From Ireland to Sentul: how volunteer Soon Har brought music and smiles to our children
11 September 2025

With just biscuit tins and bottles, she taught our students not only how to make music, but how to find joy and expression in everyday objects.

It was their first time learning from a professional music teacher!
 
"She really went the extra mile, spending one-on-one time with a 12 year old student who had never been to school before, teaching him basic English and Math from scratch.

It took time and patience, but he began to grow in confidence and made remarkable progress along the way."
- Hannah, Upper Primary Lead

She even organised a concert for parents! It was a heartwarming finale where students proudly performed and celebrated with music and joy together.

"I enjoyed being in the company of children and teachers of so many different ethnicities and cultural backgrounds.
I learned a lot from them and am humbled by their life situations.

A highlight of my time here was the Cultural Day party where I was able to taste foods of different cultures and see the children dressed up in their ethnic clothes.

I just wanted to say thank you for having me volunteer at Dignity. It was a meaningful experience for me and I feel truly privileged."

Thank you Soon Har for spending your precious time and heart with our students, parents and teachers!


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About Dignity for Children 

Dignity for Children provides quality education to underprivileged children, transforming their lives and giving them a better future. 

Join us in making a difference by sponsoring a child and empowering communities, ensuring that everyone has the chance to learn, grow, and thrive.

About Dignity

Our work began in 1998 in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur with only 20 students then. Dignity is now a learning centre with more than 2,300 children ranging from 2-19 years old.
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