The World Of Tzu Chi(Vol.114).

19 TZU CHI 114 National Registration Department to verify the necessary documents and contacted Kavittha’s divorced parents to obtain their signatures. Mee Hoe is strongly defensive of the stance that education is every child’s inalienable right. Unfortunately, he died of a heart attack during a trip back to his hometown to take care of his sick mother,” sighed Quee Wah. Quee Wah holds Mee Hoe in high regard for his persistence and patience in the tedious process of procuring a birth certificate for Kavittha’s younger brother. She also admires his determination in advocating for a clean neighbourhood. “The tuition programme is founded upon the combination of Tzu Chi’s ideals for its charity and education missions, as well as the collective effort of all parties involved. It aims to provide a learning platform for children from underprivileged families without adding to their financial burden,” shared Quee Wah. After the dust had settled on the regrettable plight of Kavittha’s younger brother, Kavittha’s grim past came to light, leaving an indelible mark on Mallika’s conscience. “Kavittha has high expectations of herself. She was plunged into emotional turmoil by her turbulent family life. I would never have imagined that she had engaged in self-harm at such a tender age. She would keep her troubles to herself as she had no one at home to confide in. When she first joined the tuition programme, we were struck by her precociousness; there was fear in her eyes, yet she appeared to be suppressing it,” she disclosed. Whenever Kavittha has problems with her schoolwork, she would seek help from the Tzu Chi tutors, as she claimed that they would answer her questionspatientlywithout losing their temper. The student-tutor ratio in the tuition programme is relatively lower, providing ample opportunities for personalized attention. The comparatively Kavittha’s heartfelt message: I’m thankful to Tzu Chi volunteers and the tutors for organizing the tuition classes. I hope to volunteer as a tutor’s assistant for the tuition programme after completing my SPM papers to coach other children. Our Classroom, Our Second Home, Our Sanctuary