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	<title>Kuala Lumpur Metblogs &#187; Volunteering</title>
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		<title>Rumah Ilham</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has been a while since I last went to Rumah Ilham (RI), an orphanage located in TTDI (in the vicinity of Rasta). I got myself involved with the work of RI volunteers at the recommendation of a friend. At first, it was a bit awkward because I didnt know how to handle myself around [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It has been a while since I last went to Rumah Ilham (RI), an orphanage located in TTDI (in the vicinity of Rasta). I got myself involved with the work of RI volunteers at the recommendation of a friend. At first, it was a bit awkward because I didnt know how to handle myself around the kids. I was afraid that I wasnt sensitive enough, wasnt fun enough, wasnt helpful enough for the kids. But I discovered that those dont really matter. I kinda &#8220;get it&#8221; after a couple of visits. We enjoy each other&#8217;s company, and that, matters the most.<br />
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There are a lot of activities happening in RI. What I do is more on helping them with their homework. There is also a fortnightly English Programme that&#8217;s run by a couple of volunteers. I must say that this English programme is really interesting. You guys can check out what these volunteers do <a href="http://ilhamep.blogspot.com">here.</a></p>
<p>In addition to that, some of others hold free tuition classes for students who are taking national exams like UPSR, PMR, &amp; SPM. Usually, these exam takers have their own prep rooms, separated from the rest so that they can focus better on their studies. We&#8217;re talking about 50 boys running around during prep time and I personally think separating those &#8221; in need&#8221; is a good idea! =)</p>
<p>My experience as a &#8220;kakak&#8221; (translated: sister) to the kids is really amazing in the sense that it grows and matures me as a person. Conversations with them have been enlightening. After each prep session (where they have to finish their homework), I try to sit down with the kids and just discuss about anything and everything under the sun. I want to share with them what I&#8217;ve seen, and tell them stories about possibilities that may be obscured for some reasons. Through these conversations too, they enable me to relive my childhood memories with their perspectives, and how I treasure this gift!</p>
<p>The Native Americans got it right &#8211; &#8221; We do not inherit this World from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.&#8221; I saw this clearly through my time in RI, and wish for you guys to see it too.</p>
<p>Rumah Ilham welcomes volunteers, abangs, kakaks, visionaries, and is a cool place to hangout.  For more info, please <a href="mailto:syuhada@gmail.com">email</a> me.</p>
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