Sarawak Orphan Children Welfare Association (Peryatim) was founded in 1993. Since then, Puan Sri Hajjah Laila Taib is the patron of the orphanage until she died on April 29, 2009 at 3.40pm at their home in Demak Jaya, Kuching due to cancer at age 68. The current patron of the orphanage is Abang Johari's wife, Datin Patinggi Dato Juma'ani Tun Tuanku Bujang while the chairman is Datu Misnu Taha.

According to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, Peryatim has proven its capability in raising orphans in the Sarawak, especially with the setting up of an alumni consisting, among others, orphans who were raised there.

Peryatim management had to be resourceful in getting funds on their own to run the orphanage, as the government could only assist. Peryatim also has homes in Sibu and Miri.

Chief Minister of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg announced at the function an allocation of RM240,000 to Peryatim Education Fund to assist orphans eligible to pursue higher education.

"Caring for and Financing the Wellbeing of the Adolescent Children."

-Sarawak Orphan Children Welfare Association (Peryatim)