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70 Years of Empowering Lives

Singapore Women's Association

1954 - 2024

48th Annual Charity Gala Dinner

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Our Founding President

Mrs Seow Peck Leng

Mrs Seow Peck Leng

1911 - 2007

Singapore's first female opposition MP

Champion of women's rights and education

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Our Journey Begins

1954: Founded as Siglap Girls' Club

1956: Founding member of Federation of Asian Women's Associations

1960: Officially became Singapore Women's Association

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Building Our Foundation - 1970s

Advocacy, Education, and Community Outreach

  • 1972: Women's Charter seminar - women's rights and legal protection
  • 1973: White Cane Club and Recreation Centre established
  • 1975: Women's Year Scholarship Fund for deserving students
  • 1975: First beauty pageant for charity fundraising
  • 1977: Annual CNY lunch for elderly tradition begins
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Building Our Foundation - 1980s

Leadership and Global Outreach

  • 1980: Mrs Seow elected FAWA President
  • 1980: Founding member of Singapore Council of Women's Organisations
  • 1982: Hosted 5th FAWA Convention in Singapore
  • 1986: Hosted 7th FAWA Convention in Singapore
  • Late 1980s: Groundwork for Singapore VisionCare Programme
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Expanding Our Impact

1990: Singapore VisionCare Programme launched

1996: Project Literacy for underprivileged children

2008: Project Taking Charge launched

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Digital Transformation

2020: Launched Online Laughter Yoga

2021: SWA Symrise Project Rebuild

2022: 45th Annual Charity Dinner goes digital

2024: Celebrating 70th Anniversary

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Our Mission

Empower women, children, and seniors through holistic support, education, health promotion, and community engagement, fostering fellowship and cultural enrichment.

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Singapore VisionCare Programme

Eye screening
Vision care
34 Years

of dedicated service since 1990

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VisionCare Impact

1,000+

seniors screened annually

Partnership with SNEC, NUH, Tan Tock Seng

10 screenings per year across Singapore

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Project Rebuild

Partnership with Symrise Asia Pacific

Project Rebuild
Supporting families

Supporting women and children affected by domestic violence

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Project Rebuild Partners

  • Star Shelter Project - Safe refuge for survivors
  • Casa Raudha Ltd - Supporting vulnerable families
  • AFC Temporary Refuge - Shelter for all races and religions

Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals

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SWA Laughter Yoga Wellness Club

Laughter Yoga session

Reaching 9 senior centres regularly

4 certified teachers serving the community

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Laughter Yoga Benefits

When you laugh, you actually feel better. People around you are happier as well.

- Sara Mei Woo, SWA Advisor

  • Reduced stress and tension
  • Lower blood pressure
  • Improved immune system
  • Enhanced energy and vitality
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Annual Traditions

Charity Dinner
CNY Lunch

45+ Years of Annual Charity Dinners

Since 1977 CNY Lunch for Elderly

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Recent Achievements 2024-2025

  • City Sprout environmental project
  • North West WeCare Volunteer Award
  • Certified Laughter Yoga Training expansion
  • Project Rebuild at KidZania
  • 70th Anniversary celebrations
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Our Dedicated Volunteers

SWA Volunteers

The heart of SWA's success

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The Growing Need

  • Singapore's aging population requires vision care
  • Rising domestic violence cases need support
  • Post-pandemic mental health challenges
  • Community isolation and loneliness

Your support is needed now more than ever

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Our Valued Partners

Lee Foundation - Platinum Partner

Eagle Aesthetic - Gold Sponsor

Symrise - Project Rebuild Partner

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Ways to Support SWA

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Traditional

250% Tax Deductible

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Thank You

Together, we build a more inclusive and compassionate Singapore

Your support transforms lives

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