HONDA DREAMS FUND GOES INTO ITS FOURTH EDITIOn
2010-06-28 19:05:05 Author: admin Source:
Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Malaysia today announced the fourth batch of 20 successful Honda Dreams Fund (HDF) scholars. With the scholarship, these Malaysian youths from underprivileged backgrounds from all over the country will start on a new journey towards making their dreams a reality!
Selected out of the 1,700 applicants received since the scholarship opened for application, these youths personify the young generation who hold steadfast to their dreams despite facing financial obstacles to achieve them.
These final 20 HDF scholars will be joining the 60 scholars from year 2007 - 2009 in pursuing their dreams with the hope of a better future ahead. Commenting on the fourth batch of HDF scholars, Mr. Toru Takahashi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Honda Malaysia said, “I am pleased that Honda Malaysia is able to provide the platform for these 20 youths to achieve their dreams. Each of them has a compelling story to tell, and a determination in their hearts to achieve their dreams despite their backgrounds. We are pleased to support them in their quest towards achieving their dreams.”
“Honda was built on the dreams of our founder, Mr. Soichiro Honda, who determinedly believed in the 'Power of Dreams'. In staying true to the Honda philosophy, HDF is Honda Malaysia’s initiative to contribute back to the society and to ensure underprivileged youths in Malaysia receive the same opportunity as others to realise their dreams. At the same time, we also hope to contribute to the human capital development in Malaysia,” added Mr. Takahashi.
HDF was first launched in January 2007 and is aimed at providing full and non-binding scholarships for underprivileged but determined students who do not have the means or the funds to achieve their dreams and aspirations. To-date, five HDF scholars from the inaugural 2007 batch have graduated and are now living out their dreams while helping to ease their family’s financial burdens.
Honda’s commitment to the society where it operates covers many areas of philanthropic activities. In its commitment towards corporate social responsibility efforts, Honda Malaysia initiated the “Save Our Sumatran Rhino” project in 2006 in partnership with WWF-Malaysia. It undertakes to sponsor this environmental conservation effort focusing on a rhino species found mainly in Malaysia for 5 years.
Through both the “Rhino Rescue Project” and the “Honda Dreams Fund”, Honda Malaysia is committed to giving back to Malaysia and Malaysians and become a company that society wants to exist. For more information on the Honda Dreams Fund, please visit the website at www.honda.com.my/hdf.
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