Singapore Red Cross

“I AM A TEDxYOUTH SPEAKER?!” Time flies. It has already been half a year since I did my TEDxYouth @ Ngee Ann Polytechnic! Honoured to have spoken alongside Mr John Cheng, Ms Shazza, Mr Andrew Ong and Ms Sonia Chew! Thank you to Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Sandbox Advocates for organising this inspirational TEDxYouth and also, Mr Brian Chua for pushing me out of my comfort zone! This January, I was privileged to be invited by Ngee Ann Polytechnic to deliver a TEDxYouth speech about my volunteering journey with the Singapore Red Cross. Thanks to the cadets, instructors, and officers I have met along the way, this 7 years journey has been nothing but amazing! In my speech, I highlighted on the ups and downs I have faced in my volunteering journey. One of the downs I recalled was when I had just started my volunteering and my polytechnic journey at about the same time. Like my peers said in the past, “Polytechnic is easy,” and I naively believed them and solely focusing on my volunteering journey, not my studies. As a result, I did not do very well in my first polytechnic semester. But hold your horses; volunteering actively doesn’t mean that your academic results will be bad. I was resolute to make a change in my own academic journey and my grades subsequently improved over the next few semesters while juggling between volunteering, family and life outside school. Happy to say, I am now a proud undergraduate at the Singapore Institute of Technology and still an active volunteer! What kept me going as a volunteer in the Singapore Red Cross were the lives I have impacted in the events that I have gone for, and it makes me very proud, like a big brother, when I see my juniors/cadets growing and prospering in their way. One vivid example was in the National Day Parade 2023 when I recalled that my contingent cadets started quietly, shy and unwilling to step out and lead their peers. As we go along weekly, training by training, every one of them has grown to become active and patriotic Red Cross Youth cadet leaders, leading in their way within just 5 months of togetherness. I believe that volunteering can make a huge impact on someone’s life, and we can make an effort to spend some time contributing greatly to the society that has given us so much. If we were to aim to have a volunteer in every home (like how we aim to have a first aider in every home), I am confident that Singapore would be a much better place to live! Let’s start volunteering as we mark 2024 as the Year of Celebrating Volunteers! Let’s make our society and community a better place to stay in by serving one another and remembering that humanity is in our hands to make a difference. Do join the Singapore Red Cross as a volunteer! More information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g5xTR5Zc Watch my TEDtalk here: https://lnkd.in/gsvJG3Rw 📸: TEDxYouth @ NP photography team #volunteering #TEDxYouth #NgeeAnnPolytechnic #yearofcelebratingvolunteers #impact

#PartnersForHumanity Taiho Pharmaceuticals generously sponsored 120 cartons of Efil disinfectant for use at our Home and Day Activity Centre for the Disabled. Efil is a highly effective disinfectant known for its ability to eliminate a wide range of germs and viruses, ensuring a cleaner and safer environment. This generous donation will significantly aid us in maintaining pristine and germ-free spaces, enhancing the well-being of residents, clients and care staff. Thank you, Taiho, for supporting the health and safety of our residents! #sgredcross

Thank you #PartnersForHumanity Knight Frank for your generous support in raising funds to sponsor 162 care packs for our senior beneficiaries in Tampines. We appreciate everyone spending their Saturday with us to make a difference in our community! #KFcares #sgredcross Ready to make a difference? Join us in creating meaningful impact through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Whether it's empowering communities, championing sustainability, or fostering mental and physical wellness, let's work together to build a more resilient society. Get in touch at partnerships@redcross.sg to make a donation or fundraise for us today!

We are proud to announce the completion of the Pandemic Readiness Enhancement Program, Practitioner Track (PREP 2024) in Bogor, Indonesia. Held from 1-5 July and co-organised by our own Centre of Excellence for Pandemic Preparedness and Palang Merah Indonesia - PMI (Indonesian Red Cross), the course was attended by 17 participants from Southeast Asian National Societies involved in public health emergency response. Over 5 days, staff and volunteers from the Singapore Red Cross, PMI, and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC conducted sessions on various areas of pandemic preparedness. We concluded the programme with a field visit to Tegal Gundil Village to observe and learn about the Community-Based Surveillance system implemented there. We want to thank PMI and all participants and speakers for helping to make PREP 2024 a successful event! We hope that PREP 2024 serves to improve Southeast Asia’s response to disease outbreaks and contributes to the resilience of local communities against future epidemics and pandemics. #PandemicPreparedness #COEPP #sgredcross

At ZALORA, we are committed to shaping and driving change for a sustainable world and to have a positive impact on our people and our planet. #ForceForGood Earlier this month, we were proud to partner with the Singapore Red Cross for a a special two-day charity bazaar. The event celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Singapore Red Cross while showcasing ZALORA’s commitment to sustainability and support for meaningful community causes. The products available at the bazaar were brand new but had quirks that did not meet ZALORA’s stringent quality standards. Rather than contributing to fashion waste, ZALORA donated these one-of-a-kind pieces to the charity bazaar, with all bazaar proceeds going directly to the Singapore Red Cross' local humanitarian services for vulnerable persons and families. "By finding new homes for these unique fashion pieces, we can divert them from becoming fashion waste. This bazaar embodies our commitment to sustainability through creative solutions that extend the life of products. We are excited to collaborate with the Singapore Red Cross to drive positive change for our people and planet,” shared Arvind Devadasan, Head of Sustainability, ZALORA Group. Shoutout to the Singapore Red Cross for this wonderful collaboration, and our amazing Zalorian volunteers who made these events possible! Read more about the Bazaar on DANAMIC: https://lnkd.in/g76sPaQY Learn more about ZALORA's sustainability initiatives around the regions: https://lnkd.in/gxghpPfW #Sustainability #RedirectWaste #Positive #People #Planet

Thank you to our #PartnersForHumanity, Columbia Preschool, for rallying students, teachers, and parents to raise funds! The live auction of students' and teachers' art projects raised over $6,500 in support of our work to uplift vulnerable communities in Singapore. Ready to make a difference? Join us in creating meaningful impact through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Whether it's empowering communities, championing sustainability, or fostering mental and physical wellness, let's work together to build a more resilient society. Get in touch at partnerships@redcross.sg to make a donation or fundraise for us today! #sgredcross

Mark your calendars! The Singapore Humanitarian Conference & Volunteer Convention by the Singapore Red Cross returns on August 3, 2024, at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands. This year, both events will pay homage to SRC's 75 years of impactful change and dedication to serving the most vulnerable. Join us in the morning for the 9th Singapore Humanitarian Conference to exchange innovative ideas for a more inclusive humanitarian landscape. In the afternoon, celebrate the 2nd Volunteer Convention, honoring the vital role of volunteers in the Singapore Red Cross! Reserve your spot now at shcvc2024.eventbrite.sg and watch this space for more details coming soon! 🗓️ 3 Aug 2024 ⏰ 9:30am – 5:30pm 📍Sands Expo & Convention Centre #sgredcross #SHCVC24

The 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) was held at Red Cross House on 24 June 2024. On behalf of the Members, the Council and the Management of the SRC, the Chairman thanked Ms Terene Seow and Mr Dennis Mark ���榮良 for their invaluable contributions and support, as they stepped down from the Council having served six years as Council Members. Ms Agnes Eu, Dr Mohammad Zaidi Ariffin, PhD, Ms Woon Tracey, Mr Muralli Rajaram and Prof Anantharaman V. will continue to serve their term as Elected Members of the Council till 2025. Mr George Goh Ching Wah, Ms Emily Tan, Mr steve lee and Mr Puvan Ariaratnam were elected to the Council, for the term of office 2024 - 2026. Dr Yap Kwong Weng, Mr Koh Yat Chung, Ms Usha Chandradas, Dr Ganesh Ramalingam and Ms Yvonne Loo, who were appointed in 2023, will continue their term as Appointed Members till June 2025. The Chairman appointed two members, Dr Joy Quah and Mr Mike Hue, to serve on the Council for the term 2024 - 2026. The Council will now comprise 18 members (including the Chairman and Secretary-General), with nine elected members and seven appointed members. This is the full list of SRC Council Members as it now stands: https://lnkd.in/gA4Xegr5 #sgredcross

The 50th Annual General Meeting of the Singapore Red Cross was held at Red Cross House last week on 24 June. In his Opening Remarks, the Chairman recognised the commitment, contributions, and camaraderie of the Management team and employees, and the invaluable contributions of the volunteers, partners, donors, and supporters, sharing: “We are grateful to you, our stakeholders, for your solidarity and unwavering support. You have served as a catalyst, empowering us to make a meaningful impact on the community.” At the AGM, the members approved the Audited Financial Statement for SRC for the period 1 January to 31 December 2023, as well as the SRC Annual Report 2023. 📖 View SRC's Annual Report 2023: https://lnkd.in/gv2Wfpsx 📋 View the Audited Financial Statement for 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2023: https://lnkd.in/gXMNb5KP Read more: https://lnkd.in/gbhRykSN #sgredcross

On World Blood Donor Day this past weekend, the Singapore Red Cross and Health Sciences Authority recognised 1,961 committed blood donors and 23 blood champion organisations for their pivotal role in saving lives and their continuous support for the National Blood Programme. The theme of this year’s event was “Champions in the Community”. The Awards were presented by Guest of Honour Ms Rahayu Mahzam, Minister of State (MOS), Ministry of Communications and Information & Ministry of Health, in the morning, and by Special Guest Member of Parliament for Jalan Besar GRC Dr Wan Rizal Bin Wan Zakariah in the afternoon, at a ceremony held at Marina Bay Sands. During the ceremony, MOS Rahayu launched the #YouthInspired initiative, aimed at encouraging youths aged 16 to 25 to support the National Blood Programme through building connections, organising events and campaigns, and participating in volunteer work to champion blood donations. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gNVB6YHq 📸 by James Tan and Wei Song Lai, volunteer photographers #sgredcross