Project Mata Hati

PROJECT MATA HATI - LUNCHEON & ART EXHIBITION 2013

The first half of 2013 saw a flurry of activity by Project Mata Hati, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) project by Group Technical Services (GTS), under MISC Outreach Programme, in collaboration with Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) and Sekolah Menengah Pendidikan Khas (Cacat Penglihatan) Setapak.

Project Mata Hati sees to the needs of visually impaired students from SMPK Setapak by helping the school achieve its aspiration of being a world class institution for the blind and visually impaired, through ongoing programmes that explore and enhance the hidden potential of these students.

 

                To raise funds for this purpose, the annual Charity Luncheon was held on the 11^th May 2013, followed by an Art Exhibition entitled ‘Heart on Wheels’ from the 21^st  to 23^rd  June 2013.

    

The students had a fun filled day at the Charity Luncheon, as they were entertained with activities throughout the morning, before the Luncheon finally kicked off at noon. This time around, all 142 students from the school attended the event and were given the opportunity to meet sponsors and supporters that have pledged to aid the visually impaired youths through Project Mata Hati. In return, the students put their best foot forward with exciting performances which included a Dikir Barat and a Live Band show among others.

   

The Art Exhibition held at the Annexe Gallery, Central Market, further showcased the diversity of the students’ talents. In a charity drive prior to the exhibition, these visually impaired students were given the opportunity to ride in a supercar, courtesy of the supercar fraternity, The Blue Jackets Society. Despite their disability, the students fully utilised their other senses – touch, smell and hearing - to soak up this rare experience and then express it through art. How do they choose colours they’ve never seen? This glimpse into how they ‘see’ things in their mind was what set the “Heart on Wheels” exhibition apart from the rest.

Project Mata Hati would like to extend their gratitude to everyone involved in the Charity Luncheon and the Art Exhibition. Rest assured your time, money and support has gone to a good cause. Interested donors can contribute by making a personal donation, purchase artwork or by attending/volunteering for future events. For more information, kindly contact Ailina (ext: 2890) or Georgina (ext: 3203).