SOCIAL ACTION INITIATIVE II (S.A.I. II)

A Program of "PERMANENT BENEFIT" for the needy.

Introduction:

The call for a "Caring Society" is not just a national one but also a universal one.  It forms the core of all religious beliefs and is one of the first things we all learn during our upbringing.

The Sathya Sai Baba Central Council and the SAI BABA centres of Malaysia are multi-racial, multi-religious organizations dedicated to the cause of elevation of Human Values and providing service to the needy.  Service activities to help the poor, sick, needy and handicapped are held on weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis.  The Council has also launched major Human Values programs to help in some small way to focus attention on the rapid decline in Human (and Moral) Values in Malaysia.  The SOCIAL ACTION INITIATIVE (S.A.I.) represents another of our initiatives A massive programme launched by the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Central Council of Malaysia to provide some benefit, some degree of relief for Malaysians who will come under the category of the "hard-core poor".

They represent programme of permanent benefit to the needy, contributing to nation building, especially in the context of a caring society.  The SOCIAL ACTION INITIATIVE II is being launched on 6 fronts; all addressed to the hard-core poor and needy.  They include:-

1. Repair of Homes (Shelter)
2. Surgical Project
3. Wheelchair Project
4. Free Tuition Classes and Accelerated Learning Skills
5. Free Legal Advice
6. Registration of Organ Donors
 

All projects are targeted to be completed by November 2000.

Social Action Initiative II

A Brief History

Between 1993 and 1995, the Sathya Sai Baba Council of Malaysia together with the members from other NGO groups began the Social Action Initiative project where various services were carried out for the hard core Malaysian poor.  These included shelter home projects where 70 homes were built, Medical services in the form of wheelchairs, artificial limbs, surgeries and dentures were provided and also scholarships for the needy.

Today we continue the legacy in the form of the SAI or Social Action Initiative B Project to continue providing the needy with the help they require in the following areas.  The target date for completion of these projects will be by the 23rd.  November 2000 and our targets are :-
 
 

1. Repair of 75 homes.

There are many of the Malaysian hard core poor who have homes with leaking roofs, holes in their walls or other problems with their homes.  This project aims to help repair and provide better shelter for these families.
 

2. Surgical project.

Dedicated doctors have volunteered to perform 75 operations in the fields of Eye, ENT, Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgeries.

3. Wheelchair project.

75 wheel chairs will be donated under this project to the hard core poor.

4. Free tuition.

By the 23rd. of November 2000 this project will establish 75
Accelerated learning ongoing free tuition classes for the poor and needy.  Accelerated-
Skills classes ated learning skills program will also be carried out for the Form 3 and Form 5 students.

5. Free Legal.

This service is intended to provide legal assistance to
Advice Malaysians who encounter legal problems and do not have the financial means to avail themselves of legal assistance in relations to family related cases- and other deserving cases.
 

6. Registration of organ donors.

This project aims to  register 750 organ donors throughout  the country in the specified duration.  The Chairmen of all the Sathya Sai Baba Centres will also be trained to assist the families.

How can you help?

1. Repair of 75 homes We need the help of any other organization to identify needy homes of hard-core poor whom require this service
2. Surgical project Help us bring this program to the attention of the hard-core poor.
3. Wheelchair project We seek support to identify hard-core poor living in rural and squatter areas that are not able to obtain help from organized institutions.
4. Free tuition and We seek trained teachers who are willing to voluntarily carry
Accelerated learning out free tuition classes for the hard-core poor children
Skills classes
5. Free Legal Advice We need the help of individuals or organizations to bring this service to the very poor or make them aware of this service
6. Registration of We request public support to register themselves as organ
Organ donors donors.
 
 

The Sathya Sai Baba Centre of Brickfields is doing everything to contribute to the success of this noble endeavor. In January 2000 a house occupied by an elderly Malay gentleman and his blind son was identified for repairs under the shelter project. Within a week the dedicated devotees of the centre decided to sacrifice a Sunday for this noble community service. It was indeed a most fulfilling experience for all.