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Making a Difference, One Giving Circle at a Time

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

The Glow Up: From Intern to Head of Groundup Partnerships

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For Lim Jingjie—better known to many colleagues as JJ—his journey with the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) has been anything but linear. Yet, across three different stints at NVPC, spanning about five years in total, one thing has remained constant: NVPC has played a pivotal role in shaping both his professional foundation and personal […]

Activating the Next Generation: Giving young changemakers a seat at the table

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Youth leaders are purpose-driven, but face burnout, funding gaps, and credibility hurdles. Sustainability and continuity can be a real challenge with the pressures of life. Support from all stakeholders doesn’t need to be big — being seen, heard, and valued is often enough to keep them going. At the City of Good Summit 2025, Suhaimi […]