The Malaysian Red Crescent raised RM116, 000 for community projects during its Mad Hatter Tea Party recently.

All proceeds from the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party go toward Malaysia Red Crescent Society’s Kampung Angkat Programme which trains villagers living in disaster prone areas in disaster and emergency preparedness. The aims of the three-day course is to:

• Advice and support communities and individuals that are at risk.

• Raise awareness  of the plight of victims that experience disasters.

• To encourage the establishment of community led groups for mutual support and
   action to mitigate future risks. These include teaching villagers valuable skills in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), sanitation, mass cooking and shelter as well as ways to develop a comprehensive registration system for villagers affected.

The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party main sponsors are CIMB Group, Axiata Group, Shangri-La Hotel, Bijoux Food Company, Hap Seng consolidated, Giacomo Sdn Bhd, Ankura Trading Sdn Bhd, QAM and KL Players.