As part of Aver Asia’s commitment to CSR, we collaborated with Yuan Volunteer Group to organize and participate in a Chinese New Year Party 2024 at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH).
Mentally well people are positive and happy. Let’s not take mental wellness for granted in our modern and fast-paced society. Do you know that depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder are the top two mental health issues in Singapore and affected nearly 10% of our population? Everyone deserves a positive state of mind and a supportive environment for mental wellbeing.
For this joyous and meaningful afternoon, Aver Asia has contributed donations and volunteer efforts. The $2,000 contribution has helped to provide CNY cookies and new clothes for the IMH patients. During the CNY event, we also distributed 500 warm meals. One of the highlights, which has expanded to a regular volunteer activity, was for volunteers to help cut their hair. During the hair-cutting activity, the laughter and joy complemented a warm ambiance. In a typical CNY event, we exchanged hong baos, but that day we exchanged smiles.
Every small act of kindness can make a difference to somebody who needs it. “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth” (Muhammad Ali). We shall continue to make a positive impact with service to others. AA-ers certainly know how to be happy because we are active and angelic people.
