JCI Padawan all geared up for three major community projects in 2025
KUCHING (June 14): The Padawan chapter of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Padawan is all set for the implementation of three community-impact projects this year.
Leading the activities will be the Embrace Programme 3.0, scheduled for this July 4-6 at the Tropics City Enrichment Hub here, run in collaboration with BEE Gastronomy Group and Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) Kuching.
'The programme will feature a free rabies vaccination drive, carried out in partnership with the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS); campaigns on animal awareness and responsible pet ownership; a pet fashion show; a vendors' market; interactive workshops; and also mural painting,' said JCI Padawan in a statement, issued in connection with a recent courtesy call on Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap at the state constituency's service centre at GalaCity here.
The JCI Padawan delegation, led by its president Alaric Sim, extended an official invitation to Yap to attend the Embrace 3.0's opening ceremony on July 5.
In addition, there would be two other meaningful projects up for implementation.
'The programmes will involve the Trinity Elderly Care Centre, and the mental institution at Kota Sentosa.
'These initiatives are currently in development, with the dates to be confirmed soon.
'Our current focus remains on the successful execution of Embrace 3.0,' said JCI Padawan, also extending its appreciation to Yap for his continued encouragement and dedication to youths and community development in Kota Sentosa.
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