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Singapore reinforces philanthropy hub status in 2025; deeper cross-sector partnerships expected next year

The outlook for the city-state’s giving landscape for next year is mostly positive

Genine Tham's Gaze Upon the Night is one of the artworks projected for UOB's festive show.
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UOB spotlights artists with disabilities in festive show’s projection display

Works by five artists from Extra.Ordinary People will be projected on UOB Plaza 1

The non-profit will teach both hard and soft skills, such as digital literacy.
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Daughters of Tomorrow tackles youth employability for women with StanChart, Community Chest

Their Yes programme aims to benefit 300 young women in its first year

From left: Grab's Anthony Tan and his wife Chloe Tong, founders of Ace Team Foundation; Bryan Chua and Rachel Yang, founders of Scatech Philanthropy Fund, with their two children; and Goh Yeow Lian, executive chairman and managing director of Wee Hur.
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Grab, Scatech, Wee Hur among those enabling legacy giving through donor-advised funds

Through the Community Foundation of Singapore, the families behind these firms have set up funds that allow long-term giving that is aligned with their values 

Besides raising funds for the Children's Cancer Foundation, Hair for Hope creates more awareness around the disease and its impacts.
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QB House creates a culture of care through senior, childhood cancer outreach

The company has shaved over 20,000 heads for Hair for Hope, and wants to give back to more of the community

Some participants of the 60 Lights, One Future initiative at a panel session to discuss the future of giving in Singapore.
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60 Lights, One Future initiative aims to brighten lives of children, youth by raising S$360,000

Among those participating are digital-first community ARC – whose co-founders are JJ Lin, Elroy Cheo and Kiat Lim – Allen & Gledhill and Centurion Asset Management

The Farmhouse Resort & Spa, located on Smiling Gecko's campus, employs and trains locals in a range of job skills.
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Smiling Gecko’s campus in Cambodia offers opportunities for community impact

NUS is looking to make a study trip to the campus a recurring feature for participants of its Distinguished Senior Fellowship

Some 5,000 participants joined this year's SGX Cares Bull Charge Charity Run at Marina Barrage.
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SGX’s initiatives, Great Eastern’s annual run raise almost S$3 million

Beneficiaries include children with special needs, seniors and lower-income households

Seniors, care staff and volunteers at Lucky Haven Senior Activity Centre for a breakfast event.
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Antica Foundation provides ex-offenders ‘gateway’ into eldercare work

The non-profit also has an initiative that deploys fall-detection sensors in seniors’ homes in a non-invasive way

The AI Nonprofit Learning Community provides free webinars, resources, scholarships and advisory support, among others, for non-profit workers.
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AI no longer just ‘nice to have’ for non-profits, says social enterprise Infoxchange

It has partnered companies such as Google to launch a capacity-building initiative across the Asia-Pacific