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It's 2017 but there are still many Malaysians living in poverty
In Malaysia, [poverty](http://says.com/my/news/1-in-5-sabah-bumiputera-households-are-poverty-stricken) is measured in two categories: **extreme poverty** and **poor**.
Those who fall under the extreme poverty category are people who **cannot even afford food, clothing, and shelter** in Malaysia, whereas households categorised as "poor" can only manage the most basic amenities.
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For this year's Hari Hasanah, Axiata will be supporting Picha Project to distribute 1,000 meals to those in need
**Hari Hasanah** is an initiative to celebrate our progress and journey as a nation, which will take place on 4 September this year. This initiative also encourages Malaysians to do good and help those in need whenever they can.
In conjunction with that, Axiata is launching the **Share-A-Meal** campaign on Hari Hasanah to help those in need. Together with [Picha Project](http://says.com/my/lifestyle/picha-project-afghan-refugee-family-in-malaysia), they will be donating **1,000 meals** to Rumah Titian Kaseh – a centre that takes care of orphans, single parent families, people with disabilities, and old folks.
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How can you show your support? Simply upload a photo of you and your friends sharing a meal with the hashtags below:
1. Snap a photo of you and your friends sharing a meal together.
2. Upload the photo to Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with the hashtags **#AxiataCares**, **#ShareAMealTogether**, and **#BerbudiBersama**.
3. Tag three other friends to join this movement with you.
Share-A-Meal will be running from 4-17 September. At the end of the campaign, Axiata will be donating 1,000 meals prepared by Picha Project to the needy in Rumah Titian Kaseh.
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A simple act of kindness can make a big difference in someone's life! Remember this the next time you share a meal.
So let's do something good today 🙂
Find out more about Axiata's Share-A-Meal initiative [here](https://www.facebook.com/axiata/photos/a.354665428285001.1073741829.217572655327613/368300570254820/?type=3&theater).
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