Home | KindDeeds | Register | News & Events | About Us | Our Partners | Feedback   Community Groups   Community Partners are community groups who have registered with The Kind Exchange and/or requested KindDeeds. We think they're pretty important, so this page is to enable you to find out more about them all.     4T Center - Vietnam Youth Education Support Center Vietnam Youth Education Support Center – 4T Center – is a non-profit organization in Hanoi, Vietnam. Initiated from a small group of volunteers to a two-year operated social entrepreneur, the Organization was officially established in 23rd September 2011 with the mission of promoting Vietnamese Youth comprehensive development through the method of non-formal education – learning by doing activities. The Center has established a sustainable framework involving participation and support of both youth and community through socializing different objectives of the society such as individuals, businesses and social funds for the common goal of Vietnamese youth development. Our main programs are kid-camp, youth projects, youth clubs, youth events and responsible parents network. http://www.4t.org.vn/         6 Degrees Pte Ltd Six Degrees is a ground-up, new community of people from across the ecosystem of the arts & creative industries. It aims to level the playing field for some, to help raise the bar for others; to share, collaborate and find one another, ineluctably. Six Degrees is all about the inherent and inevitable connections that people have with everyone else; and the integral connectedness, perhaps even the inter-dependence, of the individuals involved in the domains of art, design, creativity and the various other agglomerations called the "creative industries". www.sixdegrees.asia         Access to Justice Asia Established in 2008, Access to Justice Asia LLP (AJA) comprises lawyers, writers and consultants dedicated to assisting underserved communities and post-conflict countries move forward from conflict and mass atrocity. AJA provides bespoke strategic consultancy and pro bono services on a wide array of matters, including rule of law and good governance, institutional capacity building, diversity management, and oral history documentation. In collaboration with Singapore Management University School of Law, AJA established the Asian Peace-building and Rule of Law (APRL) program in 2010 as a platform for academic experts to conduct policy-relevant research on peace and good governance. APRL contributes to the Human Rights Resource Centre for ASEAN’s first survey of the Rule of Law & Good Governance in ASEAN and maintains a database on contemporary rule of law and good governance practices in all 10 current ASEAN countries. www.accessjusticeasia.org         ACRES (Animal Concerns Research and Education Society) ACRES is a pioneering Singapore-based charity and Institution of Public Character, founded by Singaporeans in 2001 with the aim of promoting animal welfare. We have six focus areas: Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, Tackling the Wildlife Trade, Zoo Animal Welfare, Humane Education, Community Outreach and Promoting Cruelty-Free Living. www.acres.org.sg         Action for AIDS, Singapore Action for AIDS (AfA)’s objectives are to provide support and assistance to persons living with HIV and AIDS (PWAs); to increase awareness of AIDS and HIV infection; to combat discrimination ; and to encourage research in Singapore www.afa.org.sg         Action for Singapore Dogs (ASD) Action for Singapore Dogs (ASD) was established in December 2000 as a non-profit organization with the mission to improve the welfare of stray and abandoned dogs in Singapore. We aim to fulfill our mission through various activities and programs including rescuing, fostering and re-homing of stray and abandoned dogs, advocating sterilization as a means of controlling the stray population, heightening public awareness of the responsibilities involved in pet ownership and highlighting the virtues of our local dogs. www.asdsingapore.com         aidha aidha is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to giving women migrant workers, particularly domestic helpers, better financial and entrepreneurial education. We provide confidence-building, money management, and entrepreneurship training. With our training and support services, we help migrant women create brighter futures for themselves and their families, and a way out of poverty. www.aidha.org         AkarakA Mission: Help fund education for under-privileged children and young adults. Online social network platform to drive long-term giving for education. www.akaraka.org.sg         ALife Ltd. alife, a member of NCSS, is secular nonprofit volunteer welfare organization which provides assistance and counseling services related to fertility and pregnancy. www.alife.org.sg         Alzheimer’s Disease Association Alzheimer’s Disease Association is a non-profit organisation that was formed in 1990 as a result of growing concern for the needs of people with dementia and their families. The Association’s programmes include its dementia day care centres - New Horizon Centres; caregiver support services (Dementia Helpline, Support Groups, Caregiver Training, Counselling, Information and Referral, respite care) through its Caregiver Support Centres; Public Education; Research and Volunteerism. http://www.alz.org.sg         Art Outreach Singapore Ltd The mission of Art Outreach, is to increase art literacy and to promote art appreciation in Singapore by offering an art education programme for primary and secondary school students. The Art Outreach programme is a free arts appreciation programme for local school students. It is designed to wrap around academic curriculum and expose students to the world of art. From well known masters to equally legitimate works by more obscure artists, the Art Outreach programme focuses on making students comfortable with talking about art in its various aspects: art history, art aesthetics, art criticism and art movements. The programme has a special emphasis on exposing students to art from around the region, especially to art that is relevant to Singapore’s heritage. www.artoutreachsingapore.org         Asian Film Archive The Asian Film Archive is a non-governmental organisation founded in 2005 to collect, safeguard, and preserve the rich film and audiovisual heritage of Asian Cinema. A charity and an Institution of Public Character (IPC), generous public support enables the Archive to preserve Asia’s heritage and culture. oversees a collection of over 1,550 preserved titles and makes available films for viewing and research at the library@esplanade. Learning opportunities about film and its art form are created for students, educators, and the public year round through a variety of exciting activities in schools and within the community. www.asianfilmarchive.org         Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) The Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) is growing and developing the venture philanthropy movement across the Asia Pacific region. AVPN is building on the success of the European Venture Philanthropy Association, which has more than 140 members in 20 countries. We promote venture philanthropy in the broader philanthropic and social investment communities and provide specific networking and learning services to meet the needs of our members. www.avpn.asia         Asian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA TM Inc.) We are a non-profitable organization aimed to help people withe physical disabilities by preparing them with the skills necessary for open employment. http://www.awwa.org.sg         Association for Persons with Special Needs The Association for Persons with Special Needs cater to people with IQ 50 - 70. We run four special schools, ages 7 - 21. We also have an Adult Centre where we provide further vocational training for job placements in open employment. http://www.apsn.org.sg         Assumption Pathway School APS equips students unable to pass PSLE with life & vocational skills to be contributing members of Singapore society www.aps.edu.sg         Avelife Foundation A. To match Green innovation ideas with the relevant resources. B. To instill resource management values to the Corporate, Youths and Children. C. To impart green values through Service Learning using Arts as a medium. D. To organize competitions with green themes as awareness campaigns. E. To be the leading green events organizer. www.avelife.org         AWARE Association of Women for Action and Research Promoting gender equality through research and advocacy; education and training; and support services. www.aware.org.sg         AWWA TM Inc TM In Circulation (TM Inc) is a work readiness programme that caters to the learning needs of adults with physical disabilities who are keen to compete as equals in the working world. The service is available to youth and adults from mainstream educational institutions. TM Inc’s clients range in age and working specialisation. They hold white collared jobs in MNCs or SMEs in the areas of Information Technology; Office Administration; Finance; Customer Support; Human Resources and etc. By joining the programme, disabled people facing complex barriers to getting and keeping a job will be able to - proceed through a structured and systematic programme from modular skills training to internship placement - gain knowledge and develop skills in key areas related to success in the workplace - benefit from career counseling and guidance in making strategic career choices www.awwa.org.sg         B1G1 (Buy1GIVE1) B1G1 (Buy1GIVE1) is a Singapore based organisation that gives businesses around the world the power to change lives through a very specific ’buy one give one’ transaction-based giving. Find out more at www.b1g1.com http://www.b1g1.com         Beautiful People Beautiful People was launched in 2006 as a programme of Beyond Social Services, supporting teenage girls on probation as they reintegrate into society. Today, in addition to Beyond Social Services, Beautiful People also works with the AG Home, Pertapis Centre of Women & Girls, and The Tent. Our mission is to walk with teenage girls through key transitions in their life and to inspire, educate and empower them to be at their best and highest selves. We work in alignment with social workers, parents and friends to help the girls realise their dreams. Our vision is to cultivate an extended family network of supportive relationships for girls to transition to stable, purposeful, productive and dignified lives, to provide opportunities for girls to discover and fulfill their personal and professional potential, and to cultivate a spirit of love for self & others, gratitude, sense of purpose and contribution. www.beautifulpeople.org.sg         Bethany Methodist Nursing Home "A resident is someone who walks into our lives and finds a home in our hearts."- Anonymous This sums up the philosophy of care for residents of Bethany Methodist Nursing Home. The Home is an oasis for up to 303 sick, frail and needy residents who are usually aged 60 and above. It provides a wholistic programme, including dental care, speech therapy, recreational and social activities. All residents receive the same high level of care and attention, regardless of their socio-economic status, gender, race or religion, with or without next of kin, family or friends. They require optimal nursing care from doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Most are highly dependent, requiring assistance for activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing and personal hygiene. Opened on 22 September 2001, Bethany Methodist Nursing Home is a community outreach project of Methodist Welfare Services. http://www.mws.org.sg/Dispatcher?action=CtrDirect&mid=me762901aa14011         Bishan Home for the Intellectually Disabled Bishan Home, serving the intellectually disabled community, is a joint effort between the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) and the Bible-Presbyterian Welfare Services. Our vision is: To Make Bishan Home the Home of choice in providing: * Outstanding service and compassionate Christian care * A home that is safe, secure, comfortable and reassuring * An integrated local network of welfare care services www.bishanhome.org.sg         Bizlink Centre Singapore Ltd Bizlink Centre is a non-profit organisation that provides one- stop employment placements and job assessments for people with disabilities. Our mission is to reach out to People with disabilities in Singapore to help them achieve INDEPENENCE, DIGNITY and INTERGRATION into the main stream society thru sheltered or open employment www.bizlink.org.sg         Blessings in a Bag Blessings in a Bag seeks to partner with existing communities, orphanages, schools, homes as well as initiatives to provide for the needs of underprivileged, abused and medically-ill children across Asia. www.blessingsinabag.org         Bone Marrow Donor Programme The BMDP provides a critical public service to patients in need of a bone marrow transplant. These are patients who suffer from leukaemia and other blood related diseases for which conventional treatment have not been successful and a bone marrow transplant is their last hope for survival. The plight of a patient waiting for a bone marrow transplant does not abate. At any one time, the BMDP handles some 100 case files for patients who are either waiting for a matched donor or surviving on current treatment programmes while waiting for a transplant to be carried out to save their lives. The chances of finding a match within the family is 1 in 4 and outside the family is 1 in 20,000 for to get an unrelated donor. The BMDP maintains a bone marrow register of 50,000 and aims to increase this number by 5000, yearly. This register is a lifeline of hope for patients and their families. www.bmdp.org         BoP Hub Sixty percent of the world’s population is excluded from the global marketplace. BoP Hub creates market-based ecosystems for essential products and boosts social innovations through strategic partnerships. Our vision is to integrate hopeful and capable individuals at the base of the pyramid as entrepreneurs and consumers. www.bophub.org         Bright Vision Hospital Bright Vision Hospital is a 302 bed community hospital supported by the Ministry of Health. We are a fully integrated hospital offering holistic and quality care, especially to the needy, the sick, and the elderly. In being a sanctuary of care for individuals in need of medical help, we act to a) provide continuity of healthcare for the community, b) provide a comprehensive range of services for the holistic care of patients and their families, and c) serve as a training and education centre for professionals and the public in community care for the elderly and infirmed. Our dedicated teams of doctors and nurses provide medical care with the aim of optimising our patient’s functional status for discharge home. Each one of us can contribute either by making a donation or volunteering at BVH. We believe the positivity within us touches those around us with warmth and joy. Bright Vision Hospital is an Institute of Public Character (IPC) with IPC No: HEF0076/G. www.bvh.org.sg         Build Back Better Build Back Better is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to design and build community based educational infrastructure in developing countries especially in disaster affected areas, in a better, safer and environmentally friendly way. www.buildbackbetter-asia.org         Candela Travellers Candela Travellers is a social enterprise which identifies needy communities in the region and propose corporate social responsibility (CSR) solutions and responsible travel programmes for groups.         Care Community Services Society CCSS is a non-profit organization called to serve the community, and to influence and equip individuals and families for empowered living through all generations. We believe in empowered people, where we see the lives of our beneficiaries not just restored, but transformed to bless others. Our programmes are strategically positioned so that we can stay relevant to benefit society. www.carecom.org.sg         Care Corner Singapore Ltd Reverend Tan Tian Ser and a group of passionate individuals conceived the idea of Care Corner in 1981 to serve the needs of the needy (particularly the blue-collar workers) neglected by a fast expanding economy. Care Corner’s services are offered to all, without regard to race, language or religion. Each year thousands of beneficiaries are served by our network of 23 centres. www.carecorner.org.sg         Caring for Cambodia Caring for Cambodia (CFC) is a nonprofit organization that manages and offers ongoing support to schools in Cambodia educating over 5,000 students. www.caringforcambodia.org         Cat Welfare Society Cat Welfare Society is a charity that aims to promote a humane, responsible and informed society in Singapore where cats are cared for responsibly as pets and treated with kindness as community cats. The Society actively promotes sterilisation as a vital personal responsibility of cat owners and caregivers as an effective means to control our community cat population. www.catwelfare.org         Centre for Non-Profit Leadership (CNPL) CNPL’s mission is to advocate planned leadership and to nurture leadership capability for the non-profit sector. http://www.cnpl.org.sg         Centre for Seniors Centre For Seniors is a non-profit, voluntary welfare organisation that is committed to promoting the total well-being of seniors in Singapore, particularly their vocational, financial and psycho-social well-being. Shaped by our vision of a Singapore in which seniors enjoy their rightful place in the family, community and nation, the Centre For Seniors advocates positive attitudes towards older persons by fostering an inclusive, elder-friendly culture in society and in the workplace. www.centreforseniors.org.sg         Centre of New Life Church seeking to reach the nations and the community for Christ www.cnlchurch.org         Child at Street 11 We provide nutrition, education and loving care by creating a supporting environment in a heartland child care centre setting in Ang Mo Kio, Ave 3. We help young children from broken homes, parents in prison, single parents, abusive parents. The Centre’s research based pedagogical approach constructs a vibrant learning community to launch children on a learning journey, which will see them becoming positive, confident and secure. The Street 11 Team networks with the wider community, locally and internationally, to build rich learning opportunities connected to the real world experiences, to help children and their families actualize a brighter future, breaking away from poverty cycle. www.street11.org.sg         Child at street 11 Ltd Our Mission is to educate and help young children from low-income and dysfunctional families break out of the poverty cycle in one generation. Our Goals include ensuring that children have access to: Quality education and integral support programmes vital to developing their full potential. Homes which are safe and provide opportunities for positive development. Support systems for parents to achieve economic independence. The people that society wants for tomorrow are in Child at Street 11 today. www.street11.org.sg         Child Rights & You Child Rights and You (CRY) is an Indian Non Government Organisation that catalyses change in the lives of underprivileged children in India by restoring their rights www.cry.org         Children At-Risk Empowerment Association (CARE) Children-At-Risk Empowerment Association (CARE Singapore) is a registered charity and a youth development agency established in 1997. For the last 10 years, CARE has been providing school-based social work services, reaching out to primary and secondary youths at risk of academic failure, behaviour problems, emotional maladjustment, self-harm or delinquency. www.care.sg         Children’s Aid Society - Melrose Home Our Society manages the Melrose Home. Melrose Home provides a supportive environment for children between the ages of 4 to 18 years old, who require care and protection in a residential setting. These are children whose parents or family members are unable to provide care or to supervise them. childrensaidsociety.org.sg         Children’s Social Exposition An event showcasing social projects completed by 9-14yrs old that was initiated and implemented by the children         Children’s Cancer Foundation The Children’s Cancer Foundation aims to improve the quality of life of children with cancer and their families through enhancing their emotional, social and medical well-being. This is achieved by providing counselling, employing therapeutic play, conducting support groups, organising children and family outings, offering financial assistance, educating the families, supporting training and research, and promoting public awareness www.ccf.org.sg         ComChest SHARE SHARE is Community Chest’s monthly donation programme which provides a stable source of funds for our beneficiaries. It is a simple and effective way for employees to donate any amount they wish on a monthly basis through the payroll system, GIRO or credit card. http://www.comchest.sg/share         Community Involvement Its aim is to :- a) Contribute to local communities’ welfare b) Develop service leadership and service involvement with the local communities c) Support your organisation’s/group’s objectives for Community Involvement d) Cultivate interest and appreciation in the local communities’ language, culture and country e) Harnessing varied community service experiences for your organisation/group f) Organisation/group learning and teambuilding eq-eduventure.com         Conjunct Consulting We are a nonprofit that seeks to help other nonprofits become better by providing strategic and management advice with teams of student and professional volunteers www.conjunctconsulting.org         CSR-Asia (Migrant Worker Recruitment Practices Research Initiative) CSR Asia is the leading provider of information, training, research and consultancy services on sustainable business practices in Asia. We provide independent services and expert insight into the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) issues facing companies in Asia www.csr-asia.com         CWS-BT YOUTHREACH YouthReach is a joint outreach project by Catholic Welfare Services (CWS) and Boys’ Town to serve the youths in our community. Part of the services of YouthReach includes a drop-in centre in Tampines which aims to provide a sense of purpose and direction, and to inculcate values in the lives of the youth. YouthReach also offers comprehensive services to reach out to youths at risk and help them utilize their strengths and resources to achieve their desired goals. www.youthreach.org.sg         Design for Change Singapore Its the Singapore chapter of Design for Change Contest which is an international program fro 9-14yr old children whee they learn to design solutions to problems around them. www.dfcsingapore.com         Dreams @ Kolam Ayer (AKA Viriya Community Services) Dreams @ Kolam Ayer is one of the many centres started up by Viriya Community Services. Viriya Community Services is a voluntary welfare (charitable) organisation, founded in 2001 by the Leong Hwa Monastery, to provide community and social services to low income families in Singapore.VCS runs 6 family and student services centres www.viriya.org.sg/DREAMS/home.htm         EMCC (Eagles Mediation and Counselling Centre) EMCC, with its years of experience in integrative counselling and mediation services, offers professional and qualified expertise in the areas of family and divorce disputes, workplace conflicts, youth issues and other relationship challenges. EMCC’s distinctiveness lies in its one-stop service offerings in meeting your needs. Where counselling can be supplemented by mediation in certain situations, clients will be referred to our mediators for a more inclusive reconciliatory process. Vice versa, mediating parties maybe advised to seek counselling to address underlying needs even when the immediate conflict at the core of the mediation is resolved.         Epilepsy Care Group (Singapore) Epilepsy Care Group (Singapore) [ECG] is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that began in 1993 as an effort to address the needs of persons with epilepsy and their caregivers in Singapore www.epilepsycare.org         Fei Yue Family Service Centre (FYFSC) We manage 3 FSCs and also provide services pertaining to outreach and public education programmes for individuals, families and the community. http://www.fycs.org         Generocity Pte Ltd Generocity is a social enterprise that operates a retail network that helps businesses Do Well by doing Good. By marrying Buying with Giving, we are able to achieve the multiple aims of (i) generating more donation income to charities (ii) spurring incremental retail activities and (iii) developing more employment opportunities for lower-income individuals. www.gif-deals.com         Geylang Senior Citizens’ Health Care Centre Committed to the care of needy sick and elderly by providing physiotherapy & nursing care, meals and transportation         Global Causeways Pte Ltd We offer corporate sustainability and personal consultancy and solutions by connecting companies and individuals to projects that match their business, strategic and personal interests in the poorest communities overseas. www.globalcauseways.org         Good Newspaper Good Newspaper shares driving passions, great ideas and business models that can make a systematic and lasting difference in your life and the lives of people that matter to you. Our benchmark for success is that each article inspires someone to take action and we want to make it easy for you to DO when you find something GOOD. www.goodpaper.sg         Green Prints Green Prints is a social enterprise focusing on environmentally sustainable printing processes and products, delivered quickly and affordably, 24/7. www.greenprints.sg         Ground-Up Initiative Ground-Up Initiative promotes environmental awareness and responsible practices by connecting people to a sustainable relationship with the land, teaching them to treat the Earth with respect and to participate in healing it. www.groundupinitiative.org         Habitat for Humanity Singapore Habitat for Humanity (HFH) International is a non-profit Christian housing organisation with a mission to eliminate poverty housing worldwide by building simple, decent houses with the help of the homeowner families themselves and volunteers. Habitat for Humanity builds for people of all backgrounds, races and religions to provide needy families with a simple and decent place to live in. To date, HFH has built more than 500,000 houses, providing for more than ,000 people in more than 3,000 communities in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, and throughout the Asia-Pacific region with safe and decent shelters. www.habitat.org.sg         HCA Hospice Care HealthServe is a non-profit organization dedicated to holistically serving Singapore’s fringe and marginalised www.hca.org.sg         HealthServe Limited HealthServe is a non-profit organization dedicated to holistically serving Singapore’s fringe and marginalised www.healthserve.org.sg         HighPoint DaySpring HighPoint DaySpring manages the DaySpring Residential Treatment Centre (RTC) for abused teen girls. The RTC provides a 6-month live-in therapeutic program within a small-group home setting of not more than 12 residents per cohort. DaySpring’s treatment program for abused teenage girls is recognised by MCYS and run by full time staff of counsellors and carers( ’mentors’). DaySpring’s vision is to see every girl and woman, especially those at risk, live a life of purpose and hope; making peace with her past, finding purpose in the present and renewed hope for the future. DaySpring is a self-funded initiative under Highpoint Community Services Association (HCSA), a member of National Council of Social Services and an Institution of Public Character (IPC). www.dayspring.org.sg         Home Nursing Foundation Home Nursing Foundation (HNF) is a charitable and non-profit organisation that offers professional home nursing care to the needy elderly in the comfort and privacy of their homes. www.hnf.org.sg         Hope Dog Rescue Our vision Our Hope for the future is that there will be no unwanted, unloved or abandoned companion animals. Our mission Hope Dog Rescue is dedicated to improving the welfare of companion animals and street dogs in our community through active sterilization, education, and raising awareness. http://www.hopedogrescue.org         Hope for HIV/AIDS Life Supports International A registred NGO that provides holistic Home-Based Care services to those sick of AIDS and providing Education, Foods ans basic health services to poor, orphans and vulnerable children in the rural villages and slum communities         Hospilite test www.hospilite.com         Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics (HOME) HOME is an organisation concerned with the rights and welfare of migrants and migrant workers in Singapore. We run programmes which provide shelter, legal aid and education for abused migrant workers www.home.org.sg         Impact Investment Exchange (Asia) Impact Investment Exchange Asia (IIX) is creating Asia’s first stock exchange, a trading platform and an efficient capital-raising mechanism for Social Enterprises (SEs) in Asia, including for-profit and not-for-profit entities with a social mission. IIX will connect SEs with impact investors seeking to achieve both a social return and an economic return while providing capital to fund innovative social businesses. http://www.asiaiix.com/         Impact Investment Shujog Shujog is an advocacy, research and capacity-building non-profit Social Enterprise (SE) seeking to foster growth, maturity and innovations to the SE and Impact Investment sectors of Asia. Shujog’s products and services focus on preparing SEs in Asia with the organizational accountability, sound governance and fiscal accountability to raise funds from the capital markets or through Impact Investment Exchange Asia (IIX), Shujog’s sister company. www.shujog.org         International Bridges to Justice International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) is an independent, non-profit and non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering legal aid lawyers in developing countries to protect the basic legal rights of ordinary citizens. Specifically, IBJ works to guarantee all citizens the right to competent legal representation, the right to be protected from cruel and unusual punishment, and the right to a fair trial. Within Asia, IBJ has well-established programs in China and Cambodia, and in Africa it’s projects are focused on Rwanda, Burundi and Zimbabwe. Singapore is the new training hub for IBJ’s operations in South-East Asia. The Singapore office will be arranging for lawyers and government officials to fly to Singapore in order to receive legal skills training as well as an education on why access to counsel is important. www.ibj.org         International Humanity Foundation Half of IHF’s mission is to educate the poor and the other half is to educate the world about the poor. Our vision is to strive for a world of leaders and citizens who have interacted with, and are truly knowledgeable about the world’s poor. We believe in a "pass it on" philosophy where education is free and available for all who seek it. Those of us who have received a free education pass it on by helping others less fortunate by teaching, interacting and learning. With just a few hours a week, our volunteers, children and sponsors are changing the world we live in. IHF is a non-religious, non-political, non-profit organization that strongly believes in an equal opportunity for all and in preserving the cultures, traditions and beliefs of the marginalized communities it works in. www.ihfonline.org         International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Fund The IRRI Fund is registered in Singapore as an international charitable organization to facilitate and encourage support for rice research—including the work of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)—from private and public donors in Singapore, Asia, and other parts of the world. The IRRI Fund supports rice research to reduce poverty and hunger and improve the health and nutrition of poor rice farmers and consumers while protecting the environment. The IRRI Fund also facilitates scientific collaboration and educational programs, sponsorships, and partnerships through conferences, events, and publishing opportunities related to the promotion of rice and rice research. www.irrifund.org         ISCOS The Industrial and Services Co-operative Society Limited (ISCOS) was formed in 1989 as a social enterprise with the primary aim of helping ex-offenders reintegrate gainfully into society. We recognize that the challenges an ex-offender faces are multi-fold, from within and without. In recent years, we have widened our programmes to range from assistance in employment, to honing life skills and positive life habits, and to helping their immediate family particularly where young children are involved. Our initiatives include Back-to-School, Back-to-Work and Fairy Godparent Programmes. This holistic approach is already starting to see promising results. www.iscos.org.sg         Junior Achievement Junior Achievement is the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Since its founding in 1919, Junior Achievement has contributed to the business and economic education of more than 87 million young people around the world. Junior Achievement educates students from K – Grade 12 (JC2) about work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Its programs use hands-on experiences to help young people understand the economics of life. In partnership with businesses and educators, Junior Achievement brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential. singapore.ja.org         Kampung Temasek To set up a non-profit outdoor eco education center to inculcate authentic Kampung style living: Facilitate young children to interact with nature and learn enable a robust, engaged and positive mindset towards learning and creative thinking www.kampungtemasek.org         Keep C.A.T.S. Keep C.A.T.S ( Keepcats) started are a group of students who aim to change the society’s mindset of strays and animals. Now our volunteers consist of people from all walks of life and are constantly on a look out for people who can join us and sterilisation exercises, rehoming and education http://www.keepcats.blogspot.com         Kim Keat Christian Church Kindergarten Since our inception in 2003 we have been serving our Beng Wan and nearby communities with good quality pre-school education which comes under the endorsement of Ministry of Education and National Council of Social Services. www.kkcc.org.sg/kindergarten.html         Lakeside Family Centre Lakeside Family Centre focuses on the needs of individuals and families in the Jurong community, serving all regardless of race, language or religion. www.lakeside.org.sg         Laksania Laksania believes that work is the best therapy, we adopted a mission of social enterprises which is to employ marginalised groups in our Central Kitchen at the Institute of Mental Health. www.laksania.com         Life Care Society (Life Childcare) Life Care Society (LCS) was incorporated on 18 September 2001. It functions as the community service arm of Singapore Life Church. LCS provides children care services www.lifecaresociety.blogspot.com         Light & Love Welfare Services Centre We are in partnership with St Luke Eldercare in providing volunteers for the Eldercare program and fund-raising activities. In addition, we collaborate with overseas affiliated organizations to support charity work in less developed countries. www.llwsc.org.sg         Lions Home for the Elders The Lions Home for the Elders operates two nursing homes for almost 300 residents with multiple health conditions. Ninety percent of the residents are from low income households and destitutes. www.lionshome.org.sg         Little Hands Big Voices LHBV is the only parent support group for kids with atypical hearing in Singapore. With the help of a steadily growing network of dedicated parents and professionals here in Singapore, it is our hope to create a web destination containing local, relevant information for parents of children with atypical hearing here in Singapore. Singapore has excellent resources and skilled professionals that are dedicated to making a difference and helping our kids listen, learn and talk. It is our desire that this information be accessible to those who need it, when they need it most. www.littlehandsbigvoices.sg         Living Streams Living Streams is a Christian Church www.livingstreams.org.sg         Love and Care Charity Nite We are organizing a ticketed Variety Show on 23 July 2011, to be held at Sembawang CC, 7-10pm. NA         Lutheran Community Care Services Ltd Lutheran Community Care Services (LCCS) has been reaching out to children and youth in schools and the community since 2002. By showing concern and providing care for the young and their families through remedial, preventive and developmental work, LCCS has three community projects under its purview, the Students Work Services, Centre For Restorative Practice and Family Work Services. We provide counselling, case management, group work, classroom guidance workshop, outreach works; and public education programmes to reach out to students, parents and teachers. LCCS also conducts training to build capacity and skills to other professionals from social services, MCYS and MOE. lccs.org.sg         MacPherson Moral Family Service Centre A family service centre which is a first stop centre for clientele from low-income families         Make-A-Wish Foundation (Singapore) Ltd Creating Hope and Happiness by granting the heartfelt wishes of children with life threatening illnesses. www.makeawish.org.sg         Man Fut Tong Nursing Home MFTNH’s mission is to provide a holistic environment for the sick elderly to recuperate and re - intergrate the elderly into the society. MFTNH provides Residential, Respite, Day Rehabilitation Centre & Day Care Services. We have various programs for the elderly in the Nursing home, we provide occupational therapy services Physiotherapy services, outings and coordinate internal events (Performance, befriending ) for the elderly www.mft.org.sg         Marymount Centre Singapore Marymount Centre is a voluntary welfare organization set up by the Good Shepherd Sisters in the 1940s to reach out to the marginalized women and children in the society. We are committed to shaping lives in a growth process through reaching out to children, women and families who experienced injustice and journeying with them in the healing of their personhood with dignity and compassion. www.marymountctr.org.sg         Metta Welfare Association Metta Welfare Association is a non-profit, voluntary welfare organization. We provide special education, welfare services, community and health care to the intellectually disabled, elderly and terminally ill in our society, transcending race and religion. Playing a pivotal role in realising our mission are nine welfare centres and a social enterprise that are located islandwide. www.metta.org.sg         Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (1962) was founded in May 1962 under the name of Singapore Association for Retarded Children (SARC). Since then, MINDS has grown to be the largest Voluntary Welfare Organisation in Singapore serving approximately 2400 clients. MINDS’ beneficiaries are from the ages 4 years old onwards and have moderate to profound intellectual disabilities. www.minds.org.sg         Muhammadiyah Welfare Home (MWH) MWH shelters abandoned and abused children in moral danger, educates residents through religious learning, encourages responsible behavior, and provides voluntary aftercare service to children who have been discharged mwh.muhammadiyah.org.sg         Murals.sg We do Community Art. Art to the Heart. Murals.sg is an initiative of Social Creatives Ltd that has done over 60 public murals. we are now in our development stage www.murals.sg         My Centre @ Moulmein (AKA Viriya Community Services) The Centre aims to promote a healthy lifestyle via a series of exercise programmes. workshops and activities that promotes self management and empowerment; it also provides an avenue where residents will be able to spend their leisure time meaningfully;promote active volunteerism in the community and intergenerational interaction/family bonding www.viriya.org.sg/MyCentre         My Own Children International Sierra Leone MOC Int. it is a non profit children’s charity organisation dedicating in helping orphans, street kids, Disable children,war victims, terrorism kids through the provision of safe homes, educational support, medical, and aid such as food supplies, water and campaigns programs. What can you do for us and with us? myownchildreninternationalsierraleone.webs.com         Mzungu Volunteers Mzungu was established to link like-minded travelers looking to make a difference in African villages where the need is greatest in Uganda while at the same time enjoying some thrilling adventure experiences while they are here. Mzungu offers the volunteer the ability to provide these villages and people a much needed service at a very affordable price. www.mzunguvolunteers.org         National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) is the national body that promotes and develops volunteerism and philanthropy across all sectors, functioning as a first-stop centre, catalyst and networking agency to foster the giving spirit in Singapore. www.nvpc.org.sg         Nexus-Carbon for Development Nexus-Carbon for Development is: - an alliance of pro-poor project developers providing access to clean technologies to poorest populations - Mission: scale up its members’ most successful projects by supporting access to climate finance, including carbon finance - Activities: peer-to-peer services platform, awareness raising, capacity building, carbon finance services, private sector engagement. - A charity registered in Singapore since 2008. www.nexus-c4d.org         NTUC Eldercare Recognizing that people want to age in the comfort and familiarity of their home, NTUC Eldercare provides a range of quality eldercare services at affordable prices to encourage ageing-in-place. These services include daycare & home care. www.ntuceldercare.org.sg         Operation Hope Foundation Limited Operation Hope Foundation is a Singapore based charity dedicated to transforming the lives of orphans and the poor through relief and development projects in third world countries. Our vision is to mobilise volunteers and resources to make a measurable difference by building a minimum of ten orphanages and community centres by 2014. Our mission is to transform the lives of orphaned children and the poor in third world countries by building and operating orphanages and community centres thereby creating a better future both for the children and the surrounding population. www.ohf.org.sg         Operation Smile Singapore Throughout Asia, Operation Smile Singapore volunteers repair childhood facial deformities while building public and private partnerships that advocate sustainable healthcare systems for children and families. Together, we create smiles, change lives, heal humanity. www.operationsmile.org.sg         PACTA Asia Ltd PACTA is a non-governmental organisation committed to advancing international and national conflict resolution and reconciliation with a view to alleviating suffering, poverty and distress and building social cohesion and trust within and between communities. Our particular focus is in South East Asia and currently we are most active in Aceh, Indonesia. This includes sharing the lessons learned from the Aceh peace process throughout the region. PACTA was originally founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. In order to be fully operational in the Asia region, PACTA Finland established a legal entity in Singapore in January 2010, PACTA Asia Ltd. www.pacta.fi         Paris Girls Rock music education for young girls We are a positive educational experience in music for young girls and women. We Offer 7 days of full day of music education, empowerment, and exposure for girls ages 8 to 16 and the oppotunity of performing a final concert of their original music. www.parisgirlsrock.blogspot.com         Parkinson’s Disease Society (Singapore) Our mission is to provide information, support, and rehabilitation programs for Parkinson’s disease patients and caregivers. www.parkinsonsingapore.com         PCF Serangoon Education Centre We are committed to provide a holistic education programme with emphasis on character building. Vision: To nurture active learners with moral values. Core Values: Respect, Love, Patience www.pcfserangoon125.org         PERGAS PERGAS provides welfare, training & education for Islamic religious teachers, and supports social & community programs www.pergas.org.sg         Philanthropy Works PhilanthropyWorks is Asia’s first philanthropy advisory-cum-execution boutique. PhilanthropyWorks addresses the gap in the Asian developmental sphere by adopting an end-to-end donor-focused approach – conceiving a philanthropy strategy and deal structure tailored to donor’s sectors and regions of interest, optimising potential impact and addressing donor concerns of performance and accountability standards with agreed metrics.         PPIS (Young Women Muslim Association of Singapore) PPIS’s vision is to be women who catalyse changes in Muslim women for the betterment of families, community and the society. Our mission is to empower Muslim women with skills, knowledge and opportunities through quality programmes and services to enhance their multiple roles in life. web.ppis.sg         Princeton in Asia (PiA) PiA promotes good will and understanding by providing transformative, service-oriented experiences for recent college graduates and serving the needs of Asia as determined by our Asian partners. piaweb.princeton.edu         Project Gazaab II Project Gazaab II will be traveling and reaching out to 4 different schools in Nepal. We aim to foster cross cultural interaction that serves as a forum for learning and professional development for the next generation of young Nepali business leaders. With that in mind, we will be conducting a series of events and our main focus would be the Business Case Competition. This involves the Nepali students to first form teams to deliberate and analyse real-life risks in starting up a business in their villages and towns. They will then submit a thorough business plan that will be judged upon guidelines designed by our SMU students; favourably a sustainable business that minimises social cost. http://www.smu.edu.sg/students/career_services/index.asp         Project Happy Feet Limited Project Happy Feet is a Singapore-based not-for-profit organisation established since 2009 to empower lives through education and training to alleviate poverty, especially those in developing countries. It identifies credible local non-governmental organisations and fund-raises for sustainable and impactful programmes and initiatives that are education or training related and that benefit underprivileged children and youths. It also builds capacity and enhances efficiency and effectiveness of these organisations by matching skilled volunteers, professionals and experts to them for knowledge and skills transfer. Project Happy Feet is 100% in fund-raising in that 100% of funds raised go directly to beneficiaries through scholarships, provision of school supplies, building infrastructure, and of course, slippers. It envisions a future where kids go to school with happy feet and that poverty is alleviated. www.projecthappyfeet.org         Project Vibrant Colours 3 Project Vibrant Colours 3 is started by a group of passionate people with the vision that aims to create an impact on youths by instilling in them awareness of self as well as others, a sense of urgency in their lives, and having the courage to act. In living the spirit of “Making A Difference” or M.A.D. and having that as our MOTTO, the main committee has taken on the challenge of making the difference to the environment by advocating the importance and priority of the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse & Recycle) in the Waste Hierarchy. http://www.facebook.com/projectvibrantcolours3         Prospero World A philanthropic advisory service that research outstanding charities tailored to our clients’ interests allowing them to make an informed donation with confidence. We provide further monitoring services as well hold networking events to bridge the gap between the charities and their donors. www.prosperoworld.org         Qi Global Qi is a global network of innovators creating human progress in harmony with nature. We provide members a platform for cross-industry networking and collaboration. Innovation happens with the cross-pollination of knowledge from a range of industries. Based on this principle, Qi works to bring together corporate, community and creative sectors to generate new ideas for sustainable development in the following areas: Architecture & Urban Planning; Conservation & Wildlife; Energy & Technology; Fashion, Art & Design; Food, Health & Leisure; Leadership & Innovation; Impact Investment; Policy & Nation Development; Women’s Empowerment; and Youth Ambition & Education. www.qi-global.com         Rainbow Centre A non-profit organisation committed to enhance the quality of life of children with special needs through education and training. www.rainbowcentre.org.sg         Raleigh Society Raleigh Society is dedicated to the development of youths through adventure-based service learning activities. Through overseas expeditions and local adventure projects, youths from all backgrounds and nationalities are encouraged and challenged to discover their full potential by working together on challenging environmental and community projects around the world. http://www.raleigh.org.sg/         Relief 2.0 Running the last mile to provide efficient disaster response with dignity, inclusion, generation and distribution of wealth www.relief20.com         Ren Ci Hospital Established as a charity since 1994, Ren Ci Hospital has been providing quality medical, nursing, rehabilitation, social care and support to needy patients, regardless of race, religion or background. Today, Ren Ci’s spectrum of care encompasses Ren Ci Community Hospital, Ren Ci Long-Term Care (chronic sick), and Ren Ci Nursing Home, with a combined number of over 600 inpatient beds. During each and every fundraising event, our stakeholders - be it the medical and nursing team, administration staff, social workers, volunteers, patients’ family members, or even our benefactors - will unfailingly contribute their concerted efforts to raise the much needed funds for our patients, all working towards a common goal: to bring a ray of hope to our less fortunate patients with resources to provide better medical and nursing care. www.renci.org.sg         Restroom Association (Singapore) The Restroom Association (Singapore) or RAS is dedicated to promoting the cleanliness, design and functionality of public toilets in Singapore www.toilet.org.sg         Riverkids Project Riverkids works with children and families in danger of abuse and trafficking in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We identify children at high risk because of extreme poverty, drug abuse, alcoholism, gambling, child abuse or other children or family involved in trafficking. Then, we talk with the families to work out what help they need and what will keep their children safe. Our community centers are within walking distance from the crowded and dangerous slums our families live in. That makes it easy for the families to ask for help during an emergency, and makes our centers part of the local community. We hire staff from the local slums where possible too. http://www.riverkidsproject.org/         Room to Read Singapore Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy programs and gender equality in education. Room to Read has opened schools and libraries in 10 countries in Asia and Africa. It has also produced local-language children’s books and supported girls’ education. Room to Read aims to reach 10 million children by 2015. Help us meet our goals! www.roomtoread.org         Rose to the Occasion “Rose to the Occasion” Initiative is in its premiere year as a public charitable event, to raise funds in support of The Children’s Cancer Foundation, an independent non-profit organization with the status of Institute of Public Character. A red rose symbolizes love. The theme of the event under “Rose to the Occasion” is “Indulgence with Love”. We seek to collaborate with a group of fine, reputable restaurants which are keenly supportive of our worthy cause and to achieve their corporate social responsibility objective. Each participating restaurant shall design an “Event Menu” based on the theme and all contributions from each evening go to charity. “Rose to the Occasion” is unique among past and existing charity dinner efforts in its proposed scale, duration and selection of culinary hotspots promising fulfilling dining experiences and now, topped with a garnish of heart-warming goodness. We are working to reach as many restaurants as our partners. Join us today.         ROWAN Serving Rural Orphans and Widows in Uganda to empower them from helplessness to hope. www.loveROWAN.com         SALT Online/NVPC SALT Online is a new website created by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre. It features thought pieces, interviews and articles about the non-profit community. www.salt.org.sg         Self Spark We are explorers of the science of self-mastery. Our mission is to help people achieve measurable personal growth. We do this by designing radically effective events and experiences to help people develop across all areas of their lives. We act simply. We look at what actually works, and do that. We ignore everything else. We also act ambitiously. We work hard to spark the potential within every person, family, team, company, and community. Self Spark believes in a world where self-actualization is not only possible, but plausible. We believe that through properly designed experiences practically everyone can be guided to lead happy, healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives. www.selfspark.com         Serangoon Moral Family Service Centre We are a voluntary welfare organization (registered with MCYS) whose focus is to enrich the quality of family life in Singapore. www.chkmps.org.sg/serangoonfsc.html         Shared Services for Charities Limited Shared Services for Charities Limited ("SSC") was established by two sponsoring organisations, Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) and BinjaiTree. Our mission is to provide shared services to charities for better governance and organizational excellence, and to promote strategic partnerships and professional volunteerism for non-profit capability building. Our vision is to be the one-stop leading provider of sustainable, professional and cost-effective resources to all charities. www.sscharities.com         Shoulders-SG Ltd This is a newly incorporated group essentially for parents or caregivers of children and persons with special needs. The group aims to promote public awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The term "Special Needs" is used to describe people with ASD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Sensory Integration Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia and other neuro-developmental disorders or disabilities. Where the context is suitable, the group’s effort in this aspect may include "Special Needs" in general. http://www.shoulders-sg.org         SIFE SIFE provides university students with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to their communities while also discovering their potential to achieve an even greater impact as the business leaders of tomorrow. It is this balance between immediacy of results and the continual development of effective, responsible leaders that defines the SIFE program and is essential to creating truly sustainable change. By using the business concepts they are learning in the classroom to help others, SIFE students develop stronger business and leadership skills, as well as a sense of service and responsibility to the community and world around them. They’re emerging as leaders who understand the opportunity for business to make a positive economic, social and environmental impact. It’s the reason so many top companies have identified SIFE as a leading source of socially responsible business talent. www.sifesingapore.org         Silver Spring (Social Enterprise) Silver Spring sprung to life on 1st March 2009. A Social Enterprise that aims to “put the bounce back in your life”! Silver Spring is a platform especially for those in their mid life career, to generate enterprise and economic activities, to tap on the wealth of expertise and resources. We are a key player for professionals in career transition seeking ways to generate options. The team at Silver Spring believe in Rebound, Reinvent and Revitalize, for anyone, at any age. www.silverspring.com.sg         Singapore After-Care Association We reintegrate ex-offenders by providing aftercare programmes like finding accomodation,employment, reconciling relationships,upgrading of skills and the pursuit of education. www.saca.org.sg         Singapore Ankylosing Spondylitis Club The Singapore Ankylosing Spondylitis Club (SASC) is a support group for patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis. It was formed in 1990 under the umbrella of the National Arthritis Foundation. Objectives Its objectives are: • to motivate patients to preserve their mobility through a regular exercise programme; • to promote awareness of Ankylosing Spondylitis among patients and their families; and • to improve patient morale so that they can cope better with their disease. http://www.arthritis.org.sg/singapore-ankylosing-spondylitis-club.html         Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association (SANA) is a Voluntary Welfare Organisation (VWO) with IPC status, established in 1972 to assist in the rehabilitation of drug addicts and provide assistance and support to the community. Our services include in-care, aftercare and post-aftercare programmes, which requires us to work closely with our clients to counsel and help them in their recovery process and facilitating them in the reintegration back to the society. Over the years, SANA’s role has evolved and expanded to include preventive drug education, mobilizing and engaging our community in the fight against drug abuse in Singapore. www.sana.org.sg         Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped SAVH’s mission is to help the Visually Impaired help themselves by acquiring new skills and gaining self-reliance to cope with the integration into society. www.savh.org.sg         Singapore Cancer Society The Singapore Cancer Society is a community-based voluntary health organisation dedicated to minimizing the impact of cancer through public education, screening, patient services, financial assistance, research and advocacy. www.singaporecancersociety.org.sg         Singapore Children’s Society Singapore Children’s Society helps protect and nurture children and youth of all races and religions, especially those who are abused, neglected, and/or from dysfunctional families. Today, we operate islandwide to broaden our reach via the six service categories of: Caregiving, Preventive, Developmental, Remedial, Community and Public Education www.childrensociety.org.sg         Singapore Christian Home for the Aged Singapore Christian Home for the Aged (SCH) has been providing community services to the elderly females in Singapore since 1960. Its mission is to serve in the spirit of love, to provide accommodation for the aged and destitute and to take care of them in their twilight years. As our residents grow older, the dependency or nursing care also increases. We provide 24 hours nursing care. At present, more than 90% of our residents are wheelchair-bound and they require assistance for their daily activities, such as feeding, bathing and moving about. www.singaporechristianhome.org         Singapore Disability Sports Council The Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) is the only organisation in Singapore which reaches across all disability groups, offering a wide range of sports at both elite and non-elite levels. It is, in fact, Singapore’s national disability sports organisation. www.sdsc.org.sg         Singapore Drama Educators Association The mission of Singapore Drama Educators Association (SDEA) is to advocate for the educational and artistic value of drama and to advance the profession of the drama educator. Established in 2002 by artists, arts educators and arts managers, it is run by passionate volunteers from these fields. It is managed by a committee of 9 volunteer members elected on a 2-year cycle.   www.sdea.org.sg         Singapore Environment Council Established in 1995, the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) is an independently managed, non-profit, non-government organisation, and institution of public character that nurtures, facilitates and co-ordinates environmental causes in Singapore. Our mission is to create a lasting impact on climate change by collaborating with people, industries and governments to encourage and achieve sustainable urbanisation. www.sec.org.sg         Singapore Gymnastics As the national sports association for gymnastics in Singapore, we run a variety of training programmes, events, competitions and courses, promoting gymnastics to all! www.singaporegymnastics.org.sg         Singapore Heart Foundation The Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) is a non-profit charitable organisation at the forefront of the battle against heart disease in Singapore. Since its inception in 1970, the Foundation has grown into a well-established and reputable organisation with local and international links. Its mission is to promote heart health, prevent and reduce disability and death due to cardiovascular diseases and stroke. www.myheart.org.sg         Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) The Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) is a self-help group that works to uplift the Singapore Indian Community. SINDA’s key thrusts are in Education, Family Services and Active Collaboration. www.sinda.org.sg         Singapore Kindness Movement Kindness is in everyone. The Singapore Kindness Movement (SKM) wants to encourage everyone to start, show and share kindness. We aspire to inspire graciousness one kind act at a time. By sparing a thought for the people around us, we hope to create a gracious society, and make life better for you and me. www.kindness.sg         Singapore Leprosy Relief Association SLRA was founded in 1971. It is committed to improving life of ex-leprosy victims in Singapore through providing them with a home, basic care and love www.silra.org.sg         Singapore Planned Parenthood Association Formerly known as the Family Planning Association of Singapore, the Singapore Planned Parenthood Association (SPPA) was formed in 1949. We are a voluntary non-profit organisation seeking to promote sexual and reproductive health awareness in Singapore. To ensure access to sexual and reproduction health information and education for all, we provide programmes and services on the following: - Adult and Youth Sexuality Education - Training workshops for teachers and parents - Parenting - Sexuality Education for children with special needs - Marriage Preparation and Enrichment - Overseas Workers Aids Awareness Programme - Telephone and face-to-face counselling www.sppa.org.sg         Singapore Red Cross Society Red Cross work in Singapore began in 30 September 1949 as part of the British Red Cross Society. Incorporated by an Act of Parliament on 6 April 1973, the Singapore Red Cross is a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies – the world’s largest non-political, non-religious humanitarian movement with over 100 million members and volunteers. Based on the seven fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality, the Singapore Red Cross raises its own funds to serve humanity and further the work of the Red Cross locally and internationally. http://www.redcross.org.sg         Singapore Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is a registered animal welfare charity with IPC status. We receive approximately 600 pets and stray animals every month. This figure includes approximately 90 lost dogs which are all checked for microchips and advertised in the press in an effort to locate their owners. The two main objectives of the SPCA are: -- to promote kindness to animals and birds -- to prevent cruelty to animals and birds www.spca.org.sg         singapore special needs and parents non profit support group set up to provide parents of children with special needs a resource and support group.         SingYouth Hub SingYouth Hub aims to be a hub for nurturing and engaging Singaporean youths in community work. The mission and core objectives are as follow: • to develop activities so as to engage the Singaporean youth in the process of creation/initiation, planning, marketing and execution of community projects; • to set up an online resource centre for youths to initiate sustainable projects and programmes for community and welfare organisations; • to facilitate online volunteer matching; • to develop and cultivate leadership and organisational capabilities of youths. Current programme: Charity Pushcart 2010 (http://www.scape.com.sg/socialRetail.asp) www.Facebook/SingYouth Hub         Social Creatives Ltd We transform walkways into walkthrough art galleries. We do art with a purpose. We have done over 150 public murals. In essence, We do Community Art. Art to the heart. Art with a purpose. Art to solve singapore’s number 1 problem: kiasu-ism. We want to work with you ! www.socialcreatives.com         Social Enterprise Association The Social Enterprise Association is an umbrella association tasked with the role of promoting social entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise (SE) in Singapore, so as to bring about positive social impact and an inclusive community among Singaporeans. www.SEassociation.sg         Social Venture Partners (SVP) Singapore SVP Singapore has the dual mission of high-engagement philanthropy and capacity building of the non-profit sector in Singapore. Our aim is to encourage our partners to be involved in helping the NPO with their time, expertise and money. www.svpi.org         Society for the Physically Disabled Through rehabilitation, employment, training, education, consultation and assessment in assistive technology, day care, and social service support, we work with people with physical disabilities to maximize their potential and independence. www.spd.org.sg         Special Olympics Asia Pacific Special Olympics is a global movement led by athletes with intellectual disabilities who use sports as a stage to demonstrate the capabilities of all people and to build inclusive and tolerant communities. At its core, Special Olympics believes your personal courage can change our world. http://www.specialolympics.org/Regions/asia-pacific/_Region-Front/Asia-Pacific.aspx         Speech Language and Hearing Association Singapore SHAS is the professional association for Speech and Language Therapists in Singapore. Speech and Language Therapists work with people who have difficulty with communication and/or swallowing. www.shas.org.sg         St Hilda’s Community Services Centre Friends @ St. Hilda’s Link was officially opened on 20 August 2005 by Minister of State for Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, Mrs Yu-Foo Yee Shoon. St. Hilda’s Community Services Centre was selected by Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports to run a neighbourhood link at Blk 10 Jalan Batu #01-06 for the residents of Tanjong Rhu and Old Airport estates. We serve over 1,570 households. http://www.sthildascsc.org.sg         St Luke’s Hospital St Luke’s Hospital (SLH) is a charitable community hospital located in the western part of Singapore. Our mission is to provide quality, holistic and compassionate care to our poor elderly sick patients. www.slh.org.sg         Street Child project SCP is a registered Society aiming to help streetchildren in india. Currently we are supporting i-india and NGO in Jaipur reaching out to over 3,000 children every day. We want to do more.         Sunlove Dementia Daycare Centre Sunlove Dementia Daycare belongs to a VWO called Sunlove Home, which is a psychiatric nursing home. The Dementia Daycare is part of our Elder Care section, which also includes a rehabilitation daycare and homehelp service for the elderly poor www.sunlovehome.org.sg         Tabitha Foundation (Singapore) Tabitha Singapore was set up to directly support the aims of Tabitha Cambodia. Our aims include: 1.Encouraging and facilitating fundraising to support Tabitha Cambodia 2.Organising specific projects to support Tabitha Cambodia 3.Seeking opportunities to sell Tabitha’s Cambodian made cottage industry products in Singapore 4.Developing a network of schools that support Tabitha Cambodia 5.Arranging volunteer house-building team trips to Cambodia 6.Facilitating corporate sponsorship, including team-building programmes to Cambodia www.tabithasingapore.com         Tan Tock Seng Hospital Community Charity Fund Set up in 1995, TTSH Community Charity Fund (CCF) raises funds from the public to care for the sick in the hospital and the community. Every year, about $2 million is required to support over 2,000 needy patients, especially the elderly and those who fall between the crack of the system and who are unable to receive help from traditional charitable agencies. The Fund provides timely and critical help to needy patients and their families through the 70 programs it supports. From medical treatment, medication and breathing equipment to mobility aids, nutrition and community rehabilitation programs, TTSH CCF enable patients to access the best care, gain independence, improve their quality of life. CCF also provide volunteer opportunities for companies and individuals who are keen to lend a helping hand to improve the lives of the needy sick. www.ttsh.com.sg         TCF NonProfit Organisation working in the Central region of Vietnam         TEDxSingapore TEDxSingapore brings people together to seek a deeper understanding of ourselves and our world, and to inspire ideas and action for a better future for us all. Founded in April 2009, we are 100% Community-Created, and number over 8,000 of people today (Oct 2011). About TED & TEDxSingapore www.TEDxSingapore.sg 1min trailer http://bit.ly/TEDxSingaporeTrailer our TEDx Talks http://TEDxTalks.TED.com/playlist/TEDxSingapore Straits Times feature http://bit.ly/StraitsTimesTEDx SALT feature http://bit.ly/SALTfeature www.TEDxSingapore.sg         Temasek Polytechnic Temasek Polytechnic         The Chain Reaction Project (TCRP) The Chain Reaction Project (TCRP) is a non-profit organization that was born in 2009, when four women committed to help change lives in some of the world’s least-developed nations. United by a passion for adventure and philanthropy, TCRP seeks physical challenges and local organizations that can benefit from their efforts. TCRP’s mission is to find a cause, and have an effect and from there, grow their initiative by inspiring others to be catalysts for change as well. www.thechainreactionproject.com         The Clinton Foundation Building on a lifetime of public service, President Bill Clinton established the William J. Clinton Foundation with the mission to improve global health, strengthen economies worldwide, promote healthier childhoods, and protect the environment by fostering partnerships among governments, businesses, nongovernmental organizations, and private citizens — leveraging their expertise, resources, and passions — to turn good intentions into measurable results. www.clintonfoundation.org         The Community Foundation of Singapore CFS, through providing donor-centric services, aims to work with individuals, businesses and non-profits to serve community concerns. Its vision is to grow a sustainable culture of giving and a more connected community in Singapore. www.cf.org.sg         The International Humanity Foundation IHF NEEDS PEOPLE WITHE SKILLS TO WORK IN ITS THREE CENTRES IN INDONESIA. www.ihfonline.org         The Kind Exchange The Kind Exchange is a volunteer matching service for professionals who want to volunteer their skills and community groups who have need of professional services to improve the infrastructure of their organizations. www.thekindexchange.com         The Light THE LIGHT is an exclusive members’ network for Executive Directors in the non-profit sector. Our mission is to provide the leaders of the non-profit sector a forum to nurture communication, share ideas and build peer support born out of the belief that this will both promote best practices and nurture leadership. www.thelight.org.sg         The Salvation Army The Salvation Army (TSA) is a Christian Church and a multiservice social service organisation. It seeks to meet community needs without discrimination, through its network of centres. http://sg.salvationarmy.org         The Singapore Association for the Deaf The association is a voluntary welfare organisation aims to support the Deaf Community. www.sadeaf.org.sg         The Special Needs Trust Company The Special Needs Trust Company-SNTC was set up in 2008 to provide trust management services to persons with special needs. It is supported by National Council of Social Service and the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports. SNTC partners with The Insolvency and Public Trustee’s Office to invest and manage the trust funds. SNTC was commissioned to provide affordable trust services to meet the needs of parents/caregivers who cannot afford private trust but want to ensure the financial security of their children. The funds will only be disbursed upon the demise or incapacity of the parents/caregivers. The settlors can set up a trust account with a minimum sum of $5,000 and can top-up anytime or inject future assets via their wills, or nomination of their insurance policies and/or CPF monies. All SNTC trusts are irrevocable to ensure that settlors have completely divested themselves of their interest in the moneys. specialneedstrust.com.sg         The Substation The Substation is Singapore’s first independent non-profit contemporary arts centre. Founded in 1990, it has been and continues to be the place where real art, across all genres, can happen. It has a unique position of responsibility and heritage in the cultural landscape of Singapore and operates with the support of individuals and organisations that believe passionately in its worth. www.substation.org         Touch Sala Bai Touch Sala Bai is a Singapore-based organization exclusively dedicated to the Sala Bai Hotel & Restaurant School in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Sala Bai is a free vocational training school focused on providing the country’s most impoverished young women ages 17-22 basic hospitality skills in four disciplines within an 11 month program. In the past 9 years, Sala Bai has graduated 803 students all of whom have been successfully employed into the local hotel industry within 3 months of graduation and at 3 times their family’s pre-schooling income. Touch Sala Bai provides talent, subject matter expertise, project support and funding to enable the school to achieve its long range plan objectives. The school’s mission is to eliminate human- and sex-trafficking by successfully addressing its root cause, poverty, through education. salabai.com         Triple E A student group from Dunman High School that organizes events to push forward a social change amongst youth our age, be it environment or community service. Triple E is currently organizing an eco-themed, fundraising flea market, on 15th May 2011 at SCAPE Street+Market. This is also a collaboration with other similar student clubs from VJC and TJC. Our beneficiary for this event is WWF Singapore.         TWC2 Transient Workers Count Too (TWC2) is a non-profit organisation focusing on research, advocacy and direct services for migrant workers in Singapore www.twc2.org.sg         Ulu Pandan Stars Programme Stars provide free P1 to P6 level tuition to children of low income / dysfunctional families in Ulu Pandan. Volunteer tutors are from Junior Colleges who build character in the process of giving. www.ulupandanstar.org         United Indian Muslim Association UIMA is a voluntary welfare organisation whose mission is to help underprivileged individuals, families and communities fit into our vision of a thriving and prosperous united Singapore community. www.uima.org.sg         United Nations Development Fund For Women, National Committee for UNIFEM Singapore The National Committee for UNIFEM Singapore is a non-profit group working towards women’s empowerment and gender equality by providing access to education, health, economic independence and a life free of violence and abuse www.unwomen-nc.org.sg         Vegetarian Society Vegetarian Society (Singapore) is a small, non-religious, non-profit organization with two main aims: (1) to educate the general public about the advantages – health, environmental, caring – of eating more fruits and vegetables and less or no meat; and (2) to support people who are already vegetarian www.vegetarian-society.org         Vertical Kampong Vertical Kampong (VK) is an initiative set up by National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) that aims to bring back the kampong spirit to the communities we live in through informal volunteerism. www.verticalkampong.org         Village Health and Community Development Our mission is to bring health care to the school children of Cambodia by establishing clinics directly on the school campus. We: 1. Provide basic health care 2. Create medical records 3. Transport and refer advanced disease 4. Rotate medical specialists 5. Account for every absent child www.villagehealth-development.com         We Yone Child Foundation-Sierra Leone We are a registered humanitarian and charity Organization that operates with vulnerable and disadvantageous communities within the Republic of Sierra Leone, West Africa. The main purpose of the organization is to promote Human Rights, development, and to help educate the Sierra Leone citizenry on issues of HIV and Aids within the Sierra Leonean communities, by providing immediate and long-term care such as housing, health care, skills training that will enhance the eradication of poverty and promote peace and social justice for all. It is against this backdrop that the foundation seeks to construct an orphanage for the poor, needy, deprived, underprivileged and marginalized children who have been roaming the streets of most provincial towns as a result of the death of their parent during and after the civil war and the recent outbreak of the HIV/AID’s epidemic. The foundation operates in Freetown which is the capital city, Kamabonko Village and Kamakwie Sella Limba Chiefdom, Bombali http://myownchildreninternationalsierraleone.webs.com         West Coast Student Service Centre West Coast Student Service Centre(Wessy) is a collaborative project of Jamiyah Singapore (IRO, IPC) and South West CDC. Officially opened in 2003 as a drop-in centre for youths, today we are a one stop centre for all student needs, offering a holistic spectrum of services for students of all levels aimed at providing them with great opportunities for self-improvement.         WINGS (Women’s Initiative for Ageing Successfully) WINGS is a non-profit education centre especially for women aged 40 and older. We aim to improve women’s health, wealth & happiness to prepare them to age successfully. www.wings.sg         Women Inc. (Women In-charge) Women Inc. is a community project by Whispering Hearts Family Service Centre for women from low-income families. We provide them opportunities to achieve their potential by provision of capability-building workshops, skills training and employment oppotunities. www.viriya.org.sg/whfsc         World Toilet Organization Ltd The World Toilet Organization (WTO) is a global non-profit organization committed to improving toilet and sanitation conditions worldwide. We believe sanitation is a basic human right for everyone - without prejudice. We are seeking long-term solutions, not short-term fixes. We believe we can achieve this by looking for sustainable solutions and through empowering people to help themselves. We are also facilitating the strengthening of market infrastructure conducive for sanitation marketing. www.worldtoilet.org         World Vision World Vision has been in the poverty-fighting business for six decades. It all started with a man named Bob Pierce who visited Korea. He came face to face with children orphaned by war and decided he needed to do something. In 1950, he founded World Vision and started finding sponsors for children in need. Since then, our amazing supporters have sponsored millions of children, providing them and their communities with access to basics like better nutrition, clean water, health care and more. Today, World Vision serves close to 100 million people in nearly 100 countries: - Providing emergency aid when disaster strikes - Partnering with communities to overcome poverty through development efforts - Raising our voices on behalf of and alongside the poor We go where the need is greatest. And when you join us as a volunteer, you’re right there with us.         World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) - Singapore WWF started its Singapore office in March 2006 to engage individuals and organisations towards making a positive change in their lives and business operations. Through our awareness campaigns and outreach activities, we aim to educate individuals from all walks of life on how a simple action can add up to make a big difference to our environment and safeguard the world’s biodiversity. We also work with businesses both locally and within the Asia Pacific region to help them identify sustainable business practices, as well as on how they can reduce their ecological foot print on the planet. Across the Asia Pacific region, WWF has a strong presence and history with conservation programmes in over 22 countries. www.wwf.sg         YMCA YMCA of Singapore is a Christian organisation which seeks to serve and enrich all members of the community, regardless of race, language or religion, through wholesome programmes to develop Body, Mind and Spirit, which are based on Christian principles. www.ymca.org.sg         Yong-en Care Centre Yong-en Care Centre provides value-added community services & support for the needy individuals and families in Chinatown and beyond. www.yong-en.org.sg         Youth Guidance Centre Youth Guidance Centre aims to develop at-risk youth through mentoring and skills development. www.youthexprez.org.sg             Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Sitemap | Bookmark this Page | Send to Friend Copyright © 2010 The Kind Exchange. All rights reserved.