Opinion
Helping Earthquake Victims in Türkiye and Syria: Ways to Donate
The earthquake that struck Türkiye and Syria on 6 February 2023 has become one of the top 10 deadliest earthquakes ever. Over 41,0001 people have …
Accessing Quality Education: A Boost for the Last Leg
As a follow-up to our last story, we now take a look at children as the next generation, and how we can empower them through …
Our Annual Report 2022 is now available for download
We are proud to announce that the Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) Annual Report 2022 has been published. Download your copy here to learn more …
Accessing Quality Education: Beyond the Classroom Walls
The education of a generation is an extensive and complex undertaking. Consider the span of time it takes to bring a single individual from nursery …
How philanthropy can help tackle gender-based online harms
Technology and the Internet have made our lives better in many ways. But they are also facilitating an alarming increase in online abuse, particularly of …
Homeless during the pandemic: how our Sayang Sayang Fund responded with agility
Photo Credit: Eng Visuals When Singapore locked down during the pandemic, homelessness became a visible, urgent issue. Cross-border commuters and people that had lost their …
How Family Offices Could Shape Philanthropy
Singapore has a long history of family philanthropy. The first family foundations were established after World War II and they donated generously to alleviate poverty, care for the vulnerable and build schools and hospitals. Today, there are over 400 foundations…
4 Critical Educational Gaps for Disadvantaged Children & Youth in Singapore
While abilities and talents are distributed equally across the population, access to educational resources is often not. Children from low-income families are the ones who …
Here’s how you can help the people of Ukraine – Ways to donate
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is triggering what the United Nations fears could be Europe’s largest refugee crisis this century. More than 2 million people, out of a nation of 44 million, have fled to neighbouring countries since the conflict began.
5 Critical gaps in caring for vulnerable seniors in Singapore
Singapore is fast reaching superaged status. Life expectancy is going up while the birth rate is heading south. By 2030 – not many years from where we are today
Sustainable Philanthropy Matters: Navigating the SDGs with Philanthropy
In this three-part series ‘Sustainable Philanthropy Matters’, we explore the surprisingly intimate relationship between philanthropy and sustainability and how the practice of one can in …
Sustainable Philanthropy Matters: The SDGs in SG
In this three-part series ‘Sustainable Philanthropy Matters’, we explore the surprisingly intimate relationship between philanthropy and sustainability and how the practice of one can in …
Sustainable Philanthropy Matters: The History of Caring and Charity
In this three-part series ‘Sustainable Philanthropy Matters’, we explore the surprisingly intimate relationship between philanthropy and sustainability and how the practice of one can in …
How Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) present an innovative and structured solution to Singapore’s philanthropic landscape
Philanthropy has seen an evolution over the years, which saw a corresponding increase in family support services due to the development of more HDBs to house our growing population.
Giving mental health a boost – why it matters
When the pandemic hit, seemingly overnight, daily routines and livelihoods were forever changed. Children could no longer play outdoors; youths saw lost time with friends, school, graduations and more; while adults straddle an ever-changing array of challenges – from coping with loss of work to additional care-giving duties.
Creating social impact through philanthropy
Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has likely changed your life on a daily basis. Though the pandemic has affected everyone, it hasn’t done so equally …
Our Annual Report 2021 is now available for download
We are pleased to share that the Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) Annual Report 2021 has been published. Download your copy here to learn more …
How to tackle homelessness in Singapore? Try some empathy for a start
Early last year, when a call for volunteers came for the first nationwide street count of the homeless in Singapore, I was probably one of the fastest to sign up.