President Halimah Yacob has expressed her hope that Singaporeans would extend their generosity towards underserved communities that have not been in the spotlight during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - President Halimah Yacob has expressed her hope that Singaporeans would extend their generosity towards underserved communities that have not been in the spotlight during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Her call echoes those already made by other charities, which have said that sectors less directly impacted by Covid-19, such as the social services sector, which relies heavily on volunteers, should not be overlooked amid the fund raising. This continued attention is important, she added, given that those with disabilities and special needs require targeted programmes and mentors to guide them along.
Many Singaporeans have donated to causes related to Covid-19 this year, with charities reporting record donations and often enthusiastic responses to their pleas for volunteers. Mr Tony Soh, deputy chief executive officer of the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre , which runs Giving.sg, said:" that may not have Covid-19-related campaigns but are meeting critical daily needs of vulnerable communities require as much or more attention than ever before.
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