Volunteer Tourism Centre Spokesperson recognised with International Award

Spokesperson of the Volunteer Tourism Centre, Somaya Ong was recognised for her efforts to develop the community by the WIN Foundation. Somaya received the Community Service Award in awards ceremony in Shen Zhen China by the US based WIN Foundation.

By Gaya Travel on November 8, 20132 minutes read

Somaya Ong – On Stage

Spokesperson of the Volunteer Tourism Centre, Somaya Ong was recognised for her efforts to develop the community by the WIN Foundation. Somaya received the Community Service Award in awards ceremony in Shen Zhen China by the US based WIN Foundation.

“Volunteer Tourism is not a new in the world but it is new to Malaysia, I want to utilize this concept to help develop the country. Especially in the rural areas of Malaysia which still need considerable development but they are also amazing places to visit. This is the perfect mix for volunteer tourism” stated Somaya Ong

“The Government is trying to develop a culture of volunteerism especially in the youth to help foster national unity and to help those not yet touched by the economic development that the country has enjoyed, we at the Volunteer Tourism Centre want to assist in this process and play a leading role in Malaysia” she continued.

The Volunteer Tourism Centre was established by Dasar Kurnia Sdn. Bhd. a Malaysian based social enterprise for the purpose of attracting volunteers to Malaysia to develop sustainable projects that benefit local communities and allow visitors to experience the unique culture of the different regions of the country.

The Volunteer Tourism Centre is recognised by the Kedah State Government for various projects that have been developed including, reforestation in the Lake Pedu area, coral restoration in Langkawi and English Language development throughout the state.

For more information about the Volunteer Tourism Centre visit www.DasarKurnia.org Dasar Kurnia – Project integration for Social Development.