Sunway’s Events Management students campaign a hit

Sunway University’s Diploma in Events Management students recently organised an event titled ‘Childhood Memories Night’ in conjunction with Hope Campaign, to create awareness and educate students on child sexual abuse. The theme of the night was influenced by what the students believed in, which is “Every kid has a right to a happy childhood.” This night allowed all guests and participants to take a step back from their lives and recollect the memories from their childhood days, as they enjoyed a series of activities including exhibitions, performances, games, a scrumptious meal and a lucky draw. The ultimate aim of the night was to remind people of the memorable childhood they had and how some children are robbed of their childhood, as they are victims of child sexual abuse. 150 people turned up for the night in a show of support for the cause.

The students sending out messages to the public to help create awareness on child sexual abuse.

Lecturer and advisor, Ms Adeline Kok said, “These students took a different approach in promoting and creating awareness for this campaign. The event was promoted mainly via online channels and received tremendous response from their Facebook page. Within the first week of their campaign, they managed to receive 100 likes on their Facebook page.” Today the page has over 500 likes.

These students also set up a booth prior to the event to advocate against child sexual abuse and to promote this event. They sold sweets and candies that were popular during the 80’s and 90’s to serve as a reminder of their childhood. According to project manager, Denise Siau, “We went all around Klang Valley, Seremban and Melaka to source for these treats. But, it was worth the effort as many were satisfied and reminded of their childhood.”

Participants interacting with one another during the ‘Childhood Memories Night’ event.

Denise added that she was glad that she was part of this campaign as she and her team learnt a lot from organising the event and were glad to advocate against child sexual abuse. She strongly believes that, “every child deserved to have a happy childhood”. The campaign raised RM 5, 000 and the amount will be donated to Protect and Save the Children, an independent association that focuses exclusively on prevention, intervention and treatment of child sexual abuse.