Introducing The City of Good
City of Good is a vision of a Singapore, where Individuals, Organisations and Leaders come together to give their best for others. Giving our best for others means moving away from a ‘me-first’ mindset and being other-centred.
In short, a City of Good is where we value people first and foremost, and become a Singapore that cares.
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We believe that Singaporeans can be other-centred.
Our history shows that we do care and act – right from the time of our forefathers, who set up ethnic associations, built schools and hospitals to serve the community. That said, everyone has moments when we doubt whether we “have enough” to give. This is why we must always remind ourselves of the gifts we already have and make other-centredness an ingrained habit and care as part of our culture, and a way of life. City of Good fuels the national Singapore Cares movement to build a caring and inclusive home for all, where care is an integral part of our Singaporean identity and way of life.
People of Good
People who care for one another and take action to make society better for all will encourage others to act and spark change.
Singapore’s online platform to match donors and volunteers to charities.
A national movement where brands, non-profits and people celebrate the spirit of giving.
Organisations of Good
Organisations that empower people will have happier customers, a more motivated workforce, and ultimately become sustainable organisations with lasting legacies.
Our programme that strengthens the ecosystem of doing good in Singapore’s organisations.
Leaders of Good
Leaders who build trust between diverse groups and empower other leaders to do good will pave the way for a better future together.
A centre that nurtures leadership capability for the non-profit sector.
Our space to support non-profit, voluntary projects initiated by individuals or groups.
Colabs is a community-based collaborative approach for co-creating solutions for complex social issues.
The Community Matters Team at NVPC serves to champion, nurture and bridge communities.
Articles
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Wildlife Matters and Why You Should Care
Elephants and tigers – some of the most majestic creatures that are native to our region. So much so that…
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Singapore Giving Series #1: Everyone Can Be A Philanthropist
Can Everyone Be A Philanthropist? Philanthropy has become synonymous with the elites, foundations like the Ngee Ann Kongsi Foundation, and…
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Purpose behind the action – An International Volunteer Day Special
International Volunteer Day (IVD) is organised by the UN Volunteers (UNV) that commemorates the sheer dedication and hard work of…
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PVPA 2022: Leaders Of Good Award Winners
Organised by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC), the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) is the pinnacle award…
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PVPA 2022: People Of Good Award Winners
Organised by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC), the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) is the pinnacle award…
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PVPA 2022: Organisations Of Good Award Winners
Organised by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC), the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) is the pinnacle award…
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PVPA 2022: City of Good Award Winners
Organised by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC), The President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) is the pinnacle award…
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KPMG Leads The Way With Corporate Giving
When it comes to making the world a better place, multinational accounting, and auditing firm KPMG, is definitely, not a…
- People of Good ·
WHEN AGE IS NOTHING BUT A NUMBER
Meet Ellie Lew and Sigrun Grignani – two stellar nominees from this year’s President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) that…
- Organisations of Good ·
Teaching, is it a calling? Making The Switch From A Freelance Trainer to Coaching People With Disabilities
Happy Teacher’s Day! Teachers are the noble knowledge guides in our communities from whom we gain much from, through their…
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“Teacher, are you two married”? Kristy And Choon Kait Share About The Meaningful Experience of Volunteering With Children
Kristy and Choon Kait are a delightful and chatty married couple. Their weekends are usually spent exercising, cycling, hiking and…
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“It Started With My Family”: Jesher Loi of Ya Kun Talks About Being A Purposeful SME
Hear the name “Ya Kun” and you’re most likely to think of the heritage brand’s kaya toasts and kopi. But…
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Disabilities in Singapore
There is no greater disability in society than the inability to see a person as more – Robert M Hensel…
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Inclusivity In the Workplace: Casting a Spotlight on PWD and Special Needs Employees
Some food for thought. As individuals, how accommodative are we when it comes to people with different skills, abilities and…
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How Employers Can Ensure Inclusion For Persons With Disabilities
One of the key factors in managing a successful company is attracting and retaining talent. This is because employees are…
- People of Good ·
This Singaporean Supports Refugees Beyond Our Borders
When Mathilda Ho came back to Singapore after finishing her studies in Australia, she started a Facebook group to connect…
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5 Volunteering Activities For Families During The March School Holidays
What’s that we hear? It must be the ripples of excitement coming from students as we welcome the first school…
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Turning Trauma into Strength: How Jennifer Heng Helps Pregnant Mums In Distress
Jennifer Heng is a calming presence. She answers each question during our interview thoughtfully, sharing the work of Safe Place…
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This Groundup Leader Forges Closer Connections Between Mums and Children
Covid-19 marked a lifestyle change for many families. Living in close confines 24/7 was a new, stressful experience for many,…
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Teaching and Mentoring Migrant Domestic Workers
Anna Fernandez first chanced upon Aidha through her neighbour back in 2012 after relocating from Dubai to Singapore with her…
Resources
NVPC Corporate Giving Study 2021
This report provides insight into corporate giving in Singapore during the pandemic, and highlights initiatives that businesses and non-profit organisations…
NVPC Individual Giving Study 2021
Since 2000, the Individual Giving Study has guided non-profit organisations, government, community partners and the wider society to better understand…
Launch of the Handbook on Effective Non-Profit Boards
This Handbook highlights eight factors as well as the insights and recommendations to build an effective non-profit board based on…
Individual Giving Study 2018 – Silver V Study
Volunteerism can enable seniors to rediscover their purpose and identity, and strengthen their sense of belonging in society. In 2018,…
NVPC Individual Giving Study 2018
The biennial Individual Giving Study (IGS) looks at volunteerism, philanthropy and other giving behaviours at the national level in Singapore.…
NVPC Corporate Giving Study 2017
The NVPC Corporate Giving Survey (CGS) is a study of volunteerism, philanthropy and other ways of giving among business corporations…
The Singapore Giver: A Life Stage Perspective
How can we encourage people to give at various life stages? This presentation was first shared NVPC’s inaugural Giving Matters…
Cheatsheet on Issues Faced By the Elderly In Singapore
This cheatsheet gives a quick overview of worrying trends and emerging concerns affecting the elderly in Singapore. Designed to provide…
Cheatsheet on Issues Faced By People With Disabilities In Singapore
This cheatsheet gives a quick overview of worrying trends and emerging concerns affecting people with disabilities (PWDs) in Singapore. Designed…
Cheatsheet on Issues Faced By Children and Youth In Singapore
This cheatsheet gives a quick overview of worrying trends and emerging concerns affecting children and youth in Singapore. Designed to…
Report on Issues Faced By People With Disabilities In Singapore
This report provides an in-depth look at worrying trends and emerging concerns affecting people with disabilities (PWDs) in Singapore. Validated…
Report on Issues Faced By The Elderly In Singapore
This report provides an in-depth look at worrying trends and emerging concerns affecting the elderly in Singapore. Validated by practitioners, Issues…
Report on Issues Faced By Children and Youth In Singapore
This report provides an in-depth look at worrying trends and emerging concerns affecting children and youth in Singapore. Validated by…
Board Leadership Survey 2016 Findings
Key Findings Comparison of current landscape and revised code of governance As per the organisations’ policy, over 35% of organisations…
Individual Giving Survey 2016 Findings
This survey measures individual giving in terms of volunteerism and philanthropy in Singapore. Key objectives are to determine extent of…
Individual Giving Survey 2014 Findings
This survey measures individual giving in terms of volunteerism and philanthropy in Singapore. Key objectives are to determine extent of…
Individual GIving Survey 2014 Supplement Findings
This survey supplement seeks to gain additional insights into volunteerism in regards to employee volunteerism in Singapore in a bid…
Bridging The Expectations Gap In Corporate Giving
The objective of this study was to define the extent of misalignment in expectations of corporate giving between businesses and…
Subjective Wellbeing Survey 2013 Findings
This study is part of the Individual Giving Survey 2012. It explores the relationship between givers’ intention to give in…
Individual Giving Survey 2012 Findings
This survey measures individual giving in terms of volunteerism and philanthropy in Singapore. Key objectives are to determine extent of…
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The President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards is the pinnacle award and platform to recognise individuals and groups that have achieved excellence in giving.
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