The Back to School Charity Assistance Programme aims to alleviate the burden of orphans and underprivileged students in making preparations for the upcoming school session 2026. Organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs through the District Offices, the programme which was held simultaneously at four districts, also foster a new spirit to the recipients. At the Brunei Muara District, the donation presentation ceremony was held at the Brunei Muara District Office.
The donations were presented by Awang Abdul Walid bin Haji Matassan, Permanent Secretary for Municipal and District at the Ministry of Home Affairs. 100 students received the donations in the form of school necessities. The donations were from the Brunei Muara District Office Charity Fund and Brunei Muara District Orphans Fund.
In Belait District, the event took place at the Belait District Office. 85 students received donations in the programme. It was presented by Awang Salminan bin Haji Burut, Permanent Secretary for Safety and Welfare at the Ministry of Home Affairs to 20 recipients. The remaining recipients will be handed over through the Penghulu and village head.
While in Tutong District, 130 students received the donations which were handed over by Dayang Siti Norashikin binti Mohd Salleh, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Policy, Corporate and Planning at the Ministry of Home Affairs. The ceremony took place at Mahad Islam Brunei.
In Temburong District, 54 orphans received the donations presented by Awang Haji Ahmad Nizam bin Dato Paduka Haji Ismail, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Legal, International and Research at the Ministry of Home Affairs. It was held at the Official Residence of Temburong District Officer.