About Us MUHAMMADIYAH WELFARE HOME MISSION A model rehabilitation institution, an active agent of change towards positive moral values. VISION To guide, nurture and empower youths at-risk towards becoming responsible and contributing members of their family, the community and country. SERVICES Residential Care Case Management Family Reunification Table of Contents Foreword • Page 1 • Goodbye Bedok North, Hello Pasir Ris • Page 2 • 2019 @ A Glance • Page 3 • MWH30 • Page 4 • Our People • Page 8 • Our Residents • Page 11 • Our Programmes & Services • Page 15 • Al-Fatih Scholarship • Page 18 • Our Events • Page 19 • Our Fundraising • Page 20 • Our Donors & Supporters • Page 24 • Our Partners & Volunteers • Page 25 • MWH In The News • Page 26 • Photo Gallery • Page 28 • Governance • Page 29 • Financial Statement • Page 34 • MWH ANNUAL REPORT 2019 | PAGE 1 Message from Chairman Assalamualaikum w.r. w.b. (May peace be upon you) Back in 1989, Muhammadiyah Association heeded the call from the government to run a home. This was after some homes had closed. It was not easy. There were many challenges – lack of expertise, resources and experience. But our pioneers, led by Ustaz Shaik Hussain Shaik Yacob, had a vision, and that is to become an active agent of change towards positive moral values, something that the people of Muhammadiyah has been upholding since its establishment in 1957. With this motivation, they made sure they saw that vision come to life. Now, 30 years later, their legacy continues and here we are. In 2019, a new management team has been appointed to continue the admirable work of our previous leaders and provide the boys with a place that they can call home. It is an honor for me to lead the team and be part of this noble cause. We really hope to contribute our best for MWH to achieve greater heights and realise our vision together. Our Home has been given a new site near the breezy Pasir Ris Beach, where we will be moving to in late 2021. Guided by three key principles – Safety, Smart Home and Differentiated Care Model, our new Home is something that I hope all of us can be proud of. I am deeply grateful for the continued support from all our donors and volunteers all these years. Your trust and belief in our cause and our work have been our source of motivation; they keep us going. I would also like to thank the Ministry of Social and Family Development and all our partner agencies for walking this journey with us. We have truly benefited from the guidance and support to improve our quality and standards of care. To all our hard-working staff and dedicated management committee members, I appreciate your relentless contributions. I truly hope that we can continue to give our best for the boys in our care. From all of us at Muhammadiyah, we look forward to walk this exciting new journey with all of you, for our boys, our community, and our nation, God Willing. Thank you. Ustaz Muhammad Azri Bin Azman Chairman Muhammadiyah Welfare Home MWH ANNUAL REPORT 2019 | PAGE 2 Message from Head of Home Muhammadiyah Welfare Home (MWH) has served the community for the past 30 years. In fact, serving the community was the main reason why the Muhammadiyah Association set up MWH in 1989. We took care of young boys and girls before it became an all-boys Home in 2006. We were at Mountbatten Road for 20 years until we moved to Bedok in 2010. We are excited to continue this commitment of care when we move to our new premises either by early 2021. Over the years, we were able to keep doing what we do because of the support from the various stakeholders and partners of the Home, for which we are eternally grateful. I am pleased to highlight some of the notable developments in MWH in 2019: • Planning for the relocation of MWH to 101 Elias Road is in full swing. Our Team 101, comprising key staff with various expertise, looked into the concepts of care and infrastructure of our new Elias Road residence. One idea was to have small group living to better meet the diverse needs of the children, and to equip them with the appropriate technology to build a Smart Home of the future. At the same time, staff deliberated on their readiness to embrace changes in the new premises, with these exercises taking place in January 2020. This is a work-in-progress as I write this. • In August 2019, the Home underwent its Licensing Inspection. By working hard as a team, we passed the inspection resoundingly. Credit goes to all colleagues involved! • We continue to strengthen the existing programmes, work processes, documentation and care for the children in the Home. We are working towards digitisation. • We constantly reach out to the larger community and in September 2019, we had Welfare Fiesta @WGS (Wisma Geylang Serai) where we went to the community instead of having them to come to us. • A Commemorative Lunch was held on 22 November 2019 to celebrate the Home’s 30th Anniversary, an event graced by President Halimah Yacob. We also paid tribute to the former president of Muhammadiyah Association (MA) and chairman of the Management Committee of MWH, Ustaz Shaik Hussein Shaik Yacob, who pioneered the Home in 1989. As the superintendent of MWH, I find meaning in what I do. I truly enjoy my job. Knowing that I can make a positive difference to a child’s life motivates and inspires me to keep going. MWH presents many opportunities to serve the needs of the boys and their families, and it is my intention to continue serving them. I do not expect anything in return, although rewards are often intangible. Recently, an ex-resident shared with me how he and his family are now making good. That warmed my heart, and that, is my reward. I am only too aware that MWH must continue the spirit and good work laid down by its former chairman, and drive improvements to make a positive difference in our society. As Prophet Muhammad (peace be Upon Him) said: “The best of people are those that bring the most benefit to the rest of mankind.” (Daraqutni) Ms Rahmatunnisa A. Majeed Head of Muhammadiyah Welfare Home MWH ANNUAL REPORT 2019 | PAGE 3 As Muhammadiyah Welfare Home celebrates its 30th year of being in service to the community, we strive to be a residential shelter that is safe, conducive and enriching for children and youths at-risk, especially during their critical transition stage into adulthood. We will be moving from Bedok North to 101 Pasir Ris Road in early 2021. MWH ANNUAL REPORT 2019 | PAGE 4 2019 @ A Glance Residents Programmes Staff 47 128 4.7k residents programmes training cared for implemented hours Socio-emotional Thematic Campaigns 33 25 Secular & Moral Education staff clocked achievements Behaviour Management > 50 training hours 15 9 50 bursaries Parent-Child trainings awarded focused programmes attended MWH ANNUAL REPORT 2019 | PAGE 5 MWH30 MILESTONES 1992 The first batch of children admitted was 27 residents, girls and boys. 2003 1989 Minimart@MWH was first 2006 Muhammadiyah Welfare Home was established as a MWH’s MWH was converted to instituted on 27 December 1989 as a behavioural management an all-boys rehabilitation Children’s Home for juvenile offenders, point system to reward institution. those under the Care & Protection the residents of their good Order and Beyond Parental Control. characters. 2019 2013 The Home started its Cluster Living 2014 The ‘Al-Fatih Scholarship Space where residents are separated A commemorative lunch was held in Award’ was offered to according to the case profiles and age. the Home on 20th September 2014 former residents of MWH The clusters are almost self-sufficient to mark MWH’s 25th Anniversary, with who wish to pursue local with all the residents’ needs, lockers and Minister Chan Chun Sing as the Guest Post-Secondary education. dining area within the space. of Honour. MWH ANNUAL REPORT 2019 | PAGE 6 Commemorative Lunch In celebration of 30 years being in service to the community, a commemoration lunch was held in our Home on 23rd November. Celebrating this memorable day with us were the Home’s supporters along with President Halimah Yacob as the Guest of Honour. The event showcased a video featuring MWH’s Chairman, a former resident, and how MWH has progressed over the years. Mdm President also presented the MWH Honorary Lifetime Recognition Award to our former Chairman of MWH who led the Home for 30 years (1989-2019), Ustaz Shaik Hussain Shaik Yacob. MWH ANNUAL REPORT 2019 | PAGE 7 30 and Beyond 2019 marks MWH’s 30th year in service. As the Home embarks onto a new chapter, we strive to improve our care approach while driving the principles that have brought us here so far: Safety of Residents We are committed to provide care and a safe, nurturing home for our residents. Holistic Development We aim to instill purpose, compassion and commitment in the hearts of residents for them to use in the service of greater good. Family Reunification To reintegrate and return our residents safely and timely to their families is our mission. Work Closer with Parents and Youths With the expertise of our qualified and experienced staff, our programmes aim to strengthen family ties. Strengthen Existing Partnerships We recognize and acknowledge our supporters, and we hope to continue working together in the coming years. MWH ANNUAL REPORT 2019 | PAGE 8 Our People Management Administration Professional Staff Care Staff Support Staff Fundraising Team Total number of staff: 48 (as of 31 December 2019) MWH ANNUAL REPORT 2019 | PAGE 9 Management Commiee Management Committee members elected to serve from 1 June 2017 to 31 May 2019 Chairman: