The Community Service Partners Fundraising Fair
On December 3, 2024, the spirit of giving took center stage at the Community Service Partners Fundraising Fair at ISKL’s Middle School cafeteria deck, where our school community came together to support meaningful causes. Held on Giving Tuesday, the event captured the spirit of this global day of generosity, uniting students, parents, faculty, staff, and local non-governmental community partners to create a meaningful impact: to raise awareness for their causes, raise funds to address their unique needs, and provide access to giving opportunities for the ISKL community.
A Day of Giving Back
The Fundraising Fair was a celebration of community spirit featuring over 12 booths from ISKL’s dedicated Community Service Partners (CSPs) that were raising funds, which also acted as platforms for sharing stories, raising awareness, and inspiring action. Visitors explored the incredible work of these organizations through interactive displays, handmade crafts, and engaging activities while supporting causes close to their hearts.
The event proudly featured booths for the following Community Service Partners:
Children’s Future Education Centre (CFEC)
Dignity for Children
Fugee School and Fugee HiEd
Greater Action
Malaysian Rare Disorders Society (MRSD)
Malaysian Social Research Institute (MSRI)
Pads and Paws KL
Save School for Refugees
SPCA Selangor
Tasputra
The Chin Women’s Organization (CWO) Learning Centre
UNHCR
Zotung Refugee Catholic Learning Centre
A Community’s Generosity
This year, we also launched Panthers Give, a donation drive where ISKL’s faculty and staff teamed up to collect goods for our CSPs. The results were inspiring, with over 2,400 items donated, benefiting eight CSPs:
Our collective efforts for Giving Tuesday raised an impressive total of RM 12,450 in monetary contributions to support our CSPs and Pathways Scholars. This achievement is a testament to the power of our community when we come together for a common cause.
Testimonials: A Community Inspired
Here’s what some attendees had to say about the event:
Looking Ahead
The Community Service Partners Fundraising Fair is more than just an event; it celebrates ISKL’s values in action. Every booth, conversation, and contribution embodies our commitment to fostering empathy and global citizenship.
Over the years, we’ve raised an incredible RM235,000 for the ISKL Pathways Scholarship, bringing us closer to our RM500,000 goal. While we are still RM7,550 short of this Giving Tuesday’s goal of RM20,000, every contribution matters.
If you haven’t donated yet, there’s still time! Our Giving Tuesday donation portal remains open through December 31, 2024. Remember, no amount is too small. Our service and sustainability motto says it best: No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.
Giving Tuesday aligns perfectly with ISKL’s vision to “know yourself, care for all, and create a better world.” By supporting local community service partners, the ISKL community demonstrates how small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect of positive change. Together, we can make a difference—on Giving Tuesday and every day!