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TOUCHING LIVES, LIFTING SPIRITS, NURTURING COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS
ANNUAL
REPORT
2019
STRONG
A
YMC
STRENGTHENING BODY, MIND & SPIRIT
YMCA OF SINGAPORE ANNUAL REPORT 2019
YMCA OF SINGAPORE
新加坡基督教青年会
1 Orchard Road Singapore 238824
Tel: 65-6336 6000 Fax: 65-6336 8003
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with Denise Tan, volunteer,
YMCA of Singapore at the YMCA Inclusive Climb to Mt Fuji.
Core Values
Compassion Contents
To recognise the needs of others especially President’s Message 2
the last, the lost and the least, then take Organisational Structure 3
action to help
Board of Directors & Advisory Council 4
Office Bearers & Management Team 6
Servant Leadership
General Secretary & CEO’s Message 7
To desire to serve first, then to make the Committees 8
conscious choice to take the lead to act
2019 in Review 10
Highlights of the Year 12
Honesty Fundraising Events 16
To speak and embody the truth, to act and
to be worthy of trust, and to have integrity Community Programmes 17
in making sure our choices (decisions and Youth Leadership & Development 25
actions) are in line with our Christian values Care Programmes 31
Education 34
Membership 38
Accountability Hospitality 42
To be accountable for our behaviour and our YMCA Clubs 44
actions in meeting our obligations
International Fellowship & Relations 47
Respect YMCA Staff Dinner 2019 48
Thanksgiving 50
To treat others as we would have them treat
Corporate Governance 52
us and to value the worth of every person
Policies 55
Financial Information 59
Excellence
Mission Statement To strive for best practices
YMCA of Singapore is a volunteer-based Christian organisation that seeks to serve and impact all
members of the community regardless of race, language or religion, through programmes, services YMCA of Singapore
(UEN: S61SS0045E) is registered with the Registry of YMCA of Singapore is a member of the following
and enterprises to develop the body, mind and spirit. Societies since 12 April 1961. The Association is a organisations:
registered charity under the Charities Act since 26 • People’s Association
November 1985 and recognised as an Institute of • National Council of Churches of Singapore
Public Character by the Commissioner of Charities. • National Council of Social Service
• National Youth Council
S TR E N G TH E N I N G B O D Y, MI N D & S P I RI T 1
President’s Message Organisational Structure
Dear YMCA Members and Friends,
In 2019, YMCA continued our mission to serve
communities, as it has done for the last 117 years. Highlights
of our achievements include YMCA being awarded the
Charity Council’s Charity Transparency Award and SG
Enable’s Enabling Employers Award, and having organised
the first-ever YMCA Special Needs Expedition to Mount Fuji.
YMCA’s Board continued to improve board effectiveness
and strengthened corporate governance. In 2019, YMCA
Advisory Council was re-appointed, with Mr Lim Boon Heng,
Chairman of Temasek Holdings, as the newly appointed
Chairman. We would like to thank Mr S Dhanabalan for his
outstanding contributions as the “founding chair” of the
YMCA Advisory since 2011. Advisory Council Board of Directors Board of Trustees
As a Christian service organisation, YMCA continually 4 local universities. We mobilised 238 university volunteers to
strives to “serve more, serve better”, and be a channel of conduct over 10,500 hours of voluntary service.
God’s blessing. Allow me to share more of 2019’s highlights
with you. Serving Members, Enriching Lives: We continue to
engage YMCA Members through various platforms,
Financial Stewardship: The efforts of our members, including Fitness and Dance Programmes and Outdoor Board Committees
volunteers, board and staff to be good stewards of God’s and Adventure Programmes. Through diverse activities,
resources have led to a fruitful financial performance we hope to serve as a second home where members can •Governance Committees
in 2019. Thanks to various fundraising activities and the pursue their passions and expand their horizons. •Executive Committees
generosity of our donors, we ended the year with a surplus
of some $839,000. Efforts included the launch of the YMCA
•Administrative Committees
Strengthening Social Enterprises: YMCA Child
Community Services Fund at the YMCA Giving Gala 2019. Development Centres (CDCs) are an important platform •Advisory Committees
We are pleased to share that over $350,000 has been for us to nurture our young in conducive environments •Events Committees
raised for the fund through securing 32 Charter Donors who according to our Christian values. I am pleased to
donated $10,000 or more. announce that we will start operating one more YMCA
CDC in June 2020. YMCA has also applied to join the
Serving God, Serving Communities: In 2019, we ECDA Partner Operator Scheme, which will enable us to
mobilised some 6,000 volunteers to serve more than keep fees affordable, build capabilities to raise quality,
23,500 beneficiaries through over 15 community service and improve career prospects for Early Childhood
programmes. These included Y Camp Challenge which professionals. We thank God for the opportunity to serve
engages persons with severe disabilities in outdoor and seek everyone’s prayers for the authority’s favour in
activities, and YMCA Project Bridge which reaches out our application, to serve more children.
to youth-at-risk. They also included YMCA Proms 2019,
a carnival that celebrated inclusivity and served as a Word of Thanks: We thank God for His favour and
volunteering platform for 10 corporations, and YMCA Silver blessings that He has showered upon the YMCA of General Secretary & CEO
Fiesta 2019, a two-day event that promoted active lifestyles Singapore over the years. Together with the Board of
and digital literacy with a turnout of over 1,200 seniors and Directors, I would like to thank our Patron-in-Chief and
575 volunteers. President of Singapore Mdm Halimah Yacob, YMCA
Advisory Council, members, volunteers, donors, partners
Serving Youth, Developing Social Capital: As a youth and staff for their invaluable contributions. Finally, I would
organisation, we expose our youth to social service and set also like to thank the past and present Board of Directors,
them on the path of lifelong community service. Through members, volunteers and staff members, who have
the YMCA-Lim Kim San Volunteers Programme, we recruited dedicated themselves in service to and through the YMCA.
and provided training to volunteers, empowering 38 With their selfless dedication and steadfast commitment,
corporations and 18 institutions to join us in serving others. the YMCA has made significant contributions to the
2019 also marked the 17th year of the Citi-YMCA Youth For community.
Causes Programme, which recruited 400 student-volunteers
and provided them with mentorship and seed funding Let us continue to seek God for His guidance and
to conceptualise and execute projects to benefit Social wisdom in all that we do. To God be the glory! Programmes & Fundraising Corporate Social Internal
Service Agencies (SSAs) of their choice. The youth raised Services Services Enterprises Audit
$640,000 and mobilised over 9,900 volunteers to benefit 45 In His Service,
SSAs. YMCA’s university service club, Uni-Y also did us proud Albert Ching
by developing socially conscious community leaders across President
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Board Of Directors YMCA Advisory Council
PATRON IN CHIEF
Her Excellency Mdm Halimah Yacob
President of the Republic of Singapore
BOARD TRUSTEES
Mr Cecil V R Wong
Mr David Wong Cheong Fook
Mr Eric Teng Heng Chew
Mr Lee Liat Cheng
Mr Tay Puan Siong
Mr Albert Ching Liang Heng Mr Ooi Boon Hoe Mr Kenneth Tan Chih-Sien Mr Teo Zi-Ming Mr Tony Soh Cheow Yeow Mr Lim Boon Heng Mr Andrew Ang, PBM
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS President Vice President Vice President Honorary Secretary Honorary Treasurer Chairman
Mr Cecil V R Wong
Mr Harold Shaw
Mr Shaw Vee Meng
Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam
Mr E.W. Barker (deceased 2001)
Mr Lim Kim San (deceased 2006)
Mr Howe Yoon Chong (deceased 2007)
Mr Sim Miah Kian (deceased 2014)
Mr Lee Kuan Yew (deceased 2015)
Mr S R Nathan (deceased 2016)
Dr Robert C K Loh (deceased 2017)
HONORARY CHAPLAINS Mr Samuel Chan Wei Mun Mr Steven Chia Oon Seet Mr Vincent Ha Kwang Ms Koh Shaw Luan Ms Loo Tze Lui Mr Khoo Boon Hui, Mr Jonathan Larsen
Rev Stanley Chua Yuen PPA, PBS, PJG
Pastor-in-Charge,
Wesley Methodist Church
Rev Dr Peter Poon
Interim Moderator,
Orchard Road Presbyterian Church
HONORARY LEGAL COUNSELS
Mr Bryan Tan Suan Tiu
Mr Laurence John Wee
Mr Peter Sim Swee Yam
BANKERS Mr Thomas Pramotedham Mr Tam Chee Chong Ms Cynthia Tan Guan Mr Adrian Tay Juncheng Mr Lee Liat Cheng, BBM Mr Tan Gee Paw, PPA,
Citibank Hiang PJG
DBS
AUDITOR
RSM Chio Lim LLP (External)
BDO LLP (Internal)
Mr Teo Eng Cheong Mr Eric Teng Heng Chew Mr Leon Ng Koh Wee Mr Pek Hak Bin Mrs Mildred Tan, BBM Mr Tay Puan Siong JP,
(co-opted) (co-opted) PBM
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Office Bearers & General Secretary
Executive Committee & CEO’s Message
Mr Albert Ching Liang Heng Mr Teo Zi-Ming
President Honorary Secretary
Mr Ooi Boon Hoe Mr Tony Soh Cheow Yeow Dear YMCA Members, Staff and Friends,
Vice President Honorary Treasurer
In 2019, we were committed to YMCA
Mr Kenneth Tan Chih-Sien
Vice President Strong objectives: To challenge, champion
and train children, youth, volunteers and our was an extraordinary journey that highlighted that
other clients to stand up and be counted as every individual has special abilities, not just special
needs.
Management Team
independent and effective contributors to an
inclusive society. YMCA Strong is a statement of
our desired outcome for all we serve – to give In October, we were also pleased to launch
them a hand up, not simply a handout, so that the YMCA Special Needs Hospitality Training
Mr Steve Loh each one will be strengthened to reach new Programme. Each intern was paired with our staff
General Secretary & CEO heights. mentors who themselves have disabilities as both
are strengthened to be gainfully employed and
Social Enterprises Programmes Corporate Services Strengthening youth with special needs, youth- increasingly independent.
at-risk, youth leaders, the elderly, our members
Ms Lynette Yeo Ms Elaine Tan Mr Tan Heng Khuan and volunteers remain the core thrust of our YMCA These two programmes are literally just a sampling
Assistant General Secretary, General Manager, Programmes General Manager, Finance
programmes. of the wide-ranging programmes and social
Social Enterprises
Mr Andrew Leo Mr Kok Toong Keong enterprises that the YMCA runs, but they do well to
International House Assistant General Manager, Senior Manager, Finance embody the YMCA Strong spirit to strengthen and
Amongst all the incredible work the board,
Programmes
Mr Joseph Chow Ms Yap Lai Ping staff and volunteers have put in, one particular empower.
General Manager, Ms Joyce Yu General Manager, Human Resources programme captured the essence of the YMCA
International House Manager, International Service & Admin
Programmes Strong spirit: The inaugural YMCA Special Needs On that note, I would like to especially thank
Ms Elsie Kwow Ms Claris Oon Expedition to Mount Fuji. board, members, staff, donors, sponsors, partners,
Senior Manager, Marketing & Events Ms Gracie Ngoi Senior Manager, Human Resources & volunteers and clients who have so generously
Manager, Outdoor & Adventure Admin
Programmes It saw a team of 10 individuals with special given of themselves to strengthen the YMCA and I
Education Mr Leong Peng Mun needs achieve something seemingly impossible look forward to another year together on this YMCA
Ms Sharon Chan Senior Manager, IT & Building Services
Mrs Helen Tan Manager, Youth Development as they attempted to summit the tallest mountain Strong spirit.
Superintendent, YMCA School & Programmes & Project Bridge Ms Jean Chai in Japan. Our team consisted of individuals with
Principal, YMCA Learning Centre Assistant Manager, Members’ Services
cerebral palsy, visual impairments, autism and a “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes
Ms Serlina Huang
Ms Guo Weimin Assistant Manager, Community bone cancer survivor. Witnessing their positivity, others will be refreshed.” – Proverbs 11:25
Head, Student Care | Service Programmes dedication and perseverance, sparked a similar
Kindergarten Care
strength within the accompanying volunteers. In His Service,
Together, we reached 3,200 metres, before Steve Loh
being forced to descend due to harsh weather General Secretary & CEO
conditions. Despite the disappointment, the climb
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Ms Ng Hui Hong Uni-Y Singapore Management Mr Peter Tay (Extension)
Committees
Ms Lim Geok Leng University Executive Committee Mr James Tan (Inventory)
Ms Bozena Rupnik
Ms Chan Soon Sim Ryan Wong Poh Fai (President) Ms Jean Chai (YMCA Liaison)
Mrs Vimala Alexander Cheong Pei Wen, Abigail
Ms Jean Chai (Secretariat) (Vice-President, Holistic Enrichment) Singapore Mandarin (YMCA)
Ivy Sim Ying Wei Toastmasters Club
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEES Investment Committee YMCA-NUS Business School Volunteer Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes 2019 (Vice-President, Social Impact) Chen SiKai (President)
Ms Loo Tze Lui (Chairman) Service Management Programme Committee Amos Yeo Chin Siang Ding Yi (Vice-President Education)
Audit & Risk Committee Mr Colin Chen Committee Mr Vincent Ha (Chairman) (Vice-President, Internal Affairs) Wen Zheng Ping
Mr Teo Eng Cheong (Chairman) Mr Mark Syn Mr Eric Teng (Chairman) Mr Adam Rahman Aw Rui Ling (Vice-President Membership)
Mr David Wong Mr Tam Chee Chong Prof Yeo Wee Yong (NUS Business School) Ms Jacquelyn Tan (Director, Volunteer Management)
Mr Vincent Ha Mr Pek Hak Bin Mr Peter Tay Mr Thomas Pramotedham Latt Latt Soe Htay
Mr Joshua Lee Mr Tan Heng Khuan (Secretariat) Mr Edward Lee Dr Benjamin Tan Eugenia Poo Si Ying (Vice-President Public Relations)
Mr Tan Heng Khuan (Secretariat) Dr Anne-Marie Gutierrez Mr Owen Hawkes (Director, Marketing & Publicity) Wu Mei Yun (Secretary)
Tender Committee Ms Gracelyn Ho Ms Ong Ee Ing Goh Jia Sheng Sabrina Chua (Treasurer)
Human Resource Committee Mr Kenneth Tan (Chairman) Mr Chua Hung Meng Mr Andrew Leo (Secretariat) (Director, Community Service Programmes)
Mr Steven Yeo Yang Yong Shun (Sergeant-At-Arms)
Ms Koh Shaw Luan (Chairman) Mr Chew Kwee San Lee Heng Wan Anne
Mr Kenneth Tan Mr Han Meng Siew Prof Ruth Tan Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes 2019 (Director, Community Service Programmes)
Mr Andrew Leo (Secretariat) Selection & Awards Committee YMCA English Toastmasters Club
Mr Eric Teng Mr Samuel Chan Boey Xin Yi
Mr Stephen Loh Mr Tan Heng Khuan (Secretariat) Emma Wang Yi (President)
Mr Samuel Chan (Chairman) (Director, Community Service Programmes)
Mrs Magdalene Sik Ms Caroline Loke Chan Wei Xiang
Ms Karen Chou EVENT COMMITTEES Ms Ng Hau Yee Heng Jun Jie (Vice President Education)
Ms Yap Lai Ping (Secretariat) ADVISORY & RESOURCE COMMITTEES Dr Ting See Ho (Director, International Service Programmes)
20th YMCA Charity Golf Committee Grace Wang Yu Hong
Mr Andrew Leo (Secretariat) (Vice President Membership)
Nominations Committee Education Committee Mr Ee Kuo-Ren (Chairman) Uni-Y Singapore University of
Ms Cynthia Tan (Chairman) Mr Kenneth Tan (Chairman) Mr Thomas Pramotedham Technology and Design Executive Bell Nathamon Praditchai
Mrs Magdalene Sik Mr Chew Kwee San UNI-Y Committee (Vice President Public Relations)
Mr Teo Eng Cheong
Mr Tay Puan Siong Mr Andrew Chew Mr Ooi Boon Hoe André Ang Jing Yuen (President) Stephanie Song Bing (Secretary)
Mr Eric Teng Mrs Irene Tay-Koh Chye Choo Mr Teo Eng Cheong Uni-Y Nanyang Technological Suzanne Loh (Treasurer)
Mrs Chan Jee Kun Mr Eric Teng University Executive Committee Ong Yi Xi
Mr Bryan Tan (Vice-President, Internal Affairs)
Mrs Chan Yoke Kate, Susan Ms Pamela Hoo (Secretariat) Wing Chang Yong Xin
Mr Samuel Chan Leong Baoru (President)
Ms Carolyn Ann Buchanan Lints Koh Xian Ming (Sergeant-At-Arms)
Mr Steve Loh (Secretariat)
Mr Pek Hak Bin YMCA Giving Gala 2019 Committee Lim Jia En (Director, Marketing & Publicity)
Constitutional Review Taskforce Ms Lynette Yeo (Secretariat) (Vice-President, Holistic Enrichment) YMCA Folk Dance Group
Mr Jimmie Tay (Chairman) Yee Wang Sui
Mrs Helen Tan (Secretariat) Ms Cynthia Tan Tan Yi Ying Claire (Director, Volunteer Management) Ms Carrie Chen (Chairman)
Mr Teo Zi-Ming (Chairman)
Mr Stephen Loh (Vice-President, Social Impact) Ms Donica Aw (Hon. Secretary)
Mr Bryan Tan (Co-Chair) International House Committee Tiong Shan Kai
Mr Steven Chia Mr Eric Teng Seak Jing Rong (Director, Personal Development) Ms Quek Swee Choo
Mr Samuel Chan Mr Ooi Boon Hoe (Chairman) Mr Han Wei Chou (Secretariat) (Vice-President, Internal Affairs)
Tan Zai Xuan (Asst. Hon. Secretary)
Mr Tay Puan Siong Mr Tony Soh (Co-Chair) Tan Jun Long
Mr Tan Heng Khuan (Secretariat) Mr Tan Eng Beng YMCA Charity Movie Night Committee (Director, Alumni Relations)
(Director, Community Service Programmes) Ms Charlotte Tok (Hon. Treasurer)
Mr Choe Peng Sum Mr Kenneth Tan (Chairman) Yu Wen Ling Ms Juliana Tay (Asst. Hon. Treasurer)
Mr Derrick Kuek Soh Xuan Ying Zaviera (Director, International Service Programmes)
Ms Loo Tze Lui Ms Grace Lee
Mr Howie Tan (Director, Finance & Sponsorship)
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES Mr Vincent Ha
Ms Cinn Tan Tang En Lin Ms Amy Lee
Mr Steven Chia
YMCA Education Centre Mr Joseph Chow (Secretariat) Mr Adrian Tay (Director, Personal Development) YMCA CLUBS Ms Ros Cheong
Academic Board Ms Brenda Teng (Secretariat) Andrew Amadeus Susilo
Mr Andrew Chew (Chairman) IT Committee (Director, Marketing & Publicity)
International Y’s Men Club of
Dr Christina Ratam Mr Leon Ng (Chairman) YMCA Flag Day Committee Singapore (Alpha Chapter)
Falicia Tui
Mrs Irene Tay-Koh Chye Choo Mr Thomas Choong Mr Teo Zi-Ming (Chairman) Mr Daniel Ng (President)
(Director, Volunteer Management)
Mr Yap Meen Sheng Dr Ting See Ho Mr Tony Soh
Chang En En Mr Ivan Koh (Immediate Past President)
Mr Amos Lee Mr Victor Yeo Mr Leon Ng
Mrs Helen Tan (Secretariat) Mr Thomas Pramotedham (Director, Community Service Programmes) Mr Gerald Tay (Vice President)
Ms Koh Shaw Luan
Mr Leong Peng Mun (Secretariat) Mr Samuel Chan Ms Patricia Lim (Hon. Secretary)
YMCA Education Centre Mr Tan Heng Khuan (Secretariat) Uni-Y National University of
Examination Board Mr Stephen Loh (Hon. Treasurer)
YMCA Project Bridge Committee Singapore Executive Committee
Mr Andrew Chew (Chairman) YMCA Mandarin Speaking Ms Susan Low (Hon. Auditor)
Mr Adrian Tay (Chairman) Tang Ning Ling (President)
Dr Christina Ratnam Mr Stephen Loh Awards Committee Barnabas Teong Kai Yang
Mr Eric Teng (Hon. Auditor)
Mrs Irene Tay-Koh Chye Choo Mr Eric Teng Mr Kenneth Tan (Chairman) Mr Jasper Tan (Community Service)
(Vice-President, Holistic Enrichment)
Mr Yap Meen Sheng Mr Leon Ng Ms Trudy Loh
Ms Lynette Yeo Mr Han Meng Siew Koh Hui Ting Melissa Mr Ma Poh How (Community Service)
Ms Jennifer Yin
Mr Amos Lee Mrs Marlene Koh (Vice-President, Social Impact) Mr Peter Tay (Project/Fundraising)
Ms Jane Wee
Mrs Helen Tan (Secretariat) Ms Cassandra Cheng Ms Lim Geok Leng Ong Kai Jie Mr Lee Liat Cheng (Fellowship)
Prof Alexander Lee Earn Yung Ms Wong Lee Jeng (Vice-President, Internal Affairs)
YMCA FACES Committee Ms Sharon Chan (Secretariat) Mr David Lua (Membership)
Mr Mah Poh How Poh Xin Yi, Zann
Mr Steven Chia (Chairman) Mr Yeo Kuerk Heng Mr Ivan Koh (Programme)
(Director, Alumni Relations)
Ms Loo Tze Lui Programmes Committee Ms Jean Chai (Secretariat) Ms Chan Soo Sim (Programme)
Lim Shen Yi Dominic
Ms Tan Sze Wee Mr Thomas Pramotedham (Chairman) Dr Rev PJ John (Christian Emphasis)
(Director, Personal Development)
Ms Low Suk Ling Ms Cynthia Tan 33rd YMCA Plain English Speaking
Baey Zhi Qian Jonathan Mr Edward Ong
Mr Quek Kwang Yong Mr Jasper Tan Awards Committee (Leadership Training and Organisation
Ms Eunice Tan Ms Gracelyn Ho (Director, Volunteer Management)
Dr Chong Kian Tai Mr Steven Chia (Chairman) Development)
Mr Vincent Ha Ng Siew Ling
Ms Melissa Khoo Ms Loo Tze Lui
Mr Calvin Cher (Director, Community Service Programmes) Mr Freddie Lee (Golf/Recreation)
Ms Lucia Deng (Secretariat) Ms Patsy Mah
Ms Chia Ee Han Mr John Yap (Publicity)
Ms Trudy Loh Lionel Eng Kai Xuan
Ms Elaine Tan (Secretariat)
Ms Jennifer Yin (Director, Community Service Programmes)
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Ms Doris Moh (World Outlook)
Y MC A A N N U AL REPORT 2019 S TR E N G TH E N I N G B O D Y, MI N D & S P I RI T
2019 In Review
Community Services Youth Leadership & Development Care Programmes Education Membership
23,554 $645,187 89 175 12 5,551
Local and Raised for charities youths ELEVATE Children attended YMCA Child Students enrolled in tuition and YMCA
international clients are passionate about members Development Centres enrichment classes members
5,955 18 38 2,872 1,023 1,464
Volunteers Educational institutions engaged Corporations engaged to Students nurtured through Overseas students Participants in outdoor
to serve the community serve the community YMCA Student Care participated in study tour and adventure
& Kindergarten Care Centres programmes programmes
89,974
Hours of voluntary service 238 10,594 23 52 689
Uni-Y volunteers Hours of voluntary service
mobilised by university volunteers Student Care Students enrolled Subscriptions in
Centres in YMCA School fitness and dance
Hospitality
4,627
Hours in counselling/intervention and
engagement for youth-at-risk
3,624 7,098 3 128
Hours of volunteer Hours of voluntary service by the
training conducted ELEVATE Programme Kindergarten Care Students enrolled in YMCA Higher
Centres Education MBA Programme
69,334
Guests stayed at
YMCA International House
$37,563
Disbursed to clients through YFACES 10,612 3
Young community champions
engaged under Youth For Causes Child Development
and Speaking Awards Programmes Centres
89%
Occupancy rate
111
Youths reached through YMCA Project Bridge
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Highlights of
July
the Year
SG Enable
Enabling Employers Award
February At the 5th Enabling Employers Awards
2019 organised by SG Enable, YMCA of
Special Needs Clients’ First-Ever
Singapore was awarded the Enabling
Spartan Race
Employers Award. YMCA special needs
In the first-ever collaboration with Spartan staff Michael Ang was also awarded
Race in Singapore, YMCA brought special the Exemplary Employee Award for his
needs clients to challenge the world-renowned dedication, perseverance and contributions
obstacle course under the Y Camp Challenge. to the organisation through his hard work.
The clients enjoyed the experience immensely
and had their confidence boosted. Its success
led to a subsequent run of the event.
May August
Clients with Severe Disabilities Experienced Sun, Sand Community Chest Heartstrings Walk –
and Sea @ Y Day Camp Challenge YMCA Vertical Climb
14 children with Multiple Severe Disabilities from AWWA School took part YMCA of Singapore took part in the Community Chest
in Y Day Camp Challenge, experiencing the sun, sand and even the Heartstrings Walk, an event which saw over 8,000 participants
sea on floating beach wheelchairs. They pushed limits and overcame raising over $2.57 million for more than 80 charities, alongside
challenges, building their confidence, self-esteem and independence. Ministers Heng Swee Keat, Tan Chuan-Jin and Desmond Lee.
This camp was made possible by the generous support of the Chua YMCA Inclusive Climb participants also challenged the “Race
Foundation. to the Sky” Vertical Marathon at Marina Bay Sands SkyPark.
July YMCA Inclusive Climb
All Gathered to Build an Inclusive Singapore The first-ever YMCA Special Needs Expedition to
@ YMCA Proms Mount Fuji saw a team of 10 clients, consisting of
individuals with cerebral palsy, visual impairments,
Special needs staff and clients showcased their unique
autism and a bone cancer survivor, challenge
talents and abilities at YMCA Proms 2019. They volunteered
Japan’s tallest mountain. The climb advocates
in all elements of the event’s operations, including the first-
for the potential of persons with special needs,
ever Makers’ Market which featured arts and crafts made
while also building the participants’ confidence,
by the clients of 10 Social Service Agencies (SSAs). The
self-esteem and independence through an
event was graced by President Halimah Yacob and was
extraordinary experience.
attended by over 500 clients and 700 volunteers.
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September December
Uni-Y Opened Conversations on Mental Health
YMCA Giving Gala 2019 and Launch of
Over 70 youths and mental health professionals gathered at the YMCA YMCA Community Services Fund
Conversation Series 2019 to conduct open dialogue about ways to be
The YMCA Giving Gala is an annual fundraising dinner held to
a better support to their loved ones journeying through tough seasons.
support persons with special needs. It advocates for inclusivity
This year, the topic was on mental health and included a human library
by showcasing their potentials and serves as a platform for
segment for the first time.
corporations and guests to interact with the special needs
community personally. This year’s event also saw the launch of
YMCA Community Services Fund, seeking to raise $3 million for
October YMCA’s service programmes.
Baroness Goldie’s Visit to YMCA of Singapore
YMCA of Singapore had the honour of hosting Baroness
Goldie, Minister of State from the United Kingdom, a graduate YMCA Awarded
and Fellow of the University of Strathclyde. She made time
Charity Transparency Award 2019
to meet and had meaningful conversations with the YMCA
management and Strathclyde alumni in Singapore. The YMCA of Singapore was awarded the Charity
Transparency Award 2019 in the Large Charities
category. The Charity Transparency Awards,
November
organised by the Charity Council, recognises
charities of good disclosure practices that the
Charity Transparency Framework (CTF) recommends.
400 Youths Raised over $640,000 for 45 Social Service Agencies
through Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes
The Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes (YFC) programme provides mentoring,
seed funding and a fundraising license to 400 youths to execute projects
to benefit Social Service Agencies (SSAs) of their choice every year. This
year, their exemplary performance raised over $640,000 for 45 SSAs through
innovative projects that raised funds and awareness for their various causes. YMCA Student Care Centres
Christmas Light-Up 2019
575 Volunteers Served Seniors YMCA’s annual Christmas Gift Project caters to children
@ YMCA Silver Fiesta 2019 from low-income families who require financial assistance to
make ends meet. With the support from generous donors, the
575 volunteers served over 1,200 seniors at YMCA Silver
Christmas wish lists of some 150 children from YMCA Student
Fiesta. Seniors enjoyed a variety of performances,
Care Centres (SCCs) were fulfilled and a special
games and activities that focused on mental wellness
Christmas Party was organised for them.
and digital literacy. The event was graced by Assoc Prof
Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Senior Parliamentary
Secretary, Ministry of Social and Family Development &
Ministry of Education.
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01
Fundraising Events
“It was an unforgettable experience. I
learned the value of teamwork, unity
and resilience. The climb proved to
Community Programmes
others and myself that we can achieve
beyond what we can imagine,”
YMCA Flag Day 2019 James Wong,
9 March 2019 YMCA Inclusive Climber
and Bone Cancer Survivor
More than 750 YMCA staff, clients and volunteers
came together and raised over $79,000
01
to benefit five YMCA Community Service
Programmes that strengthen the elderly – Y Food
of Love, YMCA Silver Fiesta, Y Visit, YMCA Spring
Clean and Y Makan Fellowship.
YMCA Giving Gala 2019 Community Service Programmes
2 December 2019
The YMCA Giving Gala 2019 saw the launch of the The YMCA of Singapore mobilises the youth to The first-ever YMCA Inclusive Climb saw 10 special
YMCA Community Services Fund. It seeks to raise engage various clients through its community needs individuals attempt to summit Japan’s
$3 million through 200 charter donors and other programmes that strengthen body, mind and tallest mountain – Mount Fuji. The team, including
fundraising efforts to sustain YMCA-Tan Chin Tuan spirit. Through the YMCA Strong campaign, we individuals with visual impairments, cerebral
Community Service Programmes, YMCA Project are committed to supporting these clients in rising palsy, autism and a bone cancer survivor,
Bridge and the YMCA Financial Assistance and above their circumstances and reaching new underwent intensive physical training before the
Capability for Employment Scheme (FACES). The heights. climb. They formed meaningful friendships and
event also featured a silent auction of the works of developed their confidence, self-esteem and
Vince Tan, an artist with autism who was part of the resilience through achieving something they had
YMCA Inclusive Climb 2019 team. not thought was possible.
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YMCA-Tan Chin Tuan
Community Service
Programmes
Community Programmes
The YMCA-Tan Chin Tuan Community Service AT A GLANCE
Programmes are structured and sustained
programmes that bridge clients and volunteers.
They uplift the lives of clients including the
intellectually and physically challenged,
under-privileged and abused children,
7,328 13
the hearing-impaired, elderly and the poor.
They also provide meaningful volunteering
opportunities that help volunteers learn more about Clients Structured
programmes
special needs and people from diverse backgrounds.
5,074 233
Volunteers Activities
26,918
Hours of voluntary
service
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Highlights of
Community Service Programmes
Y Arts Challenge Y Outing
Community Programmes
Y Arts Challenge engages persons with special needs through performing Through a range of indoor and outdoor activities
and visual arts. It gives them a platform for creative self-expression, develops and excursions, Y Outing engages clients with special
their talents and showcases them through avenues such as art exhibitions needs to build confidence and acquire life skills such
and performances at events. Through this, their confidence and self-esteem as personal safety, socially acceptable behaviour
are strengthened. and responsibility. This programme also boosts their
interpersonal and communication skills with one another
and allows them to form friendships with volunteers.
Y Camp Challenge
Y Camp Challenge is an outdoor adventure camp for clients with
Y Makan Fellowship
special needs, creating opportunities for social integration with Held monthly, the elderly are treated to a
their volunteers. By overcoming their perceived limitations in various sumptuous meal at Y Makan Fellowship. They
activities such as high rope elements and camp craft, YMCA aims also interact with volunteers who entertain them
to grow their confidence, resilience and social skills. with songs, games and activities. This programme
promotes bonding and improves communication
skills between different generations.
YMCA Inclusive Climb 2019 Y Spring Clean
The first-ever YMCA Special Needs Expedition to Mount Fuji in August Volunteers visit elderly members, who may
saw a total of 10 special needs climbers scaling Mount Fuji. This is part have physical or sensory disabilities, to
of the Y Camp Challenge Initiative that empowers special needs clients create a clean and safe living environment.
through outdoor activities to grow their confidence and resilience. Many of these seniors also live alone
and appreciate the companionship and
friendships formed through these sessions.
Y Food of Love
Volunteers are equipped with baking skills at Y Food of Love.
Their baked delicacies are then distributed to clients at their
homes or activity centres. These visits often include befriending
and interacting with clients through games and activities that
bring them joy.
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Community Programmes
International AT A GLANCE
Service Programmes YMCA FACES
YMCA International Service Programmes (ISPs) are always The YMCA Financial Assistance and Capability for Employment
AT A GLANCE
looking for sustainable ways to help. Dedicated to
empowering communities and strengthening volunteers,
16,115 45 Scheme (FACES) serves two major functions. Firstly, it provides
emergency financial aid to families in need. These funds
Clients Trips
YMCA ISPs reach out to less-privileged communities outside of help them in affording daily necessities like groceries, health
Singapore, expanding YMCA’s reach and exposing volunteers supplements and food.
to other cultures.
Secondly, YMCA FACES also sustains meaningful work training
To create a lasting impact, YMCA ISPs’ community opportunities for persons with special needs. It funds the $37,563
831 9
development projects focus on healthcare, education, YMCA Special Needs Hospitality Training Programme, which Disbursed
infrastructural development, sustainability, climate change recruits interns with special needs and trains them in hospitality-
and capacity building. Some major projects in 2019 include Volunteers Countries related vocational skills. Through nurturing them in a real-life
involving 280 volunteers in building a school in Nepal, and working environment, they develop confidence and social
bringing Singapore Polytechnic Optometry students to skills, increasing their employability and strengthening them in
conduct eye screenings for the rural communities in Vietnam. independent living.
62,584
22 23
Hours of voluntary
service
Y MC A A N N U AL REPORT 2019 S TR E N G TH E N I N G B O D Y, MI N D & S P I RI T02
Youth Leadership & Development Programmes
Project Bridge
YMCA Project Bridge reintegrates out-of-school youth
and youth-at-risk through programmes that strengthen
their skill sets, employability and character development.
It is implemented through the Vocational and Soft Skills 111
AT A GLANCE
50
02 Youth Leadership
& Development
Programmes
Youth are the heart of the YMCA of Singapore.
Through our Youth Development Programmes,
we strive to nurture the future leaders of
They wanted to create a safer mobility aid
after witnessing an elderly get injured when
her walking stick gave way.
Programme (VaSSP), and Drop-In-Youth Programme. Youths reached Volunteers Singapore. By developing their creativity,
compassion and various skill sets, these youth Through their creativity, they created a
VaSSP equips out-of-school youth with vocational skills become experienced, knowledgeable “portable mobility aid holder” named
including make-up, hairdressing, and culinary skills among individuals who can become potential social “QANEmate” that helped to secure mobility
others, as well as soft skills such as interviewing skills and service staff and volunteers. aids to any surface. These products were so
writing resumes. The youth also receive emotional and social well-received that about 1,000 QANEmates
support from social workers in the process, supporting their
reintegration into school or into the workforce.
4,627 472 This year, four students made up Team
QANEBrella under the Citi-YMCA Youth For
have been given to seniors in Singapore and
to countries as faraway as Finland.
Hours in counselling / Hours of voluntary
intervention service Causes programme. The programme provides
funding and mentorship to students to They went further and created the QANEBrella
conceptualise and execute projects to benefit – a walking stick that also functioned as an
Social Service Agencies of their choice. The umbrella. Their achievements show the impact
team from St Joseph’s Institution International and change youth can bring with guidance
made the news with their innovative project. and support.
68%
24 25
Pursued further education or
gainfully employed
Y MC A A N N U AL REPORT 2019 S TR E N G TH E N I N G B O D Y, MI N D & S P I RI T02
Youth Leadership & Development Programmes
AT A GLANCE
17th Citi-YMCA Youth
For Causes 2019
Citi-YMCA Youth 121 36
For Causes Proposal
submissions
Schools
represented
Speaking Awards The Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes (YFC) encourages social
entrepreneurship and community leadership development
among Singapore’s youths. Funded by Citi Foundation, it
The YMCA Speaking Awards, which comprises of AT A GLANCE provides seed funding, mentorship and a fundraising license
the YMCA Plain English Speaking Awards and YMCA
Mandarin Speaking Awards, are national-level speaking
competitions designed to enhance critical thinking
33rd YMCA Plain English
Speaking Awards (PESA) 2019
to 400 youths every year to conceptualise and execute
projects to raise funds and awareness for social causes of their
9,983 45
Young community Social Service
and speaking skills among youth. Apart from building choice. From real-life experience championing a social cause champions Agencies
confidence and enhancing communication skills, the to innovating creative campaign ideas, YFC participants mobilised supported
competition encourages civic and social activities by strengthen their entrepreneurial spirit and social responsibility
involving participants in experiential learning. Through through active learning outside the classroom.
visits to Social Service Agencies and having them share
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their experiences from interacting with diverse clients, YFC participants also have the opportunity to equip themselves
they are exposed to social service and are encouraged with further skills through the YMCA-NUS Business School
Students Schools Volunteer Service Management Programme, facilitated by
to become active citizens and future leaders of
Singapore. The YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards went The YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards
went on a hiatus in 2019.
lecturers from NUS Business School.
$645,187
on a hiatus in 2019. Raised
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Youth Leadership & Development Programmes
Uni-Y Singapore YMCA ELEVATE Programme
Uni-Y is the university service club of YMCA. It consists of chapters
AT A GLANCE ELEVATE empowers youth to lead and execute AT A GLANCE
in the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological community projects with skills they acquired in their
University, Singapore Management University and the Singapore course of study. With guidance and mentorship from
University of Technology and Design. It gathers and mobilises social service professionals, volunteers and industrial
youth to become servant leaders with a conviction to put partners, they conceptualise and execute projects to
others before the self. They are highly involved in organising and create a positive impact for their target group. Through
89 7,098
participating in local and international programmes to reach out having first-hand experience interacting with less-
to less-privileged communities.
4 238 privileged communities, they learn more about people
from diverse backgrounds and how they can help others Members Hours of voluntary
service
Students chapters University volunteers by using their skills innovatively.
Beyond local and international community service programmes,
Uni-Y also develops volunteers through local and international
conferences, and workshops such as the Leadership and Projects include Kampung Senang – Mobility Aids Services and Training Centre (MASTC), where ELEVATE
Management Programme, IMP(ACT) Training and dialect members service wheelchairs for individuals in need, and Cycling without Age (CWA), bringing the
speaking courses. Internships at local and international YMCA elderly around on e-motored trishaws while listening to their stories. Partners include National Council
branches are also available.
10,594 40
of Social Service, SPD Singapore and Kampung Senang. The students also partnered with One Loaf
Learning in developing an app to support low-income students academically. Another partner was
Hours of voluntary Sessions of Youth XioHoo, where ELEVATE students helped in teaching seniors about smartphone usage.
service Development
programmes
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YMCA-
Lim Kim San
Care Programmes
Volunteers
Programme
03
The YMCA-Lim Kim San Volunteers Programme promotes
AT A GLANCE
volunteerism and enhances volunteer capabilities so
our helping hands become even stronger. In addition
to providing volunteering opportunities to individuals
and corporations and recruiting them, the programme
also trains them through the YMCA-NUS Business School
Volunteer Service Management Programme (VSMP). It
equips volunteers with practical skills and knowledge so
they can become a skilful and sustainable community of
55
VSMP graduates
38
Corporations engaged
Care Programmes
to serve
volunteers. the commnunity Childhood is among the most important YMCA Student Care Centre @ Gan Eng Seng
formative periods of a person’s development. Primary School is among those that have
The annual YMCA Volunteers Awards Night also At YMCA of Singapore, we recognise the adopted Temasek Foundation’s Learning is Fun
celebrates the achievements and contributions of need to nurture and guide leaders from and Exciting (LIFE) programme. It encourages a
dedicated volunteers and encourages a lasting journey a young age. We offer Care Programmes curriculum developed by Temasek Foundation
of strengthening others. and educational guidance through our in collaboration with four educational institutions
3,624 18
Kindergarten and Student Care Centres, including Julia Gabriel Education. It incorporates
Workshops organised as part of this programme and Child Development Centres. We pride learning with interactive activities and play,
include basic conversational dialect workshops Hours of voluntary Institutions engaged ourselves on developing not only their empowering children in a memorable and
to equip participants with communication skills for training conducted to serve academic knowledge but imparting good enjoyable way, teaching them skills such as
the community
intergenerational bonding and capability skills such as moral values and encouraging character emotion management, and building respectful
fundraising, events management and budgeting. development through creative and engaging and positive relationships.
activities that will impact them for life.
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Care Programmes
YMCA
Kindergarten AT A GLANCE
Child Development Centres & Student
YMCA Child Development Centres provide children with
a holistic education that integrates all areas of learning
AT A GLANCE Care Centres 3 23
into an experiential journey. Through fun and engaging Kindergarten Care Student Care
classes like gardening and current affairs, children are YMCA Kindergarten and Student Care Centres Centres Centres
equipped with useful skills like information technology, nurture children from as young as five years
art and speaking. Learning takes place beyond the old. They get to experience learning through
classroom as well, with exposure to social service events educational exploration in a conducive and safe
organised by the YMCA for the public, enhancing
their communication skills and facilitating character
3 175 environment. They are inculcated with values such
as responsibility and respect through a diverse,
development such as nurturing empathy, compassion
Child Development
Centres
Children
attended engaging curriculum. Children are also involved in
YMCA community service events where they build
2,872
and kindness. Students
their communication skills, empathy and learn nurtured
about the importance of reaching out to others.
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“The school and staff are fantastic!
YMCA ensures that we can have
a conducive learning environment
to study and work on our group
projects. Being able to access
Education
research materials in Strathclyde’s
digital library also enabled us to
expand our horizons easily.”
Lawrence Yek,
04
Valedictorian of YMCA-Strathclyde
MBA Programme 2019.
YMCA Learning Centre
Education YMCA Learning Centre provides an enriching learning
AT A GLANCE
experience using the latest learning methodologies and
Learning never stops at the YMCA of Singapore. Having completed his university education in 2002, syllabus, delivered by a team of qualified professional
Whether someone is going through their school days 41-year-old Lawrence Yek had embarked on his trainers to enhance students’ learning and understanding
or well into their work life, we are ready to support working journey. After a 15-year break from school, of academic subjects. The teachers at YMCA Learning
their pursuit of knowledge. The YMCA Learning he decided to enrol into the YMCA-Strathclyde MBA Centre give their best efforts to motivate every student to
Centre and YMCA School provides academic Programme for new challenges that would help him reach their fullest potential. They support those who are
12 1,023
courses with well-researched pedagogies that grow further, despite now holding a full-time job and struggling by identifying knowledge gaps and barriers
prepare its students for national-level examinations. being committed to his spouse and children. and helping them to overcome their learning gaps,
YMCA Higher Education offers tertiary education for while encouraging those who are doing well to achieve Students enrolled Overseas students
those who wish to upskill themselves and take their Lawrence found the course to be applicable in tuition and participated
new heights. The YMCA Learning Centre also conducts enrichment classes in study tour
knowledge to a whole new level. in real-life work environments. He graduated as study tour programmes where local students get to programmes
valedictorian of his cohort in 2019, finally fulfilling his host overseas students, fostering friendships and sharing
long-time dream of pursuing an MBA. inter-cultural knowledge with one another in the process.
During the study tours, students from different nations
visit YMCA School as well as MOE schools, acquiring
knowledge through practical lessons, school immersions
and learning journeys.
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YMCA School
At YMCA School, students are provided with
a holistic education focusing on academic
excellence and character development.
Apart from being passionate teachers who
strive to make students feel at home, our
Education
dedicated teachers challenge students’
thinking and creativity with up-to-date
teaching strategies. Students are involved in
YMCA community service events to expose
them to volunteerism and gain a deeper
understanding of less-privileged communities.
Through these activities, they develop
responsibility, empathy, humility and a giving
attitude.
The YMCA School experience includes
Higher
co-curricular activities for students to
participate in as part of character education. AT A GLANCE
AT A GLANCE
Education
It is never too late to pursue your dreams at the
YMCA. YMCA Higher Education offers bachelor and
master degree programmes in partnership with the
128 17
Students enrolled Students
University of Strathclyde to nurture stellar leaders in in the University of graduated with
the workplace. The programmes offer flexibility and Strathclyde MBA distinction
programme
37 15
dedicated guidance from exemplary educators
to empower students of all ages from diverse
Students enrolled in Students enrolled in backgrounds. The University of Strathclyde has been
Academic Course Preparatory Course
named as the University of the Year by Times Higher
Education in 2012 and again in 2019.
54 96%
Students graduated Pass rate
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“When I fence, I feel
energised and alive. It has
Membership
helped me to learn to handle
stress better. I am beyond
thankful to have been able
to represent Singapore and
even contribute a silver
medal to its medal tally!”
05
Rebecca Ong
(second from right), with the AT A GLANCE
Singapore Women’s Epee YMCA Members are like-minded individuals with the
Team at the SEA Games 2019. desire to become the best versions of themselves.
They have fun-loving hearts that want to reach out to
the community and give what they have to offer.
622 1,188
YMCA Membership
Through the year, they are engaged in various
enriching activities such as classes and volunteering
Full (Life) Ordinary (Life)
in support of the less-privileged at YMCA community Members Members
service events. They also enjoy benefits and perks
YMCA members come from all walks of life, but they The 18-year-old started fencing at the YMCA when when patronising partnering organisations and have
all have a desire to strengthen their body, mind and she was 10, discovering a passion that eventually access to YMCA’s various facilities, such as the gym,
spirit. At YMCA, they have access to various activities brought her all over the world to places including Members’ Lounge and rooftop swimming pool.
and programmes that expand their horizons and Bulgaria and Jordan. For her, fencing challenges
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support them in reaching beyond themselves. her body, mind and spirit through developing
her physically, sharpening her mind to refine her
While studying hard for her ‘A’ levels, Rebecca was strategies, and nurturing values such as discipline Ordinary (Annual) Ordinary (Youth)
Members Members
also practicing for the Southeast Asian Games (SEA and perseverance. After her examinations, Rebecca
Games). Just three days after her last paper, she has also been volunteering in her free time.
represented Singapore at the SEA Games 2019,
clinching silver and doing the country proud.
139 3,051
Associate Associate (Youth)
Members Members
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AT A GLANCE
Membership
AT A GLANCE Overall
Fitness and Dance
Subscriptions
Membership
49 732
Trips Participants
36 364 Y Treks
YMCA Outdoor
Folk Dance Gym
Fitness and Dance and Adventure 27 407
Programmes Programmes Trips Participants
42 108 Y Adventure
KpopXFitness Line Dance
At the YMCA of Singapore, we encourage healthy YMCA Outdoor & Adventure Programmes include
and active lifestyles among members through fun and outdoor trips and activities that bring members beyond
engaging activities. Through participating in these their comfort zones. From local hikes, treks and biking,
programmes, members get the opportunity to meet and to overseas farm visits and camping activities, members
19 314
bond with one another while keeping themselves fit and always have something exciting awaiting them. Apart
learning new skills. By staying healthy, members are able from expanding their horizons, members also build their
to continually strengthen their bodies, minds and spirits to
better serve the community when the opportunity arises.
37 13 teamwork, perseverance and determination while
exploring the great outdoors.
Trips Participants
Swimming Personal Training BikeYworks
By expanding programmes beyond the geographical
boundaries of Singapore, members also get to
experience and learn about other cultures and diverse
social situations that international communities face.
3 11
With increasing knowledge, they are able to think about
89 how they can reach out beyond their country to impact
lives, taking a step closer to becoming global citizens. Trips Participants
Zumba
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Hospitality
06
Hospitality
“I like to work at YMCA. I like to
make the guests happy! I made
good friends. I do dancing, arts
and crafts and volunteer work,”
Zanariyah Binte Mohamed Abzul
YMCA Special Needs Staff
International House
The YMCA International House, known as YMCA @ One Orchard,
AT A GLANCE
is a social enterprise that gives travellers a home away from
The YMCA International House does not strive only to provide comfort home at affordable rates. It also serves as a second home to our
to Singapore’s visitors, but also to make Singapore a better place. It special needs staff, who take their first steps into independent
advocates for inclusivity for persons with special needs by employing
them and integrating them as part of the YMCA family.
living here. Not only does it provide comfort to guests, but it 89%
creates an opportunity for them to have meaningful interactions Occupancy rate
with these staff, learn more about persons with special needs
Zanariyah Binte Mohamed Abzul was among the pioneer batch of and be inspired to join us in advocating inclusivity.
students from the YMCA Special Needs Hospitality Training Programme,
and is now a full-time staff at YMCA @ One Orchard. She once
YMCA @ One Orchard is a training ground for clients under
struggled to find employment due to her mild intellectual disability, but
the YMCA Special Needs Hospitality Training Programme, who
now confidently carries out a myriad of duties as a housekeeper and
even made close friends. She has also had various opportunities to
participate in arts, crafts, performances and volunteer work, developing
undergo 6 months of coaching before accessing full-time
employment opportunities at YMCA @ One Orchard and the
69,334
Guests stayed at the YMCA
Y Café, among other hospitality-related organisations. International House
her independence, communication and social skills.
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International Y’s Men’s Club of
Singapore (Alpha Chapter)
“The camaraderie of our
members remind us that The International Y’s Men’s Club of Singapore
YMCA Clubs
doing good together (Alpha Chapter) is affiliated to the YMCA of
is an experience to be Singapore. Open to like-minded people and
treasured. The response all YMCA members who desire to serve the
from our clients warms
community through volunteerism, it supports
our hearts and keeps us
going!” YMCA’s community service and fundraising
activities.
07
Daniel Ng Jin Kiat,
President, International
In partnership with Parkinson Society Singapore, the Club organised monthly karaoke sessions held at
Y’s Men’s
YMCA of Singapore for people with Parkinson’s. These sessions improve the lives of participants and is
Club of Singapore
(Alpha Chapter). also a platform for music lovers to have fun and socialise through singing.
During the year, the Club supported YMCA by volunteering at YMCA Silver Fiesta 2019 and adopting
SARAH Seniors Activity Centre through monthly Y Outings. The Club also held a Christmas party for the
YMCA Clubs
activity centre to bring cheer to them during the festive season.
YMCA of Singapore reaches out to touch the lives of In 2019, the club spread love and joy to the SAC’s
those in need, and also strives to nurture those within. residents, celebrating major festivals with them YMCA Folk Dance Group
YMCA Clubs are valuable platforms where members including Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival
The YMCA Folk Dance Group finds belonging,
can pursue their passions while forming meaningful and Christmas. They organised a hairdressing session
togetherness and solidarity through the
networks with like-minded individuals. before Chinese New Year for the seniors, offering
recreational activity of folk dance classes. They
grooming services in preparation for the festive
also hold International Folk Dance appreciation
For the International Y’s Men’s Club of Singapore season. They celebrated with the seniors through
events for members to expand their horizons and
(Alpha Chapter), being together enables them to parties, treating them to food and entertainment.
learn about diverse cultures. Through an activity
gather their efforts and impact others even more They also brought clients on monthly grocery trips
that keeps them healthy and fit, these members
effectively. As the service club of the YMCA, they and outings to places of interest.
enjoy the opportunity to forge meaningful
serve various clients through YMCA’s community
friendships who share the same passion and to
service activities, and through partnerships with Going beyond Singapore, the club assisted in
improve upon their performing art as a group.
Social Service Agencies such as SARAH Seniors setting up the Y Service Club in Cambodia and has
Activity Centre (SAC). supported their Feed the Street Kids Programme
since 2016.
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