Sime Darby Auto ConneXion-Ford Partners with MyFundAction to Ensure Clean Water and Promote Health for Orang Asli Community in Perak
- Through this initiative, 300 members of the Orang Asli community in Kampung Sungai Urat now have access to safe and clean water.
- With generous funding of USD10,000 from Ford, 30 Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (Auto ConneXion) staff volunteers visited the Orang Asli community to help install a sustainable water tank system.
- The volunteers also helped the MyFundAction team conduct health screenings and other activities to promote the importance of health and hygiene
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 9 December 2024 – Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (Auto ConneXion), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia, has taken another significant step towards enhancing the well-being of the Orang Asli community in Kampung Sungai Urat, Gerik, Perak.
The initiative, conducted in collaboration with MyFundAction on 23 November 2024, involved providing sustainable access to clean and safe water, health screening services and enhancing health and hygiene awareness. These efforts are set to benefit over 300 members of the community.
Ford Philanthropy contributed USD10,000 for the project, enabling the installation of water tanks and essential infrastructure, such as piping systems, to establish the community’s first reliable clean water source.
A dedicated team of 30 Auto ConneXion staff volunteers played a pivotal role in bringing this project to life. The volunteers travelled to Kampung Sungai Urat to assist with installing the clean water infrastructure using a boring technique.
The boring technique ensures a sustainable and safe water supply by providing access to deep, clean groundwater sources. Boreholes are economically efficient over time and benefit agriculture and industry by providing a steady water supply. By combining boring techniques with sustainable management practices, it is possible to create a resilient and safe water supply system that supports long-term community and environmental needs.
The Auto ConneXion volunteers also joined MyFundAction in conducting health screenings, ensuring the beneficiaries received essential health evaluations.
To further support the community’s well-being, the team also organised engaging activities for the children within the community to promote the importance of health and hygiene. These interactive sessions aimed to instil lifelong habits that contribute to healthier lifestyles.
MyFundAction, an international NGO led by youth, has a strong reputation for empowering communities worldwide through sustainable development programmes. Guided by its mission to create a better future for all, the organisation addresses critical needs, including food aid, education, healthcare and infrastructure development.
Ford Philanthropy’s mission is to empower communities by addressing essential needs, fostering equity and driving social progress worldwide. Its initiatives include co-creating and investing in programmes that expand access to essential services, education and entrepreneurship.
"We are deeply committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Our collaboration with MyFundAction and Ford Philanthropy to support the Orang Asli community is a testament to this commitment. By providing access to clean water and essential health services, we aim to help uplift underserved communities, foster resilience and lay a stronger foundation for sustainable growth,” said Turse Zuhair, Managing Director of Auto ConneXion-Ford.
For more information about MyFundAction and contribute to their projects, visit https://myfundaction.org/.
For more information about Auto ConneXion and Ford, follow the Ford Malaysia Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube channels.
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