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Datacraft's contributions for the Myanmar Cyclone Nargis and
China Earthquake donation appeals
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Tthe recent disasters in Myanmar and China have prompted several Datacraft offices to organise their own donation drives in aid of the survivors of these catastrophes. More than US$90,000 was raised with about US$48,000 donated to the Myanmar Cyclone Nargis fund and another US$47,000 towards the China Earthquake fund.
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Cheque presentation at Singapore Red Cross Society |
Datacraft Asia raised a total of S$57,000 for the Myanmar Cyclone Nargis appeal
The fund-raising initiative started with a charity auction held during our Datacraft Regional Sales Directors' dinner in Singapore. With the strong support of the management team and the regional sales directors, the charity auction raised around S$20,000 (US$14,800) on the night itself and was matched by a dollar-to-dollar contribution from the company. The donation drive continued back in the headquarters and the Datacraft Singapore office, which raised another S$17,000 (US$12,600) from the employees. The total donation of S$57,000 (US$42,200) was presented personally by Datacraft's CEO
Mr. Bill Padfield to the Singapore Red Cross Society. Read our press release. |
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Datacraft China's donation to
Red Cross Society of China
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Datacraft China donated RMB100,000 for China Earthquake cause
The employees and management of Datacraft China have also lent their support to the disaster relief by raising a total of RMB100,000 (US$14,480) for the Red Cross Society of China. This was contributed both by the company and our staff from offices in Beijing, Wuhan, Fuzhou, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. The cheque was presented to the Red Cross Society of China and it will be part of the Red Cross Education Fund designated for quake zone's children. |
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Datacraft Hong Kong donated HK$125,800 to the China Earthquake cause
Datacraft Hong Kong's Recreation and CSR Committee organised a fund-raising event for the survivors of China Earthquake. Following an email appeal, our Carecraft committee members also approached the employees personally to garner their support. A total of HK$50,700 (US$6,500) was raised by the staff, whilst the company contributed HK$75,100 (US$9,615). The total sum of HK$125,800 (US$16,115) was presented to World Vision Hong Kong. |
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Cheque presentation to
En. Ir Amran Mahzan, Honorary Treasurer for MERCY Malaysia
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Datacraft Malaysia raised RM10,000 for the MERCY Myanmar and China Relief Fund
Datacraft Malaysia collected a total donation of RM5,000 (US$1,500) for the survivors of Myanmar Cyclone Nargis and China Earthquake. This was matched by a dollar-to-dollar contribution from the company and the total of RM10,000 (US$3,000) was then presented to MERCY Malaysia.
Mercy Malaysia is a non-profit organisation that focuses on providing medical relief and sustainable health-related development for vulnerable communities. The organisation also provides opportunities for individual to serve with professionalism, upholding the International Code of Conduct for Humanitarian Workers. |
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Datacraft CEO Bill Padfield presenting to Singapore Red Cross
Society's Secretary-General
Christopher Chua
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Datacraft Singapore raised S$10,000 for the Myanmar Cyclone Nargis and China Earthquake causes
In conjunction with Datacraft Asia’s donation drive for the survivors of both disasters, the Carecraft Committee of Datacraft Singapore also joined in and raised a total of S$10,000 (US$7,400). Of the total amount raised, S$4,410 (US$3,260) was contributed by the employees and the remaining amount donated by the company. The cheque presentation took place alongside the donation by Datacraft Asia to Singapore Red Cross Society. |
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The email sent out to staff of Datacraft Taiwan |
Datacraft Taiwan donated NT$199,900 to World Vision Taiwan for the China Earthquake cause
Datacraft Taiwan held a fund-raising exercise for China Earthquake survivors. An email appeal was sent to all staff and a total sum of NT$182,250 (US$6,000) was raised.
In addition to the donation drive. Datacraft Taiwan also organised an auction of a used laptop in the office and raised another NT$17,650 (US$580). The total sum of NT$199,900 ($6,580) was donated to World Vision Taiwan .
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Datacraft CEO Bill Padfield with the Cambodian street children
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Datacraft management makes a Home visit in Siem Reap
The Datacarft management team took time off to visit the Street Children Centre known as Krousar Thmey in Siem Reap, Cambodia. During the visit, the team was treated to traditional Khmer dance performances by the children. In return, Datacraft bought lunch for the children and donated US$2,200, which is equivalent to the monthly operating cost of running the centre.
Krousar Thmey (New Family) is the first Cambodian foundation set up to assist deprived children. The Centre offers temporary protection shelters for abandoned or street children and victims of trafficking so that they can receive proper care, moral and educational support before re-integrating into the society or family. |
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Datacraft Asia donated S$6,000 to purchase meals for the homeless migrant workers in Singapore
This donation was in response to a call by the charity organisation, One Singapore, which is dedicated to raising public awareness and taking concrete actions to make poverty a history. There are currently about 60 homeless men sleeping in front of a shophouse on Cuff Road, Singapore and most of them are over-stayers who have been duped by their agents, in debt and many do not even have any jobs. Our contribution of S$6,000 (US$4,380) is expected to help provide 50 sets of breakfast for these men. In appreciation of Datacraft Asia's sponsorship, One Singapore sent a letter of appreciation. Transcient Workers Count Too (TWC2) which is an organisation that looks after the welfare of foreign migrant workers, also expressed their appreciation. Find out more about TWC2 and The Breakfast Program @ Cuff Road.
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Datacraft Hong Kong sponsors four more children from World Vision
Datacraft Hong Kong has recently sponsored another four children, two boys and two girls, from World Vision. They are aged between seven to two years old and from the remote areas of Hebei, Jiangxi and Guangxi. |
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Indonesia |
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A child receiving
her scholarship
Datacraft Indonesia staff
visiting the home of
one of the sponsored child
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Datacraft Indonesia celebrated Indonesia's National Education Day
In celebration of Indonesia's National Education Day on 2 May 2008, Datacraft Indonesia dedicated their Carecraft activity to education by launching a scholarship programme for children living in poverty. 10 children were identified and proposed by the Datacraft employees based on some key crtieria drawn by the Human Resource department. To be considered for the scholarships, the selected children must show that they have good academic results and are ranked among top three in their schools. They will each receive IDR100,000 (US$11) per month and these scholarships are renewed annually, based on their academic performance. The selection process took two months to complete, from data submission to the screening process and evaluation before the final decision was reached in March.
To officiate the launch of the scholarship programme, some of the Datacraft employees visited the children to explain its objectives. The programme was well received by parents as it provides the opportunity for their children to continue with their education and to move on to a better future. Currently, most of their parents do not have any permanent jobs or are in low paid jobs, as many spend up to 80 percent of their wages to provide food for the family.
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Datacraft Japan participants
after their run
Message cards by the event volunteers and handmade Leis by the children
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Datacraft Japan participated in “Paracup 2008 - RUN for the world’s children”, a charity marathon
Paracup 2008 is organised by Parasaiyo, an organisation which holds activities to help orphanages around the world. Held on 20 April 2008, at the western part of Tokyo, along the Tama River cycling road, 18 staff from Datacraft Japan participated in the event. Three of our participants signed up for the half-marathon, and the rest took part in the 10km run.
This event, which started in 2005, has been very successful and there were 2,000 participants this year. Part of the entry fee was donated to the underprivileged children through the organiser and some of the staff even donated t-shirts and pens to the underprivileged children, which were collected at the event venue.
All participants received a light blue coloured marathon t-shirt and a card with a hand-written message by the volunteers. The orphans who had benefitted from the previous years' Paracup events even made 'leis' for the participants who have completed their race. |
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Staff from Datacraft Malaysia
with the children
from the home |
Datacraft Malaysia embarked on a fun road-trip of charity treasure hunt to help the needy
A troop of 40 participants from Datacraft Malaysia left Kuala Lumpur for Cameron Highlands to take part in a charity treasure hunt.
Throughout the entire journey, group members were tasked to spot clues, solve crossword puzzles and buy specific items for the game. All proceeds from the treasure hunt were donated to Rumah Kanak-kanak Istimewa Cameron Highlands. Along with the proceeds from the treasure hunt, Datacraft Malaysia also donated stationery supplies and sundries to the home.
Rumah Kanak Kanak Istimewa Cameron Highlands is a special training facility for Autistic children. There are a total of 14 children staying there permanently and being care for. The centre also takes in another 10 other autistic children during the daytime.
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