Singapore - NGOs and Research Centers |
| National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) Tel: 6550-9595 Non-profit, non-government national organisation that aims to promote volunteerism & philanthropy in Singapore; gets funding support from the government; provides information, encourages partnerships, does advocacy work etc |
Singapore International Foundation (SIF) Non-profit organisation set up to help Singapore's globalisation efforts; seeks to connect Singaporeans with international communities in areas like volunteerism, business development, arts, culture or academia |
Directory of Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) Directory of charities and institutions of a public character (IPCs) in Singapore on the NVPC's web site |
Lien Aid Independent non-governmental organisation making clean water and sanitation accessible & affordable to impoverished communities in Asia; established through Lien Foundation-Nanyang Technological University Environmental Endeavour |
Singapore Council of Women's Organisations National coordinating body of women's organisations in Singapore, and the non-governmental representative on the ASEAN Committee on Women (ACW); works to improve the status of women in all fields |
Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (H.O.M.E.) Organisation set up to respond to the special needs of foreign communities/immigrant workers in Singapore; provides social integration & advocacy services, runs 2 shelters, & educates the public about their problems; a member of NCS |
TRANS Family Services Independent society aiding children, youth, the elderly and families in need of assistance to cope with a crisis or social problem; acts through TRANS FSC (Bedok & Bukit Timah), TRANS Student Care Centre, & TRANS SAFE Centre |
NuLife Care & Counselling Services Limited Non-profit voluntary welfare organisation (VWO) providing youth with tuition (from Primary One up to O levels) integrated with counselling; also engages in preventive, developmental, & remedial work targeted at youth at risk in need of rehab |
aLife Secular, non-profit volunteer welfare organization which provides assistance & counseling services related to fertility and pregnancy; a member of the National Council of Social Services; also provides child care arrangement & financial assistanc |
Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES) Local charity in Singapore, working for animal welfare & eradication of animal abuse; has 24-hour wildlife crime hotline, spreads awareness, & rescues animals from illegal wildlife trade; member of World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) |
Asian Women's Welfare Association (AWWA) Association of women in Singapore involved in social welfare activities; helps children with special needs (provides education, vocational training, special aids) & the needy elderly; provides financial help to poor students |
Association for Early Childhood Educators (Singapore)- AECES Association formed by the merger of Pre-School Teachers' Association of Singapore (PSTA) and the Association for Child Care Educators (ACCE), to promote quality programmes for the total development of the young child and their families |
Association of Women for Action & Research Voluntary organisation of women dedicated to promoting gender equality in Singapore; has 3 core functions: research, support, and advocacy |
| Voluntary group of safety professionals from many companies to promote health and safety in workplaces; supported by Ministry of Manpower; shares health and safety information, plans and organises safety workshops, quiz, campaigns, training materials |
Bone Marrow Donor Programme Non-profit organisation building and managing a register of volunteers willing to donate bone marrow to patients in Singapore; offers financial aid to patients; aids research in causes and treatment of leukaemia and other blood diseases |
Canadian Association of Singapore Web site of the Canadian association; has information events/ activities, bulletin board, Singapore connections, Canadian links etc |
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Cancer Counselling and Hotline: +65 6738 9333 A non-profit cancer counseling and support provided by Parkway Cancer Centre, Singapore |
Care Corner Singapore Voluntary welfare organisation that offers community services without regard to race, language or religion; offers counselling, student care, youth service, elder care, family services, educational therapy, child and infant care etc |
Centre For Seniors (CFS) Non-profit, voluntary welfare organisation promoting the vocational, financial, & psycho-social well-being of seniors in Singapore; trains seniors for continuous employment, & fosters elder-friendly culture in society & workplace |
Child Bereavement Support (Singapore) Charitable society set up by bereaved parents; offers network of support to persons in Singapore who have lost a child of any age (miscarriage, stillbirth, in early infancy or later childhood); organises regular support meetings and events |
Children's Cancer Foundation Foundation established to improve the quality of life of children with cancer and their families, through enhancing their emotional, social and medical well-being; provides counselling, training and research, offers financial assistance etc |
Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) Organisation that seeks to help lower income groups & academically weak students; founded by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Singapore Federation of Chinese Clans Association; provides tuition classes, skills training etc |
City Harvest Community Services Association Organisation engaged in active social care; provides rehabilitation, community projects, services for the elderly & children, youth, the hearing impaired, the terminally ill etc; also runs Mountbatten Student Care Centre |
Counselling and Care Centre Non-profit agency offering psychological counselling services to persons with emotional and marital problems, & training for professionals in mental health and social services; affiliated to the National Council of Social Service |
Down Syndrome Association (Singapore) Self-funding organization serving individuals with Down syndrome & their families; provides emotional support, understanding & information about Down syndrome, & community services to parents referred through hospitals & other medical professionals |
Girl Guides Singapore Educational youth movement that aims to provide girls with the opportunity for self-training in character development, responsibility & service to community; a full member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) |
Habitat For Humanity Singapore Singapore branch of Habitat for Humanity (HFH) International, a non-profit Christian housing organisation; builds homes for the poor worldwide, with the help of homeowners & volunteers; offers no-interest housing loans to the needy |
Handicaps Welfare Association Organisation with over 1,700 members, run by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities; promotes self-help and provide mutual support among the disabled in Singapore; provides rehabilitation, transportation, welfare services etc |
House Rabbit Society of Singapore (HRSS) Non-profit organisation dedicated to rabbit welfare; works to reduce number of unwanted rabbits in Singapore, and to improve rabbits' lives through public education; runs fostering programme to rescue and rehabilitate abandoned rabbits |
Inter-Religious Organisation, Singapore Organisation set up to inculcate the spirit of friendship and cooperation among the leaders and followers of different religions |
Kampung Senang Charitable organisation that aims to serve the community & environment through a holistic & natural approach; provides a wide range of services for people with disabilities, cancer patients, the elderly, autistic children etc |
Lakeside Family Centre Group of social workers, counsellors and teachers working together to provide quality services, focused on the needs of individuals and families in the community at Jurong , regardless of race, language or religion |
Lien Foundation Organisation that takes the lead in formulating strategic partnerships and activities to deliver practical, sustainable solutions for society's benefit; focuses on educational opportunities for the disadvantaged, eldercare, and the environment |
Majulah Connection Non-profit organisation connecting Singaporeans and Friends of Singapore; aim: to help them utilise personal and business opportunities; membership-based organisation funded by sponsors and members |
Marine Parade Family Service Centre Welfare centre that runs counselling , information & referral programmes, student care centre (for primary school children), cyber-counselling for the youth, student development programme etc to serve the community within the Marine Parade district |
Mensa Singapore Association of persons whose IQ is in the top 2% of the population; aims to identify and foster human intelligence, to encourage research in its nature and uses for the benefit of humanity, to provide social and intellectual opportunities for members |
Mercy Relief Independent charitable non-governmental humanitarian organisation; aims to promote a civil life of compassion, care and volunteerism and strives to extend humanitarian services to all regardless of country, culture or creed |
Methodist Welfare Services Outreach and social concerns arm of the Methodist church in Singapore; has a nursing home with an elderly day care centre, a home for the destitute, home help service for the frail elderly, five family service centres, three children & youth centres |
Metropolitan YMCA Singapore (MYMCA) Non-profit organisation dedicated to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities; offers accommodation at the Metropolitan Y Hotel and Service Apartments on Stevens Road |
Metta Welfare Association Association that runs a residential home for the disabled, two day care centres for the intellectually disabled, a day rehabilitation centre for elderly and stroke patients, a hospice for the terminally ill etc |
Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) One of the oldest and largest non-governmental organisations catering to the educational, vocational, social and welfare needs of the intellectually disabled in Singapore; located on Margaret Drive |
Muscular Dystrophy Association Singapore (MDAS) Self-help organisation committed to uplift the lives of people with muscular dystrophy; services include counselling, medical education programme, life skills training & enrichment programme, providing financial grants, transport service etc |
National Committee for UNIFEM, Singapore Non-profit organisation working towards women's empowerment & gender equality in developing countries; supports programmes that provide women & children with access to education, healthcare, economic independence etc |
Operation Hope Foundation (OHF) Christian charity dedicated to transforming the lives of orphans & the poor through relief & development projects in third world countries; located at Ayer Rajah Crescent |
PAVe - Centre for Promoting Alternatives to Violence Centre for managing family & interpersonal violence cases in Singapore; services: public education & awareness programmes, remedial, preventive, & developmental programmes, research & training, advocacy etc |
Regroup Provides counselling for corporate groups and individuals; boosts motivation and self-esteem, improves inter-personal skills and communication skills, aids realistic goal-setting; helps them attain personal and professional fulfilment |
Ren Ci Hospital & Medicare Centre (RCHMC) Hospital & voluntary welfare centre in Hougang & Moulmein, for the poor, sick, & needy; services: home-based care, nursing, paramedical, traditional Chinese medicine, & elderly, student, & child care; run by Foo Hai Ch'an Monastery |
Rotary Club of Singapore Singapore branch of international service society; aims to foster the idea of service- club service, community service, vocational service, and international service |
Samaritans of Singapore(SOS) Branch of international non-profit organisation aiming to prevent suicide by providing emotional support to depressed people; services: 24-hour hotline, face-to-face sessions, emergency squad, suicide survivors' support group, awareness programmes |
SINDA Acronym for the Singapore Indian Development Association, a self-help group formed to address the pressing educational and socio-economic issues facing the Indian community in Singapore |
Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association (SANA) Non-governmental organisation assisting the rehabilitation of drug addicts in Singapore; voluntary welfare organisation conducts drug education & awareness programmes, & counselling; affiliated to National Council of Social Service |
Singapore Anti-tuberculosis Association (SATA) Non-profit voluntary organisation involved in the detection and diagnosis of TB and other respiratory diseases in Singapore; provides affordable treatment to the needy and the elderly; has clinics at Chinatown, Woodlands, Uttamram and Jurong |
Singapore Children's Society Society that helps protect & nurture children and youth of all races & religions, especially those who are abused, neglected or from dysfunctional families via six service categories like caregiving, preventive, developmental, remedial, community etc |
Singapore Indian Education Trust (SIET) Charitable trust set up by trade unionist G. Kandasamy to help poor Indian students continue their education; offers interest-free study loans, bursaries and scholarships to the deserving poor |
| Independent and non-governmental group committed to improving the quality of early childhood education; aims to provide educators with access to resources, to help parents choose the right services, to provide IT services for childhood centres |
Singapore Red Cross Society Part of an international independent humanitarian organisation; assists in relief operations, in auxiliary health and welfare services to the sick, the handicapped, the aged and the poor, and helps the wounded and the imprisoned during war |
Society for the Aged Sick Organisation that provides shelter & companionship for the sick, especially those who are too weak and poor to provide for their daily needs like personal hygiene, regular meals, daily exercise & taking their medication as prescribed by their doctor |
Society for the Physically Disabled Organisation working towards integrating people with physical disabilities into mainstream society; offers programmes that encompass rehabilitation, employment, training, education, consultation & assessment in assistive technology, day care |
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals First registered animal welfare charity in Singapore to promote kindness and to prevent cruelty to animals; activities: spreading awareness, investigating cases of cruelty, running adoption shelters, ambulance service etc |
Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore) Hindu religious organisation located on Yishun Avenue; aims to propagate Sree Narayana Guru's teachings; other activities include running a home for the aged, residential home for mentally burnt-out, male patients etc |
Students Care Service Social work organisation that enables students to maximise their potential; provides casework and family counselling, educational psychology service, guidance programme, school social work etc; has centres in Yishun, Clementi & Hougang |
Tabitha Foundation Singapore Ltd Singapore branch of global non-profit organisation, selling cottage industry products of poor Cambodians, collecting funds for community development work, arranging voluntary housebuilding teams to Cambodia, & building water wells |
The Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) Charitable Muslim organisation with 4 core areas of activity to benefit the disadvantaged -- social action, education, training, and research; aims to strengthen the family unit and help the Muslim community |
The Breadline Group Volunteer-based community service formed for the welfare of the old and needy in Singapore; has 'adopted' more than 200 families, most of whom are recommended by medical social workers |
The British Association of Singapore Association representing the British expatriate community in Singapore since 1956; conducts recreational, educational, sports and networking programmes for members |
The India Club, Singapore Non-profit society registered in Singapore, devoted to furthering the interests of a resurgent & rapidly globalizing India in the economic, commercial, financial & socio-cultural spheres etc; supported by the forum of India-based banks in Singapore |
The Rotary Club of Tanglin Branch of Rotary International in Singapore; involved in club service, community service, international service, vocational service, and youth service |
The Singapore Scout Association Youth movement dedicated to the development & enablement of young people in Singapore to become responsible & active citizens through the Mission of Scouting; headquartered on Bishan Street |
Transient Workers Count Too (TWC2) Organisation founded to be a central resource centre for matters related to foreign workers; encourages greater consideration for the requirements of foreign domestic workers in Singapore, & promotes good employer-employee relations |
United Nations Association of Singapore Non-governmental organisation whose membership is open to all who support the United Nations and its charter obligations |
University Women's Association (Singapore) Singapore chapter of International Federation of University Women (IFUW); members are graduates from any recognised university; works to improve status of women, and to promote their lifelong education |
VillageWorks Project to provide skills & livelihood to women & the youth in rural parts of third world countries, by selling their handicrafts made of indigenous materials; conceived by Girls' Brigade Singapore (interdenominational Christian organisation) |
WEworkz Women's co-operative that aims to encourage and empower lower-income Singaporean women who are unable to commit to full time employment to engage in home-based economic activities to supplement their household income; located in Jurong Town Hall Road |
ThinkCentre Online portal of Think Centre, an NGO in Singapore, founded to cultivate awareness & understanding of civil, socio-economic, & political realities & alternatives among the public; sections: human rights watch, labour news, features, forums, & letters |
Yong-en Care Centre (YCC) Charitable organisation affiliated to the Fairfield Methodist Church, located on Smith Street in Chinatown; offers services for the elderly (dementia day care, home help), children, teens & family, volunteer development etc |
YWCA Singapore Singapore chapter of international association of Christian women involved in social service; provides affordable accommodation, early childhood education, and community service; helps needy children and elderly people |