Adopt a Family and Youth Scheme helps recipients in need

Mar 21, 2025
Berita Harian

Adopt a Family and Youth Scheme helps recipients in need

The Family and Youth Adoption Scheme (AFYS), introduced in 1999 by AMP Singapore, helps underprivileged families achieve financial independence through financial assistance, economic empowerment, socio-educational programmes and life skills workshops. Success is measured by increasing family income and children’s success in higher education.

Social workers such as Ms Nur Atikah Adnan (5 years of experience) and Ms Nur Fariza Ahmad Razif (15 years of experience, Principal Social Worker) face the challenge of helping families experiencing crises such as accidents, illnesses and divorce. They provide financial support (e.g. grocery shopping, tuition classes), counselling and assistance in securing additional support.

AFYS has helped over 36,000 beneficiaries since 1999. The success of the programme is seen in the success of children who pursue higher education, find employment and contribute to the financial stability of the family. The programme relies entirely on public donations.

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Bantuan skim Keluarga Angkat dan Belia perkasa penerima dalam kesempitan

Skim Keluarga dan Belia Angkat (AFYS), yang diperkenalkan pada 1999 oleh AMP Singapura, membantu keluarga kurang berkemampuan mencapai kemerdekaan kewangan melalui bantuan kewangan, pemerkasaan ekonomi, program sosio-pendidikan dan bengkel kemahiran hidup. Kejayaan diukur dengan meningkatkan pendapatan keluarga dan kejayaan anak-anak dalam pendidikan tinggi.

Pekerja sosial seperti Cik Nur Atikah Adnan (pengalaman 5 tahun) dan Cik Nur Fariza Ahmad Razif (pengalaman 15 tahun, Pengetua Pekerja Sosial) menghadapi cabaran untuk membantu keluarga yang mengalami krisis seperti kemalangan, sakit, dan perceraian. Mereka menyediakan sokongan kewangan (cth. membeli-belah runcit, kelas tuisyen), kaunseling, dan bantuan dalam mendapatkan sokongan tambahan.

AFYS telah membantu lebih 36,000 penerima bantuan sejak 1999. Kejayaan program itu dilihat melalui kejayaan anak-anak yang melanjutkan pelajaran ke peringkat tinggi, mendapat pekerjaan, dan menyumbang kepada kestabilan kewangan keluarga. Program ini bergantung sepenuhnya kepada sumbangan orang ramai.

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AMP Assistance Scheme Eases Families’ Burden During Ramadan

Ms. Suryati Abidin, a single mother of three, lost her husband to lymphoma and pneumonia last July. Her life changed drastically, and she is now working hard to support her family on her own. Her children, aged 21, 17, and 14, have also been affected but try to hide their grief. With the help of the Adopt a Family and Youth Scheme (AFYS) by AMP, Ms. Suryati has been able to cover her children’s school and tuition expenses. She is also grateful for the support of her employer and close family during these challenging times. The AFYS scheme provides comprehensive support, including financial aid, educational programs, and life skills workshops for families in need.

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Skim bantuan AMP ringankan beban keluarga sambut Ramadan

Cik Suryati Abidin, ibu tunggal kepada tiga anak, kehilangan suaminya akibat barah limfoma dan pneumonia pada Julai lalu. Kehidupannya berubah secara drastik, dan dia kini berusaha menyara keluarganya seorang diri. Anak-anaknya, masing-masing berusia 21, 17, dan 14 tahun, turut terkesan tetapi cuba menyembunyikan kesedihan mereka. Dengan bantuan Skim Keluarga Angkat dan Belia (AFYS) oleh AMP, Cik Suryati dapat menampung kos persekolahan dan tuisyen anak-anaknya. Dia juga bersyukur dengan sokongan majikannya dan keluarga terdekat semasa menghadapi pelbagai cabaran. Skim AFYS menyediakan sokongan menyeluruh, termasuk bantuan kewangan, pendidikan, dan bengkel kemahiran hidup untuk keluarga yang memerlukan.

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AMP Bursary Becomes a Driving Force for Needy Students to Continue Excelling

Mar 12, 2024
Berita Harian

AMP Bursary Becomes a Driving Force for Needy Students to Continue Excelling

Ms. Sia Jingyun Erna Sharida received the AMP Singapore Education Bursary in 2014 and 2015, which served as a crucial stepping stone for her continuing education. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University at Buffalo (through SIM Global Education) and currently works as a Senior Research Assistant at the National Institute of Education (NIE).

She lost her father in 2005, which led her mother, Ms. Suriya Hidayati Mopim, to become the main breadwinner for the family, raising three children. Her mother worked hard to improve her skills by attending various courses and eventually secured a job as an infant educarer. Financial support from relatives also helped ease the family’s burden.

During her time at university, Ms. Erna used the AMP bursary to pay for textbooks and other study necessities. This support helped lighten her mother’s financial load and enabled Ms. Erna to complete her education. Currently, she also volunteers at several local charitable organizations when she has the time.

Looking ahead, Ms. Erna hopes to pursue her studies at the master’s level while continuing to advance her career and maintain her commitment to helping the community. She also highlights the importance of bursaries like those provided by AMP, which create opportunities for individuals from less privileged backgrounds to progress in their education.

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Dermasiswa AMP jadi pendorong pelajar memerlukan terus cemerlang

Cik Sia Jingyun Erna Sharida menerima Dermasiswa Pendidikan AMP Singapura pada 2014 dan 2015, yang menjadi tonggak utama dalam meneruskan pengajiannya. Beliau menamatkan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sastera (Psikologi) di Universiti Buffalo (melalui SIM Global Education), dan kini bertugas sebagai Penolong Kanan Penyelidik di Institut Pendidikan Nasional (NIE).

Beliau kehilangan bapanya pada 2005, menyebabkan ibunya, Cik Suriya Hidayati Mopim, mengambil peranan sebagai pencari nafkah utama untuk membesarkan tiga anak. Ibunya gigih meningkatkan kemahiran diri dengan menyertai pelbagai kursus dan akhirnya mendapat pekerjaan sebagai pendidik-pengasuh bayi (‘infant educarer’). Sokongan kewangan saudara-mara juga membantu meringankan beban mereka.

Sepanjang tempoh pengajian, Cik Erna menggunakan dermasiswa AMP bagi membayar buku teks dan kelengkapan belajar. Pemberian dermasiswa ini menolong meringankan tanggungan ibunya dan memungkinkan Cik Erna menyempurnakan pengajian sehingga ke menara gading. Beliau kini turut aktif menjadi sukarelawan di beberapa badan kebajikan setempat apabila mempunyai kelapangan.

Memandang ke hadapan, Cik Erna berhasrat menyambung pengajian ke peringkat sarjana sambil terus memajukan kerjayanya, di samping mengekalkan semangat membantu masyarakat yang memerlukan. Beliau juga menegaskan kepentingan dermasiswa seperti yang disediakan oleh AMP untuk memberi peluang kepada golongan yang kurang berkemampuan untuk maju dalam pendidikan.

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