PVPA 2025: People of Good – Individuals Sparking Communities Of Giving
The annual President’s Volunteerism and Philanthropy Awards (PVPA), conferred by the President of Singapore, celebrates individuals, leaders, organisations, and communities who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to giving. The People of Good category honours Singapore’s everyday individuals who have positively impacted society by giving their time, talent, treasure, ties, and testimony. We introduce 2025’s four […]
PVPA 2025: Communities of Good and City of Good – The Collective Spirit of Change and Inter-Sector Partnerships
The annual President’s Volunteerism and Philanthropy Awards (PVPA), conferred by the President of Singapore, celebrates individuals, leaders, organisations, and communities who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to giving. The Communities of Good award goes to outstanding charities and ground-ups that have been exemplary in leveraging networks and community-driven solutions to enable giving and create a positive social impact, […]
Balancing Work and Motherhood: Valerie Chia on taking guilt-free breaks
At NVPC, we believe that caring for our people goes hand-in-hand with the impact we strive to create. One of the ways we support our employees’ well-being is through Take-A-Pause (TAP) leave. NVPC’s Take-a-Pause (TAP) leave grants employees two weeks of paid leave for every three years of full-time service. The intention is to encourage […]
From Food Waste to Wildlife: 3 Environmental Causes in Singapore & How You Can Help
Singapore’s small size makes us vulnerable to environmental challenges. Our food security, waste disposal, and biodiversity at risk – unless we chip in to sustainability efforts. If you’ve wondered how to make our home cleaner, healthier, and more resilient for generations to come, here are three areas of environmental giving to explore on giving.sg […]
Making a Difference, One Giving Circle at a Time
Meet Adelle Tay, Head of Philanthropy Innovation & Partnerships at NVPC. Guided by her personal motto to ‘make a difference in the lives of others,’ Adelle joined the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) in 2023, recognising it as a place to bring this vision to life. “If everyone strived to make a […]
A Day In The Life Of An NVPC Employee: Meet Mahdhir
What is it really like to work at NVPC? Mahdhir spills the beans. For Mahdhir Mustaffa, a typical day at the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) begins before the morning rush kicks in. Sometimes arriving as early as 7.30am, he starts his day with a cuppa and dives into clearing emails before his […]
NVPC Joins Global Effort to Develop a Groundbreaking Volunteer Index
The National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) was invited to take part in a milestone initiative — the creation of the Global Volunteer Index (GVI), by the University of Pretoria in collaboration with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) in July 2025. This invitation reflects the growing recognition of NVPC’s research work by international counterparts and […]
Walk the Talk: Nurturing a Joy for Learning
What would you do if you were given six extra days each year to give back? With six days of volunteer leave annually, National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) employees are empowered to step beyond their professional roles and engage with causes that they care deeply about. This initiative has become a doorway […]
Giving Time, Sharing Talents: Caring for the caregivers at the Red Cross Home for the Disabled
A team of 13 employees from the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) spent a meaningful afternoon volunteering at the Red Cross Home for the Disabled. Not only did they lend a hand, they also connected with both caregivers and residents through practical skills and heartfelt interaction. A Meaningful Birthday Wish This volunteering activity was initiated […]
City of Good Film Festival: How Storytelling Can Drive Environmental Action
The first weekend of the 2025 City of Good Film Festival celebrated films that explored care, compassion, inclusion, and the power of giving and purpose. Yukiko a.k.a. followed a shy teacher who finds her voice through rap and learns to live authentically. She showed that giving time, empathy, and passion can help us connect deeply with others—transforming […]