This Monsoon Season Reminded Us Of The Impact Of O..

This monsoon season reminded us of the impact of our community empowerment programme 🌧️

Three years ago, Kg. Pasir Gajah was badly hit by the floods. One of the victims was Noratiqah bt. Azemi (fondly known as Eyka). Eyka was living in a lower-lying area of the village with her family. Due to the location of their house, their family was always the first to be evacuated during a flood 😭

The first photo shows Eyka’s house at the height of the monsoon back in 2021. We initiated a fundraiser and many of you donated very generously to help Eyka and other affected villagers 🙏🏻

Little did we know that our community empowerment programme—of which Eyka is a part—has changed her life! With income that she’s been generating from producing our turtle batik merchandise, she is able to supplement her husband’s income, and they are able to move to a house that is on an elevated area in the village! 💯

Now, Eyka does not need to worry about rising flood waters and having to evacuate in the middle of the night (with 4 kids in tow) each time the monsoon comes around. All thanks to YOU 🌷

Thank you for supporting our women empowerment initiative by purchasing our turtle batik merchandise 🏆

Check out our turtle-batik items here https://www.turtleconservationsociety.org.my/shop/

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The Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia was established in October 2011. The aim of the society is to bring about the recovery of depleted wild populations of turtles, with particular reference to freshwater turtles, in Malaysia through partnerships with like-minded organizations, individuals and local communities as well as through its own programs.

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