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1. INTRODUCTION

Dawn Cultural & Educational Charitable Association, Kuala Lumpur (3963-11-WKL) (“Dawn or the Association”) was registered on 2 September 2011.  It is a charitable Association which focuses on promoting positive culture and encouraging equitable education for all races.

The seed of the Dawn was planted 22 years ago with the birth of the Persatuan Pengajian Agama ChiHui Tang Kuala Lumpur ('ChiHui Tang") which has the vision to extend its contribution beyond the role of a religious organisation to include folstering a harnomious and peaceful society for all human beings via Educational and cultural awareness efforts.  With the supports from many who share the same vision, the seed germinated and the organisation has over the years successfully implemented more than 300 social and charity activities within Malaysia and across the border to Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Macau, just to name a few locations.    Notable activities to be mentioned are the various large scale religion conferences, mid-autumn festival street processions, children holiday learning camps and relief works/medical missions in Sri Lanka and Myanmar planned and implemented by the organisation.

After two decades, the members of ChiHui Tang trust that the time is ripe to institutionalise our efforts into a base to extend beyond Malaysia in a more structural and impactful manner.  This would enable it to continue the mission of undertaking charity work and educational development locally and abroad to reach out to more people who are in need, as well as to attract those who are willing to lend a helping hand for the future.  The Association has a close alliance with Dawn Cultural & Educational Association registered in Macau and expects to jointly implement/host various social and charity events.

2. OBJECTIVES

The Association is a charitable organisation focusing on educational supports and cultural awareness related developments for communities in Malaysia and the Asian region.

The Society aims to carry out the various charitable activities, which include conducting moral and cultural teaching classes, sponsoring volunteers to the training courses relating to cultural and moral teaching as well contributing to building schools in the country or overseas.

The objectives of the Association are  :

• To promote educational development and cultural awareness, especially among the younger generation
• To build teaching talent, by sponsoring the teachers training courses, as a mean to support educational development;
• To assist vulnerable communities through activities encompassing but not limited to capacity building, risk reduction and sustainable development;
• To promote the spirit of goodwill, volunteerism, and humanitarianism among its members and volunteers of the Society, regardless of race, religion or creed;
• To liaise with various local and international relief organizations, agencies, host governments and/or other interested societies to assist in achieving these objectives; and
• To conduct, with the approval of the relevant authorities, fundraising from other organisations (corporate, non-governmental or governmental bodies) and members of the public in order to achieve the abovementioned objectives.

In fulfillment of its objectives, the Society shall endeavour to adhere to the following major principles:

• To recognise the value of working with partners and volunteers;
• To provide an opportunity for individuals, through appropriate training and other avenues, to serve with professionalism in order to uphold the spirit of  responsible volunteerism; and
• To focus on identifying suitable opportunities to serve the communities, especially during disasters.

3. REGISTERED ADDRESS

12, Jalan Dhnapakia Devi Dua

Taman Taynton Cheras

56000 Kuala  Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel : 603-91333630/3130

Fax : 603-91333632

4. LOGO

• Red, Yellow and Orange colour reflect the colour of dawn
• Three kids symbolizes that education initiate from young, no geographical & racial boundary
• Purple colour symbolizes harmony (as was deduced from the Purple Cloud from the East)

5. ADVISORS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2011 - 2012

Position                          Full Name

Honorary Chairman          Cheong Foot @ Chong Kong Foh

Honorary Advisor            Cheong Yu-Lien

President                       Tan Chin Thiam

Vice President                Young Yoong Chang

Secretary                       Quah Bee Fong

Assistant Secretary          Fong Wei Kuen

Treasurer                       Se Yee Wai

Committee Member         Yew Foong Kee

Committee Member         Lai Yew Sing

6. PARTNERS

• Persatuan Pengajian Agama Chihui Tang, Kuala Lumpur
• Dawn Cultural & Educational Association, Macau
• Taipei Songshan Ci Hui Tang, Taiwan
• Theravada Samadhi Educational Association, Sri Lanka
• Pertubuhan Amal Seri Sinar (??????)
• RT Taman Taynton
• Han Xing Academic of Journalism & Communication
• Rela Platun Segar dan Mutiara
• Persatuan Penduduk Taman Tayton View Cheras
• Komuniti Bestari Tayton Zon Cheras

7. ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE 2011 - 2012

Date	Activities
2-Sep-2011	Registration of Association approved by ROS
23-Oct-2011	Launching dinner of the Association @ Berjaya Times Square Hotel
26-27 Nov 2011	Corporate Social Responsibility Programmme (”CSR”) : Vegetarian & Culture Awareness Activities @ Scotts Garden Shopping Mall, Old Klang Road
11-Dec-2011	Corporate Social Responsibility Programmme (”CSR”) : Vegetarian & Culture Awareness Activities @ Scotts Garden Shopping Mall, Old Klang Road
19-20 May 2012	Family Movie Day @ GSC Cheras Leisure Mall
17-Nov-2012	Family Movie Day @ GSC Kuantan East Coast Mall

8. REPORT ON ACTIVITIES :

8.1  Inaugural Launching cum Fundraising Dinner

Date : 23^th October 2011 (Sunday)

Venue  : Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Manhattan Ballrooms (No 1 , Jalan Imbi,  55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Guests of honour : from Malaysia, Macau and Taiwan

Main objective:  The Launching & Fundraising of the Association

Programme for the Dinner:

7.30pm - 7.55pm	Arrival of Guests
	Performance by SMK Taman Connaught Chinese Orchestra
7.55pm	National Anthem "Negaraku"
8pm - 810pm	Welcome Speech by Host
	Dinner served
810pm - 840pm	Launching of Dawn Cultural & Educational Association
840pm - 930pm	Performances (kindergarten & under-privileged kids)
930pm	Performance by Datin May Lee Leong
10pm	End of Function

Conclusion : The Launching Dinner was a big success.  More than 1,000 guests locally and overseas (from Taiwan, Singapore, Macau, Sri Lanka and China) attended this meaningful to witness the launch of the Association.  Guest of Honour for the dinner was YBhg Dato’ Mohd Shafei Bin Abdullah with the other VIPs being Leung Tak Wah (Hong Kong), Professor Dr Tan Ooi Chee (Malaysia), Professor Dr Lin An Wu (Taiwan), Ven. Dr. B. Chandima Thero (Sri Lanka) and Choephak Rinpoche from China.

The full vegetarian meal symbolizes the Association’s commitment towards environmental friendly activities and the various cultural performances enriched the event.

8.2  Corporate Social Responsibility Programmme

Persatuan Pengajian Agama ChiHui Tang Kuala Lumpur (”CHT”) and Dawn Cultural and Education Charitable Association, Kuala Lumpur & Selangor (”Dawn”) will continue to jointly participate in the Corporate Social Responsibility Programmme (”CSR”) held at Scotts Garden located along Old Klang Road.  The charity event is organised by Scotts Garden with other sponsoring merchants, as part of their CSR.  CHT and Dawn are among the beneficial entities.

Date : 26 – 27^th November 2012 (Sat - Sun)

Venue  : Scotts Garden Mall, Old Klang Road, Malaysia

Main objective:  Green awareness & cultural (promoting “DiZiGui”)

The Activities :

26 Nov 2011 (Sat)  11am – 6pm : Green / Vegetarian awareness and TCM medical services

27 Novr 2011 (Sun) 11am – 6pm: Introduction of Dawn Cultural and Educational’s activities

Conclusion : The charity event is organised by Scotts Garden with other sponsoring merchants, as part of their CSR.  CHT and Dawn are among the beneficial entities.  Dawn promoted its Association and distributed 100 DiZiGui books to visitors from all races to the event.

8.3  Corporate Social Responsibility Programmme

A continuation to the previous success, Persatuan Pengajian Agama ChiHui Tang Kuala Lumpur (”CHT”) and Dawn Cultural and Education Charitable Association, Kuala Lumpur & Selangor (”Dawn”) participate again in the Corporate Social Responsibility Programmme (”CSR”) held at Scotts Garden located along Old Klang Road.  The charity event is organised by Scotts Garden with other sponsoring merchants, as part of their CSR.  CHT and Dawn are among the beneficial entities.

Date : 11^th December 2011 (Sun)

Venue  : Scotts Garden Mall, Old Klang Road, Malaysia

Main objective:  Green awareness & cultural (promoting “DiZiGui”)

The Activity :

11th December 2011 (Sun)  12 – 4pm : Green / Vegetarian awareness /Introduction of Dawn Cultural and Educational’s activities

Conclusion : The charity event is organised by Scotts Garden with other sponsoring merchants, as part of their CSR.  CHT and Dawn are among the beneficial entities.  Dawn promoted its Association and distributed 120 DiZiGui books to visitors from all races to the event.

8.4  Family Movie Day

The family movie day was orgainsed by Persatuan Pegajian Agama ChiHui Tang Kuala Lumpur (“CHT”), sponsored & co-host by Dawn Cultural & Educational Charity Association, with?????as another co-sponsor.  The screening featured the award-winning film, “A Simple Life” (Dao Jie or Peach Sister), starred by Andy Low and Deanie Ip (or???).

Date : 19-20^th May 2012 (Sun)

Venue  : GSC Leisure Mall, Cheras, Malaysia

Main objective:  Promoting family value

Conclusion : The event received overwhelmed support and was attended by 500 guests or over 70 families over the two days.

8.5  Family Movie Day

This marked the first event by the Association beyond the Klang Valley.  The family movie day was orgainsed by Persatuan Pegajian Agama ChiHui Tang Kuala Lumpur (“CHT”) and sponsored & co-host by Dawn Cultural & Educational Charity Association.  The screening of a local production “Seefood” by Silver Ant also shown the Association’s support to local media content.

Date : 17^th November 2012 (Sun)

Venue  : GSC Kuantan East Coast Mall, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

Main objective:  Promoting family value and local content production

Conclusion : The event received overwhelmed support and was attended by 250 participants from five schools in Kuantan.

9 FUND CONTRIBUTORS TO THE ASSOCIATION OVER THE YEARS

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