Chapter Four: Supporting Organization

Anti Date Rape

CHAPTER FOUR:
Supporting Organization

Chapter Four: Supporting Organization

Chapter Four : Supporting Organization

4.1 Organization Name
Womens Aid Organisation (WAO)

4.2 Organization Classification

An independent, non-religious, non-governmental organization based in Malaysia, committed to confronting violence against women.

4.3 Service Range

Refuge WAO provides a home to battered women and their children. The refuge is also a centre for WAOs activities relating to family, women and domestic violence issues. Telephone Counseling Telephone counseling is available to deal with womens problems, crisis situations and to provide basic legal information. Monday Saturday - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday Sexual Assault Helpline A safe and confidential space for survivors of sexual assault to get emotional support, information and advice on their options and where to get further help. Face to face counseling Qualified social workers offer counseling sessions to women who may not necessarily seek shelter but want counseling. Appointments with social workers require. - Emergency only

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4.4 Business Description

The Womens Aid Organisation (WAO) is an independent, non-religious, nongovernmental organization based in Malaysia, committed to confronting violence against women.

4.5 Company History

In 1979, the late Tun Tan Siew Sin was awarded the Tun Razak Award for his invaluable contribution to the country. He generously donated his cash award of RM 30,000 to establish a shelter for battered women and their children. A Protem committee, headed by Puan Sri E.N. Chong, had its first meeting in November 1981. It took 9 months to lay the groundwork and to form a core group of volunteers. These pioneer volunteers worked as a collective to formulate the operating principles of self help and self empowerment for battered women who turned to WAO for help. In June 1982, WAO received temporary registration as a society and a single storey house was rented as WAO's refuge and office premises. The Malay Mail published the first article about the planned Refuge.

4.6 Location
P.O.Box 493, Jalan Sultan 46760 Petaling Jaya Selangor, Malaysia

4.7 Brand Major Product and Services

Shelter Face to face counseling Telephone counseling

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4.8 Corporate Vision and Mission

4.8.1 Vision To create a society that is free of violence against women 4.8.2 Mission To promote and create respect, protection and fulfillment of equal rights for women. To work towards the elimination of discrimination against women, and to bring about equality between women and men 4.8.3 Philosophy The fundamental belief of Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) is that no one deserves to be battered. We believe that all human beings have the right to self determination and should have control over the conditions that shape their lives

4.8.4 Objectives
To provide on request to women and their children suffering from mental, physical and sexual abuse, temporary refuge services that empower and enable them to determine their own future. To offer emotional and social support to any women who request for it, resident or otherwise, and offer support and after-care. To undertake and encourage research into any of the factors that contribute to the inequality and subordination of women. To undertake and advocate with government and non-government organisations the eradication of factors that contribute to the inequality and subordination of women through law, policy and institutional reforms. To create an awareness and better understanding among individuals, public and relevant agencies on the issues of violence against women and the underlying inequalities.

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4.9 Company Current Promotional Strategy

Securing institutional funds from foundations/corporations Organised their own events