Newsletter: Vol. 25 Issue 1 (January – February 2021)
2020 has been a considerable challenge to many as we move ahead into the new year with renewed hopes. Through adversities in the past year, we had opportunities to gather and explore the lessons that test our tenacity. As we steer through the current pandemic, the trivialities we have previously taken for granted had shifted, and we learn to refocus our vision ahead. We must adapt to these new norms as per all past challenges we had overcome and thrive.
Although we have grown somewhat accustomed to restrictions such as social distancing, Metta Welfare Association have been diligent in maintaining the good personal relations with our stakeholders which motivates us to continue our work in the community to the best we can.
Aside from that, Metta will also see improvements and achievements to its operations, including the commencement of Maitri School in 2024. This school serves in alignment with MWA’s mission of meeting the community’s needs through the provision for more opportunities for children with special needs to seek a fulfilling and independent living.
2021 will also foresee a challenging time ahead for the economy while maintaining our focus and measuring ourselves on providing a consistent level of business practices and preserving a quality service level to the community. Without your unwavering support, we could not have come so far together to weather through arduous adversities. As we begin 2021 with much optimism, I wish everyone a year of new endeavours and my sincerest gratitude to all who have made a difference to Metta in all possible ways.
Triple Gems Blessings
Venerable Chao Khun Fa Zhao BBM
President of Metta Welfare Association
明天会更好
2021年对许多人来说，是充满挑战的一年，是我们的韧性和毅力不时受到磨炼和考验的一年。因为疫情的关系，一些从前习以为常的规范不能够再以同样的态度来看待，我们需要学习适应新的规范。告别2020年，我们抱着崭新的希望踏入2021年。
在大家慢慢习惯疫情限制条例的同时，慈光福利协会仍然积极地与利益相关者保持良好关系，促使我们继续为社会贡献。
除此之外，慈光福利协会正在进行操作改善，而估计会在2024年开办的慈明学校，以帮助有特殊需要的孩子们能有一个充实独立的生活为愿景。这与慈光福利协会为社区贡献的使命是一致的。
2021年的经济预计也将面临巨大的考验，希望我们能以稳妥的态度克服挑战，继续为社区提供优质服务。因为有您的慷慨解囊，我们才能度过艰难的时期。我在此由衷感谢各位对慈光福利协会的支持，祝愿大家在新的一年里一切顺利美满。
昭坤法照BBM
慈光福利协会主席
