The Selanagor and Federal Territory Association for Mentally Handicapped (SAMH)
SAMH is one of our beneficiaries that is directed at securing an improvement in the general welfare of mentally handicapped children /persons regardless of the degree of handicap, its cause or classification and whether the child /person lives at home or in an institution.
What they have done?
SAMH works hard towards providing education, training, employment and care for special mentally challenged children and adults so that they can reach their full potential and improve their quality of life.
They have four programs to this effect. They are:
- Early Intervention Programme which caters to children aged 6 & below
- A School Programme which caters students from 7 to 17 years old
- Vocational Training Programme which prepares young people for work and assists in job placements for adults aged 18 years and above
- Sheltered Workshop which for trainees who have completed the Vocational Training Programme in SAMH
Each programme is structured according to the needs of the students and the trainees to enable them to become independent, integrate meaningfully into society and earn a living with dignity and respect.
How would you like people to help?
We are looking for donations to meet our annual budget of RM 2.5 Million (cost of 3 centers serving 300 children/adults with mental disabilities)
- Sponsor a student fee for RM 3000 per year
- Educational materials and stationeries
- Paying utility bills
- Volunteers and therapists