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2024

1. 14 May 2024; CAPITAL 958 – “12名学生在新加坡基督教青年会华语演讲比赛中脱颖而出” (17th YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards) https://www.melisten.sg/podcast/playlist/capital-958wotingxinwen-175626/12mingxueshengzaixinjiapojidujiaoqingnianhuihuayuyanjiangbisaizhongtuoyingerchu-14-05-2024-2465966?cid=internal_sharetool_melisten_mobileandroidphone_14052024

2. 14 May 2024; 8world – “12名学生在新加坡基督教青年会华语演讲比赛中脱颖而出” (17th YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards) https://www.8world.com/singapore/17th-ymca-mandarin-speaking-awards-2454861

3. 14 May 2024; Lianhe Zaobao – “基督教青年会华语演讲比赛 印族女童未获奖却赢得掌声” (17th YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards) https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20240514-3663998

2023

1. 5 February 2023; TODAYonline – “Gen Z Speaks: I’m a youth with autism. I once worried about finding work but skills training has given me hope” https://www.todayonline.com/gen-z-speaks/gen-z-speaks-im-youth-autism-i-once-worried-about-finding-work-skills-training-has-given-me-hope-2100811

2. 21 February 2023; The Straits Times – “Budget 2023: Extension of 250% tax deduction for donations until 2026 welcomed by charities” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/budget-2023-extension-of-250-tax-deduction-for-donations-until-2026-welcomed-by-charities

3. 16 June 2023;  8world – “本地十名特需人士8月挑战攀登富士山” (YMCA Special Needs Inclusive Challenge Launch) https://www.8world.com/singapore/ymca-special-needs-inclusive-challenge-launch-2161266

4. 16 June 2023;  CAPITAL 958 – YMCA Special Needs Inclusive Challenge Launch https://youtu.be/J1BudsjlDzs

5. 16 June 2023; Lianhe Zaobao – “本地10名特需者登富士山锻炼心志” (YMCA Special Needs Inclusive Challenge Launch) https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20230616-1405085

6. 21 June 2023; 8world – “特需大使为筹款而登富士山 助教：正苦练且持续进步中” (YMCA Special Needs Inclusive Challenge) https://www.8world.com/singapore/ymca-special-needs-mt-fuji-2164261  

7. 8 July 2023; UWeekly – YMCA Special Needs Inclusive Challenge – Takashimaya x YMCA Plates Fundraising Sales UWeekly 

8. 2 September 2023; The Straits Times – Singaporeans with special needs summit Mt Fuji in Japan https://www.straitstimes.com/life/singaporeans-with-special-needs-summit-mt-fuji-in-japan

9. 2 September 2023; Mothership – 10 S’porean climbers with disabilities summit Mount Fuji in Japan https://mothership.sg/2023/09/10-singaporean-disabled-climbers-scale-mount-fuji-japan/

10. 3 September 2023; The Star – Singaporeans with special needs summit Mt Fuji https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/09/03/singaporeans-with-special-needs-summit-mt-fuji

11. 3 September 2023; The Independent Singapore News – Singaporeans with special needs climb Mt Fuji https://theindependent.sg/singaporeans-with-special-needs-reached-mt-fuji-summit/

12. 3 September 2023; EssentiallySports – Not One but 10 Special Needs Climbers From Singapore Scaled Japan’s Tallest Mountain https://www.essentiallysports.com/viral-sports-moments-news-climbing-news-not-one-but-ten-special-needs-climbers-from-singapore-scaled-japans-tallest-mountain/

13. 5 September 2023; CNA938 – Climbers with special needs peak Mount Fuji https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/daily-cuts/climbers-special-needs-peak-mount-fuji-3746756

14. 9 October 2023; CNA938 – More than just speaking good English – YMCA Plain English Speaking Awards 2023 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/daily-cuts/more-just-speaking-good-english-3831576

15. 13 October 2023; Mothership – Firsthand: 10 Singaporeans with disabilities climbed Mt. Fuji https://www.tiktok.com/@mothership.firsthand/video/7289333893969267976

16. 15 October 2023; Mothership – Firsthand: S’porean special needs climbers summit Mt Fuji after 12 weeks’ training https://mothership.sg/2023/10/special-needs-climb-mount-fuji/ 

17. 22 October 2023; Lianhe Zaobao – 10特需青年结伴登富士山 为基督教青年会筹款逾17万元 (10 young people with special needs climbed Mount Fuji together to raise more than $170,000 for the YMCA) https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20231022-1444968

18. 29 October 2023; The Straits Times – Minor Issues: When parenting feels like an uphill climb https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/minor-issues-when-parenting-feels-like-an-uphill-climb 

19. 11 November 2023; Lianhe Zaobao – 东北社理会设奖助学金 助特需者发展才艺 (North East Community Development Council offers scholarships and bursaries to help people with special needs develop their talents) https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20231111-1449465

2022

1. 4 February 2022; Capital 958FM – “城市早点名: 演讲赛项与华语演讲⽐赛” (YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards 2022) Capital 958FM – “城市早点名: 演讲赛项与华语演讲⽐赛”

2. 4 February 2022; UFM1003 – “⽣活可精彩: 演讲赛项与华语演讲⽐赛” (YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards 2022) UFM1003 – “⽣活可精彩: 演讲赛项与华语演讲⽐赛”

3. 15 February 2022; 883Jia – “演讲赛项与华语演讲⽐赛” (YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards 2022) 883Jia – “演讲赛项与华语演讲⽐赛”

4. 16 February 2022; 96.3 Hao FM – “演讲赛项与华语演讲⽐赛” (YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards 2022) 96.3 Hao FM – “演讲赛项与华语演讲⽐赛”

5. 16 March 2022; Capital 95.8FM – “YMCA’s 1st Honour Luncheon” Capital 95.8FM – “YMCA’s 1st Honour Luncheon”

6. 17 March 2022; The Straits Times – “YMCA on track to hit 75% success target outcome for its youth vocational programme” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/ymca-on-track-to-hit-75-success-target-outcome-for-its-youth-vocational-programme

7. 14 April 2022; The Straits Times – “YMCA-Inclus training programme places special needs persons in hotel, F&B jobs” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/jobs/ymca-inclus-training-programme-places-special-needs-persons-in-hotel-fb-jobs

8. 14 April 2022; LianHe Zaobao – “基督教青年会与社企为智障者提供就业培训” (The YMCA and social enterprises provide employment training for people with intellectual disabilities) https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20220415-1262854

9. 14 April 2022; 8world – “首批参与基督教青年会职训桥梁规划学员已毕业” (The first batch of students participating in the YMCA-Inclus Train & Place Series have graduated) https://www.8world.com/singapore/ymca-inclus-training-series-1782146

10. 14 April 2022; Shin Min Daily News – “轻微智障青年今盼应聘饮食服务工作” (Youth with mild intellectual disabilities hope to secure employment in the hospitality and service sector)

11. 14 April 2022; Capital 95.8FM – YMCA-Inclus Train & Place Series Graduation Ceremony https://youtu.be/ZPsoH6XoWCk

12. 4 June 2022; The Straits Times – YMCA challenge raising money, promoting inclusivity for those with special needs https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ymca-challenge-raising-money-promoting-inclusivity-for-those-with-special-needs

13. 5 June 2022; Lianhe Zaobao – 举办 “攀登富士山” 挑战 YMCA为特需者筹善款 (YMCA organises virtual challenge to Mt Fuji to raise funds for persons with special needs) https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20220605-1279694

14. 20 June 2022; Lianhe Zaobao – 义工施与得 (The contributions and gains of a volunteer) https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20220620-1284658

15. 22 August 2022; The Straits Times – Primary schools doing more to help needy pupils join student care centres https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/primary-schools-doing-more-to-help-needy-pupils-join-student-care-centres

16. 7 October 2022; CNA938 – 35th YMCA Plain English Speaking Awards https://youtu.be/GMi4ZWOgmCA

17. 30 September 2022; Yahoo! Finance – Allschool Successfully Debuts Hybrid Learning Camp with the YMCA of Singapore, Offering the First Cross-border Hybrid Learning Experience https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/allschool-successfully-debuts-hybrid-learning-090500217.html

18. 30 September 2022; AsiaOne – Allschool Successfully Debuts Hybrid Learning Camp with the YMCA of Singapore, Offering the First Cross-border Hybrid Learning Experience http://www.asiaone.com/business/allschool-successfully-debuts-hybrid-learning-camp-ymca-singapore-offering-first-cross 

19. 30 September 2022; PR Newswire – Allschool Successfully Debuts Hybrid Learning Camp with the YMCA of Singapore, Offering the First Cross-border Hybrid Learning Experience https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/allschool-successfully-debuts-hybrid-learning-camp-with-the-ymca-of-singapore-offering-the-first-cross-border-hybrid-learning-experience-301637598.html

20. 11 November 2022; The Straits Times – YMCA raises $163k for vocational training of at-risk youth and those with special needs https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ymca-raises-163k-for-vocational-training-of-at-risk-youth-and-those-with-special-needs

21. 19 November 2022; The Straits Times – Low-income families applying for public rental flat to get automatic ComLink support  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/low-income-families-applying-for-public-rental-flat-to-get-automatic-comlink-support

2021

1. 25 January 2021; The Business Times – “Charity offers money back guarantee for youth intervention programme” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/charity-offers-money-back-guarantee-for-youth-intervention-programme

2. 22 February 2021; CNA 938’s Money Mind, 11am – “An Inclusive Challenge” https://fb.watch/3YbcNmhLWN/

3. 26 February 2021; CNA 938’s Singapore Today, 5pm

4. 27 February 2021; The Straits Times – “8 people with special needs to scale Mt Fuji virtually as part of YMCA fund-raising effort” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/scaling-mount-fuji-virtually-as-part-of-fundraising-effort-for-people-with-special-needs

5. 27 February 2021; MediaCorp Channel 5 News Tonight, 9pm (from 23:00) https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/Feb-2021-CH-5-News-Tonight-201419

6. 27 February 2021; CNA Singapore Tonight (from 22:50)  Singapore Tonight – 27 February 2021 – CNA (channelnewsasia.com) 

7. 27 February 2021; Berita Mediacorp – “‘Daki’ Gunung Fuji sambil kumpul dana bagi golongan keperluan khas” (‘Climb’ Mount Fuji virtually while raising funds for special needs) https://berita.mediacorp.sg/mobilem/singapura/daki-gunung-fuji-sambil-kumpul-dana-bagi-golongan-keperluan-khas/4578548.html

8. 27 February 2021; 8 World – “哈莉玛总统为基督教青年会 发起虚拟登山挑战拉开序幕” (President Halimah Yacob kicks off virtual climbing challenge for the YMCA) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJYpRY2iBQ8&feature=youtu.be

9. 27 February 2021; Singapore News Today – “8 people with special needs to scale Mt Fuji virtually as part of YMCA fund-raising effort, Singapore News & Top Stories” https://bit.ly/3qoYXKo

10. 27 February 2021; Seithi Mediacorp – “சிங்கப்பூரில் இருந்தவாறே ஃபுஜி மலையை ஏறும் சவால் – எப்படி?” (How do you challenge Mt Fuji in Singapore?) https://bit.ly/3sUMpf4

11. 28 February 2021; The Straits Times – “Off to climb ‘Mount Fuji’ here to raise funds for special needs youth” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/off-to-climb-mount-fuji-here-to-raise-funds-for-special-needs-youth

12. 28 February 2021; Berita Harian – “‘Belia keperluan khas azam selesaikan misi ‘mendaki’ Gunung Fuji” (Youths with special needs determined to take on the challenge to climb Mount Fuji) https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/belia-keperluan-khas-azam-selesaikan-misi-mendaki-gunung-fuji

13. 28 February 2021; LianHe Zaobao – “去年受疫情影响而取消, 八特需登山者将“登顶”富士山” (Cancelled last year due to the pandemic, Eight climbers with special needs will ‘climb’ Mount Fuji) https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20210228-1127407  

14. 24 March 2021; The Straits Times – “Temasek Polytechnic and Sumitomo Life launch digital upskilling programme for persons with disabilities” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/temasek-polytechnic-and-sumitomo-life-launch-digital-upskilling

15. 19 April 2021; The New Paper – “Autistic student first to summit Mount Fuji virtually in challenge” https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/autistic-student-first-summit-mount-fuji-virtually-challenge

16. 22 April 2021; Salt&Light – “Student with autism has reached the symbolic peak of Mount Fuji… twice” https://saltandlight.sg/service/student-with-autism-has-reached-symbolic-peak-of-mount-fuji-twice/

17. 4 July 2021; The Straits Times – “YMCA Inclusive Challenge 2021 to raise funds, awareness for those with special needs” YMCA Inclusive Challenge 2021 to raise funds, awareness for those with special needs, Sport News & Top Stories – The Straits Times

18. 4 July 2021; 8world.com – “自闭青年日绕组屋60圈累积里程 成功“登上”富士山” (Youth with autism walks around his block 60 times to conquer Mt Fuji virtually) 自闭青年日绕组屋60圈累积里程 成功“登上”富士山 (8world.com)

19. 5 July 2021; The Straits Times – “Cycle, walk and run for a special needs cause” https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/cycle-walk-and-run-for-a-special-needs-cause

20. 5 July 2021; Lianhe Zaobao – “公众可“攀登”富士山累积125公里为特需者筹款” (Members of the public can conquer Mt Fuji for a total of 125km to raise funds for persons with special needs) 公众可“攀登”富士山累积125公里为特需者筹款 | 早报 (zaobao.com.sg)

21. 28 July 2021; CNA 938’s Money Mind, 11.10am – “New Three-Way Partnership to Boost Youth Intervention Programme Effectiveness”

22. 27 August 2021; Seithi Mediacorp – “சிறப்புத் தேவையுடையவர்களுக்கு வேலை வாய்ப்பு – சிறந்த நடைமுறைகளைப் பின்பற்றிய 100 நிறுவனங்களுக்கும் தனிநபர்களுக்கும் கௌரவம்” (Job Opportunity for Special Needs – Honors 100 companies and individuals who follow best practices) https://seithi.mediacorp.sg/mobilet/singapore/special-needs-work-help/4649452.html

23. 28 August 2021; The Straits Times – “Youth with autism ‘climbs’ Everest nearly three times over to raise funds for young people with special needs” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/youth-with-autism-climbs-everest-nearly-three-times-over

24. 1 September 2021; CNA – “Building a caring society requires efforts of everyone: President Halimah” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnIyMD4wb3c

25. 2 December 2021; The Business Times – “Empathy, purpose and hope: Giving strengthens society” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/company-of-good/empathy-purpose-and-hope-giving-strengthens-society

26. 21 December 2021; Lianhe Zaobao – “基督教青年会办软技能培训课程 助辍学生提升就业能力” (YMCA organises soft skills training courses to help dropout students improve their employability) https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20211221-1225045

2020

1. 3 January 2020; The Straits Times Life – “YMCA Charity Movie Night – Little Women (2019)”

2. 29 February 2020; Salt&Light – “Disabled does not mean unable: 10 persons with special needs ascend Mount Fuji” http://saltandlight.sg/service/disabled-does-not-mean-unable-10-persons-with-special-needs-ascend-mount-fuji/

3. 13 March 2020; Salt&Light – “He sold his companies, donated his assets and became a janitor: YMCA CEO Steve Loh’s headlong journey into missions” https://saltandlight.sg/service/he-sold-his-companies-donated-his-assets-and-became-a-janitor-ymca-ceo-steve-lohs-headlong-journey-into-missions/

4. 20 April 2020; Salt&Light – “Want to donate your $600 Here are some ways you can spread kindness” http://saltandlight.sg/news/want-to-donate-your-s600-here-are-some-ways-you-can-spread-kindness/

5. 27 April 2020; Sassymamasg – “Restaurant Deals & Food Delivery in Singapore: Let’s #SaveFNBSG” https://www.sassymamasg.com/food-delivery-singapore-online-app-takeaway/

6. 27 April 2020; Berita Harian – “YMCA  sumbang makanan kepada pekerja asing” https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/ymca-sumbang-makanan-kepada-pekerja-asing

7. 27 April 2020; Lianhe Zaobao – “小贩等捐食物水果 基督青少年会为客工送餐” (Hawkers donate food and fruits, YMCA delivers meals to migrant workers) https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20200427-1048635

8. 30 April 2020; Honeycombers – “Alternative food delivery platforms in Singapore where you can order directly from restaurants” https://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/alternative-food-delivery-services-singapore/

9. 4 May 2020; Salt&Light – “Hawkers and taxi drivers team up to deliver meals to needy, despite their own bills to pay” http://saltandlight.sg/service/hawkers-and-taxi-drivers-team-up-to-deliver-meals-to-needy-despite-their-own-bills-to-pay/

10. 7 May 2020; Seithi Mediacorp – “வருமானம் இழந்தோரைக் கொண்டு வசதி குறைந்தோருக்கு உதவும் அறநிறுவனங்கள்” (Charities help the underprivileged with income loss) https://bit.ly/38cdOl7

11. 7 May 2020; TODAYOnline – “Charities give workers and hawkers affected by circuit breaker a leg up with food delivery for the needy” https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/charities-give-workers-and-hawker-affected-circuit-breaker-leg-food-delivery-needy

12. 8 May 2020; TODAYOnline – “Charities give workers and hawkers affected by circuit breaker a leg up with food delivery for the needy” https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=670101256897192

13. 14 May 2020; Stomp – “Kindness shared is multiplied: Toa Payoh stall gives free egg and more meat in chicken rice despite poor business” https://stomp.straitstimes.com/singapore-seen/toa-payoh-stall-gives-free-egg-and-more-meat-in-chicken-rice-how-kindness-shared-is

14. 16 May 2020; MarketinginAsia – “Project Makan – Alvin Yapp Co-Founder of The Social Kitchen If you have seen hunger in the eyes of a child you know what it means to be hungry” https://marketinginasia.com/2020/05/16/project-makan/

15. 17 May 2020; 8world News – “【暖心驿站】善心人捐饭给医护和老人 鸡饭摊主加蛋加菜重现甘榜精神” (Kind stall owner donates rice to doctors, nurses and elderly, Chicken rice stall owner adds egg and vegetables to revive Kampung Spirit)  https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/poh-kee-chicken-rice-1134071

16. 29 May 2020; Channel 8 前线追踪 – “慈善团体上门送餐食   婆婆笑逐颜开！” (Charities deliver meals to doorsteps, aunty feels grateful) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z11OftrtV4

17. 31 May 2020; ONE FM 91.3 – BySGForSG and YMCA Wok the Talk

18. 1 June 2020; The Straits Times – “Non-profit food delivery platform helps hawkers to go online” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/non-profit-food-delivery-platform-helps-hawkers-to-go-online

19. 1 June 2020; The New Paper – “Non-profit food delivery platform helps hawkers go online” https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/non-profit-food-delivery-platform-helps-hawkers-go-online

20. 2 June 2020; Kiss92 FM – BySGForSG and YMCA Wok the Talk

21. 2 June 2020; Sethlui – “Support Our Hawkers and and Aid in Charity By Placing Delivery Orders With BySGForSG” https://sethlui.com/bysgforsg-delivery-singapore-june-2020/#ixzz6OMPKk300

22. 3 June 2020; The Business Times – “Citi’s Covid-19 relief efforts to aid marginalised, migrant workers” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/citis-covid-19-relief-efforts-to-aid-marginalised-migrant-workers

23. 3 June 2020; The Straits Times – “Citi announces 3 initiatives to help community Covid-19 relief efforts” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/citi-announces-3-initiatives-to-help-community-covid-19-relief-efforts

24. 4 June 2020; City Nomads – “A Guide to Hawker Stalls We Love With Islandwide Delivery in Singapore” https://citynomads.com/hawker-stalls-islandwide-delivery-in-singapore/

25. 6 June 2020; TODAYOnline – “Food, money, toiletries giveaways – businesses chip in to support charities as donations dry up” https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/food-money-toiletries-giveaways-businesses-chip-support-charities-donations-dry

26. 8 June 2020; The Straits Times – “Inclusive model hunt goes online amid safe distancing measures” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/inclusive-model-hunt-goes-online-amid-safe-distancing-measures 

27. 10 June 2020; Business Times – “Citi partners YMCA to support vulnerable groups in Singapore” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/citi-partners-ymca-to-support-vulnerable-groups-in-singapore

28. 15 June 2020; The Straits Times IN – “Students go virtual to further their social causes” 

29. 22 June 2020; The Straits Times – “Artists’ work on sale to raise funds for charities of their choice”  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/artists-works-on-sale-to-raise-funds-for-charities-of-their-choice

30. 31 July 2020; The Straits Times – “Cloud kitchen to offer jobs to vulnerable groups, help food heritage brands survive” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/cloud-kitchen-to-offer-jobs-to-vulnerable-groups-help-food-heritage-brands-survive

31. 6 August 2020, The Business Times – “New relief fund and pledge of 1,000 jobs extended to hospitality and F&B workers” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/new-relief-fund-and-pledge-of-1000-jobs-extended-to-hospitality-and-fb-workers 

32. 6 August 2020, Travel Weekly Asia – “Relief fund to support Covid-affected tourism workers” https://www.travelweekly-asia.com/Travel-News/Bits-and-Bobs/Relief-fund-to-support-Covid-affected-tourism-workers 

33. 6 August 2020, Hotel Mag – “The ‘Uplift Fund’” https://www.hotelsmag.com/Industry/News/Details/93637

34. 9 August 2020, Lianhe Zaobao – “世代承诺 恪守信约 援助小贩并惠及他人” (A promise between generations – Supporting hawkers and helping others) https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zlifestyle/powerup/story20200809-1075543

35. 13 August 2020, The Business Times, Pg 22 – “Giving back to communities”  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/company-of-good/giving-back-to-communities

36. August 2020, Burpple – “New Restaurants, Cafes & Bars in Singapore: August 2020” https://www.burpple.com/list/533373/new-restaurants-cafes-bars-in-singapore-august-2020

37. 13 August 2020, Salt and Light – “Cloud Kitchen launched at YMCA employs the needy and helps Singapore food heritage brands” https://saltandlight.sg/news/cloud-kitchen-launched-at-ymca-employs-the-needy-and-helps-singapore-food-heritage-brands/

38. 13 August 2020, Capital958FM, 730pm – “Singapore’s first social enterprise cloud kitchen: The Social Kitchen”

39. 21 August 2020, The Edge Singapore – “Exciting new eats”                                                                          https://www.theedgesingapore.com/options/things-do/exciting-new-eats

40. 27 August 2020, Capital958FM, 12pm – “How the Uplift Fund is making an impact”

41. 2 September 2020, CNA938’s Money Mind, 11am – “Uplifting lives during COVID-19” https://fb.watch/1xXqvKGHEx/

42. 21 October 2020, Lianhe Zaobao – “与新大生隔屏互动 客工隔离期间更充实” https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20201021-1094417

43. 9 November 2020; Salt&Light – “He kept the faith til he finished the race: The Late Lee Liat Cheng, man of God and devoted friend” https://saltandlight.sg/service/he-kept-the-faith-til-he-finished-the-race-the-late-lee-liat-cheng-man-of-god-and-devoted-friend/

44. 21 November 2020; The Straits Times – “4 ITE students raise $86,000 for peers affected by Covid-19 pandemic” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/4-ite-students-raise-86k-for-peers-affected-by-covid-19-pandemic

45. 23 November 2020; The Straits Times – “Over 70 entities lauded as Champions of Good” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/over-70-entities-lauded-as-champions-of-good

46. 23 November 2020; The New Paper – “Over 70 firms lauded as Champions of Good” https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/over-70-firms-lauded-champions-good

47. 30 November 2020; Salt&Light – “Youths raise over $450,000 for 36 social service agencies amid Covid” Youths raise over $450,000 for 36 social service agencies amid Covid | Salt&Light (saltandlight.sg)

48. 2 December 2020; CNA – “More than 2,400 persons with disabilities employed via SG Enable scheme since 2016” https://bit.ly/36FQcEM

49. 2 December 2020; Capital 958FM – “超过2400特需人士过去4年多在残障人士就业计划下成功就业” https://omny.fm/shows/capital-958m/2400-4-02-12-2020?in_playlist=capital-958m!playlist-2#description

50. 3 December 2020; Lianhe Zaobao – “残障人士就业计划让2400人受惠” https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20201203-1105715

51. 3 December 2020; Berita Harian – “Lebih 2,400 individu kurang upaya dibantu dapat pekerjaan: WSG” https://www.beritaharian.sg/ekonomi-kerja/lebih-2400-individu-kurang-upaya-dibantu-dapat-pekerjaan-wsg

52. 3 December 2020; The Straits Times – “YMCA community heroes lauded for their efforts during pandemic” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ymca-community-heroes-lauded-for-their-efforts-during-pandemic

53. 4 December 2020; Capital 958FM – “步步追踪：国际残疾人日 打造包容职场” https://bit.ly/3qlxni6

54. 5 December 2020; Lianhe Zaobao – “基督教青年会带特需者家庭出外骑车享天伦” https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20201205-1106265

55. 8 December 2020; Lianhe Zaobao – “全心全意做义工” https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zlifestyle/powerup/story20201208-1106972

2019
  1. 24 February 2019; CNA Insider – “‘We’re passing them hope’: The ITE student who found her purpose uplifting others” https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/cnainsider/ite-student-elevate-digital-animation-volunteer-singapore-11282442  
  2. 21 May 2019; Lianhe Zaobao – “青年行善活动公益赛第17次举办400人竞逐” (Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes organised a programme for 400 participants for 17th time) https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20190521-958099  
  3. 15 June 2019; Straits Times – “Citi Singapore raises more than $102,000 for ChildAid” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/citi-singapore-raises-more-than-102000-for-childaid  
  4. 23 July 2019; 8world.com – “义安理工与e2i联办新课程 助学生托管中心人员掌握相关技能” (Ngee Ann Polytechnic and e2i launched new course to assist Student Care Centre’s staff to develop skills) https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/ngeeann-e2i-875971
  5. 24 July 2019; Lianhe Zaobao – “义安理工与职总推出新课程 提升学生托管服务人力素质” (Ngee Ann Polytechnic and NTUC launched new course to improve quality of after-school) https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20190724-974978
  6. 29 July 2019; Straits Times – “Siblings invent walking stick holder to give away to seniors” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/siblings-invent-walking-stick-holder-to-give-away-to-seniors
  7. 3 August 2019; Lianhe Wanbao – “给她一个赞”(Vertical Marathon Emily) https://www.facebook.com/lianhewanbao/posts/2374232832646096
  8. 5 August 2019; Lianhe Zaobao – “自闭症双胞胎随父 成功完成57 楼垂直马拉松” (Visually impaired twins followed their father and completed 57 floors of vertical marathon) https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20190805-978276
  9. Shin Min Daily News – “自闭症双胞胎挑战征富土山” (Visually impaired twins challenge Mount Fuji)
  10. 22 August 2019; Channel 5 News 5 Tonight – Pre-Trip Coverage
  11. 22 August 2019; CNA Singapore Tonight – Pre-Trip Live Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc87kaW2OZI
  12. 22 August 2019; Channel 8 狮城有约 – Pre-Trip Coverage
  13. 22 August 2019; Suria Berita – Pre-Trip Coverage
  14. 22 August 2019; Vasantham Seithi News – Pre-Trip Coverage
  15. 29 August 2019; CNA 938 – Halfway on Fuji
  16. 29 August 2019; CNA 938 – Live Day 1 Coverage At Resthouse
  17. 31 August 2019; CNA Singapore Tonight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppw9T_rmyP0 
  18. 21 September 2019; Channel 8 News– YMCA Student Care Centres https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfoPxJvn2o4  
  19. 21 September 2019; 8 World News – ““LIFE”乐翻教学项目 34所托管中心导师受训 学习创意教学” (‘LIFE’ Programme implemented innovative ways of teaching at 34 Care Centres) https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/student-care-centre-927811?fbclid=IwAR3jloHv4aSZKqobe_X_7roWUZBQT6d_bt_1oshpTrVRzTJtCfcgDyamGuY
  20. 21 September 2019; Straits Times – “Spotlight on depression at YMCA youth event” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/spotlight-on-depression-at-ymca-youth-event  
  21. 21 September 2019; Shin Min Daily News – “患厌食抑郁症 女郎當義工走出阴霾” (After struggling with eating disorder and depression, she found her breakthrough through volunteering) 
  22. 21 September 2019; 8 World News – “患饮食失调忧郁症曾想自杀 大学生做义工改变人生” (Volunteering changed her life after struggling with eating disorder, depression and suicide) https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/depression-profile-ymca-927666
  23. 2 November 2019; Singapore Tatler – “The Scene, What To Do In November 2019” https://sg.asiatatler.com/society/what-to-do-in-november-2019-singapore-biennale-sweeney-todd-broadway-musical
  24. 8 November 2019; Berita Harian – “Program ‘LIFE’ beri murid kehidupan baru” https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/program-life-beri-murid-kehidupan-baru
  25. 2 December 2019; Singapore Tatler – “An Evening of Celebrating Inclusivity at The YMCA Giving Gala 2019” https://sg.asiatatler.com/events/ymca-giving-gala-2019-charity-silent-auction-parkroyal-at-pickering
  26. 2 December 2019; Straits Times – “New YMCA Charity fund to support those with special needs, youth at-risk and underprivileged families” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-ymca-charity-fund-to-support-those-with-special-needs-youth-at-risk-and
  27. 3 December 2019; Straits Times – “YMCA sets up fund to finance community service projects” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ymca-sets-up-fund-to-finance-community-service-projects
  28. 28 December 2019; Lianhe Zaobao – “接受半年职能培训 抑郁辍学女生掌握技能重拾自信” (6 months of training developed her self-confidence) https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20191228-1016490
2018

1. 26 January 2018; Yahoo News – “Late National Serviceman Gavin Chan honoured for volunteerism” https://sg.news.yahoo.com/late-national-serviceman-gavin-chan-honoured-volunteerism-124841380.html

2. 15 February 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “回馈社会10年” (10 Years Contributing Back to Society) https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zlifestyle/powerup/story20180215-835565

3. 16 May 2018; What’s Next Straits Times – “Youth teams out to raise funds” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/whats-next-may-16-2018

4. 30 May 2018; Business Times – “Doing good, innovatively” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/doing-good-innovatively

5. 6 July 2018; ST Life – “YMCA Proms @ The Park” https://www.straitstimes.com/sites/default/files/attachments/2018/07/06/st06-lif-004-00.compressed.pdf

6. 8 July 2018; Sunday Times – “Asean youth step in to forge friendship” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/asean-youth-step-in-to-forge-friendship

7. 10 August 2018; Everydaypeople.sg – “National Day 2018: 53 Heartwarming Pictures of Kindness that Make You Proud to Call Singapore Home” http://www.everydaypeople.sg/gallery/national-day-2018-53-pictures-kindness-proud-singapore-home/

8. 22 October 2018; Straits Times Online – “People with special needs host YMCA gala dinner to raise funds for others like themselves” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/people-with-special-needs-host-ymca-gala-dinner-to-raise-funds-for-others-like-themselves

9. 23 October 2018; Straits Times – “Special night for team with special needs” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/special-night-for-team-with-special-needs

10. 23 October 2018; Channel 5 News – YMCA Giving Gala 2018

11. 23 October 2018; CNA News – YMCA Giving Gala 2018

12. 26 November 2018; Straits Times – “ITE students turn $1,600 into $72,000 in fund-raiser” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/ite-students-turn-1600-into-72000-in-fund-raiser

13. December; Channel 8 – YMCA Silver Fiesta

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