Singapore Children’s Society Fundraising to spread the love this Children’s day! JCI Mandarin Singapore, a non-profit youth organisation is supporting Singapore Children’s Society to put smiles on the faces of children and youths in need through an online fundraising campaign. 
The theme of this ongoing fundraising campaign is “Make a Child Happy This Children’s Day” which is Ending on 31st October. This is done through the Give2Children (G2C) platform, the crowdfunding platform which is created by Singapore Children’s Society.
COVID-19 pandemic has changed many of our daily lives, including social activities. To the children and youths, they may find it emotionally harder to understand and cope. As COVID-19 restrictions limit their social interactions and access to sources of social support, their mental wellbeing may have taken a toll.
Tinkle Friend, one of its long-standing services includes a national toll-free helpline and chatline for all primary school children in Singapore who need a listening ear. The helpline started in 1984 and the phones are still ringing today.
An increase in online chats last year and qualitative analysis of the chats from April to July 2020 surfaced some of the difficulties children experienced, including negative parent-child interactions due to higher parental stress, an inability to meet with friends, and difficulty in contacting their out-of-home social support figures, including teachers and school counsellors.
How can you help?
Your gift can help cover a child’s expenses, support a child’s physiological and safety needs.
Example of how your donations may help:
• $45 covers one month of pocket money for one child
• $50 covers one month of transportation cost for one child
• $90 covers one month of meal costs for one child
• $150 can buy groceries for a small family (2-3) for a month
Donating is simple and secure. All funds raised will go directly to the general funds of the Singapore Children’s Society. Both personal and corporate donations will qualify for 2.5 times tax deduction.
Singapore Children’s Society Fundraising
Make your donation now
https://g2c.childrensociety.org.sg/campaigns/jci-mandarin-make-a-child-happy
Share this campaign and encourage your family and friends to contribute to the next generation too!
Project Chairperson Yeo Hui Qi shared, “Back then when I was a kid, I’ve always looked forward to Children’s Day. I hope that this Children’s Day can still be meaningful, even during these difficult times. With just a tap from your smartphone, you can share your love with children, youth and families in need.”
The fundraising target on the G2C platform is $30,000 and JCI Mandarin Singapore hopes that this amount can support the Society with their services.
Singapore Children’s Society protects and nurtures children and youth of all races and religions. In 2020, the Society reached out to 34,654 children, youth and families in need. Established in 1952, its services have evolved to meet the changing needs of children.
JCI, established in 1915, is a nonprofit worldwide organization of young active citizens aged 18 to 40 who are engaged and committed to creating impact in their communities. JCI Mandarin (Singapore) is one of the chapters in Singapore, established in 1980, consisting of active youth members regularly taking initiatives to create positive change in our society.
Pooja Kawatra
