AS PART of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) yesterday contributed over $2,000 along with basic daily essentials to a student from its Advocating Life-Long Learning for an Aspiring Future (ALAF) programme, whose home was recently ravaged by fire. The student comes from a family of seven.
BIBD CSR initiative head Ahmad Nazmie bin Haji Omar said, “Our hearts go out to our own ALAF student, whose family lost everything to the fire. At the same time, on behalf of BIBD, we wish to convey our sincerest gratitude to everyone involved for their contributions. We will always strive to take care of our community. BIBD hopes that through collective efforts such as these, it not only brings our community even closer, but also reduces any burdens faced by our community, Insya Allah.”
The donation campaign was organised by BIBD in its drive and commitment to support and contribute to the welfare of its students. All efforts are meant to ensure the absolute commitment of the ALAF programme towards the development of its students in the accomplishment of their education.
The contributed items were collected and distributed by the BIBD ALAF team with the collaboration of the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society (BDRCS).
The BIBD ALAF programme currently supports the development of more than 140 students. The programme is kept sustainable through collaborated public and private efforts, which include BIBD’s own charity expeditions for ALAF, generous contributions from corporate agencies as well as the general public.
The programme, launched in May 2013 by Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman, was developed in close partnership with the Department of Schools, Ministry of Education.
In 2015, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed with the Islamic Studies Department from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, leading to constant efforts and close collaboration between all parties to ensure the successful implementation and provision of assistance to the ALAF programme.
The programme provides the selected students with provisions for school and tuition fees, educational materials and welfare, as well as mentoring and counselling. These efforts are meant to ensure the absolute commitment of the students towards the development of their education, and prevent them from being bothered by other commitments.
The ALAF programme will continue to provide support and assistance to these students until the end of their respective educational requirements.
Through the programme, BIBD hopes to align its support with the Brunei Vision 2035 of obtaining 100 per cent level of education for everyone, directly having an impact on reducing poverty.
Members of the public keen on contributing to the BIBD ALAF Programme Fund can make a minimum donation of B$1.01 into the BIBD ALAF account at 1018181811 via BIBD channels such as the BIBD online website, BIBD Mobile app, BIBD ATM and CDMs, and BIBD branch counters.
The public can also set up a BIBD Standing Instruction to ensure a monthly donation into the ALAF fund. As an added option, BIBD account holders can also use their accumulated BIBD Hadiah Points for cash conversion into contributions into the ALAF fund account.
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