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The Little White Shoes - The Story Behind The Name

Years ago, a girl was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to a businessman father, a homemaker mother, and 4 siblings. When she was 2 years old, her father faced bankruptcy; the financial pressure compelled the family to escape from creditors by hiding in various small villages around Malaysia.

At 7, they relocated to a small village in Sungai Petani, Kedah, where she started her primary school. Her family was still struggling to make ends meet and most of their clothes and shoes were donated by neighbours. Hoping she could get a pair of new white shoes for school, she applied for the school's "Poor Student Scheme", which gave the two poorest students in class a new set of uniform and a pair of shoes. On that fateful day in primary 3, she was elated to be awarded a new pair of shoes.

Bringing back the new shoes to show her mother, she was thinking about the praises she would get, since now she had freed up limited resources that could go toward her siblings' school fees. She was in for an awakening surprise.

Upon learning the origin of the shoes, her mother became upset.

"A lot of people are poorer than us, many of them could not even pay for their school fees and had to wear their torn shoes and uniform for a few years."

"My shoes have holes too... "

"I will sew and patch the shoes for you and that would last you for another year. Return the pair of shoes to the school and ask the headmaster to give them to another more needy student."

Her mother had wanted her to remember that in this world many people were dying of hunger and cold, many others were suffering from illness too. She was taught her first lesson to appreciate what she has and to learn to share.

The next day when she returned the shoes, the headmaster was very surprised and very touched. He tapped on her shoulder and said, "Your mother is the most kind-hearted lady I have ever seen. Her action is very noble." At that moment, she felt her mother's selflessness and unconditional concern for others, despite their own situation, were so warm and comforting. Her mother was like her guardian angel, guiding her along. Together, she wants to educate and influence others to be the angels to the less fortunate in our world today, giving hope and touching them - one heart at a time.
As this girl grew up, she learned about great people who devoted their time, and even their lives, to helping people. Although she knows she will never be like Mother Teresa or Princess Diana, she just wants to share her love in the smallest ways with the less fortunate people that she meets in her life. And convince others to feel the same. Together, she wants to educate and influence others to be the angels to the less fortunate in our world today, giving hope and touching them - one heart at a time.

In August 2002, together with friends Brian de Souza, Jackson Tan, and Toh Thiam How, she started an initiative that got together a group of volunteers with the objective to reach out to the less fortunate people in our community. In order to foster an identity, the name “The Happy Angels” and the motto ”We Care We Share” were formed. The size of membership has grown over the years to the current 40 volunteers comprising of flight attendants, pilots, aircraft engineers and people from all walks of life. The diverse background of the members provides interesting solutions to difficult situations, and also reinforces her commitment as chairperson of The Happy Angels.

The work has just begun.

About Us

noreply@blogger.com (eddie) — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 18:13:00 +0000

The Happy Angels focuses on providing nutrition education and care to the community, especially those from the lower income areas. Our main objective is to influence the community and to have a direct and positive effect on the well being of the people that we connect with.

The Happy Angels’ activities are mainly held in Singapore and overseas:

Local Projects

RENCI Hospital Volunteers are involved in the care and counseling of the chronically-ill patients through spending time with them.

AWWA Old Folks Home Old folks at this Home receive regular therapy and foot reflexology from the volunteers.

Overseas Projects

In January 2005, 22 volunteers from Happy Angels and 18 volunteers from Sheraton Bandara Hotel, Jakarta spent 5 days in a small village at the outskirts of Jakarta helping out in the re-construction of a primary school; setting up a library; giving oral care, first aid and computer lessons to the students; distributing groceries, school bags, shoes & clothes to the poor villagers and children. It was Happy Angels’ first joint overseas project with Sheraton Jakarta. We felt privileged and happy that we could make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate beyond the Singapore shore.

In April 2006, Happy Angels sent 23 volunteers to Kampus Diakoneia Modern (KDM) Cileungsi, Indonesia in a 4-day educational program to help a group of former street children. The objectives of the project were to teach the children basic English, first aid, personal etiquette and to motivate and encourage the children, teaching them trust & teamwork through outward-bound programs. The aim of the project is to boost the confidence level and raise the self-esteem of the children. Through this program the children also learn the different culture from people of other countries.

In November 2006, the feedback we got from the children, KDM staff and volunteers at the end of our April project is that “Happy Angels have become the children’s source of motivation and emotional support”. This is also evident from the fact that the kids still write to many Happy Angels Volunteers and constantly updating us about their progress in their life and learning. Hence, Happy Angels is returning to KDM for a follow-up project shortly 7 months after the last visit. During this project, Happy Angels look forward to sustain our objectives from our April 2006 visit. On top of that, Happy Angels has included these new objectives in our coming trip:

• To reward well-deserving children who have been sustaining their positive spirit of learning • To reinforce and rekindle the learning spirit of the children • To foster esprit de corp. among the kids through various outdoor activities

In February 2007, there was a very devastating flood that caused widespread destruction and misery to the people of Jakarta. Happy Angels flew over and together with the representatives from Jakarta, we identified one area, Pejompongan and 50 families with a total of 200 flood victims consisting of adults, children and vulnerable infants. Cash donations were used to buy essential items such as medicine, diapers, milk bottles , milk powder, fresh milk and clothing for the affected families.

In March 2007, SMART (Self Management And Reconstructive Thinking) Program was introduced to the children in KDM. It provides the children with critical skills for continuous learning and innovation in the knowledge age. This program comes with 4 modules and every module takes 3 to 4 days of training:

1. Self Development Course I 2. Self Development Course II 3. Creativity Thinking & Problem Solving 4. Team Building & Group Effectiveness

In February 2008, Happy Angels had once again brought smiles to the less privileged in Jakarta. It was a day after the terrible flood in Jakarta. Our donation came in time for the affected families. A total of 270 needy families from Railway Mangga Dua and Tanah Abang received a package of daily necessities each during this project. Each family received a bag full of rice, oil, sugar, ketchup, tea, a can of sardines and instant noodles. All the children received a goodie bag which consist of milk and cookies.

The Committee

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The Happy Angels Committee Members

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Contact Us

noreply@blogger.com (eddie) — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 17:57:00 +0000

If you are interested to join us in our activities, please contact us at

oirene23@yahoo.com
happyangels68@yahoo.co.uk

Contact No :
+65 90455004/ +62 8180668668 (Irene)
+65 92253834 (Christine)

If you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact us or sms us at
+65 92253834

If you would like to join us as a member, please fill up the application form and send to happyangels68@yahoo.co.uk

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Upcoming Events

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SMART

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Overseas Events

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Local Activities

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Major Projects

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Help The Underprivileged Children In Jakarta

noreply@blogger.com (eddie) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:15:00 +0000

Dear Happy Angels and Friends,

This is the third consecutive year that Happy Angels, with the help of our Indonesian counterpart, will be reaching out to help the underprivileged in Jakarta. Unlike the previous year, Happy Angels will be working with another charitable organization, Sahabat Anak. Sahabat Anak, (which means friends of children) was established in 1997 with a mission to help and befriend children from dysfunctional families. Since then, they have been actively involved in various local activities to help the street children. You may find out more about this organization at www.sahabatanak.com.

With this new collaboration, Happy Angels aims to reach the underprivileged in a different way this year. According to a health report in 2008, there were at least 18 million malnutrition children in Indonesia. The long term effects of malnutrition may lead to physical, mental and intellectual problems in a child, and sometimes even death. Various reasons contribute to this huge figure. Poverty, which leads to the inability to afford basic necessities such as food, and uneducated parents, who are unaware of the importance of nutrition are some of the main culprits.

This year, Sahabat Anak takes up the responsibility to help in launching the campaign to create awareness on food nutrition for the children. They are also inviting generous donors to provide nutritious meals for the underprivileged children. With a mere sum of Rp50,000 (about S$7.50), Sahabat Anak will be able to provide 10 meals per child. Each child will then be able to receive one nutritious meal (price about Rp5,000) on a weekly basis over 10 weeks. This campaign will last till July 2010.

Happy Angels will be participating in this meaningful campaign by sponsoring 100 under privileged children. This will be a long term project for Happy Angels. We aim to continuously providing the nutritious food for these children even after the first 10 weeks. On 31 January 2010, Happy Angels and Sahabat Anak will be distributing the first pack of nutritious meal to the sponsored children. Should you have a Jakarta night stop flight (crew member) or are interested to be present for this event, please contact Irene @ +62 8180 668 66 88. If you are interested to make monetary contribution, please contact Christine @ +65 9225 3834.

A pack of nutritious meal for the children may include green beans, eggs, biscuits, fruits and milk. Although it doesn’t cost much to provide healthy and nutritious food, to these children however, this meal is very hard to come by. With your care and concern that we share through your contribution, not only will we bring joy to the little ones, but most important of all health!

Your Sincerely,

Irene Oi And Christine Tho

Happy Angels

We Care We Share

http://the-happy-angels.blogspot.com/

Jakarta Flood 2009

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KDM Creative Thinking Workshop 2007

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KDM English Program 2007

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KDM Smart Program 2007

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KDM Team Building Workshop2007

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Distribution Effort in Bekasi, East Jakarta

noreply@blogger.com (eddie) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:52:00 +0000

Dear Angels and Sponsors,

It has been a year since Happy Angels last helped the underprivileged families in Indonesia. The present rainy season in Jakarta has, as usual, flooded most areas. The impact of the flood, coupled with the global economic downturn, has affected the families even more this year! With the help of Mr Benny Lumy (KDM), Happy Angels has decided to reach out to 125 unprivileged families in Bekasi by providing them with basic daily necessities consisting rice, noodles, oil and other food items (just like last year). Bekasi in East Jakarta was selected for this year's project because the area received the least assistance in the form of donations and other contributions despite being in such destitute conditions.

This distribution activity will be scheduled on this Thursday, 22/1/09. You are encouraged to participate in any way possible. If you are in Jakarta on that day, please let me know if you wish to help out. And if you wish to make a monetary contribution, please transfer your donation to Happy Angels Fund (POSBank Saving Account No. 194-78122-9). Kindly sms Christine at 9225 3834 after you have transferred your donation.

Before we joyously celebrate our Chinese New Year, let us share a little and make our new year a very meaningful one because we always remember that there are people in other parts of the world who are suffering and worrying for their basic needs in life! Our care and contribution will mean a lot to them. I know it because I felt, I saw, and I heard from those familes over the last two years.

Here's wishing one and all a Happy Ox Year! :)

Warmest Regards,
Irene Oi
Secretary of Happy Angels
Mobile +62 818 0668 6688 (Jkt)
Mobile +65 9045 5004 (Sin)

Introduction of SMART

noreply@blogger.com (eddie) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:21:00 +0000

SMART (Self Management And Reconstructive Thinking) provides you with critical skills for continuous learning and innovation in the knowledge age.

1. Self Development Course I
- personality development through positive thinking and knowing yourself.

2. Self Development Course II
- take responsibility for self-development, personal performance and goals.

3. Communication Skills
- learn from fellow friends and team members, understand needs and differences of each other and develop relationship.

4. Creativity Thinking & Problem Solving
- go beyond conventional approaches, see creative solutions and make the leap to innovation.

5. Team Building & Group Effectiveness
use the team’s skills and talents to achieve common goals. Build trust and relationships.

6. Leadership
- initiate and communicate change to achieve commitment to the team’s goals.

To enhance your ability to learn, think and apply new knowledge and skills, SMART program employs three key strategies.

• Experiential learning activities that help you learn by doing and discovery. You are encouraged to seek out new knowledge and skills for better life or work performance.

• Reflective teaching, which encourages you to analyze, synthesize and evaluate situations, issues and alternatives. This challenges you to think creatively, examine alternatives in the workplace or personal life and use this new knowledge and skills to innovate.

• Functional context that ensures program content is relevant to you. You can immediately integrate what you learn and apply it.

On successfully completing this SMART program, you will receive a Certificate in Self-Management And Reconstructive Thinking from Happy Angels Foundation.

SMART MODULE 1 - SELF DEVELOPMENT COURSE I

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MODULE 1 OF SMART:

• Know Yourself
• Think Positive

COURSE OBJECTIVES • to get to know the real “you”
• to begin to think about your thinking
• to understand your attitude towards work and personal life
• to monitor self behavior or image of yourself you display to others in public
• to learn how to feel better by thinking positively
• to develop and maintain a good mental health

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The objectives of Knowing Yourself Skills training are to enable the participant to:

• know themselves better
• learn techniques for developing good mental health
• develop essential traits or characteristics of mind
• monitor the egocentrism in their thought and life
• understand that they have a special relationship to their mind

The objectives of Positive Thinking Skills training are to enable the participant to:

• develop positive thought
• keep indulging in honest and critical self-evaluation
• accept reality and challenges
• develop confidence in themselves and their abilities
• respect the abilities of others and accept other as they are
• welcome and appreciate healthy criticism
• appreciate their physical being
• learn to accept their mistake

SMART MODULE 2 - SELF DEVELOPMENT COURSE II

noreply@blogger.com (eddie) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:14:00 +0000

MODULE 2 OF SMART:

• Self-Esteem
• Motivation
• Personal and Career Development Skills

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• to increase participants’ self-awareness and confidence in their day-to-day role
• to be able to manage their work-lives competent and take pride and ownership in work
• to set and trace a path towards achieving their personal and work goals
• to have a good morale, a focused work-life and work towards organizational productivity

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The objectives of Self-esteem Skills training are to enable the participant to:

• learn techniques for building self-esteem that help them improve their work performance
• recognize how self-esteem can help them improve their work performance
• perform real world exercises that will incrementally build self-esteem and recognize and avoid self-destructive behavior

The objectives of Motivation and Goal-setting Skills training are to enable the participant to:

• improve understanding of internal and external motivation as it relates to the work environment
• define what works for him/her in motivating for success
• internalize techniques for goal-setting to improve attitude and work performance
• increase productivity and thereby enhance probability for job stability and success
• improve the bottom line of the organization through enhanced individual motivation

The objectives of personal and career development skills training are to enable the participant to:

• improve lifetime skills for getting and keeping a job
• learn techniques for daily living that will lead to lessened stress in the workplace
• understand the benefits and obligations of being employed
• learn to think ahead about what is required to meet employer rules and standards
• take charge of their own careers
• explore the meeting and practice of career development
• learn techniques for ongoing evaluation of career
• plan for employment future

SMART MODULE 3 - COMMUNICATION SKILLS

noreply@blogger.com (eddie) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:09:00 +0000

MODULE 3 OF SMART:

• Listening
• Oral Communication

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• to help participants understand the importance of communication and relationship in effective teamwork.
• to develop and reinforce their communication and interpersonal skills through REAL communication behaviors; and
• to help them apply these skills more effectively in the workplace or personal life

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The objectives of Listening Skills training are to enable the participants to:

• be aware of the importance of listening in their everyday work life
• improve listening skills as they directly related to their jobs
• learn techniques for ongoing individual self-development of listening skills
• increase his/her value to the organization/home by helping them to do their job better

The objectives of Oral Communication Skills training are to enable the participants to:

• be aware of the importance of oral communication in their everyday work life
• improved their oral communication skills as they directly relate to their job
• learn techniques for ongoing individual self-development of oral communication skills
• increase their value to the organization/home by helping them to do their job better

SMART MODULE 4 - CREATIVE THINKING & PROBLEM SOLVING

noreply@blogger.com (eddie) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:07:00 +0000

MODULE 4 OF SMART: • Creativity Thinking
• Problem Solving

COURSE OBJECTIVES At the end of the course, participants will be:

• equipped with a systematic method to solve work related problems creatively
• provided with tools for creative thinking strategies
• motivated to look at problems as opportunities and creative challenges

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The objectives of Creativity Skills training are to enable the participant to:

• recognize why creative thinking is essential for success in the workplace or personal life
• master some techniques of creative thinking that can be used to increase levels of creative response on the job
• develop skills in applying creative thinking to group and individual problem solving situations through instruction, practice and reinforcement exercises

The objectives of Problem Solving Skills training are to enable the participant to:

• increase their skills in problem solving
• clarify techniques for individual problem solving
• learn new techniques for group problem solving
• improve on the job success and productivity

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