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Running to Fundraise for Her Friends with Disabilities

It takes an iron will, tremendous tenacity and an indomitable spirit to register and complete the Singapore 200 Miles Ultra Challenge. But Dawn O'Dowd, a Quality Engineer and Emerg...

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Join us at our International Bazaar!

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Prateek's Path to Senior Fulfillment: Spreading Joy with ElderAid

Prateek Kumar Gupta, a 31-year-old software engineer at VISA, has found fulfillment in volunteering with ElderAid, an initiative of Singapore Red Cross focused on befriending seni...

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Red Cross Youth reimagined: Service learning, mental wellness, social entrepren

10 November 2023

New leadership, new plans for 70-year; 11,000-strong Youth Movement Singapore, 4 November 2023 –  In line with its goal to empower humanitarians of tomorrow, the Singapore...

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Making a big difference – One squishy at a time

Rheann Ding, 11, a Grade 5 student of St. Joseph Institution International Elementary School, exemplifies that one is never too young to make a difference. She has been volunteerin...

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Golf for Humanity! – Singapore Red Cross Charity Golf & Dinner 2024

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Singapore Red Cross Supports Relief Efforts for Affected Communities in Gaza

31 October 2023

 • Medical supplies, clean water, food provisions worth USD 200,000 • Staff deployed to Egypt to coordinate aid delivery and distribution Singapore, 30 October 2023 ...

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Happy and Positive Despite Challenges

Meet Mdm Lam Yoke Sim, 69, who is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. Her siblings found it challenging to manage Mdm Lam's caregiving responsibilities following the demis...

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Discover Your Next Treasure at Red Cross Shop — Where Every Purchase Supports

Are you in the mood for some guilt-free shopping that not only lets you find fantastic items but also contributes to a noble cause? Look no further than the Red Cross Shop. We are ...

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Safeguarding the Well-Being of Seniors & Persons with Disabilities

Old age comes with its share of adverse health events, and older adults living independently might want to consider a home monitoring device that can offer 24/7 assistance. Singapo...

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BlueStar Charity Walk and Night Cycling

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Bringing Joy to Seniors Amid the Mid-Autumn Festival

In conjunction with the Evergreen Luncheon Show, three thousand seniors received complimentary gift bags comprising mooncakes of assorted flavours, biscuits, and coconut beverages ...

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Saving Someone's Life in the Nick of Time

As we commemorate World Restart a Heart Day on 16 October, we pay tribute to two volunteers, Chay Him and Huang Siyu, of the Singapore Red Cross for saving a person's life at the O...

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[Crisis in Israel and the Palestinian Territories] Singapore Red Cross Supports

16 October 2023

Singapore, 16 October 2023 – In response to the ongoing crisis in Israel and the Palestinian Territories, the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) is pledging USD 150,000 in humanitarian ai...

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Dispelling the Stigma of Burning Out

Is your organisation navigating the challenges of poor team performance, high turnover, or the inability to retain millennial and Gen Z employees? If you are a HR or C-Suite leade...

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[Earthquake in Western Afghanistan] Singapore Red Cross Supports Immediate Relie

09 October 2023

Singapore, 9 October 2023 — In response to the recent earthquake in Afghanistan, the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) is pledging USD 50,000 in humanitarian aid to directly support...

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PFA's Relevance in Our Daily Lives

Ms Lanurse Chen, 43, Trainer of Singapore Red Cross Academy's Centre for Psychosocial Support shares how Psychological First Aid (PFA) can positively impact the lives of people aro...

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Opening of the Refurbished Red Cross House: Highlights

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More Than 110 Volunteers and Partners Honoured at Singapore Red Cross Awards Ce

03 October 2023

President presents Awards; opens refreshed Red Cross House  Singapore, 3 October 2023 — The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) recognised 116 volunteers, donors and partners at...

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Enriching the lives of others and your own through volunteering

Volunteering is a noble endeavour that doesn’t necessarily require much time but needs a lot of heart. Even small acts of kindness can contribute to a more resilient and caring s...

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The Evergreen Luncheon Show 2023

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An International Student making local impact

Priscilla Chang, 19, is an international student currently in her second year at a polytechnic in Singapore. Shortly after arriving in Singapore, she became involved with a local ...

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IFRC launches new First Aid app

Through this app, you can have access to life-saving First Aid and Psychological First Aid tools at all hours. The app gives instant access to critical information for handling the...

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The BlueStar Charity Walk and Cycle returns this year!

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[Earthquake in Morocco] Singapore Red Cross Supports Immediate Relief and Recove

10 September 2023

Singapore, 10 September 2023 – In response to the recent earthquake in central Morocco, the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) is pledging USD50,000 in humanitarian aid to directly suppor...

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The Benefits of Learning First Aid

DS Vickram did not want the skills and experience he had gained as a medic to go to waste upon completing his National Service. It was this noble aspiration that spurred him to bec...

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Enhancing Resilience in our Community Through First Aid

As we commemorate World First Aid Day, we cast the spotlight on a first aider. Having been trained in first aid, Dr Sean Elliot Png Yipin volunteered as a Community First Aider and...

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A Champion of Mental Health in the Workplace

Dr Milasari Dian, Medical Doctor and Occupational Director at Procter & Gamble (P&G), is a strong advocate of mental wellness in the workplace. She and her colleagues recen...

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Building Strong Communities with Young Hearts

"Let the children lead the way and break down barriers that adults often erect, allowing them to grow and thrive in a world beyond their current circumstances." These are words th...

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When Leading from the Front also means Leading with the Heart

Koh Chong Hin is a Vice President of a firm specialising in water technology, but more importantly, he is a strong advocate for workplace mental health.  In a time when issue...

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The Inaugural SEA Red Cross Red Crescent Women Conference 2023

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Resilience in Action at the Volunteer Convention 2023

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Opening of the Gardens at the Red Cross Home for the Disabled

On 17 August 2023, donors, supporters, employees and volunteers witnessed the grand opening of the Gardens at the Red Cross Home for the Disabled (RCHD).   Idyllically n...

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Staying Together Through Thick and Thin

Life has been challenging for Mdm Nuraini Mohd Noor. She manages her household while caring for three children with disabilities. Fortunately, she has the support of her husband a...

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Advocating Mental Health at the Workplace

Human Resource (HR) professionals play a crucial role in promoting workplace mental wellness, and a progressive HR landscape is one that prioritises employee well-being. With over ...

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Building a Competitive Advantage Through Mental Health Resilience

Work and mental health are closely intertwined. World Health Organisation (WHO) asserts that a safe and healthy working environment supports mental health, and good mental health e...

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Singapore Humanitarian Conference 2023

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Fifth Bloodbank Opens at One Punggol

16 August 2023

SINGAPORE, 17 August 2023 - Singapore’s fifth Bloodbank, Bloodbank@One Punggol, was officially opened at the One Punggol integrated community hub by Minister for Health, Mr ...

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7 commitments you can make this National Day

As we commemorate National Day on 9 August, here are seven ways you can contribute to our nation through the Singapore Red Cross (SRC). Do your part for Singapore by learning first...

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Coin a New Way to Give

Show your support for the Singapore Red Cross by donating via cryptocurrency, powered by Triple-A. Your cryptocurrency* donation will go towards funding our local humanitarian wor...

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Singapore Red Cross Partners with Triple-A to Accept Cryptocurrency Donations

07 August 2023

Singapore, 7 August 2023 – Homegrown humanitarian organisation, Singapore Red Cross, has included cryptocurrency as a newly-accepted form of donation, partnering with Triple-A, t...

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Fulfilling Her Passion To Care For Others

As we commemorate Nurses Day, we pay tribute to the nurses in our midst. Sheeja Pradeep, 40, had been working as a nurse in her home country, India, when she was given the opportun...

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From Grief to Grace: A Nursing Aide's Journey of Dedication

As we commemorate Nurses’ Day, we pay tribute to the nurses in our midst. Her mother's ill health spurred Flosa Genalyn Tabarangao to pursue a nursing course in the Philippines. ...

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Finding Her Place in the Community

A single mother, Mdm Tan Gek Hong juggled three jobs to support her children. After retirement, her ill health hampered her mobility, leaving her confined at home. With a child wit...

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Shop for a Good Cause... Anywhere, Anytime!

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Volunteer Convention 2023

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Leading Others With Passion

Johnson Ee, 68, a retiree, stumbled upon a volunteer engagement session with seniors at Our Tampines Hub in 2015. Inspired by the passion and commitment of the volunteers, Johnson ...

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Singapore Red Cross Awarded the President's Certificate of Commendation for COVI

The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) received the President’s Certificate of Commendation for COVID-19 at an Investiture held on 18 June 2023.  This award is conferred by the gover...

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Honouring those who save lives with their blood

Every year on the 14th of June, World Blood Donor Day is celebrated by countries around the world to show appreciation to the blood donors who have selflessly gone out of their way...

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Volunteering Comes Full Circle — A Journey of Compassion and Care

A dedicated volunteer, Mr Teo leveraged his caregiving knowledge and skills to provide companionship and joy to seniors living alone. Through music classes, Mr Teo found purpose in...

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8th Singapore Humanitarian Conference by the Singapore Red Cross

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Be our Champion for Humanity

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Singapore Red Cross Evergreen Luncheon Show 2023

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Singapore Red Cross 49th Annual General Meeting

The Singapore Red Cross' (SRC) 49th Annual General Meeting took place at YWCA Fort Canning on Monday, 26 June 2023. In his opening remarks, Chairman Mr Tan Kai Hoe elaborated on t...

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Blood donations crucial to two patients’ battle with cancer

They were both in their 20s and feeling invincible when they found out that they had life-altering illnesses. One month after she got married, Ms Kristen Soh, then 29, was diagnos...

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Singapore Red Cross and Health Sciences Authority Honour Blood Donors and Commun

17 June 2023

SINGAPORE, 17 June 2023 - ​On World Blood Donor Day, the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) and Health Sciences Authority (HSA) honoured 1,876 dedicated blood donors and 29 blood drive pa...

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Late Father's Blood Transfusions Inspired Him to Donate Blood

Cho Jun Ming was inspired to become a regular blood donor after witnessing his late father undergoing dialysis and blood transfusions. As a filmmaker, he produces socially responsi...

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Saving Lives by Blood Donor with Rare Blood Type

As a child, Mary Olympia Chacko used to wonder why her father, a regular blood donor, would give a part of himself to help people he hardly knew. This was at a time long before sat...

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Dedicated to the Cause of Saving Lives for Over 40 Years

Johnathan David, 62, was motivated to donate blood after the Spyros tanker explosion in 1978. He embarked on his blood donation journey in 1979, when he became eligible to donate b...

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Undeterred Despite 'Unforgettable' First Blood Donation

Joshua Nathan made his first blood donation at a mobile blood drive in 2014 when he was 17. Despite encountering some obstacles during his first blood donation, he remained undeter...

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Donating Blood is Doing Good While Sitting Down

Having accompanied his mother on her trips to the bloodbank to donate blood in his teens, Edwin Sia could hardly wait till he turned 16 to be eligible for blood donation. He shares...

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Overcoming Fear To Save Lives

Hong Xinyi learnt about the importance of blood donation through TV shows and advertisements. She made her first blood donation after stumbling upon a blood donation drive at a com...

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Blood donation can be fun with friends

Amanda Pei Li Yan, 22, an undergraduate with the National University of Singapore, shares the inspirational and rewarding moments on her blood donation journey. She also motivates ...

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Acing the blood donation game

Terence Tan, 34, a teacher, shares how recognition for hitting blood donation milestones motivates him to ace the ‘game’ of blood donation. What inspired you to donate blood...

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[Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar] Singapore Red Cross sends humanitarian aid to support

16 May 2023

Singapore, 16 May 2023 — In response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar, the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) is pledging S$50,000 in humanitarian aid to support...

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A Mothers' Day Celebration with Seniors in Yishun

On 13 May 2023, 26 volunteers from Border Mission and Singapore Red Cross (SRC) gathered at a void deck in Yishun to celebrate Mothers' Day with 49 senior beneficiaries of Singapor...

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Leading with Empathy for Persons with Special Needs

Grateful for her new home in Singapore, Marianne Star Clemente Inacay has been paying it forward by volunteering at the Red Cross Home for the Disabled (RCHD). Besides giving her a...

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3 weeks left for Project R.I.C.E.+'s fundraising!

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First Psychological First Aid Training for SGSecure Responders

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Empowering Youth for Community Service

As the Assistant Director of the Red Cross Youth (RCY) - Chapters, Jerrold Lam Tian Yu has been actively involved with Red Cross Youth, and led RCY’s annual fundraiser Project R....

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From Reserved Cadet to Self-Assured Leader

Sathasivam Krishna Rekha started as a reserved Red Cross Youth (RCY) Cadet in Punggol Secondary School and went on to become a RCY - Singapore Polytechnic Chapter member. As a cade...

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Learning Life Skills From Red Cross Youth

Daphne Goh was a Red Cross Youth (RCY) Link in primary school and a RCY Cadet in secondary school and subsequently served as a Volunteer Instructor. She then rose through the ranks...

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Empowering Youth to become Humanitarian Leaders

Dr Mohammad Zaidi Bin Ariffin joined the Red Cross Youth (RCY) as a Cadet in secondary school. Subsequently, he became a Volunteer Instructor, and pioneered the RCY - Raffles Insti...

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Singapore Red Cross, Yayasan MENDAKI and SG Cares Volunteer Centre @ Pasir Ris s

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‘Just Like Anyone Else’

Diagnosed with cerebral palsy, 60-year-old Lim Bee Lian has been receiving professional care at the Red Cross Home for the Disabled (RCHD) for 29 years. An outgoing individual, Bee...

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Making an Impact Through Fundraising

Inspired by her parents' kindness toward underprivileged families, Ho Wan Loo decided to join the Singapore Red Cross as a volunteer at their fundraising events. Always on the look...

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Red Cross Junior Open House

On 25 March, Red Cross Junior @ Community engaged young children at its open house.  Our juniors played a variety of games (mostly made of recycled materials) to win points a...

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Grateful Hearts 2023 — Lend a Hand for Humanity!

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Fuelling Passion for Volunteerism

July de Leon, 44, first joined the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) as a Human Resource Executive. Having been trained in disaster preparedness and management, he was deployed on a few ov...

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Blood Donation Not the Only Way to Contribute

Elliot Lee, 21, is not eligible to donate blood due to low iron levels, but  he has remained undeterred in the cause of saving lives. He volunteered at the Red Cross Youth (RC...

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Bringing Joy to the Elderly

Lau Chin Leong started his volunteering journey with the Singapore Red Cross' ElderAid programme in 2018. He provides the precious gift of friendship and company to seniors living ...

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Campaigning for 'Preciouz Drops' of Blood

As we commemorate International Women's Day, we celebrate women who have made a difference through their contribution to Singapore Red Cross' (SRC) humanitarian efforts. The COVID...

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Leveraging Her Network, Expertise, and Artistic Flair for Charity

As we commemorate International Women's Day, we celebrate the women in our midst who have made a difference through their contributions to Singapore Red Cross' (SRC) humanitarian w...

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Fervent Passion to Help Others

As we commemorate International Women's Day, we celebrate women who have made a difference through their contribution to Singapore Red Cross' (SRC) humanitarian efforts. Having ca...

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Enhancing Resilience, Locally and Overseas

As we commemorate International Women's Day, we celebrate women who have made a difference through their contribution to the Singapore Red Cross' (SRC) humanitarian efforts. True ...

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Tech programme helps kids living in rental flats learn digital skills

Over 48 weeks, volunteers guide kids through six modules on science and tech. When Nurin Akisha Kamarnor entered secondary school, she was immediately drawn to the information tec...

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Taking on the Responsibility of a Team Lead

Hena Daswani joined the Red Cross Youth after her older sister made a similar decision some years earlier. Hena’s own journey eventually led her to becoming one of six outstandin...

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Ukraine, One Year On: Stories of Hope and Resilience

24 February 2023 marks one year since the escalation of conflict in Ukraine.  More than 17 million people are in need within the country and millions more who have fled acros...

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Gaining New Perspectives through Serving the Community

Volunteers serving at the Christmas block party at Nee Soon discover new perspectives by learning about the needs of different communities in Singapore.[Photo by Shayene Gilfl...

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[Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria] Singapore Red Cross Sends Second Tranche of H

14 February 2023

Singapore, 14 February 2023 – In response to the severity of the situation in Türkiye and Syria, the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) will be contributing a second tranche of aid to as...

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