WAO ANNUAL REPORT 2009 - Women's Aid Organisation

Doraisamy, to mention just a few. Through our diverse volunteers, we were able to design a
variety of programmes that catered to the different interests of the women at the shelter. The
programmes ranged from baking lessons, to beading lessons, computer classes, yoga activities
and English classes.
We attended a Christmas dinner at the Bangsar Seafood Garden Restaurant. The Annual Get
Together at the Refuge was successfully organised by Umadevi and assisted by Noor Diyana. We
managed to gather around 150 women (ex-residents and residents) and their children for food,
fun and games
Children performing at the
Annual Gathering
1.1.8 Children’s programmes
at the Refuge
In 2009, we had 105 children stay at our refuge temporarily with their mothers who sought
shelter. The children ranged in age from newborns to young adults of 18 years. During the
children’s stay at the refuge, our social workers undertake the responsibility of conducting
activities that are beneficial for the children’s mental, physical and also social development.
Social workers also carry out assessments for the children to identify and evaluate their coping
mechanisms in situations involving violence.
The children’s programmes generally take place from 9.30am to 11am and are conducted by our
social worker, Uma, and our intern, Alex. The activities provide the children with the
opportunity to engage in both indoor and outdoor activities such as games, art, singing, dancing,
story-telling, puzzles and etc. Attention is also given to the children’s education, and they are
tutored in basic subjects such as Mathematics, English, Malay, Science and general knowledge.
In addition, the children’s programme includes discussions and sharing about positive attitudes,
and the importance of cleanliness and safety.
1.1.9 Collaboration with Sponsors
Project with Malakoff Corporation Berhad
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