Expats donate Rp 884 million

Expats donate Rp 884 million

JAKARTA: The Women's International Club (WIC) distributed on Thursday some Rp 186 million (US$20,667) of the Rp 884 million it collected in last October's charity bazaar to 15 beneficiaries in the capital.

Among other beneficiaries, two individuals received artificial legs, three foundations got building renovations, two nursing homes were given jet water pumps and two foundations for handicapped children received three and six wheelchairs respectively. A school for the handicapped was also given guitars, flutes, sports gear and a refrigerator.

Some Rp 350 million will fund several institutions supported by WIC, including five orphanages, one care home and two senior citizen homes, as well as tuition aid for 250 handicapped children and 250 poor children.

From the bazaar proceeds, WIC awarded Rp 170 million as two- year scholarships to 120 university students.

The remainder of the proceeds was set aside for emergency funds.

Through WIC, Deutsche Bank has also distributed Rp 70 million for school tuition and books to 55 needy children of YPI An-Nur elementary school in Kramat Jati, East Jakarta. The funds will also be used for teacher training and the renovation of school facilities. -- JP