The world is divided into haves and have-nots – and that division begins early.

Millions of children around the world fall short of basic human rights – food, clothing and shelter – and often education that facilitates the pursuit of a better life to escape the cycle of poverty.

It is hard to imagine legions of underprivileged young for whom fast food is a rare luxury, have never washed with shampoo or owned a toothbrush.

They are not just in desperate Third World countries. They are right here, in our midst – in Malaysia’s prosperous cities and deep rural reaches. They are of different family background and races, reflecting our nation’s multi-cultural composition.

Children’s Day Charity Bazaar @ Jaya One

Children’s Day – an occasion to cherish our junior citizens – is an opportunity to reach out to these needy ones at the Children’s Day Charity Bazaar on 8 November at The School in Jaya One, organized by Living Hope.