The Tzu Chi Foundation (Singapore) held a ceremony to present the Seeds of Hope (SOH) Financial Assistance to beneficiaries of the Scheme on 19 March 2016 at the Jing Si Hall. The programme assists students from financially strapped families with their me
Charity |
Over the past two years, Tzu Chi volunteers have been regularly visiting the East Campus of UWCSEA (The United World College of South East Asia) to share their experience in promoting environmental action and awareness with members of the student recyclin
Env. Protection |
North Zone Tzu Chi volunteer leader Luo Shu Fen was diagnosed with stage two stomach cancer in 2013, but she faced the future with equanimity and regarded the illness as her teacher. With support from the Tzu Chi family and her own family, she continued h
People |
On 28 February 2016, the first Tzu Chi Parent-Child Bonding Class of the year was held at the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Cultural Academy Home. With proper classrooms and well-prepared lessons conducted by an experienced team, the young participants’ lea
Education |
On the evening of 21 February 2016, volunteers from Tzu Chi Singapore participated in the Chingay Night Fiesta for the first time, and together with two other charity groups, promoted recycling to the masses at the Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park. They especially
Env. Protection |
On 21 February 2016, a care visit team consisting of 47 Tzu Chings (members of the Tzu Chi Collegiate Youth Association), Tzu Ching seniors, and their school mentors went to the Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home to bring special new year greetings to the thirty ov
Charity, Education |
Before the Lunar New Year, many families were busy spring-cleaning their homes. However, this task was a difficult challenge for those plagued with physical or mental illnesses. Such was the case with Tzu Chi beneficiary Grandpa Jiang, who suffers from de
Charity, Medicine |
To many Tzu Chi members and business people, the yearly Tzu Chi charity bazaar is like a fixed appointment, no matter how busy they may be, they still hope to do their part for its success. The organization takes the opportunity to promote vegetarianism a
Miscellaneous |
To bring festive cheer and warmth to its charity beneficiaries, Tzu Chi Singapore held a pre-Chinese New Year celebration event on Sunday, 17 January 2016, which was attended by some 200 families receiving regular care and aid from the organization. Many
Charity |
For over two years, Juying Secondary School, whose students have benefitted from the Tzu Chi Seeds of Hope (SOH) Financial Assistance Scheme, has worked together with the organization to hold talks on environmental awareness for its Secondary Four student
Env. Protection |
The Tzu Chi Foundation (Singapore) held its 2015 Year-End Appreciation Ceremony at the Kallang Theatre on the 9 and 10 January 2016. Apart from recapping Tzu Chi’s footprints globally, the organization also took the opportunity to thank its volunteers for
Miscellaneous |
At Tzu Chi Singapore’s 2015 Year-End Appreciation ceremony, 25 volunteers, Tzu Chings (Tzu Chi Collegiate Youth Association members) and staff from the organization presented a short sign language musical, “A Matter of the Mind《一念之间》”. The presenters also
Miscellaneous |
Situated by the banks of the Sungei Api Api, the Tzu Chi Foundation (Singapore) jointly organised a green exhibition with the neighbourhood grassroots committee on 20 December 2015. Residents were invited to the “Sungei Api Api Neighbourhood Eco Awareness
Env. Protection |
The hopes of a country lie in the hands of its younger generation while their future depends on education. As 2015 drew to a close, and before the commencement of the new school term, the Tzu Chi Foundation (Singapore) held six Seeds of Hope (SOH) Financi
Education |
On 5 December 2015, the Tzu Chi Great Love PreSchool held its second graduation ceremony at Tzu Chi Singapore’s Jing Si Hall in Pasir Ris, attended by 164 people. Apart from the 14 graduates from the class of 6-year-olds, also present were their parents a
Education |
At the conclusion of their two-day camp, Singapore Tzu Shaos (students of the Tzu Chi Teenagers Class) held a celebration at the Jing Si Hall on 22 November 2015. The celebration was attended by 300 people and featured a talent showcase, as well as a food
Education |
On 7 November 2015, the Tzu Chi Foundation (Singapore) was invited to take part in Marine Parade Town Day and the Clean & Green Litter Picking Exercise, organised by the Marine Crescent Ville Residents' Committee. The event aimed to heighten eco-conscious
Env. Protection |
The two-day Clean & Green SG50 Carnival, which was organised by the National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore and held from 31 October to 1 November, attracted some 20,000 people. Tzu Chi volunteers served as docents at the Carnival’s NParks & PUB ex
Env. Protection |