Singapore Red Cross

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

In June, SRC staff took part in a workshop on Generative AI in partnership with RMIT University, where RMIT Academic Director (Singapore) and SRC Volunteer Prof Mark King, PhD shared tips and tricks with staff to leverage ChatGPT to boost efficiency and productivity. Thank you Prof for graciously taking the time to train us! #sgredcross #PassionPeople

ZALORA is proud to partner with the Singapore Red Cross for a special two-day charity bazaar from 3 to 4 July 2024! The event celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Singapore Red Cross while showcasing ZALORA’s commitment to sustainability and support for meaningful community causes, with all bazaar proceeds going directly to the Singapore Red Cross' local humanitarian services for vulnerable persons and families. The products available at the bazaar are brand new but have quirks that do not meet ZALORA’s stringent quality standards. Rather than contributing to fashion waste, ZALORA has chosen to donate these one-of-a-kind pieces to the charity bazaar. This allows sustainability-conscious shoppers to find amazing fashion treasures while charitable causes. “At ZALORA, we are dedicated to being a force for good in the communities that we operate in and call home. By partnering with local charities and organisations like the Singapore Red Cross, we aim to support meaningful causes around the Southeast Asia region while reducing our environmental footprint", shared Arvind Devadasan, Head of Sustainability, ZALORA Group. Read more about the event on Futr Singapore: https://lnkd.in/gENJkKSh #Sustainability #Charity #ForceForGood #Fashion #Community #Local #SoutheastAsia #SEA #Singapore

Our gratitude to #PartnersForHumanity BorgWarner for their generous donation of USD 20,000 to the Singapore Red Cross' local humanitarian work! Your contribution will greatly impact our community, helping us to continue supporting families in need, children and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable seniors. Thank you! #BorgWarner 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

In response to the ongoing floods in #SriLanka, the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) is sending SGD50,000 in humanitarian aid, and a team of five staff and volunteers to support relief and recovery operations by the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS). The contribution will support the SLRCS in delivering immediate relief, such as safe drinking water, clean-up initiatives, medical camps in flood-affected areas, immediate first aid assistance, and non-food items to displaced families. “In the aftermath of the floods, Sri Lanka faces the dual challenge of addressing the immediate effects of the floods and the looming threat of a dengue epidemic. Unfortunately, the stagnant water from the floods created breeding grounds for mosquitoes, raising concerns about a potential outbreak in the coming weeks. Beyond addressing the most immediate needs, we are focused on supporting dengue awareness initiatives for vulnerable communities, to mitigate the public health risk,” said Mr Benjamin William, Secretary General/CEO, Singapore Red Cross. The team deployed to Colombo from 21 to 27 June will be conducting needs assessment for affected communities and supporting humanitarian operations by assisting in medical camps and distributing non-food items to displaced communities. Read more about our efforts >> https://lnkd.in/d5sJaiqM

Heartfelt thanks to our #PartnersForHumanity Ascension Partners for volunteering at our Day Activity Centre! Friendships and memories were made as they spent time with our clients painting, playing games, and helping out during meal time. Thank you for making an impact through your kindness! #AscensionPartners 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

Earlier this month, we ran a Volunteer Skills Training (VST) session on Retail and Customer Service in collaboration with our Social Enterprise team. 32 participants explored online and physical sales skills, getting equipped with customer service skills to better serve our patrons at our charity Shop. Shout-out to our co-leaders from the VST Volunteer Workgroup, Paresh Jadhav and Yvonne Lynn, as well as Lean Villamor and Candice Wong for helping to facilitate the session. If you're interested to learn more about volunteering with the Red Cross Shop, reach out to our team at shop@redcross.sg. If you're interested in sharing your expertise as part of this dynamic workgroup, get in touch at volunteer@redcross.sg. Let's keep making volunteering an incredible experience for all! #PassionPeople #SGRedCross #VolunteerWithSRC

𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒅𝒂𝒅 💪 Despite encountering multiple setbacks in life, Fahmi's love for his family motivates him to do his best to provide for his family. Diagnosed with diabetes and having undergone a below-knee-amputation, Fahmi works 12-hour shifts as a security officer in spite of the pain in his amputated leg. “I do my best for my son. I do not want my son to undergo the same hardship as I did,” he shares. With the help of our Meals with Love programme, Fahmi's financial worries are alleviated, and he no longer compels himself to work when ill. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gUCBpqs2 #sgredcross #FathersDay

Come support Our Residents from the Red Cross Home for the Disabled! From now until the 20th July, join ERM Marketing, the organisers of this year's Miss Singapore and Manhunt 2024 competitions, to raise funds for Tena Adult Diapers used by our residents at the Red Cross Home for the Disabled. In support of this cause, Tena will also be matching donations dollar-for-dollar during the campaign period by sponsoring up to $10,000 worth of their Adult Diapers. 💌 Make a donation today: https://lnkd.in/gYQP3gNw #sgredcross #FundraiseWithSRC