How One Community Transformed the Lives of 5 Stateless Children: The Inspirational Story of Sheila and Her Neighbors
13 April 2023

In a small neighborhood, nestled in Malaysia, an incredible story of compassion, determination, and community unfolded. Sheila Rahman Natarajan, a former journalist and editor of Sunday Mail, along with her group of neighbors, embarked on a journey that would transform the lives of five stateless children forever.

It all started when Sheila came across Ee Ting Choi and his siblings in her neighborhood. She was devastated to learn that their mother had abandoned them, and their father was highly reclusive. Touched by their plight, Sheila made a promise to Ting Choi that she would do whatever it takes to keep the family together.

But the challenges were immense. Ting Choi and his siblings were stateless, and they had never had the opportunity to attend school. They could only speak Bahasa, and English was a foreign language to them. Despite these hurdles, Sheila and her neighbors were determined to make a difference.

Through their relentless efforts, Sheila and her neighbors came across Dignity for Children Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides education and support to underprivileged children. With the support of the foundation, they set out on a mission to give Ting Choi and his siblings the gift of education and hope for a better future.


The transformation in the lives of these five children was remarkable. They quickly adapted to the new environment, learned English, made friends, and gained confidence. Education became a beacon of hope for them, opening up a world of possibilities they had never imagined before. They were no longer limited by their stateless status, but empowered by the knowledge and skills they acquired.

Today, Ting Choi and his siblings are thriving. They continue to attend school and are excelling in their studies. They have dreams and aspirations for their future, and they are confident that they can achieve them with the support and opportunities they have received.

The impact of Sheila and her neighbors' selfless acts of kindness goes beyond the children's education. It has created a ripple effect in the community, inspiring others to come forward and make a difference. It has shown that when a community comes together with a common purpose, incredible transformations are possible, and lives can be changed forever.

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

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我们成立于 1998 年,坐落于吉隆坡的冼都,当时只有 20 名学生。如今, Dignity 是个拥有超过 1860 名学生 (2 - 19 岁) 的学习中心。
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