Eden Community Services provides various youth programs and community services in Kluang, Malaysia. From 2001 to 2008, Eden expanded its outreach through partnerships with schools, churches, government agencies, and corporations. Eden's programs included counseling, seminars, education roadshows, youth clubs, leadership camps, and workshops serving nearly 50,000 people over the years. Looking ahead, Eden aims to strengthen its image and services in the community while addressing challenges around strategic planning, coordination, and impactful programming.

1. YOUTH IN ACTION 青少年总动员 SERVICE IN COMMUNITY 社区关怀服务 Eden Community Services: Its work todate & impact 居銮益人社会服务中心事工分享 11.9.2008

2. Eden In Progress (May 2001-2003) 2002 Gain favor of the Community :Seminars to more schools, Set up Eden library etc. 2003 Strategic partnership with churches :Combined churches concert, Free Health Screening etc. 2001 Available to the community :Counseling, Champion Prog., 2-Week Workshop with Std Six Students etc. Year 2004

3. Eden In Progress (2004-2005) 2005 Networking (Churches, Schools, Govt & Corp. Sponsors- Kempen G/Royong) More Counseling sessions (600) Youths Education Roadshows Eden Basketball Teams 2004 Networking (Churches, Schools & Government) Kempeng G/Royong (1000 students) More seminars (70), Musical concert (1000 Participants) etc. Youths Started Eden Sat Youth Club (120 youths) Year 2006

4. Eden in progress (2006-2007) 2007 Youth in Action Champion prog in primary schools Youth Leadership Training Camp Servicing In the Community Helping Skills Workshops Workshops for Kids with Learning Difficulty Eden’s Upgrading Plans Reception, Classes, Activity Hall 2006 Network with Local Associations & Corporate Sponsors (Hokkien Ass., Toast Master Club, Hakka Ass., Kluang Country Club) Corp sponsors (Hong Leong Ass., Hong Leong Bank, Wisma Bunga, Barney’s) New Projects Eden University Students Association (11 unis) Appointed Trainers for Pre-marital counseling prog. (Minsitry of Women, Family, & Social Development) Year 2008

5. Some Statistics (May 2001 – Jun 2008): Seminars 49,000 participants Counseling 2,900 clients Kempen G/R 3,200 participants Tuitions etc. 2,000 students Eden’s Day 35,000 participants Eden in progress (Jan-Sep, 2008)

6. A Picture of Eden (at Year 2008) COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 13 primary 15 secondary & kindergartens IMAGE (Eden’s strength: Good name, Servant’s heart, Strong foundation in counseling & seminars, Churches working together) VISION (Youth In Action, Service In Community; Mission: Love Kluang ) STAFF (4) / VOLUNTEER (REGULAR / ONE-TIME) PRODUCTS (Edu & Training, Counseling, Services, Youth) PROVISION ( Fees, Churches, Donors, Fund Raising,Corp)

7. Challenges Developing realistic actions plans taking into account the availability of financial resources , administrative capability & motivational commitment of various workers. Coordination within the various levels of NGO, ministries, departments and the private sector. Identify the appropriate, relevant, and targeted programs & projects.