| Ishan Ibrahim |
FORTY Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) undergraduates yesterday rolled their sleeves up and volunteered for a community service programme at Pusat Ehsan Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam.
Led by Mohammad Shariman bin Haji Rosli, the programme was part of their Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) studies at the university and incorporated several activities at Pusat Ehsan.
The one-day event was attended by Pusat Ehsan Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam Executive Trustee-cum-guest of honour Pengiran Datin Hajah Noraini binti Pengiran Dipa Negara Laila Diraja Pengiran Haji Abdul Momin.
Other attendees included members of Pusat Ehsan’s board of trustees, parents, guardians and children of Pusat Ehsan.
Mohammad Shariman explained that the programme focuses on forging close ties between the children and Pusat Ehsan members, and performing activities aimed at entertaining and assisting them.
Pusat Ehsan Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam Executive Trustee Pengiran Datin Hajah Noraini binti Pengi-ran Dipa Negara Laila Diraja Pengiran Haji Abdul Momin enjoying a performance
Pusat Ehsan members at the event
A dance group stages a performance
UBD undergraduates in a group photo
It is important to generate awareness among the public on the children and members of Pusat Ehsan and also create an atmosphere of happiness among the community of this non-government, charity organisation so they can fully absorb and appreciate the rehabilitation and various training programmes available at the centre, he explained.
Public recognition of the significance of Pusat Ehsan as a charity organisation that depends much on public donations was one of the primary aims of this programme, Mohammad Shariman added.
The event included ‘musical chairs’ competition, a colouring competition, musical and singing groups that performed ‘Gulintangan’, ‘HI5 LOVE’ and other entertaining performances for the audience.
Meanwhile, the afternoon saw vigorous efforts by the visitors in cleaning up the outer premises of Pusat Ehsan.
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