Welfare home SSDI celebrates milestone with Trinity Convocation 2026 and elderly care expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Sri Saradha Devi Illam Malaysia (SSDI) celebrated a major milestone with the staging of its SSDI Trinity Convocation 2026, bringing together education, arts, culture and welfare initiatives in a ceremony attended by more than 170 children from welfare homes across the country.

Held on May 16 in Selangor, the event was officiated by Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo and attended by government representatives, community leaders, donors, volunteers and supporters.

Among those present were Batu MP Prabakaran Parameswaran, former minister Waytha Moorthy Ponnusamy, Selangor Youth Community chief executive officer Aiman Nazri, Gombak Youth and Sports Department officer Shafrul Kadir, and Dato’ SK Devamany.

The ceremony was led by SSDI president Dr Kumaran Adaikalam, whose leadership has guided the organisation’s work in child welfare, education, cultural development and community service.

The evening featured cultural performances, a traditional opening tribute, and a special audio-visual presentation highlighting SSDI’s journey and contributions over the years.

The event was officiated by Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

One of the key highlights was a symbolic cake-cutting ceremony involving more than170 children from SSDI and invited welfare homes, representing unity and shared celebration among the institutions.

The event also recognised the academic and vocational achievements of SSDI children through the Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia convocation segment, where students received diploma and Level 3 certifications.

In addition to academic recognition, the children showcased performances in Veenai, Bharatham and Silambam, reflecting SSDI’s emphasis on nurturing cultural appreciation, discipline and self-confidence alongside formal education.

Another highlight of the evening was the launch of Di Sini Bermulanya Sebuah Mimpi, a book written by Dr Suresh Kumar N Vellymalay documenting the history, journey and impact of SSDI.

The ceremony also saw a symbolic mock key presentation for SSDI’s upcoming elderly care home initiative, established in memory of the late parents of donor Thirunavukkarasu.

The event also recognised the academic and vocational achievements of SSDI children through the Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia convocation segment, where students received diploma and Level 3 certifications.

The facility will operate as the SSDI Elderly Care Home, marking the organisation’s expansion beyond child welfare into elderly care services.

SSDI students and alumni were also recognised by the Amazing Malaysian Book of Records for achievements in Bharatham, Silambam and Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia-related categories.

The evening concluded with speeches by student representatives and a succession segment symbolising the passing of values such as gratitude, discipline and service to future generations of SSDI children.

Founded as a welfare and charitable institution, Sri Saradha Devi Illam Malaysia focuses on caring for and empowering children through education, arts, culture and spiritual development.

المصدر: Malay Mail