Since 1991, the Singapore International Foundation has brought Singaporeans and world communities together to uplift lives and effect positive change, building enduring friendships.
As we celebrate 30 years this year, we remain resolute in our mission. We believe cross-cultural interactions strengthen understanding, inspire action, and enable collaborations for good. Our programmes bring people together to share ideas, skills, and resources in areas such as healthcare, education, arts and culture, as well as business and livelihood.
We do this because we all can, and should do our part to build a better world—one we envision as peaceful, inclusive, and offering opportunities for all.
Our Vision
Making friends for a better world.
Our Mission
Through shared ideas, skills, and experiences, we uplift lives and create greater understanding between Singaporeans and world communities.
Our Impact
Our work has made a positive difference to more than
15,800,000
Lives
28
Countries
4,000
Volunteers from Singapore
700
Institutions
45,000
Friends from around the world
Our Focus Areas
Education
Healthcare
Arts & Culture
Business & Livelihood
Supporting
Our International Programmes Enable the Exchange
of Ideas, Skills and Experiences
Here’s How You Can Get Involved
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EventPublic Diplomacy in Asia
Is people-to-people diplomacy the future of international relations given today’s hyper-connected world?
Join us at Public Diplomacy in Asia 2021, where we highlight the latest trends ?and strategies in global
engagement to win hearts and minds.
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Volunteer OverseasCommunity Programmes - Words on Wheels
Spread the joy of reading and learning to children.
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DonateGive a Gift
Let us know how you wish to contribute.
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Join a ProgrammeArts for Good Projects
Tell us your artistic idea for social change.
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Pitch Your StorySINGAPORE Magazine
Uncover the heart and soul of Singapore and its people.
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Volunteer OverseasCommunity Programmes - Water for Life
Bring clean water to those in need.
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Volunteer OverseasSpecialist Project - Education
Equip teachers overseas to deliver better learning outcomes for their students.
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Volunteer OverseasSpecialist Project - Healthcare
Upskill healthcare professionals overseas to strengthen healthcare systems for all.
Stay Up to Date with Our Latest Happenings
If you believe that a better world begins with better understanding, we share a common vision.
What's New
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Innovative Urbanism
A decade since it was established in Singapore, the World Cities Summit continues to provide exemplary solutions to global urban challenges exacerbated by the ongoing pandemic.LEARN MORE
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead
Cultural Anthropologist