When I first step in this place called Baitul Husna, I was with my friend named Fiza. I initially texted her about this place that I discovered online. I was supposed to be on semester break and before it began, I searched about some places for some volunteer work. Since my main concern most of the time is about care for women and children, I keen on to focus on places like orphanage, pediatric wards at the hospital, and any shelter home.
You see, being the only daughter in the family spoils me. I rarely share my bedroom with anyone and up until now I secretly have problem sharing space with people in a room. Oh Em Gee. Mengada kan. But I can't deny it though. I love my own space but as time passes by I learnt it slowly. Well, you can't have it all in this world,you know! You gotta give what you have sometimes.
Which explains why I was eager to get involved.
And finally, I choose a place where at that time, I haven't heard the place's name from anyone nearby back at home. So, I invited Fiza to tag along and explain the whole thing. I gave a call to Encik Hilmi, which is the runner of the place. I asked few questions and he welcome us with warm greetings.
Alhamdulillah, finally me and Fiza know where we could help in. Other than spreading the message to the local community about the place, we also volunteer for night tutor. All the kids there are girls and aged around Primary School children till 13 years old. Well, they don't have much but pretty enough to keep us occupied all those nights.
Later, as I get in touch with those Assuntarians, I invited them as well. Some of them are really interested and even help us in tutoring.
One thing I learnt from this journey, the children' reactions there are different and vary between each other. They love attention and tend to be more sensitive sometimes. There were times when I forgot one of the girl's name, and she merajuk. I felt bad the whole night. Thank God, I was able to pujuk her back! :)
Different girls with different backgrounds and experiences. Different exposures and capabilities. And therefore, different ways of approaching them.
Alhamdulillah,some of my family's friends were there to help. Same thing goes to my friends families. They extended the news and message about the place. See! Never underestimate the power of spreading the message around! If we can't help but our friend do so, insyaAllah we might be rewarded for that as well,God bless. Just spread the message!
I just got back from visiting them again just now with two friends. It's been a while I haven't been there due to my schedule. Syukur, I see the place is now paint in purple! Better place for them and even a huge table for them to study. God bless those who help and pray!
I was thinking to start tutoring again at nights. So, anyone might be interested?
Baitul Husna is a shelter home for the girls who may either be orphans/come from the needy family. Here is the address:
ANJUNG SEKILAU, JALAN BUKIT SEKILAU 2, 25200 KUANTAN, PAHANG DARUL MAKMUR
The place is actually located at Surau Lama Bukit Sekilau. (nearby the new surau)
or if you want further information, just click the link:
Because this is my own project of "Let's Lend a Hand Together:Every Move Counts".
Hehe. not that it is a registered project or anything, merely among the things I wanna do in my life, and I'm sure all of you do too, that is to help.
Thanks girls for joining me and I hope in future there will be more.
As for Fiza, thank you for teman-ing me that night. We start something,babe. :)
Next: Shelter home for battered children.
InsyaAllah,together we help.
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May Allah bless you nim :)
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