Hill of Hope, Kota Kinabalu

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February 29th 2012

Published: April 16th 2012

When planning our trip, we were keen to do something other than pass through the places we visited. Looking for volunteering opportunities abroad can be a daunting prospect. Thankfully, Ben’s mum is still in contact with “Borneo Anne” Keyworth, who set up a children’s home in Kota Kinabalu (the capital of the Malaysian state of Sabah), almost 25 years ago. Bukit Harapan (Hill of Hope) is ... Read Full Entry

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(Most of) Bukit Harapan’s staff

All the staff live at Bukit Harapan and work around the clock.

Mama Anne with Fifi

Anne’s daughter Audra takes care of the day-to-day running of Bukit Harapan nowadays, but Anne still has lots of time and love for those that live there.

Jerry has a fatherly word with Didi.

Johnny takes a turn on the mic.

Angelie’s turn to sing.

Donation to Bukit Harapan

The donations come in regularly in CNY.

Ben and Johnny

Many of the younger children enjoyed wrestling with Ben.

Norainah (aka Ana) helping with chores.

The children help with washing the crockery etc.

Li Ken chilling.

aka Ken-Ken

Romero and his muscular arms

Some of the boys enjoy the library we created.

Unfortunately, the majority of books are in English, which is not spoken by all at Bukit Harapan.

Teacher Jennet helps Ah Pui with some schoolwork.

Li Mei concentrating in class.

aka Mei-Mei

Our team help with labelling the books.

The colours denote from which section they’re taken.

Norshahkilla completes a jigsaw puzzle.

Taking delivery of a food donation.

Karen and Maria

Big smiiles

Gladys helping Oyok at dinner time.

When it’s time to eat food – “makan”, the residents sit together and help one another if necessary.

Helping in the kitchen after a meal.

Ah Pui being silly in the foreground.

Two new members of the family, with Fifi.

20th April 2012

Grace
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Looks great guys. You're sucking the marrow out of life, as Dom would say! Hope you're still enjoying it. I'm coming home next Wednesday, doesn't time fly. Looking forward to catching up whenever you're home. Lots of love, Gxx

21st July 2012

ann
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Hi guys
Hi Ben and Mina, I don't know if you guys still remember me or not. I am ann (they called me annabel), the girl who always come and visit Bukit Harapan. We did meet a few times :) I was in a difficult situation back then and Bukit Harapan is the place where I could find some peace (just by looking at the kids faces..) Btw, I posted some your photos on my facebook wall, hope u guys don't mind (with credit to your website of course). Really, these kids change my life :)

19th November 2012

umi
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hi, we're from KOPIDS interested about BUKIT HARAPAN (Hill of Hope). can you give us the bukit harapan contact number, please...thanks...

21st January 2014

Ben and Asimina
Ben & Asimina, mazi monahus

Hi there, Many apologies for delaying so long to get back to you. We did not receive a email alert for your message. Bukit Harapan is still in need for help of all ways so please do get in touch with them. Their website is http://bukitharapan.org/ Best wishes and again so so sorry it took forever to response. B&A

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