SANDAKAN: Nineteen underprivileged students were treated to a luncheon organized by the Rotary Club of Sandakan as part of their educare Chinese New Year celebration at Kenalanmu Seafood on Sunday.
Rotary Club President Charles Chen Nyuk Fui said the educare programme aims to identify and support primary school students from Years 1 to 6 facing financial hardship.
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“Our support covers school fees, educational expenses, and a personal allowance,” he said, adding that the programme is meant as a “hand-up, not a handout,” allowing children to focus on learning rather than home burdens.
Charles explained that the program rests on two pillars: meticulous compassion and profound generosity. Members work closely with teachers from ten SJK(C) schools, conduct home visits with the Inner Wheel Club, and build relationships with families to ensure full community support.
He thanked benefactors, honorary members, partners, and the 28 active Rotarians of the club for their contributions over the program’s 20-year history.
During the event, students also received school bags and angpow in celebration of Chinese New Year.
