As Salam / Good Day , My name is Rahayu Rahmat. I am a mother of four. I am HIV positive . I was forced into prostitution by my ex-husband to clear his debts. I was homeless for several years with my children in tow.
My stories were featured in several social media :-
https://thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/05/13/social-worker-who-was-sold
https://berita.mediacorp.sg/mobilem/singapore/rahayu-rahmat-bekas-pekerja-seks-penghidap-hiv-yang-kini-pejuang/3972916.html
ABOUT THE SINAR SOFIA SHELTER
Now, I am a social worker. I run our shelter home in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
We accept women from various background :- sex worker, drug user and HIV positive and regardless of race or religion. When they come to Sinar Sofia to seek help and a place to stay meaning, they are ready to leave their past activities.
WHY WE NEED DONATION
We do not received any grant to maintain and sustain the centre. We rely solely on public donations from kind souls.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
We sincerely seek help in order to provide for these ladies. Any amount are welcome. Just click on the button to donate
Alternatively, you can donate directly to our NGO account. Details are as such:-
- Bank : MAYBANK
- Account name : PERSATUAN KEBAJIKAN SINAR SOFIA , JOHOR BAHRU
- Account Number : 551397670029
- Swift Code : MBBEMYKL
- Bank Code : 01011
Beside crowdfunding, we also raised funds by selling books. This book is base on true life account of myself. At present it is only available at AMAZON.
All proceeds from the sales, will be channeled to Sinar Sofia Shelter.
To order, the link are as follows :-
https://www.amazon.com/Be-Careful-This-Woman-J…/…/B07CKPTXLL
https://www.amazon.com/Be-Careful-This-Woman-J…/…/9671579515
https://www.amazon.com/Be-Careful-This-Woman-J…/…/9671579507
CONTACT
Co-Founder of Sinar Sofia Shelter Home: Rahayu Rahmat
Facebook Profile: https://web.facebook.com/arirahayurahmat
Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/sinarsofia2011/
Website: http://sinarsofiashelter.com
Whatsapp: +601117656332