poverty Archives - Faithour Co

04/08/2023

Feeding 3,000 homeless and hungry every week: The Assembly Soup Kitchen is a testament to God’s love for all amidst Covid-19

Malaysia's first lockdown in March 2020 severely affected daily wage earners. Selangor's refugee community was among those impacted. Seeing this need, a couple in Subang Jaya, Selangor, decided they couldn't sit by and watch children and families…

Current

27/07/2023

Visit or volunteer on board the newest OM ship, Doulos Hope, for an immersive and intercultural experience

The Doulos Hope (newest addition to OM Ships) will be docking at various ports throughout Malaysia, offering visitors a chance to explore one of the world’s largest book fairs and meet its international crew. From 1-8 August 2023, the…

People

16/06/2023

A champion of people: Heidy Quah, refugee rights advocate and activist, on faith, work and finding herself again

“How I came to know Christ was really a handpicked moment by God,” Heidy Quah said. The 28-year-old Malaysian is the founder and executive director of Refuge for the Refugees (RFTR), an NGO involved in advocacy, education, healthcare…

Current

31/03/2023

Join singer Victor Wong at 30-Hour Famine 2023 to experience empathy through hunger

World Vision Malaysia has officially launched its 30-Hour Famine 2023 campaign, naming Victor Wong, the overseas-based Malaysian singer-songwriter as its 30-Hour Famine Ambassador. Victor has been actively involved in humanitarian work for many years and is a strong…

Impact

08/11/2022

Living in Missio Dei: AsiaCMS shares how missions is evolving in our interconnected world and what you can do

Missions organisation AsiaCMS is a trans-denominational mission movement based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and established in 2012. Here, AsiaCMS Communications Manager, Suzane Christie, answers questions on AsiaCMS and how the landscape of missions is changing. 1. Who is…

Impact People

08/09/2022

“If we truly know God, we would care about what He cares about” – Anderson Selvasegaram on serving the most vulnerable children and living out his faith

Anderson Selvasegaram has been advocating for the welfare and protection of children for more than two decades. He shares his personal growth journey, the importance of a holistic approach to child well-being and the lasting impact a church…

Opinion

05/09/2022

What is the role of the Malaysian Church in alleviating poverty in local communities?

With the hardship brought on by the global pandemic, the poverty rate in Malaysia saw an increase in 2020. As Christians living in Malaysia, we have a responsibility and voice to stand up for what is right and…

Impact

30/08/2022

5 street feeding ministries in KL you can volunteer with today

With food prices on the rise and Malaysians feeling the pinch of shrinkflation (paying the same but getting less), it’s the poor and vulnerable among us who suffer first. Here are five street feeding ministries you can be…

Faith Impact

15/06/2022

Does the Bible talk about loving the poor? Here are five power-packed verses to prove it.

The Bible is God’s Word to us, and there is no denying that throughout its pages, God has demonstrated His unfailing love for the poor and vulnerable. Let’s dive into five verses that show us just how much…

Data

18/05/2022

Out of sight, out of mind? As Malaysia chases fully developed status, the rural poor are falling behind.

Although urbanisation has pushed up the poverty rate in cities, the rural poor are some of the most impoverished in our nation and they face a myriad of challenges in their struggle to survive. According to the 12th…

Living in Missio Dei: AsiaCMS shares how missions is evolving in our interconnected world and what you can do

Does the Bible talk about loving the poor? Here are five power-packed verses to prove it.

Out of sight, out of mind? As Malaysia chases fully developed status, the rural poor are falling behind.

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