7-Eleven Malaysia organized a baking session for Persatuan Wanita & Ibu Tunggal Nur Iman Kuala Lumpur & Selangor (PWITUS), with the support of its startup, NGO Hub Asia.The purpose of the activity was to teach the community how to make baked goods that they can sell to the public for extra income, especially during the month of Ramadhan when the preparation for the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri is much astir.
Located in Batu Caves, Selangor, PWITUS is formed in 2009 by Sheilla Tukimin, and is targeted at supporting women to sustain themselves independently. The non-profit organization coordinates a variety of learning and sustainability programs for the community to expand their knowledge and gain more skillsets, as well as provide resources and utilities needed for them to run a business and earn income. Till date, the organization has more than 600 members, all of which consists of single mothers and women who are widowed, divorced, or disabled.
