Mouse Mommy Treats: caring

The true meaning of Eid, or better known in Malaysia as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, goes beyond celebration with your loved ones. Hari Raya is also a season of giving back, especially to those in need. This year, Garnier Malaysia brought a new meaning to Raya celebration through its campaign, Serikan Diri Di Aidilfitri, by collaborating with retailer partner MYDIN to give back to communities through the empowerment of women.

This was made possible by working together with TechForGood, a programme under the Global Entrepreneurship Movement Association (GEMA). TechForGood is an initiative that uplifts and empowers micro-communities in Malaysia by facilitating the learning of new skills and improving their income through the help of technology. Since its inception in 2018, TechForGood has reached out to about 500 members.

At the campaign closing ceremony held at MYDIN USJ, Garnier Malaysia announced that the partnership with MYDIN would benefit TechForGood in two ways:

(1) For every Garnier product sold at MYDIN during the Ramadan month, RM0.20 was contributed to the programme; and

(2) For every RM30 and above for Garnier products purchased during the MYDIN roadshow between 24 – 30 June 2019, shoppers received a handmade pouch or reusable tote bag sewn by women under the programme.

Garnier has always been committed in supporting the needs of the local community, and the brand’s DNA carries through in Malaysia. “We don’t view our social responsibilities separately from our business activities – we integrate both seamlessly under our sustainability strategy. As a programme that helps the community by scaling up their entrepreneurship skills, TechForGood’s vision is in line with our commitment, which is all about helping the local community in need,” said Ian Cheng, Marketing Manager of Garnier Malaysia.

“Throughout our Serikan Diri Di Aidilfitri campaign which ran throughout the month of Ramadan, a total of 48,000 gift items, handmade by women under the programme, were given out to shoppers. We are extremely pleased to share that a total of RM15,000 was raised in collaboration with MYDIN to support TechForGood, which will contribute to the advancement of the programme, helping to benefit even more of its members,” continued Ian Cheng, Marketing Manager of Garnier Malaysia.

Speaking about how Garnier Malaysia’s involvement has benefitted TechForGood members, Ms. Deborah Melissa Bottreau, President of GEMA explained: “TechForGood is our technology matching program to ensure better access to its benefits. Many times, we find that the tech laggards are usually because they were strapped for time and resources to consider alternatives. We offer different outreach to empower their use so that they can adopt technology to earn and learn better.

We thank Garnier who came on board to work with us in empowering some 50 women to have a renewed perspective on how to benefit from learning more skills and then applying these skills to earn. We hope to move to the next level of collaboration with Garnier for the next season so that this can be a sustainable income for these women.”

For these three women from the TechForGood programme, learning a new skillset is an incredibly useful advantage. “I’m very glad that I was able to learn new sewing skills and contribute to the campaign by making the pouches and tote bags. Hope to participate in more programs like these - I can use my skills, gain extra income, and get to see my handiwork in public,” expressed Nur Nabila Faridil Azha.

Nurdiana Nadira Azizan stated that her skill set had improved after joining the TechForGood programme: “Thanks to Garnier’s project, I learned more about sewing, and I can put the skills to good use in future to further supplement my family’s income.”

For Nor Atikah Razali, sewing has always been more of a hobby, but she is discovering more potential with her newfound skills. “Apart from basic sewing techniques, I didn’t know how to design or market my handiwork. Through the campaign, I learnt how to sew bags! When I see the pouches and tote bags I made being given as gifts, I feel so proud of my achievements. This has definitely boosted my self-esteem!” she said.

Celebrities Amyra Rosli, Shafiq Kyle and Azira Shafinaz were also present at the Serikan Diri Di Aidilfitri campaign closing ceremony. For all three, who appeared in the recent TV3 miniseries Serikan Hatimu, this Raya’s celebration was made all the more meaningful by supporting a good cause that empowers women. They expressed their support towards Garnier, and even shared their favourite products.

Garnier is a proud sponsor of Serikan Hatimu mini series, celebrating the beauty of friendship and the empowerment of women. To catch the recap, log onto to TV3 channel on YouTube.

For more information about Garnier Serikan Diri Di Aidilfitri campaign,

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/GarnierMalaysia/

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kidzooona is an all-you-can-play discovery learning centre. It’s hands-on concept was adopted from Japan and provides a unique educational play experience for children.

At kidzooona, children can participate in fun games such as the slider, air bouncer, ball-pool, role play play equipment like Supermarket, Burger Shop, Fire Department. Our motivation is to create an environment where learning, socializing and becoming physically active comes naturally.

Mouse mommy and MH were attending kidzooona Raya Open House at Central i-City.

It is a huge playland areas that included all-time-flavour ball pool cum inflatable slides, colourful kinetic sand play, bicycle riding, interactive role play, logical games, fun trampoline, nice birthday party room.

Besides that, baby play area, comfortable parents resting area, phone and computer charging cum working area also available.

AEON Fantasy kidzooona is also having children from Rumah Amal Budi Bistari as their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) event. The children were celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration happily at kidzooona.

The huge ball pool area is eye-catching. Parents and kids are welcome to join the ball pool fun together! So much fun!

After that, MH wants to try on the bike ride. MH was not really exposed to bicycle. He is always play scooter and balancing bike together with brother MR. He is taking about 10 rides in order to learn how to “ride” the bicycle.

All the children are enjoy the bike ride at kidzooona. A great place for the kids to try and learn how to ride.

MH also explore the kinetic sand corner, it is a pink-colour kinetic sand with shovel tools. Kids can use the beach set tools to put the kinetic sands into the sand molds to form castle, crab and fish shapes. Good eye hand coordination activities for the kids.

Trampoline jumping fun is all time children favourite game too! Good for balancing training.

Many colourful and looks-like-real role play games available for the kids! Children can work as Sushi Chef to cook and sell his sushi or takoyaki.

Go to the supermarket to buy vegetables and fruits such as apple, eggplant, carrot, mango and so on. Kids get to know the name, colour, size and texture via the looks-like-real vege and fruits toys.

Nice set up with comfortable lighting! MH loves the Lala so much! Say Hello, Shake Hands and photography together with Lala!

Lala is the Kidzooona icon that bring laugh, love and happiness to the kids and family! Cheers! More photos can click here to view.

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