Charis Christian Centre

Helping People "with no strings Attached"

When did the CHARIS-NKF Dialysis Centre Started?

It started in 1997 when Pastor Lawrence Yap has a burden to help the lower income people in their dialysis treatments. People of all races, religion and ages of lower income are welcome to apply to be admitted to the centre for treatment.

Objectives

1)  “Helping People – with no strings Attached”.
2)  To cultivate a friendly, caring and a supportive environment for patients to have dialysis treatments - there is still hope and meaning in life.

Who operates the CHARIS-NKF Dialysis Centre?

CHARIS-NKF Dialysis Centre is a joint project between Charis Christian Centre and the National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia. The space and all the equipments cost are raised by Charis Christian Centre. The Church & NKF also take care of the patients welfare & counseling support. The National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia is responsible for the medical expertise of the Centre, in terms of doctor, nurses and maintaining the standard quality treatment.

How is the centre funded?

The annual expenses of the centre is approximately RM200,000 per annum (after deducting the patients contribution and government grants). This amount is funded through a pool fund derives its income from public donations.
Charis Christian Centre second an administrative assistant to the centre and provide the free space usage. The church also takes care of the periodic building maintenance, other purchases and this sum up to approximately RM50,000 per annum.

Help Needed!

1)  Financial Needs (eg. looking for a job, subsidy for dialysis treatments, financial planning, injection, etc.)
2)  Emotional Needs – Visitation, listening ear, etc.