Creating Opportunities for the Community
Dear Donor, Like many people, SINDA comes to mind when you think of an organisation that uplifts and helps Singaporean Indians aspire towards greater heights.
Through you, we have been able to touch the lives of thousands — whether families facing urgent financial needs or students seeking opportunities to pursue their ambitions or even individuals seeking opportunities to contribute towards social causes.
Your contributions have helped SINDA be of assistance to Singaporean Indians and we are grateful to you for enabling SINDA to create opportunities for everyone and supporting their dreams.
Your gift to the community is important because every contribution goes a long way in positively changing individuals’ lives, be it students, youths, parents, elderly or the low-income.
As the needs of our community evolve, SINDA is committed to providing the necessary resources and assistance to bring a smile to the faces of our beneficiaries. Please help us make this possible with your contribution. Your donation helps us foster a progressive and inclusive Indian community, and build a brighter future for all of us.
Sincerely, Team SINDA
Educational Opportunities
STUDENT PAYS
SINDA SUBSIDISES
$30
$90
for All Students Providing holistic education to all Indian students where academics, character-building and soft skills are all part of holistic education.
IN 2015, SINDA SPENT
$
9.7MILLION
ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES DESIGNED TO PREPARE OUR CHILDREN FOR THE FUTURE
More than
6,000 STUDENTS are tutored annually by
420
TUTORS
PRESCHOOL CLASSES AND TUTORIAL PROGRAMMES for primary to tertiary-level students PRESCHOOL CLASSES:
TUTORIAL PROGRAMMES:
a. Literacy & Numeracy b. iLeap c. Project Read
a. b. c. d.
STEP Tuition Project Teach Home-based Tuition Intensive Coaching Programmes e. ITE Math and Motivation f. Saadhana ‘A’ Level Tuition
MAKING QUALITY TUITION AFFORDABLE and available to all AVERAGE TUITION COST PER CHILD Before Subsidy:
$120
After Subsidy:
$30
Students from low-income families are provided with further fee subsidies and waivers
Inspiring Youth more than
1,youth 4 00
ARE EMPOWERED EACH YEAR THROUGH SINDA’S POSITIVE GUIDANCE PROGRAMMES AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMES
68% $1.5m YOUTH PARTICIPANTS in guidance programmes saw an improvement in self-esteem, confidence and resilience
SPENT
35
300
YOUTH ADVANCED
YOUTH TRAINED
their potential to become peer leaders
in leadership skills and community awareness
21 PROJECTS
for the benefit of the community undertaken by youth participants
“I feel that I have grown as a person in numerous ways. I feel more composed, forward-thinking and better equipped to lead and serve my community.” Nikhil Dutt Sundaraj SINDA Youth Leaders’ Programme Participant
Strengthening Families EACH YEAR,
2. 4 MILLION
$
worth of financial assistance is channelled towards helping more than
500 FAMILIES AND 3,200 INDIVIDUALS
1,200
520
1,800
students received
families assisted by
individuals engaged through
SCHOOL KITS
SINDA FAMILY SERVICE CENTRE
FAMILY-RELATED WORKSHOPS
1,300
570
120
less-privileged families received
students received
mothers & children involved in
FESTIVE GIFT PACKS
BURSARIES
PROJECT ATHENA
an empowerment programme for single parents and their children
“A few years ago, some mothers shared what they had gone through and how much of confidence they had built through this empowerment programme — that really moved me to tears. At that particular moment, I felt that I was doing the right thing.” Project Athena Sponsor
Engaging the Community
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT In 2015,
1,100
ORGANISATIONS ENGAGED
64
VOLUNTEERS contributed over
Meaningful partnerships with community, grassroots, religious and ethnic groups as well as volunteers greatly enhance SINDA’s efforts in uplifting the community.
8,000 HOURS at various SINDA programmes and initiatives
35
ORGANISATIONS SUPPORTED/FUNDED BY SINDA
“We are very fortunate to be able to work hand in hand with SINDA to better serve the Indian community. With strong support from community partners, we are certain SINDA will continue to touch lives and engage families.” N. Karunakaran President, Sri Arasakesari Sivan Temple
Even as an individual, you are a partner in SINDA’s efforts to uplift the community: inspiring Indian students, helping them achieve their aspirations, nurturing strong families and giving hope to those in need. It is all about creating opportunities for those who are in need of them. Your contributions make these opportunities a reality. So help our cause and contribute generously towards SINDA.
Let us as a community, move forward together!
Singapore Indian Development Association 1 Beatty Road, Singapore 209943 Hotline 1800 295 4554 www.sinda.org.sg mysinda mysinda mysinda SINDAchannel
Fax 6392 4300