Nestl Volunteers Reach Out To Autistic Children

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In conjunction with Autism Awareness Month in April, Nestlé Malaysia recently collaborated with the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) and played host to 50 children for a telematch session, as part of Nestlé’s ‘Reaching Out to Community and Kids’ (ROCKS) Employee Volunteer Programme.
Nestlé volunteer Hannah De Lumen and a student of NASOM enjoying themselves at the experiential learning session.
Apart from engaging with the kids in a fun and interactive manner, the telematch session was organised to provide with children with an experiential learning experience. The eventful morning started out with a warm-up senamrobik session for both the kids and Nestlé volunteers, fondly known as ROCKers. They then moved on to the highlight of the day, the telematch, which saw the children taking part in a variety of fun activities such as musical chairs and ball games
Volunteers from the National Autistic Society of Malaysia (NASOM) and Nestlé interacting with the kids during the experiential portion of the telematch session. 
Ms Nirmalah Thurai, Executive Director of Group Corporate Affairs, Nestlé Malaysia, said, “As a company which advocates an inclusive and diverse culture, we were pleased to collaborate with NASOM to organise a day of fun for these children and their families. This is one of the ways in which we contribute to our global ambition to help 50 million children across the world lead healthier lives, as the activities organised helped to nurture valuable skills among the children, such as sensory integration, communication and social interaction. This initiative also enabled us to help raise public awareness and increase sensitivity towards supporting the needs of the autistic community.”
Volunteers from Nestlé, fondly known as ROCKers, guide the kids through the experiential session.
Ms Felina Feisol, Chairman of NASOM, added, “It is heartening to see a leading company such as Nestlé Malaysia taking the time and effort to support our cause. The kids had a fantastic time interacting with the Nestlé ROCKers and this activity also supported their personal development, communication skills and confidence. We hope to continue this partnership with Nestlé Malaysia to raise more awareness amongst Malaysians.”
Nestlé ROCKers, representatives from NASOM and the kids pose for a group shot after an eventful morning.
In addition to the telematch session, Nestlé Malaysia contributed RM13,000 worth of items for the NASOM centre for their administrative needs, including laminating machines, white boards and an LCD projector. They also donated products such as MILO, NESTUM and Nestlé breakfast cereals.

About Nestlé Malaysia
Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage manufacturer. Headquartered in Switzerland, Nestlé is present in 189 countries around the world, and our 328,000 employees are committed to Nestlé’s purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our performance is driven by our Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy present in Malaysia. Since 1912, we have been nourishing Malaysians for over a century through our quality brands and products, whilst maintaining our Halal excellence and integrity. This is in line with our promise of delivering GOOD FOOD, GOOD LIFE to all. To learn more, please visit www.nestle.com.my or our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/NestleMalaysia 

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