Sunway University continued with its Campus With A Conscience initiative, with a heartwarming annual event, Shoe Box Christmas.
In conjunction with the festive season this year, a total of 800 shoebox Christmas gifts, along with groceries for 139 families, were delivered to nearly 20 local charity homes by student volunteers.
The gifts reached a diverse range of recipients, including those in refugee homes, the Orang Asli community, orphanages, handicapped associations, single mothers, and the B40 families.
Organised by Sunway Student Volunteers since 2015, the annual event aims to provide educational gifts for children and families from marginalised societies.
The use of shoeboxes to contain the gifts is an excellent upcycling solution, contributing to sustainability efforts.
HOPE Worldwide Malaysia representative Caesar Teh said the most precious thing was how Sunway students continued to bring gifts to the children and youth even during the pandemic.
“After a whole year of hard work, Sunway has given a reason for these children and youth to celebrate – Christmas is a season of hope. Sunway University students have gone above and beyond in the previous years, consistently delivering happiness to many communities.
“Continuing in the magical spirit of compassion and the joy of giving observed in other initiatives this festive season, this underscores the university’s dedication to extending its impact beyond academia.
