Creating Opportunities for the Community

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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


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