Neryssa's Birthday Fundraiser 2021
- 01/08/2021 - 31/08/2021
Neryssa's Birthday Fundraiser 2021 is fundraising for Food Aid Foundation
This year, I’m doing what I can to help feed Malaysians who have been affected by the pandemic. 100% of the money raised will be donated to Food Aid Foundation, a Malaysian organisation that helps local businesses feed underprivileged communities.
My Story
Hello, it’s August which means it’s officially my birthday month and just like the last couple of years, I’m organising a fundraiser in lieu of receiving gifts (although I’m not opposed to getting both hehe). To kick it off, I've donated $50 from my own pocket.
Food Aid Foundation is a Malaysian food bank that focuses on feeding the community AND reducing food waste. They collect unwanted/extra food from manufacturers, retailers, corporations to be distributed to welfare/charitable homes, homeless shelters, refugee communities etc.
The pandemic hasn’t been easy for anyone, including those in Malaysia aka the country I grew up in. The nation has been dealing with over 15,000 COVID cases daily and has recorded over 9,000 deaths due to reasons I shall not delve into (hint: it starts with the letter g and ends with the letters overnment).
Lockdowns and restrictions have led to many Malaysians losing their jobs. With many unable to support their families and the increased social isolation, some have even taken their own lives. The rise in deaths by suicide has sparked a movement called the BenderaPutih [White Flag] movement, an initiative that encourages struggling Malaysians to raise a white flag as a way to ask for help, especially in terms of food or financial assistance.
This fundraiser is especially dear to me, especially since I’ve written about the White Flag movement and heard personal stories from Malaysians who are struggling to feed their families. I would really appreciate it if you could donate, even if it’s just a few dollars/ringgit.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-14/malaysia-white-flag-movement-coronavirus-pandemic/100285948
Thanks for reading this far and I hope you're staying safe!
Recent Donors
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Nazmie Ishak
Happy Birthday KakSa 🎂 🥖🥨🥚🥩🥩🧇🥞🧈🍗🦴🌭🍔🥙🍕🍗🍟🌮🫔🥗🥫🍜🍱🍚🍛🍲🥠🍧🍢🌰🍮🍰🍫
MYR 300 08/21/2021 03:09:00 AM UTC
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Inessa Arif
AUD 200 08/19/2021 12:20:48 PM UTC
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Anissa Anis
Happy birthday Neryssa! Never stop being the kind and generous soul that you are!
MYR 200 08/18/2021 01:22:06 PM UTC
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Anonymous
You have a beautiful heart
MYR 200 08/18/2021 09:24:01 AM UTC
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Michelle
Happy Belated Birthday Nery! <3
AUD 20 08/18/2021 03:40:54 AM UTC
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Joeyyyy
💟💟💟
AUD 20 08/18/2021 03:29:56 AM UTC
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Chau Do
A little belated something, I hope it help!
USD 25 08/17/2021 01:34:45 AM UTC
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Anonymous
BTS
MYR 150 08/12/2021 11:01:16 AM UTC
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Anonymous
May you be blessed always
MYR 150 08/12/2021 10:57:11 AM UTC
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Laura Kane
AUD 20 08/12/2021 08:44:22 AM UTC