Friday, February 23, 2007
Pusat Ehsan is a centre where special kids and adults come together 5 days a week to learn life skills from the dedicated teachers at the centre. The centre helps these people (about 100) of them gain some degree of independence in their lives, providing them a better quality of life and giving their families some support and help in achieving it.
I am particularly touched by the stories of these valiant kids, that despite their 'limitations' fight to become what we take for granted: our independence and ability to do things for ourselves. Jafar (you see him in the video) for example is a 17 year old boy who has cerebral palsy and who lost both his parents to a tragic car accident. When he joined the centre, he told the centre his biggest wish was to be able to walk. Asking for some basic materials, he fashioned himself a knee pad so he could walk. Despite his disability and what little he may have compared to us, he still does his part for the centre, insisting he donate $10 of his $200 monthly allowance to help the centre. The courage this boy has, in turn, given those who know him, great strength and spirit through his example.
Not many of us know the life stories these kids, but there are many of them, and many to tell if we are able to listen. I hope that we will give our support to these kids as much as we can, in whatever way we can. Independence is not just a National event, it is a personal event and mission for these kids. Please help the Pusat help their special people achieve this dream.
I am particularly touched by the stories of these valiant kids, that despite their 'limitations' fight to become what we take for granted: our independence and ability to do things for ourselves. Jafar (you see him in the video) for example is a 17 year old boy who has cerebral palsy and who lost both his parents to a tragic car accident. When he joined the centre, he told the centre his biggest wish was to be able to walk. Asking for some basic materials, he fashioned himself a knee pad so he could walk. Despite his disability and what little he may have compared to us, he still does his part for the centre, insisting he donate $10 of his $200 monthly allowance to help the centre. The courage this boy has, in turn, given those who know him, great strength and spirit through his example.
Not many of us know the life stories these kids, but there are many of them, and many to tell if we are able to listen. I hope that we will give our support to these kids as much as we can, in whatever way we can. Independence is not just a National event, it is a personal event and mission for these kids. Please help the Pusat help their special people achieve this dream.
I am shaking whilst typing this as I have just finished watching the video. Borg, what you have done is more than what I could have ever imagined! I am so touched by the video and the images that you have presented in it. It is truely beautiful and captures the purest essence of the centre, namely the special individuals involved.
I want to say a very emotional heartful thank you for all that you have done and thank you for your support.
disability:
first appearances deceive;
look beyond the shell
peel layers away;
search deep inside the kernel
the essence is found.
Author: Capricorn
* PS: You my friend, have captured the essence
Thanks H.
I thought that was a beautiful video! You did an amazing job! I cried buckets as i watched it. *two-thumbs-up*
Once again you've outdone yourself dude! The clip brings out the compassion in all of us... Very very well done to you and the entire cast of the clip of course!
Incidentally, was the event this afternoon still on? I wasnt sure :(
it is so easy for us to forget about special individuals of this country. your beautiful clip has made me realise i need to do more to help these people out. thanks =)
The video is beautiful and I love the song. (Did i ring you to tell you so???). Special needs individuals are people, just like you and I. You did a great job showcasing their personalities and showing the world that they matter too.
Hi Reeda,
The event itself is over, but there are plenty of other events the Pusat has on a daily basis. They need photographers to help them with some stock images which they can then use for their brochures and other materials they will publish in the future.
gOOD jOB bORG - cONGRATULATIONS AND THE WAY IT SHOOT AND EDIT IT IS REALLY TOUCHING - YOU JUST COUGHT MY EMOTION THROUGH YOUR ARTS OF DIRECTIONS! - cfrog uk
This is a really great video. I got some of my friends to watch it as well and they agree that you've really captured what I think you intended to capture. It was really emotional and you compiled it well. Keep up the good work! :)
Thanks everyone, please support the Pusat Ehsan in any way you can.
Amazing~ Its so beautiful!
a fren told me bout ur blog ...
ur video really inspiring bro ...
hope to shoot the same in the near future ...
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