The Playground’s Journey of Joy

Hellooooo there... It’s been a while since I last posted because I’ve been pouring my heart and soul into something truly special. Although this isn’t the first time our club, Kiwanis Club of Klang, has organized a youth camp, this marks our 9th edition. 😅😅 And what a journey it’s been! Last year, we reimagined the entire concept and ideology, transforming our 8th camp into the first ever Green Generation Adventure 2024 (GGA 2024). A bold rebrand aligned with the Kiwanis Asia Pacific Chair’s theme: Green Generation. We hosted 70 youth and 30 volunteers at Mantin Forest Art Farmstay, focusing on participants from underprivileged B40 families and orphanages, while still welcoming paid youth from our Kiwanis Social Leadership Program that we have nurtured through clubs and schools over the years. This year’s Green Generation Adventure 2025 (GGA 2025) was a leap of faith. A bigger vision, a bolder plan and a deeper commitment to impact. 🎯 Target 1: Empower 150 youth participants and recruit 50 volunteers Our goal was to engage 150 youth, primarily from underprivileged B40 families and orphanages, supported by 50 dedicated volunteers. We personally visited orphanage homes to extend invitations and to our surprise, most said yes! For many of these children, it was their first-ever youth camp, and their first time staying away from home overnight. 😱😱 To ensure comfort and care, we also encouraged each home to send caretakers or volunteers along for the journey. 🎯 Target 2: Rebuilding an entire program Each activity, every moment are custom tailored for a wonderful 3days, 2 nights experience. 🎯 Target 3: Secure funding. With a mix of grace and grit, we secured a generous grant from the Kiwanis Children’s Fund. Our longtime sponsors, seeing that we had doubled our headcount, responded in kind by doubling their support. Their belief in our mission made all the difference 💚 On 18–20 September 2025, it all came together. We successfully raised enough funds to offer free participation to 138 underprivileged youth and 42 volunteers. A remarkable feat, considering a camp of this scale typically costs RM700 per person, covering meals, lodging, and activities. Every ringgit stretched to create memories, growth and a sense of belonging. 🙏 A heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors, volunteers, venue host, transport providers, and every helping hand who turned this vision into reality. Your generosity, time, and belief in the cause made all the difference 📸 Here’s a glimpse into the journey we created together… From laughter to learning, challenge to connection, these are the moments that made Green Generation Adventure 2025 unforgettable. Enjoy the highlights! <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fCNuBMp_4zU?si=Bi7J37tLGGEh6OfA" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lTA0DF1OXzg?si=fv56hEg0QF3AJgee" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe> #KiwanisMalaysia #KiwanisChildrenFund #KiwanisClubOfKlang #GreenGenerationAdventure2025 #MantinForestArtFarmStay #KiwanisClubOfDamansara #KiwanisClubOfBangsar #KiwanisClubOfKualaLumpur #KiwanisClubOfJohorBahru #KiwanisClubOfTelukIntan

🏃‍♂️ ESP x Kiwanis Charity Run 2025 ❤️ RUN FOR LOVE – TOGETHER, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Lace up, Kuala Lumpur! This 28 September 2025 (Sunday), Dataran DBKL transforms into a sea of energy, heart, and purpose for the ESP x Kiwanis Charity Run 2025 – and YOU’RE invited! 🎉 Come with friends, bring the kids, or run solo – just don’t miss it. Run with purpose, run with love, and make unforgettable memories along the way. Registration link => https://raceroster.com/events/2025/109355/esp-x-kiwanis-charity-run

Klang, 6 July 2025 – The sun shone brightly as the KDSF Klang Center hosted its much-anticipated Sports Day today, bringing together children, parents, and community members for a day of fun, teamwork, and celebration. After two months of dedicated practice, the children showcased their skills and enthusiasm in various sporting events, from relay races to team challenges. Their hard work and determination were evident as they competed with energy and smiles, cheered on by proud parents and supporters. A highlight of the day was the generous contribution of RM10,000 from IQI Global, which will greatly support the center’s programs and activities. The IQI Global team also brought extra cheer by distributing goody bags to the children, making the day even more special.  "We are deeply grateful to IQI Global for their kind support, their contribution will make a meaningful difference in our efforts to nurture and empower the children in our community." Special thanks were also extended to the parents for their continuous encouragement and to the KC Klang members who came out to support the event. The strong sense of togetherness made the day truly unforgettable. With perfect weather and high spirits, the KDSF Klang Center Sports Day was a fantastic success, highlighting the power of community, perseverance, and shared happiness. Congratulations to all the participants, and a big thank you to everyone who made this day amazing! #KDSFKlang #SportsDay2025 #CommunityStrong #ThankYouIQIGlobal