Liew Tong Ngan Chief Executive Officer Photographed when she was first registered as a sponsored child (at 8 years old). - Battsetseg, is sponsored by a Malaysian child sponsor for the past 12 years. “I am very thankful. Without the support of my sponsor, I could not possibly take part in the Youth Olympics.” CHILD SPONSORS’ NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2013 | 1 At the Children Parliment, Fredi next to me, is the brave boy.

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From Sponsored Child to Olympic Champion!

December 2013

Battsetseg is the eldest in her family of fi ve, living in Nalaikh district, Mongolia. With no steady income, the family struggles to make ends meet. Her mother is not able to work due to poor health while her father depends on seasonal jobs at the mining site.

World Vision began work in Nalaikh in year 2000 and Battsetseg was registered as a sponsored child in 2001, an eight year old then. One of the goals of World Vision’s development work in Nalaikh is to improve access of education to children. And Battsetseg is one of the success stories of this initiative. She graduated from high school and was accepted to study as a coach in the Mongolian State University of Education. An opportunity like this is a dream come true for Battsetseg, as this would ensure her a brighter future.

During this training, she practised free wrestling for fi ve years and has achieved much success at both national and international level. The most signifi cant victory for Battsetseg would be winning the gold medal for the 60kg wrestling event at the Youth Olympic Games in 2010 in Singapore.

Battsetseg is grateful for all the support given by World Vision and for being groomed to be one of the best competitors in wrestling. She is now the pride of Mongolia and her community.

keeping our supporters connectedchild sponsors’newsletter

Dear Sponsors,

The voice of a child can be loud and impactful. This is my experience when I met Fredi during a trip to Kinkole Area Development Programme (ADP) in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Part of World Vision’s work in communities is to organise children into clubs or ‘child parliaments’, where they can learn about their rights and are trained to advocate for their peers. During my trip, I had the privilege to listen to the leaders of the Children Parliament in Kinkole. A total of 400 children are represented and their main agenda is to advocate for the problems faced by children.Common issues faced include rape/sexual abuse, child labour and traffi cking, as well as child abuse. These child representatives are taught about the Child Rights Convention, as well as trained in life skills such as listening, speaking and confl ict resolution.

Fredi is one of the leaders and he shared his experience of danger when dealing with a case reported to him by his peers. A school girl was impregnated by a 22 year old man. Fredi, who is trained to have dialogues with the parties concerned, went to the home

of the man. Only then did Fredi know that the young man’s father is a policeman, and was threatened with a gun. Fredi did not budge. He continued to speak confi dently on the law and the rights of a child. By standing fi rm, he was able to get the 22 year old man and his family to take responsibility.

Fredi is only 15 years old. It encourages me to see how our work has imparted much wisdom and confi dence to a child who is able to face such a situation.

Your generosity and willingness to impact lives around the world, especially the children, has made this possible. You have not only met their basic needs but also enabled their voices to be heard.

HEAR FROM OUR CEO

Yours sincerelyLiew Tong NganChief Executive Offi cer

Photographed when she was fi rst registered as a sponsored child(at 8 years old).

- Battsetseg, is sponsored by a Malaysian child sponsor for the past 12 years.

“I am very thankful. Without the support of my sponsor, I could not possibly take part in the Youth Olympics.”

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CHILD SPONSORS’ NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2013 | 1

At the Children Parliment, Fredi next to me, is the brave boy.

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2 | CHILD SPONSORS’ NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2013

The “Open Up Your World” campaign seeks to bridge two different worlds – that of the sponsored child within a community and that of our sponsors’ children.

This campaign demonstrates how World Vision’s child sponsorship programme widens our children’s world view and brings them into a world that they probably won’t fi nd in text books. What’s more, many are discovering the lost artof penmanship (through correspondence)and the joy of caring and sharing. Underscoring its effort, World Vision Malaysia (WVM) has signed on 10-year old Malaysian child star Crystal Lee as the ambassador for this campaign.

“My sponsored children are a 5 year old boy and an 8 year old girl from Vietnam. I am very excited. I look forward to building a friendship with them. I will write to them because I want to know more about my sponsored children and to share my stories with them.”

This campaign demonstrates how World Vision’s child sponsorship programme widens our children’s world view and brings them into a world that they probably won’t fi nd in text books. What’s

and the joy of caring and sharing.

- Crystal Lee, 10-year old Malaysian child star is the ambassador for Open Up Your World Campaign.

Did you know that Lesotho is a small, mountainous independent nation surrounded by its onlyneighbour, South Africa? It is a geographical fact.

But beyond that, how about getting to know a young boy by the name of Tsepang who lives

there and whose morning routine includesfetching water before going to school?

CAMPAIGN

Taking on her new role with gusto, Crystal Lee’s fi rst initiative was to sign on as a World Vision child sponsor.

To encourage more Malaysian parents and children to be part of the “Open Up Your World” campaign, Crystal has recorded a theme song titled “Hand in Hand with You”. The song was composed and produced by singer and Malaysia Idol Daniel Lee, who is also a World Vision child sponsor.

Together with our Campaign Ambassador, Crystal Lee, let us open up our world together and help to meet the critical needs of many who are struggling with poverty.

Read on to know how WVM Ambassador, Sinje Lee, opened up her nephew Han Han’s world on a trip to Lesotho, Africa.

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CHILD SPONSORS’ NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2013 | 3

With this mindset, Sin Je taught her nephew, Han Han, not to be self-centred and to consider the needs of others before his own.

When Han Han was younger and given some pocket money, he knew he could contribute and bring hope to those in need. He became a child sponsor at 13 years old. Recently, he visited his sponsored child in Lesotho. Here are his thoughts:

I fi rst met Tsepang outside his little mud house. He was playing football with his friend. We have similar hobbies – drawing and playing sports.

Both of us live on the same earth but our living conditions are so different. I go to school without having to worry about my basic needs. On the other hand, Tsepang has to wake up early in the morning to fetch water and sometimes he does not have enough food and goes hungry for the day.

“If parents want their children to grow up with a compassionate heart, it has to be consciously taught and lived out by the parents themselves.” – Sinje Lee, actress and sponsor of 21 children

I have heard how African children live in poverty but I never witnessed it until I came to Africa and saw for myself how they live on less than RM1 per day.

Despite living in diffi cult conditions, the generosity of the villagers touched Han Han. A simple act of sharing was shown by an African boy. This boy picked a stone and threw it up a mango tree. When a mango dropped, he gave it to Han Han. Though they’d just met, he shared what he had with Han Han.

Han Han photographed with his newfound friend, Tsepang, in Lesotho

I fi rst met Tsepang outside his little mud house. He was playing I fi rst met Tsepang outside his little mud house. He was playing

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4 | CHILD SPONSORS’ NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2013

UpcomingSponsors’ Visits

Witness the changes in your sponsored child’s life and his community fi rsthand and see how your contribution makes an impact in these communities.

As spaces are limited, priority will be given to sponsors of children from the projects that are being visited. For more information, please contact 03-7880 6414.

Estimated costs will be advised closer to date. Costs include fl ights, ground transportation, accommodation, three daily meals, travel insurance and airport tax. It will also cover the expenses of fi eld offi ce staff and one World Vision Malaysia staff (shared among all participating sponsors).

23 February – 2 March Thusalushaka, South Africa

26 - 30 MayLac Son, Vietnam

23 - 27 Jun Kapur, Thailand

11 - 15 AugustSingkawang, Indonesia

A Touching Moment

It has been eight years since May started her child sponsorship journey with Pavithra, from Kangayam, India. Her fi rst impression of Pavithra was through a picture folder when the child was a baby (three years old then). She then doubted if she could continue on this journey for years.

Well, she did and in her own words, “With a heart of wanting to help these underprivileged children, I was able to carry on until the completion of World Vision’s programme in Kangayam.” As World Vision’s programme is in its fi nal phase of work in Kangayam, May decided to see for herself the progressand how Pravithra has come to be. She joined in a recent sponsors’ visit to Kangayam. It was an unforgettable trip to India and she was touched by her face-to-face encounter with Pravithra.

Not being a mother herself, May was anxious and was not sure how to interact with Pavithra. With no correspondence with her sponsored child all these years, May felt that there could be awkward moments and she would feel like a stranger. But it wasn’t so when they fi nally met up.

May surprised herself when her eyes overfl owed with tears as she met up with Pavithra. It was not tears of sadness but an overwhelming feeling of having played a part in Pavithra’s life and doing something meaningful. Pavithra is no longer the little baby she fi rst saw through a photo but a girl with ambitions.

Pavithra’s dad assured May that he will see that Pavithra gets an education and fulfi l her dreams. During this trip, May was pleased to know that Pavithra’s dad is employed and has a stable income. The family owns a motorbike. They have applied to live in government fl ats and are now waiting for the construction of these fl ats. Gone are the days of unemployment and living in poor slum areas.

The farewell was an emotional moment for May, who cried as they were about to leave. Pavithra and family consoled May. Pavithra took the end of her shawl to dab May’s tears. It was an act of love and without a doubt, a bond was formed.

“This visit, and meeting Pavithra in person, made me realise that with a small contribution, we are able to improve lives and solve their problems. Children are able to focus on getting an education and realising their dreams. To me, it is truly a big achievement to make a difference in a person’s life”.

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CHILD SPONSORS’ NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2013 | 5

As part of your child sponsorship journey, you will receive Annual Progress Reports (APRs). It is an update of your child including his/her current photo, as well as a report on World Vision’s development work. Here are three simple reasons why you should treasure this yearly report.

It takes a dedicated team of people to complete the reports

Did you know that completing APRs for all sponsored children (for 3,000 children/ area) can take up to 5 months before it gets mailed out?

Our sponsors had the chance to experience this process fi rst-hand during a sponsors’ visit to Hebei. Many shared that the entire process requires patience, dedication and perseverance.

Mr. King Sang has been a child sponsor to Kun Yan since she was 8 years old, and she is now 15.

2. Taking a profi le picture requires not only a pair of steady hands but also a list of Do’s and Don’ts, e.g. specifi c dimensions within the camera frame (0.5cm space from top and 1cm spacing at the bottom); appropriate backgrounds; no landmarks and place names; attention to the child’s pose etc.

3. Your child completes the APR on his/her own! But with guidance from a team of people, explaining the questions and encouraging them to write or draw a message to their sponsors.

Journeyingwith YourSponsored Child

Reason #1

A chronological set of the APRs received so far will put a smile on your face. Here’s an encouraging story. On this trip to Hebei, a father-and-son team decided to visit their sponsored child. In preparing for this trip, the son, Ian Hong, made a photobook, and in one of the pages is a beautiful montage:

Your sponsored child grows and develops alongside you

Reason #2

Every APR you received is a milestone of how you have helped to bring about change and hope to an entire community. Be encouraged by how your monthly contribution can do so much. These APRs narrate your journey of impacting lives!

It is a narration of your child sponsorship journeyReason #3

1. Roll-call can be a demanding task as one meticulously checks the child’s identity, which should match an identifi cation number. Imagine a school of at least 100 sponsored children and some with similar names.

Every APR you received is a milestone of how you have helped to bring about change and hope to an entire community. Be encouraged by how your monthly contribution can do

Sample of Annual Progress Reports

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6 | CHILD SPONSORS’ NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2013

On May 28 – 30, 2013 Kuala Lumpur played host to a major conference called Women Deliver where world leaders gather to discuss the issues regarding women, maternity health and girls! World Vision sent 6 youth delegates, 3 respectively from Vietnam and Myanmar to present the problems faced by their peers in each country.

We invited the girls to attend a ‘Sponsors Unite!’ gathering to share their lives, challenges and dreams for the future with over 100 sponsors.

It was wonderful to see the girls who have risen above their circumstances actively voicing out for their peers and community. Their presence and sharing inspired all of us at World Vision Malaysia as well as the sponsors at ‘Sponsors Unite!’.

Riding on our desire to continually engage sponsors and for you to witness the fruit of your generous contributions, World Vision has launched ‘Sponsors Unite!’ where you can meet our staff face to face, be encouraged by the experiences of our family of sponsors and updated about our efforts in the countries we are working in.

If you want to invigorate your child sponsorship experience, come join a ‘Sponsors Unite!’ gathering near you.

Top: The Vietnam Youth Delegates and their chaperones.Middle: Soe Wah sharing about being a sponsored child.Bottom: WVM CEO with the Myanmar Youth Delegates

- Soe Wah, age 17 (Sponsored Child & Youth Delegate from Myanmar)

- Thao Nguyen, age 17 (Youth Delegate from Vietnam)

- Ngoc Lan, age 17 (Youth Delegate from Vietnam)

The Child sponsorship programme is very meaningful to me; not only to me but also other children in my community. Due to sponsors’ contributions, a lot of children have education, health care and a chance to grow up in a loving environment, improving their lives. Exchanging letters between sponsors and children is also great because it has improved our knowledge of the world.

I hope to become a professional interpreter, working for an international Non Government Organisation (NGO) where I can help those living under diffi cult circumstances. I am interested inissues faced by girls and women. Women in some countries (including Vietnam) are suffering from cases of rape, physicaland sexual abuse, domestic violence and human traffi cking.

I want to learn how to help them because they deserve a good life. Discrimination and violence against girls and women not only abuses their human rights, but also rob society of critical energy, economic production and creative talent.

I believe governments should invest in improving education and health. Teachers and children with special needs should be given better support. Health care should also include those who are often marginalised like the disabled, the elderly and children. My father is recognised by law to be mentally retarded but he did not receive any social welfare; because of the experience of my family, I hope that leaders can intervene and create more benefi ts for those with special needs.

Tentativedates

5 April 2014

9 August 2014

15 November 2014

• East Malaysia (Kota Kinabalu / Kuching)

• Kuala Lumpur / Selangor

• Kuantan

SPONSORS’ UNITE!

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CHILD SPONSORS’ NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2013 | 7

Quick Facts

Thanks to your generous contributions, the following interventions were carried out:

• As of October 2013, about 6.5 million had been displaced within Syria, and more than 2.2 million had fl ed as refugees to neighbouring countries.

• Refugees lack adequate shelter, clean water, food, and hygiene items.

• During the cold winter, families need stoves, heating oil, blankets, and other necessities to keep warm and nourished.

• Children are especially susceptible to malnutrition and poor health due to lack of food and poor sanitary conditions.

• Children are more vulnerable to sexual abuse and exploitation in unfamiliar and overcrowded conditions.

• Provision of food vouchers to Syrian refugees to buy food items from designated shops.

• Installation of water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructures for the Syrian refugees.

• Establishment of child-friendly spaces for children to play, learn, engage and cope with their experiences.

• Carrying out accelerated learning programmes to improve their education and increase readiness for school. (Most Syrian child refugees have missed out on school for 2 to 3 years).

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30-HOUR FAMINE 2013: FIGHT HUNGER!

As a major annual education cum fund-raising event, the 30-hour Famine was once again successfully held in 2013 with overwhelming support from the public and private sectors.

More than 27,500 Malaysians participated and an unprecedented 3,000 children took part in the Kidz Famine Camp. Together, we were able to raise RM2.3million for the fi ght against hunger. Funds

raised were channeled to programmes in Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, India as well as Malaysia.

Our 30-hour Famine Ambassador Christine Fan managed to make it to the Countdown despite the onslaught of Typhoon Soulik in Taiwan at the time. She overcame logistical diffi culties, as planes were held back at the Taipei airport, to be with our participants. Together with other local celebrities and advocates, the 30-Hour Famine countdown was a coming together of Malaysians from all walks of life as they take action against hunger.

For more information on the 30-hour Famine, please visit http://famine.worldvision.com.my/

As a major annual education cum fund-raising event, the 30-hour Famine was once again successfully As a major annual education cum fund-raising event, the 30-hour Famine was once again successfully As a major annual education cum fund-raising event, the 30-hour Famine was once again successfully As a major annual education cum fund-raising event, the 30-hour Famine was once again successfully As a major annual education cum fund-raising event, the 30-hour Famine was once again successfully As a major annual education cum fund-raising event, the 30-hour Famine was once again successfully As a major annual education cum fund-raising event, the 30-hour Famine was once again successfully As a major annual education cum fund-raising event, the 30-hour Famine was once again successfully As a major annual education cum fund-raising event, the 30-hour Famine was once again successfully As a major annual education cum fund-raising event, the 30-hour Famine was once again successfully As a major annual education cum fund-raising event, the 30-hour Famine was once again successfully As a major annual education cum fund-raising event, the 30-hour Famine was once again successfully As a major annual education cum fund-raising event, the 30-hour Famine was once again successfully As a major annual education cum fund-raising event, the 30-hour Famine was once again successfully held in 2013 with overwhelming support from the public and private sectors.held in 2013 with overwhelming support from the public and private sectors.held in 2013 with overwhelming support from the public and private sectors.held in 2013 with overwhelming support from the public and private sectors.held in 2013 with overwhelming support from the public and private sectors.held in 2013 with overwhelming support from the public and private sectors.held in 2013 with overwhelming support from the public and private sectors.held in 2013 with overwhelming support from the public and private sectors.held in 2013 with overwhelming support from the public and private sectors.held in 2013 with overwhelming support from the public and private sectors.held in 2013 with overwhelming support from the public and private sectors.held in 2013 with overwhelming support from the public and private sectors.held in 2013 with overwhelming support from the public and private sectors.held in 2013 with overwhelming support from the public and private sectors.held in 2013 with overwhelming support from the public and private sectors.

More than 27,500 Malaysians participated and an unprecedented 3,000 children took part in the Kidz More than 27,500 Malaysians participated and an unprecedented 3,000 children took part in the Kidz More than 27,500 Malaysians participated and an unprecedented 3,000 children took part in the Kidz More than 27,500 Malaysians participated and an unprecedented 3,000 children took part in the Kidz More than 27,500 Malaysians participated and an unprecedented 3,000 children took part in the Kidz More than 27,500 Malaysians participated and an unprecedented 3,000 children took part in the Kidz More than 27,500 Malaysians participated and an unprecedented 3,000 children took part in the Kidz More than 27,500 Malaysians participated and an unprecedented 3,000 children took part in the Kidz More than 27,500 Malaysians participated and an unprecedented 3,000 children took part in the Kidz More than 27,500 Malaysians participated and an unprecedented 3,000 children took part in the Kidz More than 27,500 Malaysians participated and an unprecedented 3,000 children took part in the Kidz More than 27,500 Malaysians participated and an unprecedented 3,000 children took part in the Kidz More than 27,500 Malaysians participated and an unprecedented 3,000 children took part in the Kidz More than 27,500 Malaysians participated and an unprecedented 3,000 children took part in the Kidz More than 27,500 Malaysians participated and an unprecedented 3,000 children took part in the Kidz Famine Camp. Together, we were able to raise RM2.3million for the fi ght against hunger. Funds Famine Camp. Together, we were able to raise RM2.3million for the fi ght against hunger. Funds Famine Camp. Together, we were able to raise RM2.3million for the fi ght against hunger. Funds Famine Camp. Together, we were able to raise RM2.3million for the fi ght against hunger. Funds Famine Camp. Together, we were able to raise RM2.3million for the fi ght against hunger. Funds Famine Camp. Together, we were able to raise RM2.3million for the fi ght against hunger. Funds Famine Camp. Together, we were able to raise RM2.3million for the fi ght against hunger. Funds Famine Camp. Together, we were able to raise RM2.3million for the fi ght against hunger. Funds Famine Camp. Together, we were able to raise RM2.3million for the fi ght against hunger. Funds Famine Camp. Together, we were able to raise RM2.3million for the fi ght against hunger. Funds Famine Camp. Together, we were able to raise RM2.3million for the fi ght against hunger. Funds

raised were channeled to programmes in Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, India raised were channeled to programmes in Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, India raised were channeled to programmes in Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, India raised were channeled to programmes in Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, India raised were channeled to programmes in Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, India raised were channeled to programmes in Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, India raised were channeled to programmes in Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, India raised were channeled to programmes in Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, India raised were channeled to programmes in Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, India as well as Malaysia. as well as Malaysia. as well as Malaysia. as well as Malaysia. as well as Malaysia. as well as Malaysia. as well as Malaysia. as well as Malaysia. as well as Malaysia. as well as Malaysia.

Our 30-hour Famine Ambassador Christine Fan managed to make it to the Countdown Our 30-hour Famine Ambassador Christine Fan managed to make it to the Countdown Our 30-hour Famine Ambassador Christine Fan managed to make it to the Countdown Our 30-hour Famine Ambassador Christine Fan managed to make it to the Countdown Our 30-hour Famine Ambassador Christine Fan managed to make it to the Countdown Our 30-hour Famine Ambassador Christine Fan managed to make it to the Countdown Our 30-hour Famine Ambassador Christine Fan managed to make it to the Countdown Our 30-hour Famine Ambassador Christine Fan managed to make it to the Countdown despite the onslaught of Typhoon Soulik in Taiwan at the time. She overcame logistical diffi culties, despite the onslaught of Typhoon Soulik in Taiwan at the time. She overcame logistical diffi culties, despite the onslaught of Typhoon Soulik in Taiwan at the time. She overcame logistical diffi culties, despite the onslaught of Typhoon Soulik in Taiwan at the time. She overcame logistical diffi culties, despite the onslaught of Typhoon Soulik in Taiwan at the time. She overcame logistical diffi culties, despite the onslaught of Typhoon Soulik in Taiwan at the time. She overcame logistical diffi culties, despite the onslaught of Typhoon Soulik in Taiwan at the time. She overcame logistical diffi culties, despite the onslaught of Typhoon Soulik in Taiwan at the time. She overcame logistical diffi culties, as planes were held back at the Taipei airport, to be with our participants. Together with other as planes were held back at the Taipei airport, to be with our participants. Together with other as planes were held back at the Taipei airport, to be with our participants. Together with other as planes were held back at the Taipei airport, to be with our participants. Together with other as planes were held back at the Taipei airport, to be with our participants. Together with other as planes were held back at the Taipei airport, to be with our participants. Together with other as planes were held back at the Taipei airport, to be with our participants. Together with other as planes were held back at the Taipei airport, to be with our participants. Together with other as planes were held back at the Taipei airport, to be with our participants. Together with other local celebrities and advocates, the 30-Hour Famine countdown was a coming together of local celebrities and advocates, the 30-Hour Famine countdown was a coming together of local celebrities and advocates, the 30-Hour Famine countdown was a coming together of local celebrities and advocates, the 30-Hour Famine countdown was a coming together of local celebrities and advocates, the 30-Hour Famine countdown was a coming together of local celebrities and advocates, the 30-Hour Famine countdown was a coming together of local celebrities and advocates, the 30-Hour Famine countdown was a coming together of local celebrities and advocates, the 30-Hour Famine countdown was a coming together of local celebrities and advocates, the 30-Hour Famine countdown was a coming together of Malaysians from all walks of life as they take action against hunger.Malaysians from all walks of life as they take action against hunger.Malaysians from all walks of life as they take action against hunger.Malaysians from all walks of life as they take action against hunger.Malaysians from all walks of life as they take action against hunger.Malaysians from all walks of life as they take action against hunger.Malaysians from all walks of life as they take action against hunger.Malaysians from all walks of life as they take action against hunger.Malaysians from all walks of life as they take action against hunger.

For more information on the 30-hour Famine, please visit For more information on the 30-hour Famine, please visit For more information on the 30-hour Famine, please visit For more information on the 30-hour Famine, please visit For more information on the 30-hour Famine, please visit For more information on the 30-hour Famine, please visit For more information on the 30-hour Famine, please visit For more information on the 30-hour Famine, please visit For more information on the 30-hour Famine, please visit For more information on the 30-hour Famine, please visit

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Just log on to www.worldvision.com.my and select in the top bar of the home page.

It is safe and simple. You do not need to fax/email the transaction details to us as we will automatically have a record when you use this method of contribution.

HELP US AVOID FINES!

Did you know World Vision Malaysia spends a signifi cant amount on postal fi nes annually?

Help us avoid unnecessary costs by:1) Posting us your correspondences in plain white envelopes only.2) Checking that you have the correct postage.

If there is any change in your mailing address, kindly inform us so we can update your information.

We greatly appreciate your assistance in this.

Make Subsequent Contribution

CREDIT CARD

Name of Cardholder: ____________________________________________________

Relationship with sponsor (if different person) :________________________________

Card No.: |__|__|__|__| - |__|__|__|__| - |__|__|__|__| - |__|__|__|__| Signature:

Expiry date: _____ /__________ ( month / year)

OPT for our COST-SAVING MEASURES!

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name: Dr Mdm Mr Mrs Ms: ______________________________________________________

Sponsor ID : _______________ Telephone No. : _______________ Email Address : __________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________ Postcode: _________________

YES, I opt for credit card mode of contribution. I authorise World Vision Malaysia to debit my credit card until further notice from me.

for the following frequencies:-

YES, I opt for e-mail correspondence.YES, I opt to change my contribution cycle to:-

YES, please send me my Annual Statement (only if you need it)

Support us in reducing our local operating expenses.Here are a few ways you can help (you may select them in our Response Slip below):-1. OPT for e-mail correspondences (receipts, newsletters, updates)2. OPT to change your contribution cycle to quarterly, semi-annually or annually3. OPT only if you truly need the Annual Statement of your contributions 4. OPT for credit card mode of contributionContributions to World Vision Malaysia are not tax deductible, as they are channelled to helping children overseas.According to local tax regulations, donations need to be used locally to qualify for tax deductible status.

Response Slip for Cost-Saving Measures (please complete and fax/email scanned version) *You do not need to fi ll up this Response Slip (again) if you are already on these various options.

MasterCard VISA

Annually Semi-annuallyQuarterly Monthly

Annually Semi-annually Quarterly

*Please note that this is only applicable for CIMB / RHB / Maybank / Hong Leong / Bank Islam / Public Bank accounts.