The We Care, We Share 3.0 – Child Hope Dream exhibition showcased 232 artworks by children from three art schools and 15 welfare homes.
CHILDREN from three art schools and 15 welfare homes across the Klang Valley showcased their artistic talent for a good cause.
The artists, between ages of five and 20, created 232 artworks under the theme of “Malaysia” showcased in the We Care, We Share 3.0 – Child Hope Dream charity art exhibition.
The artworks featured Malaysian elements such as architecture, food, nature, culture and festivals. They were priced at RM400 apiece or RM1,000 for three pieces.
The four-day event at Cheras Leisure Mall in Kuala Lumpur was organised by SME Association of Malaysia’s Women Entrepreneurs Bureau in collaboration with Shanghai Businesswomen Social Club and Rotary Club of Rahman Putra.
The event targeted to raise RM90,000 for the 15 welfare homes. Its concept of “kids helping kids” was aimed at cultivating empathy and kindness among children to build a strong foundation of good morals.
SME Association of Malaysia national vice-president Datuk Ada Poon said the third edition of the annual fundraiser showed progress since it was first introduced in 2020.
“We raised RM130,688 in the first edition to buy personal protective equipment for frontliners.
Ti (centre), SME Association of Malaysia national president Ding Hong Sing (right) and Chin admiring the artworks at the exhibition.
“The following year, we collected RM170,000 that was used to aid children from impoverished families in six schools in Malaysia.
“We are confident in achieving our target for the third edition, as we have raised RM88,000 on the first day of the event,” said Poon, who was also the We Care, We Share 1.0 charity art exhibition chairman.
We Care, We Share 3.0 chairman Dr Jamie Chin said the bureau would continue organising the charity art exhibition as an annual event to benefit more underprivileged children in Malaysia.
“We hope the children can express their love and care for disadvantaged children through this charity art exhibition,” she said in her speech.
Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ti Lian Ker, who was the guest of honour, urged the community to work closely with relevant government agencies to ensure more sustainable programmes were carried out.
