Distance,
communication, time concept are all alien to the Org. Asal Communities. Time is
not measured by the clock as they don’t own one so this is quite an issue!
Logistics was also an issue which posed to be a headache for both PM and FoV. Somehow, we both just managed......
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| Above: The Generous & Bountiful Food Parcel : Rice 20kg, Oil 5kg, medical supply, tolitries, detergents, beverage, food items - a whopping 30 items altogether! |
17 vehicles from FoV entered the Org. Asal Villages,
namely, Kg. Pasu, Kg. Pian and Kg. Terboi – in Kuala Krau and Kuala Cheh,
respectively. We actually drove very deep in the jungle in order to reach these
villages. It was quite a spectacle as not many NGOs would come deep into the
jungle to bring food aid except for the odd 1 OR 2 Christian Missionaries. Even -
they do not come bearing food items for these poor folks.
FoV brought Food Parcels for 100 Families. They
brought, rice, sugar, oil, dried food items, canned food, toiletries,
detergent, medical supply, beverages, clothes and a few luxury
items – biscuits, fizzy drinks etc.
Apart from that, there was also milk powder for the younger children and a much cherished 300
Goodie Bags to 300 children.
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| Pix Above: FoV Team hard at work - with much sincerity, cheerfulness & camaraderie. Project MADE stood around looking with amazement & wonderment. The weather was hot, dry and still. |
The FoV Team worked swiftly and efficiently. By 1:30pm –the whole Feeding Operation was concluded. Everyone went home happy. The Families and children happily scooted to their homes each sagging with the sheer weight of the Food Parcels.
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| Pix Above : The folks from Kg. Pasu, Kg. Pian & Kg. Terboi - in Kuala Krau & Kuala Cheh - we went deep into the heartland of Org. Asal Villages - at the foot of Mount Tahan. |
The recipient Families were quite overwhelmed by the
size of the Food Parcel – they have NEVER been given that much food items.
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| Pix Above : There were 21 boxes of infant, children, ladies & men's clothes - all in good wearable condition. Some new underclothes were also distributed. The Clothes Bank went very, very well with the Org. Asal Communities we visited. They were eargerly snapped up by our Folks. |
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| Pix Above: 300 children were each given aGoodie Bag consisting of stationery & sweeties, buns, drinks .... note the smile on each child. Some were beyond believe on such good fortune. |
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| Pix Above: A fraction of the Folks in Kg. Pasu. Kuala Krau |
Looking at the Org. Asal Folks, it is obvious they are very much in
need of help, as they are basically hunters and gatherers. The clothes on their
backs are dirty and have seen better times. The children are mostly grubby and are NOT
in school as the distance to the nearest school is overwhelming. There is no
electricity. Water is supplied by the river which runs through the villages. It
is known that they CANNOT afford to eat rice as it is NOT affordable. Rice is
usually mix with maize, tapioca, yam or sweet potato. Fish will only be eaten
if they can be caught from the river. Meat is a luxury and is available if a
hunting spell is successful. Meat is usually either wild boar, squirrel, chikah
(a small primate) and the likes.
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| Above : Habitat most common in the villages |
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| Pix Above : The beautiful & pristine river that runs through the Villages |
To our Sister NGO - Friends of the Maha Vihara,
Brickfields – Thank you for making a difference! On behalf of our Feeding Families , Project MADE is indebted to you for such generous and sincere deeds.
You have made a huge difference to the Org. Asal Folks
in Kg. Pasu, Kg. Pian and Kg. Terboi…… Terima Kasih!!
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