The Dignity for Children Foundation (Dignity), a learning centre with 1,000 poor and vulnerable children age 2 to 17 years old, today received strong endorsements from British mezzo-soprano Ms. Carly Paoli and Starhill Gallery as part of Starhill Gallery’s Christmas Charity Drive.
Ms. Carly Paoli is a UNICEF ambassador and one of the most talented
singers rising fast in the world of classical music. Having performed at a
string of high profile events including her recent performance at the Caracalla
for UNICEF concert in Rome, Italy with the legendary José Carreras and Andrea
Bocelli, the young musical prodigy is in town to perform at the upcoming Tourism and Culture Gala Night: Watch and
Jewellery of the Year Awards Presentation alongside Italian tenor
Alessandro Safina which will be held on 27 November 2015, marking the finale of
the on-going A Journey Through Time IX.
“Our future is built on the ability of our children to dream, pursue
their dreams and inspire others to believe in a better tomorrow. I have been
fortunate enough to meet people, teachers and supporters who are helping me
climb new heights in my dreams every day. Being able to support an organisation
like Dignity for Children Foundation is a privilege and I look forward to
seeing the amazing individuals who come out of this great programme and other
similar organisations’ efforts around the world,” said Ms. Carly Paoli.
The month-long Christmas Charity Drive was launched at the Christmas
activation event when Ms. Carly Paoli activated a Christmas ferris-wheel
followed by her giving away gifts to 30 children from Dignity who were present
at the ceremony. The gifts to fulfil the children’s wishes were generously
donated by Starhill Gallery and its esteemed tenants, namely Bedat& Co, Carrera y Carrera, Cecil
Purnell, Cortina, Garrard& Co, Gübelin, Hermès and Mouawad.
The campaign at Starhill Gallery aims to raise awareness of the
Foundation and harness the spirit of giving. “We need joy, laughter and love to
be shared,” further added Ms. Carly Paoli. Starhill Gallery’s special guests at the event – the children from
Dignity for Children Foundation were treated with special performance by the
sensational Ms. Carly Paoli who mesmerised everyone in attendance at Newens Tea
House. The lovely afternoon was capped with afternoon tea enjoyed amidst the
festive sounds of Christmas carollers.
Patrons of Starhill Gallery are invited to participate in the Starhill
Gallery’s Christmas Charity Drive by visiting the Christmas Tree located next
to the Starhill Gallery’s Concierge at Indulge Floor. Patrons may pick from the
Christmas tree, wish-cards of the children from Dignity so that they can help
to purchase the gifts for them. The gifts are then to be passed on to the
Starhill Gallery’s Concierge by 18 December 2015. Starhill Gallery will then
deliver the gifts to the Foundation before Christmas to ensure that the children
end the year on a high note.
The month-long Christmas Charity Drive is part of the Starhill Gallery’s
corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative under the YTL Group’s
objective to grow and nurture the potential of Malaysia’s future generation of
achievers. These have been carried out through various programmes which include
engaging and supporting local community groups, social institutions and
non-profit organisations as well as supporting educational initiatives to
develop future generations of leaders.
Helping Children with
Dignity
The Dignity for Children Foundation aims to empower underprivileged
urban poor children to break the cycle of poverty through quality education,
positively transforming their lives and the lives of the community around them. Supported by contributions from members of
the public, corporations and most recently visited by visiting US President
Barack Obama, Dignity achieves this by establishing a high quality learning
centre under one roof for the poor; implementing specialised learning
environments to develop children academically and socially thus empowering them
to become productive members of society.
Started more than 15 years ago in the district of Sentul in the capital
of Malaysia with only 20 students, Dignity is now serves the need of 1,000 poor
and vulnerable children ranging from 2 to17 years old. It provides quality education and care in a
secure environment for children in pre-school to Form 5.
About
Starhill Gallery
Starhill Gallery is Kuala Lumpur’s ultimate
statement of taste and style in food, fashion, living, beauty and art. With
330,000 sqft, Starhill Gallery is an exciting shopping destination in Malaysia
providing a standard of privacy and exclusivity rarely seen in large shopping
complexes. Starhill Gallery has seven themed floors that encapsulate a variety
of experiences together with unparalleled dining experiences, some of the
world’s most elegant fashion brands including DIOR, Louis Vuitton and
Valentino, and exclusive watch and jewellery boutiques such as Bedat& Co.
Richard Mille and Rolex. Listed as Asia’s Most Beautiful Mall by The Forbes
Traveller, Starhill Gallery remains the ultimate shopping destination in Kuala
Lumpur.
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