Include Me 3.0

THE PROBLEM

A recent study conducted by UNICEF found that children with disabilities in Malaysia are often hidden, portrayed negatively, and excluded from society.

The study also highlighted that these children face daily stigma and discrimination with 43% of Malaysians surveyed commenting that they felt "children with disabilities would be disruptive in a mainstream class". Certain youths of today may struggle to understand the isolation and issues that Special Needs children face as these children are oftentimes not present in the same environment (e.g. schools).

Because of these stigmas, families with Special Children often need to seek support from non-government funded centres such as the IMC Training Centre for Special Needs to aid them in developing their motor, sensing, and thinking skills to better prepare them for life in mainstream society.

IMC

IMC is a passionate training centre devoted to developing children and individuals with Special Needs. Through personalised learnings and a team of dedicated staff and volunteers, IMC aims to not only prepare Special Children to assimilate into mainstream society but also instill in them good moral attitudes and a replenished sense of self-worth. 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the centre has faced various challenges such as the lack of voluntary manpower and donations which hinders their ability to operate efficiently and effectively and renders them unable to support the Special Children and orphans that are completely under their guardianship.

THE SOLUTION

Include Me 3.0 aims to:

• Raise awareness regarding the challenges faced by children with disabilities and the Special Needs community in Malaysia

• Empower society to advocate for Special Needs Children in order to foster a more inclusive Malaysia

• Raise funds for IMC Training Centre and AIESEC’s Get Fit, Get Inclusive volunteering initiatives through donations and merchandise sales

THE IMPACT

• Higher awareness among the public by spotlighting the stigma and discrimination experienced by Special Children

• Raise funds to support IMC in potentially constructing a new centre to support more Special Needs Children and to also support their daily operations

• Raise funds to execute AIESEC’s Get Fit, Get Inclusive initiative (GFGI), a  community project aligning with SDG Goal #10: Reduced Inequalities which aims to assist Special Children in Malaysia by conducting activities that supports the development of Special Children's mental and social skills

DONATION & MERCHANDISE OPTION

Please consider purchasing our merchandise through the following form: Merchandise Purchase Form

The offered merchandise are as follows:

1. T-Shirt (RM40)

2. Tote bag (RM30)

3. Mug (RM20)

4. Mask (RM15)

!! CNY Sale Overview !! Up to 30% off !!

Lasts from 23/1/2022 to 30/1/2022.

1. Buy any 2 shirts for RM64 (20% discount)

2. Buy any 3 shirts for RM84 (30% discount)

3. Buy any 2 tote bags for RM42 (20% discount)

4. 1 tote bag + 1 shirt Combo for RM60 

5. 1 shirt + 1 mug + 1 mask Combo for RM60

Here’s a step-by-step guide on our process.

1. Click on the google form link above.

2. You can make a pure donation, redeem our merchandise or make a direct merchandise purchase.

For direct merchandise purchase:

1. Select the “purchase merchandise” option.

2. Input the quantity of each item that you would like to purchase.

3. Attach your proof of payment.

*Please consider donating an additional RM5-10 to cover your shipping costs - this is to ensure that the full price of the merchandise can be donated to our beneficiary ❤️

COST BREAK DOWN

• Majority of the proceeds earned through this fundraising campaign will go into supporting IMC in continuing their operations

• The remaining sum will be applied by AIESEC to continue supporting and sustaining our future projects around Bandar Sunway.

• The merchandise prices offered cover both the cost of production and GivingHub’s 4.5% tax, however, it does not cover cost of shipping.

On behalf of the Include ME 3.0 team and AIESEC in Sunway, we appreciate your time, attention and support. Over our few times running this initiative, we have seen the goodwill and kindness of our society in supporting the Special Needs community. Donations greatly help their cause and allow us to continue advocating for and raising awareness regarding the challenges that the Special Needs community faces.

Thank you again.