Project Melodies from the Heart 2011

During the June holidays, while most of us are either busy working or busy preparing for entry to University, a group of like-minded youth who share the same mindset came together, to showcase the spirit of Non Mihi Solum.

20 ex-AJCians came together and embarked on AJCAA's very first International Service-Learning (ISL) Project, named Melodies from the Heart, to Indonesia from 30th May to 13th June 2011. Not only did the volunteers conduct some workshops for the kids over in Indonesia, they also constructed a library for the primary school children, and did some basic refurbishments to the centre. To end the whole trip, the volunteers organized a cultural exchange event, where they shared Singapore's unique culture through performance, and of course, cooking Tang Yuan and Mua Chi for the Indonesian friends to try.

At Changi Airport before going on our overseas expedition.

Read on to find out what some of the participants and the partners they worked with has to say about the project!

"It was an eye-opening experience for me. It has broadened my horizons and deepens my thoughts." — Ong Yong Cheng, Head of Programmes, Melodies from the Heart

"This project has enriched my life tremendously, and has served as a reinforcement to remind me that we should constantly be grateful for who we are." — Kendrik Tan, Project Leader, Melodies from the Heart

"The activities they (volunteers) conducted are very useful to the students, and have allowed the students to gain a deep understanding on study skills." — Pak Baksno, Head of Operations for Yayasan Bahkti Luhur, Indonesia

It was indeed a memorable and fulfilling experience for all the volunteers. Strong friendships have been forged, and the joy of spreading our care is beyond description.

If you are keen to be part of this wonderful project, and would like to be involved in Project Melodies from the Heart 2, which will take place in June 2012, please do email to projectmh2011@gmail.com.

Project Melodies from the Heart

Project Melodies from the Heart is an initiation from a group of AJC alumni who share a common slogan: We are a part, not apart.

In this coming June 2011, with the support of AJCAA and Youth Expedition Project (YEP), this group of youth volunteers will be heading down to Malang, Indonesia to do voluntary work. They will be heading down to a Voluntary Welfare Organization, known as Yayasan Bhakti Luhur (YBL), and will be helping the unfortunate children over there. Other than introducing science experiments to the children, they are also intending to organize a sports day! Rather than organizing one for the mainstream children, they decided to take up the challenge and plan one for the disabled children, mainly visually impaired, and mobility disabled. In addition, they are also building a library cum resource room for the children and volunteers over in YBL, with the aim of improving the lives of the children by doing every little bit they can contribute.

However, the estimated cost for fulfilling this very meaningful service learning project may amount to around $8000 for this whole team of youth with financial constraints. Hence, we would like to appeal to all alumni out there to lend a helping hand to this dedicated project team. We can assure all alumni memhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifbers that every single cent donated will be solely spent on voluntary purposes, and will definitely greatly benefit the children over in YBL! All money donated will be spent on organizing of the sports day such as purchasing of the sports equipment, as well as for the experiments and building of a library.

For all interested donors, be it monetary or material donations, please feel free to email to projectmh2011@gmail.com for more details.

Non Mihi Solum!

International Service-Learning Project to Indonesia

Recruitment for AJCAA's International Service-Learning (SL) project is now officially closed! We are please to inform you that we have a team of 19 very dedicated and passionate volunteers on board! Thank you everyone for showing us your support.

For those who were unable to join us, fret not, for we are organising a couple of fund raising events. The first event will be held on 08 April 2011 in AJC, in conjunction with AJ Idol.

Date: 08 April 2011 (Friday)
Time: 1200hrs — 1800hrs
Venue: AJC

We are still welcoming any help or additional donations. If interested, feel free to email us any queries at projectmh2011@gmail.com.

International Service-Learning Project to Indonesia

Date: 12 March 2011
Time: 10am to 12pm
Venue: AJC Teachers' Meeting Room

Calling out to ALL ex-ajcians, especially our J3 girls and J5 guys!!!

Ever thought of doing an International Service-Learning Project?

Ever thought of spearheading one?

Ever thought of going to Indonesia?

Ever thought of lending a helping hand to disabled children?

Stop Thinking!

In collaboration with our 10th year anniversary, AJCAA is proud to organize our very first International Service-Learning project to Indonesia to help disabled kids this summer 2011 (29th May to 12th June)! We will also be getting grants and subsidy from Youth Expedition Project (YEP), under National Youth Council (NYC)!

Come join us on 12 March, 10am, for more information! Feel free to email us any queries at projectmh2011@gmail.com!