The annual President’s Volunteerism and Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) celebrates individuals and groups that have achieved excellence in giving. Conferred by the President of Singapore, these awards represent the highest honour for giving in Singapore.
The Organisations of Good award category recognises organisations that are active contributors in the community and creating impact in alignment with the Corporate Purpose Framework.
Empowering generations: Singtel’s commitment to inclusion and climate action
Organisations of Good winner (Large Enterprise) winner: Singapore Telecommunications Limited
Singapore Telecommunications Limited is Asia’s leading communications technology group, guided by their Corporate Purpose, Empower Every Generation. Singtel has digitally enabled close to one million people and SMEs since 2015, through initiatives such as digital literacy and scam awareness workshops for seniors and migrant workers. The Singtel Touching Lives Fund has raised over $58 million to support the education of children and youth with special needs. Singtel achieved an A score for the CDP Climate Change 2023 assessment, which recognised their climate action strategy, sustained emissions reduction and improved environmental disclosures.
Brewing inclusion: Foreword Coffee’s mission to support people with disabilities
Organisations of Good winner (Small & Medium Enterprise) winner: Foreword Coffee
Founded in 2017, Foreword Coffee is a social enterprise with the mission to mainstream disability and normalise inclusion. They operate cafes and mobile coffee carts, and provide training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities and mental health needs, striving to reduce social stigma through meaningful interactions over coffee. They also collaborate with large enterprises to set up in-house coffee kiosks and actively engage the public to share about their disability-inclusive practices. In 2023, they have reached out to more than 900 people across 26 events.
Driving digital impact: Techlyon’s commitment to talent development and social good
Organisations of Good winner (Small & Medium Enterprise) winner: Techlyon Pte. Ltd.
AKIN by Techlyon designs strategies informed by data and technologies, sustained through their focus on talent and capability development. AKIN collaborates with tertiary institutions to develop digital marketing curricula to prepare future marketers. They also provide low-cost and pro bono digital marketing services to NPOs. AKIN’s senior management is a part of the pioneer Volunteer Career Advisor cohort and actively coaches startups and social enterprises in the Singapore ecosystem.
Driving inclusion and sustainability: Sentosa Development Corporation’s vision for the future
Organisations of Good winner (Public Institution) winner: Sentosa Development Corporation
Beyond supporting inclusive hiring and training staff to better serve Persons with Disabilities, Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) works with Island Partners to host the annual SentosaCares, which feature inclusive activities in Sentosa for beneficiaries. Sentosa also aims to be carbon neutral by 2030. In addition to their initiatives on decarbonisation, SDC has established the Sentosa Carbon Neutral Network, comprising 30 members which account for 95% of the island’s carbon profile.
Transforming lives: the National Kidney Foundation’s commitment to patient care
Organisations of Good winner (Non-Profit Organisation) winner: The National Kidney Foundation
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has significantly transformed kidney health in Singapore, saving more than 15,000 lives since its inception in 1969. NKF currently supports more than 5,800 patients and operates 42 centres. In 2023 alone, 650,000 life-saving dialysis treatments were delivered, with 86% of patients reporting improved quality of life, based on the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Survey results. NKF also engaged nearly 5,000 volunteers from 170 organisations, contributing 41,000 hours of service towards 5,000 patients. Additionally, NKF rallied 544 organisations and 148,331 individuals, raising nearly $30 million to provide critical care and hope to patients.
City of Good: Honouring collaborative partnerships that make a difference in society
The City of Good award category recognises cross-sector partnerships that have achieved significant and sustainable impact, resulting in lasting contributions to society.
City of Good winner: Camp Cacti – CapitaLand Hope Foundation, Life Community Services Society, NeuGen Fund, and New Life Stories Limited
Empowering vulnerable children: Camp Cacti’s collaborative approach
Camp Cacti is a collaborative initiative between CapitaLand Hope Foundation and Yellow Ribbon Singapore’s network partners: Life Community Services Society, NeuGen Fund, and New Life Stories. The collaboration brings together partners from the people, public and private (3P) sectors to empower vulnerable children in their personal growth by fostering social and emotional resilience and promoting character development. By drawing on each partner’s unique strengths, the collaboration amplifies efforts and deepens the impact of initiatives aimed at helping vulnerable children thrive. In 2023 and 2024, 75% of participants showed an increase in socio-emotional competence. Camp Cacti has since benefitted over 200 children.
