“The Government has recently made great strides and efforts in improving the vocational training landscape within the country’s education system. Thus, we are foused in upgrading vocational skills among the nation’s youth.” These were the words of R.E.A.L Education Group CEO, Mr. Sim Quan Seng. Heeding that call, R.E.A.L Foundation, the non-profit charitable arm of the Group today made a donation worth RM30,000 to the Montfort Boys Town (MBT) at its centre in Shah Alam on Wednesday, 6 July 2011.

The R.E.A.L Education Group, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, is the largest integrated education service provider in the country. The Group has over 30 childcare centres and kindergartens, three private schools offering national and international curriculum, and one international college. R.E.A.L has more than 15,000 students under its wings and employs over 1,000 teachers and staff. R.E.A.L Schools also provide various vocational skills training for students.

This donation is a timely and welcome boost for the long-established Montfort Boys Town, which was founded in 1959 by the Brothers of St Gabriel to care and oversee the development of underprivileged youths. These youths and orphans are aged between 16 to 18 years old and generally come from poor, underprivileged families.

The organization also provides character formation and training in industrial skills to prepare youths for gainful employment. With 95% of its funding coming from the public and private sectors, R.E.A.L Foundation is glad to contribute towards the nation’s youth development.

R.E.A.L Foundation‘s ‘1 REAL COMMUNITY CHARITY CARNIVAL‘

Spreading the noble message of unity and benevolence

Kuala Lumpur, 21 July 2010 - R.E.A.L Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of R.E.A.L Education Group, played host to the ‘1 REAL Community Charity Carnival‘ which was held on Saturday, 17 July 2010 at Car Park ‘A‘ of Stadium Nasional, Bukit Jalil.

This goodwill carnival, which attracted approximately 50,000 visitors from all walks of life, lived up to its promise of offering a day of exciting entertainment for the whole family, with thrilling activities catered for everyone. There were numerous stalls set up, selling a variety of bazaar food both savoury and sweet to suit every palate.

Among the highlights of the carnival were exhilarating games such as paintball and the latest crowd-puller in town - the ‘Giant Trikes’, which sparked much intrigue and curiosity with its unconventional yet fully functional three-wheel design. There was also something for the kids, of course - giant inflatable play-lands, which kept them entertained for hours on end.

Proceeds garnered from today’s ‘1 REAL Community Charity Carnival’ will provide R.E.A.L Foundation with the funds to aid the following local charity homes; 1) RACTAR (Rumah Amal Cahaya Tengku Ampuan Rahimah) and 2) Rainbow Home. These homes were represented at the event by Dr. Nafsiah Mohamed and Pastor Sheila Sheng respectively.

In line with R.E.A.L Foundation’s mission of ‘Making a DIFFERENCE in a child‘s life through education‘, the foundation and several caring R.E.A.L staff are currently sponsoring the education of a six-year old child named Khoo Chen Kit. He was initially a very shy and quiet boy, who barely uttered a word to anyone. But within the space of just one year under the R.E.A.L Kids programme, one can see the marked difference in his confidence and character. He is now a much more responsive individual, and is thoroughly enjoying his time at R.E.A.L Kids.

Demonstrating true spirit of benevolence, many parties have generously contributed in some form or another - monetary or otherwise - in helping to make this carnival the success that it was. These include in no small part, the Principals of R.E.A.L Education Group’s 30 plus kindergartens, three private schools, three international schools, and one college. Not forgetting as well, the overall number of students totaling up to 15,000 and their parents too.