Administrator of SOP Foundation, Ms Iris Yong [3rd Right] hand over the SAP incentive and stationery set to recipients from SK Kita Niah from Lambir region.
Miri, Sarawak, – SOP Foundation has successfully extended its Student Adoption Programme (SAP) 2023/2024, benefiting 88 students from 45 selected schools across Sarawak. The initiative, which targets underprivileged students from primary and secondary schools, aims to provide essential financial support to ensure a brighter future for children from low-income families.
The foundation organised a series of handover ceremonies in various locations, including Marudi and Sebauh. In addition to these locations, the programme has also reached out to students in diverse regions such as Lambir, Niah, Suai, Tatau, and Balingian. Understanding the challenges posed by geographical distances between schools, SOP Foundation took the initiative to personally deliver the aid to each region.
As part of the SAP, each of the 88 students received one-off financial assistance, along with brand-new school bags and stationery to better prepare them for the school year ahead. SOP Foundation has remained committed to supporting the educational needs of local communities, particularly those residing near its operations.
“At SOP Foundation, we believe education is key to empowering the next generation, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds. By providing these students with the resources they need, we hope to foster long-term growth and uplift entire communities,” said a spokesperson from SOP Foundation.
This recent initiative brings the total number of beneficiaries of the SAP to 754 students since its inception in 2016, reflecting the foundation’s continuous commitment to helping underprivileged students across the state.
Beyond its work in the education sector, SOP Foundation has spearheaded various community-centric initiatives, including the Young Achievers Award (YAA), SOP Foundation Vision Care Project, and the Healthy Strides Malaysia programme, fostering a positive relationship with local communities. These programmes are aligned with the foundation’s goal of promoting mutual growth and contributing to the social well-being of the regions it operates in.
SOP Foundation, a philanthropic arm of Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad (SOP), continues to blend business success with social responsibility by focusing on community welfare and development through its impactful initiatives.
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