GROWING public apathy is pushing some charity homes in the Klang Valley into debt, as personal and corporate sponsors cut back on financial support in light of the rising cost of living.
For the Kirtarsh Home for Children with Disabilities, electricity and water cuts have become a regular occurrence.
The home, which houses 50 orphans, senior citizens and people with disabilities, aged between 7 and 102, needs up to RM25,000 a month to cover food, utilities and staff salaries.
Charity homes that do not have land tenure security like Kirtarsh have chalked up even larger debts from rental arrears, and most can ill afford to hire full-timers.
The centre, which was set up in 2008, currently cares for 19 orphans and children with disabilities, aged between 6 and 12. – November 14, 2017.
An old lady is seen at the Kirtarsh Home for Children with Disabilities in Bukit Beruntung, Selangor. The centre, which was set up in 2008, currently cares for 19 orphans and children with disabilities, aged between 6 and 12. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, November 14, 2017.Two disabled woman having a light moment while others rest at the Kirtarsh Home for Children with Disabilities in Bukit Beruntung, Selangor. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, November 14, 2017.A woman with Down syndrome feeding a disabled man at the Kirtarsh Home for Children with Disabilities in Bukit Beruntung, Selangor. Growing public apathy is pushing some charity homes in the Klang Valley into debt, as personal and corporate sponsors cut back on financial support in light of the rising cost of living. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, November 14, 2017.Kirtarsh Home for Children with Disabilities residents are seen relaxing at the centre in Bukit Beruntung, Selangor. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, November 14, 2017.A group of disabled people resting at the Kirtarsh Home for Children with Disabilities in Bukit Beruntung, Selangor. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, November 14, 2017.Children playing with each other at the Kirtarsh Home for Children with Disabilities in Bukit Beruntung, Selangor. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, November 14, 2017.A man hanging up the wash to dry at the Kirtarsh Home for Children with Disabilities in Bukit Beruntung, Selangor. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, November 14, 2017.A disabled man sitting on the floor at the Kirtarsh Home for Children with Disabilities in Bukit Beruntung, Selangor. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, November 14, 2017.A disabled man seen at the Kirtarsh Home for Children with Disabilities in Bukit Beruntung, Selangor. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, November 14, 2017.Residents taking a break at the Kirtarsh Home for Children with Disabilities in Bukit Beruntung, Selangor. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, November 14, 2017.A disabled man sitting on the floor in a hostel at the Kirtarsh Home for Children with Disabilities in Bukit Beruntung, Selangor. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, November 14, 2017.
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