A TWO-DAY camp in Kuala Lumpur this October is set to expose youngsters to pressing issues such as urban poverty and economic reforms.
Aimed at youths aged 16 and above, participants will be taken to low-income housing areas to mingle and chat with residents.
The 30-Hour Famine DIY Camp organised by MCA Youth and held at Wisma MCA will also require participants to fast, but they will be allowed to consume liquids.
MCA Youth secretary-general Saw Yee Fung said the programme hoped to create awareness of the challenges faced by the urban poor.
“Their concerns range from affordable housing, food security and job market, among other issues,” she said at the event launch, adding that organisers were in the midst of identifying housing areas to be visited.
“We want participants to gain a clearer picture of the living situation and other concerns residents may have.
“We also plan on having talks with residents, among other activities,” she said, adding that there would be separate sharing sessions among the youths.
Other issues to be addressed at the programme include climate change, global famine and violence.
At the conclusion of the event, Saw said a policy paper would be produced incorporating input from participants.
“We will present the paper to the relevant ministries, with hopes of having it included in Budget 2025,” she added.
Housing and Local Government Ministry as well as Economy Ministry were among ministries being eyed, said Saw.
MCA Youth Central Committee member and camp leader Woo Kok Toong said the programme hoped to draw 100 participants.
Jointly organised with MCA Civil Society Movement and Coordination Bureau, it will run from 9am on Oct 5 to 3pm on Oct 6.
Registration fee is RM30. For details, call 012-505 8608 (Wayne) or visit 30hourfamine.worldvision.com.my