EMPOWERING LIVES. ENHANCING RESILIENCE - SINGAPORE RED CROSS IMPACT REPORT 2014
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Empowering
Lives.
Enhancing
Resilience.
Singapore Red Cross
IMPACT REPORT 2014
Vision Core Values
To realise the Singapore Red Cross as Compassion
a leading and distinctive humanitarian Having a caring culture and a love for
organisation that brings people and people in whatever we do, guided by the
institutions together in aid of the vulnerable seven Fundamental Principles of the Red
Cross Red Crescent Movement
Mission
Passion
Protecting human life and dignity, relieving Giving our heart and soul selflessly in all
human suffering and responding to that we do
emergencies
Professionalism
Achieving excellence in our service delivery
with integrity and transparency
Seven Fundamental Neutrality Voluntary Service
Principles In order to enjoy the confidence of all, the The Red Cross is a voluntary relief
Red Cross will not take sides in hostilities organisation not prompted in any manner
Humanity and engage at any time in controversies by desire or gain in any area.
The Red Cross is born of a desire to bring involving political, racial, religious or
assistance without discrimination to the ideological nature. Unity
wounded on the battlefield, endeavours, There can only be one Red Cross Society in
in its international and national capacity Independence any country. It must be open to all. It must
to prevent and alleviate human suffering The Red Cross is independent. The carry on its humanitarian work throughout
wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to National Societies, while auxiliaries in the its territory.
protect life and health and to ensure respect humanitarian services of their governments
for fellow human beings. It promotes mutual and subject to the laws of their respective Universality
understanding, friendship, cooperation and countries, must always maintain their The Red Cross is a world-wide institution
lasting peace among all people. autonomy so that they may be able at all in which all societies have equal status and
times to act in accordance with Red Cross share equal responsibilities and duties in
Impartiality principles. helping each other.
It makes no discrimination as to nationality,
race, religious beliefs, class or political
opinions. It endeavours only to relieve
suffering, giving priority to the most urgent
cases of distress.
Contents
Achievements at a Glance 2 Empowering Lives in our Local Community 21
Governance Report 4 Empowering Lives beyond our Shores 26
Financial Highlights 5 Enhancing Community Resilience 30
Chairman’s Message 6 Resource Mobilisation 35
Organisational Structure 14 Engaging the Community 38
Council 16 Youth Development 40
Committees 18 Significant Events 43
Contact Us 20 Corporate Information 45
65 years of service to humanity Financial Statements 47
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A c hievemen ts 39 534
at a Glance First Aid awareness talks conducted First Aid courses conducted
866 8,485
11,855 Participants learnt first aid via
the first aid awareness talks
People trained in First Aid courses
1,550
Man hours invested in
Community FirstAid support
7,899
Volunteers deployed for
First Aider on Wheels
Life-sustaining trips on TransportAid
S$3,092,755
Raised for local humanitarian services
108,058
Whole blood donations achieved
68,868
Blood donors who have
given their gift of life
S$2,595,183 13,853
Generated in Media Value YouTube Views
42 97,155 kg 101 11 45,789 3,415
Families received food packets Of rice collected through Residents received quality and Clients benefit from the activities enriching
every month through ‘Meals with Facebook Fans Twitter Followers
Project R.I.C.E and benefitted round-the-clock care at Red their physical, mental, social and emotional
Love’ of the FoodAid service. 25,900 individuals Cross Home for the Disabled well-being at the Day Activity Centre.
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F I n an c i al
High l igh t s
U
nrestricted Funds Through the strong support and generosity Investment Policy and
The SRC’s incoming resources of the public and corporate sector for our Objectives
for unrestricted funds amounted local humanitarian service, the SRC was The Financial and Investment Committee
to S$10,342,762 Principal able to achieve a surplus of S$1,204,350. reviews and invests the SRC’s funds in
funding sources for unrestricted income SRC’s unrestricted reserves as at year end accordance with the Trustee’s Act and in
are as follows: stood at S$14,952,956 (equivalent to 1.6 compliance with the guidelines set by the
years’ annual operating expenditure at its Council. The SRC’s funds are currently
• SRC-organised fundraising projects current level of expenditure). invested in quasi-government and corporate
• Funds raised through third-party fixed income bonds, preference shares in
fundraising events International Relief Funds local financial institutions and deposits in
These funds are made up of donations financial institutions. These investments
• Public and corporate donations from the public in response to appeals are made with primary objective of capital
• Programme fees to the Red Cross for international relief efforts in disaster preservation and to provide an investment
Home for the Disabled and crisis stricken countries. The funds return for the Society. The portfolios are
received were used for emergency relief closely monitored and periodic reviews are
• Course fees for first aid and Cardio-
and development work specified in the conducted by the Finance and Investment
Pulmonary
public appeal. The total collection for Committee.
• Resuscitation (CPR) training courses the year amounted to S$2,991,151.
G o ve rna nce
provided by the The disbursements pertaining to all the Governance
• Singapore Red Cross Academy relief funds for the year amounted to The assets of the charity are held for the
S$20,511,775. At year end, the total purpose of furthering its humanitarian
• Fees from SRC’s TransportAid
balances of all relief funds inclusive of objectives, which includes maintaining
T
he work of the Red Cross in Singapore began on 30 September
• Interests on fixed deposits with financial interest of S$184,438 and net of support and ensuring physical resources as well
1949 as a branch of the British Red Cross. On 6 April 1973, it
institutions and costs of S$293,402. The International Relief as working capital to develop and support
was incorporated as an Act of Parliament and became known
as the Singapore Red Cross (SRC). • Investments in quoted bonds Funds were collected for specific relief these objectives. Financial obligations and
purposes and hence, were not recognised commitments are reflected in the financial
• Government subvention
The SRC is governed by a 19-member Council headed by a Chairman who as incoming resources of SRC. Details of statements.
is appointed by the President of the Republic of Singapore, the Patron of these funds are listed on page 64.
Total resources expended for the year
the SRC. The Council is responsible for pursuing the objective of the SRC The SRC has in place policies and
amounted to S$9,138,412 including
as laid down by the Act of Parliament and its Constitution. The Council Disaster Response Emergency procedures to manage and avoid
depreciation of S$411,960. The funds of
has four oversight committees providing the relevant advice and expertise; Fund situations of conflict of interest.
the SRC were allocated for the following
namely the Finance and Investment, Audit, Corporate Governance and The fund was set up to enable the Society Volunteers, staff and board members are
services and programmes:
Nomination and Human Resource and Compensation Committees. to provide assistance to disaster-afflicted advised to avoid situations that may give
countries during acute emergency rise to conflict of interest and are required
• Red Cross Home for the Disabled
The general management of the SRC is overseen by the Management phases and recovery phases. The fund to make full declaration and disclosure
• Singapore Red Cross Academy is administered in a similar manner as should it inevitably arise. This is to ensure
Committee, headed by the Secretary General / Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of the SRC. Implementation of the policies and directives laid down • Red Cross Blood Donor Recruitment the Tidal Waves Asia Fund and its use that all parties will act in the best interest
by the Council is done by the Secretariat which is headed by the Secretary Programme is restricted to disaster relief efforts of the Society.
General / CEO. undertaken by the Society or jointly with
• Community FirstAid
partners. The Society has set up the Annual Audit
The Secretariat is organised into three divisions; Operations, Administration • FoodAid Committee for International Humanitarian The accounts for the year were audited
and the Red Cross Youth. The strength and commitment of our volunteer • TransportAid Intervention to administer the DREF. by KPMG LLP, Public Accountants and
corps is critical for the realisation of our vision and to carry out our vision. Chartered Accountants. The financial
• International Relief and Assistance As at year end, the Society had statements of the SRC for the year ended
Volunteers and staff work closely together in planning, organising and
implementing the activities and programmes of the SRC. • Red Cross Youth activities disbursed S$266,361 leaving a balance 31 December 2014 are prepared in
of S$4,384,150 after deducting support accordance with the Singapore Financial
• Other community-based services
In 2013, SRC was awarded the Charity Governance Award which honours costs of S$5,327. Reporting Standards.
charities that have adopted the highest standards of governance and
implemented the best practices to ensure sustained effectiveness.
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and Sui Yi Siong and Hilda Foo of Singapore humanitarian work. In February, we successfully Volunteer recognition and appreciation are
Management University, won the top prizes hosted the 11th Red Cross Red Crescent important to inspire our active volunteers to
CHA I R M A N ’ S
(for oralists) at the 12th Red Cross International Southeast Asian Leadership Meeting. Besides continue their good work and to motivate people
Humanitarian Law Moot, held in Hong Kong from bringing together the leaders from all the 11 to join SRC as a volunteer. Volunteers were
13 to 15 March 2014. Sui Yi Siong emerged the SEA National Societies, Mr Tadateru Konoe, also recognised at the annual SRC Awards for
M essag e
Best Mooter while Chia Yaru was the runner-up President of the International Federation of their outstanding contributions. The annual SRC
Best Mooter. Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Awards, was held in conjunction with the launch
and Mr Bekele Geleta, then Secretary General of SRC’s 65th anniversary celebrations, on 27
A total of S$3.09 million was raised in 2014 to of IFRC also attended the event. The inaugural September 2014 at Toa Payoh HDB Hub Mall. It
support SRC’s local humanitarian efforts. In Singapore Red Cross Humanitarian Lecture was was graced by the Guest of Honour and Patron
addition, our publicity efforts generated about delivered by Mr Geleta at the opening of the of SRC, President Tony Tan.
S$2.6 million in media value, raising awareness meeting. Later in the year, the Director-General
and garnering support to advance the cause of of the ICRC, Mr Yves Daccord, delivered the Looking Ahead
the Singapore Red Cross. second SRC Humanitarian Lecture. In 2015, we will continue to build on the
framework that we have already established. We
Impacting Lives Beyond our Shores Youth Development will need to continue to empower and enhance
In addition to serving the local community, The development of our Youth remains a the lives of the disadvantaged, especially the
SRC has also impacted the lives of individuals key priority for us. Since 2011, we have elderly and the disabled. We aim to reach more
and communities beyond our shores. Over the progressively restructured and integrated the than 100 families with the FoodAid programme,
years, SRC has acquired a good reputation Red Cross Youth Movement, recognising that train an additional 7,000 first aiders, as well as to
in the humanitarian community both within the RCY is vital for the long-term strength of the meet the whole blood collection target of 122,000
and outside the Red Cross Movement, for SRC, as well as, a factor in building community units of blood in 2015 and increase the pool of
mobilising resources and responding to responsibility and resilience. In line with this, we youth donors. We are also looking to extend the
disasters swiftly and effectively, throughout the moved to appoint a full-time staff member as First Aider on Wheels programme beyond East
immediate response and relief, recovery and Director of RCY - a first in the history of RCY. Coast Park in the longer-term. Having officially
rebuilding phases. In doing so, we have worked After serving with distinction for six years, launched the CLARE in Tampines West, we
closely with partners to enable us to respond Mr Ling Khoon Chow handed over the reins hope to be able to establish a rigorous and
with emergency supplies and our immediate of command to Mr Sahari Ani (concurrently effective model for CLARE. Once that is done,
response teams (medical, water and sanitation Director of Services) on 28 May 2014. we will launch the CLARE programme in Bedok
and psychosocial support) as well as, identify by the end of 2015.
and implement early recovery and long-term A few initiatives were introduced in RCY in
rebuilding projects for the survivors. 2014. First, Red Cross Youth aligned its Youth SRC will continually review and strengthen
Engagement Model to the Youth Engagement our humanitarian services, sharpen our core
In 2014, SRC responded in the aftermath of Strategies of IFRC, with the introduction of the competencies, determine areas to enhance our
Typhoon Haiyan (locally known as Yolanda) Youth as Ambassadors of Behavioural Change value proposition and where needed, reinvent
in the Visayas region of the Philippines. We (YABC) programme. We also extending Overseas ourselves to be able to do so. We will also strive
were able to deploy an advance relief team Humanitarian Programmes to Links in primary to continually empower our staff, volunteers and
T
he year 2014 marked a significant consistent - to bring people and institutions I am pleased to share the following achievements. to Malapascua, Cebu, Mahayahay barangay schools and Cadets in secondary schools for members by investing in training and capacity
milestone in the history of the together to relieve human suffering amongst (district) and Ormoc, and mounted three medical the first time, to broaden their horizon and enrich building for them.
Singapore Red Cross (SRC) as we the vulnerable, protect human lives and dignity Empowering Lives and Enhancing relief missions providing critical support at the their lives. Disaster management has also been
celebrated our 65th anniversary. and respond to emergencies. The activities Resilience in the Local Community San Pablo Health Centre Catchment Area, incorporated into the curriculum for Cadets, As we complete a five-year cycle, we will need
in commemoration of our 65th anniversary, serving 20,000 people from 17 barangays. to prepare them to join the efforts when they to look ahead and set the broad directions and
• Soft-launched the Community-Led Action come of age. In December 2014, Red Cross goals for the next five years, 2016-2020, based
It was an opportunity to reflect on the rich including the roving heritage and digital
for REsilience (CLARE) programme in We successfully mobilised S$12.38 million Youth organised the first Peer-to-Peer Youth on the needs of the community and on our
heritage of the Society. Having started as a museums, reaffirmed this commitment to serve
Tampines West in December 2014. for the survivors of Typhoon Haiyan (as of Symposium, which highlighted the involvement capacity and competencies.
branch of the British Red Cross in 1949, for the humanity and save lives.
The programme equips volunteers with 31 December 2014). Besides providing relief of our youth in the humanitarian mission of SRC.
past 65 years, we have been actively serving
the knowledge and technical skills to support, we are collaborating with 11 partners Conclusion
humanity and saving lives within our community The theme of this year’s Annual Report is
provide first response and aid, elder care, to complete 20 post-disaster recovery and The Red Cross Youth book, ‘Celebrating the In closing, I wish to reiterate that all that we have
and beyond our shores. In the early days, we ran ‘Empowering Lives. Enhancing Resilience.’ We
befriending and community service to the reconstruction programmes, benefiting some Red Cross Spirit’ was launched in July 2014 managed to achieve was only possible because
the Red Cross hospital car, a home for disabled have placed great emphasis on playing our part
vulnerable. It also enables us to reach out 87 communities and impacting an estimated 1.5 chronicling the work of RCY over the past 62 of the dedication, perseverance and generosity
children, classes for hearing-impaired children in ensuring that Singapore and Singaporeans
to the disadvantaged and provide access million lives. Many of these projects have been years. Written by volunteers Ms Annie Gay, Ms of our volunteers, supporters, donors, members
(which is today the Singapore Association are always prepared for any adverse situation or
to signature Red Cross services such as completed, and by the second anniversary in Doreen Tan and Mr Tang Chun Tuck, the book and staff. To our stakeholders, I would like
for the Deaf) and the Junior Red Cross, now circumstances, and that we are able to respond
Community FirstAid, TransportAid and November 2015, we hope to have handed over seeks to spur the current and future batch of to thank each and every one of you. We truly
known as Red Cross Youth. Along the journey, quickly and efficiently and thereby recover swiftly.
FoodAid. most of these rebuilding projects to the local RCY members to continue their good work and appreciate your unwavering support and tireless
our services grew and we took on other duties Among our goals are to have a first aider in every
such as first aid training and first aid services, as home by 2020, to build a sustainable blood donor • Strengthened the management of the Red communities. inspire others to join the Red Cross mission. effort in working with us to enrich the lives of the
well as blood donation advocacy, subsequently pool which has a sizeable youth component, and Cross Home for the Disabled (RCHD); and vulnerable and build a more gracious and caring
becoming the public face of blood donation in to build a more resilient community especially RCHD now serves more residents and the In our international response, a key priority has Membership and Volunteers community in Singapore. Together, we can
Singapore after being appointed the National focused on the elderly and disabled. We have Day Activity Centre has more clients. been to build up a strong pool of volunteers who Members and volunteers form the backbone of make a difference for humanity, and indeed in
Blood Donor Recruiter in 2001. Our volunteers also strengthened our capacity to respond to are properly trained and adequately equipped. the SRC, without whom we would not be able 2014 we had made a difference together.
were also regularly mobilised to provide support disasters by providing training in areas such • Launched the “Singapore Red Cross first Hence, SRC also provided our volunteers with to provide our services to the community. Our
during major local disasters, such as the Bukit Ho as disaster management, water and sanitation, aid” app and a first aid booklet, the latter in training in water and sanitation, psychosocial goal remains to empower our members and
Swee fire in 1961, the Spyros tanker explosion in psychosocial support, restoring family links and collaboration with 3M NexcareTM. support and Restoring Family Links (RFL) volunteers with the knowledge and skill sets,
1978, the cable car accident in 1983, the Hotel International Humanitarian Law. service. The RFL is a tracing programme of the to enable them to make a positive difference in
• Leveraged technology to develop the Red
New World collapse in 1986 and SARS in 2001. International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) the lives of the vulnerable, and to help build a
Cross Connection App that enhances
Indeed, as we celebrate SG50, we can be proud Besides consolidating our services, we have to restore contact and clarify the fate of missing resilient nation.
youth engagement. This ensures the long-
that the SRC has played a significant role in the continued to strengthen our structures and people in times of disasters. We have also held a
term sustainability of the National Blood
history of our young nation. systems over the past year. These efforts were number of networking sessions during the past Following a structural review and remodelling
Donor Recruitment Programme.
aimed at expanding SRC’s outreach to the year for our volunteers, including our medical exercise in 2012, a volunteer career pathway
As the economic and social environment in vulnerable, strengthening community resilience, volunteers, to bond and build camaraderie. was instituted in 2013 which included improved Mr Tee Tua Ba
We also promoted activities that better prepared
Singapore evolved, so has the priorities and increasing volunteer and staff capacity, and volunteer training framework and a well-defined Chairman
youth to face any possible adversities in the
humanitarian services of the SRC. Nevertheless, enhancing the IT capability of the Society. We continued to take steps to establish scope of work for volunteers. Basic training was
future. The Singapore team, comprising Chia
the mission of the Society has remained ourselves as a thought leader in Singapore for also extended to members and volunteers.
Yaru of National University of Singapore,
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主席报告
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014年是不同寻常的一年，在新 每户都有一名成员接受过急救培训，建造 我们也大力推广各项旨在帮助年轻人面 我们国际救援的核心之一就在建立一支受 备。2014年12月，红十字会青少年组办 项目从东海岸扩展到其他地区。CLARE
加坡红十字会的历史上是一个 一个以青年人为中心的无偿献血志愿者队 对未来多元化挑战的活动。在2014年3月 过专业培训并且装备完善的强大的志愿者 了首届青年挚友座谈会，会上重点强调了 项目已经在淡滨尼西正式启动，我们希望
重要的里程碑，因为今年我们 伍，建造一个拥有更强抗灾能力的家园， 13-15日于香港举办的第十二届国际红 团队。因此，红十字会在志愿者培训方面 青年在红十字会人道主义任务中的参与。 能为其建立一个完善有效的模型，在这之
65岁了。 重点帮助乐龄人士和残障人士。为了增强 十字人道主义法学辩论会上，由新加坡国 也不遗余力，包括水资源管理与卫生，社 后，我们将在2015年年底在勿洛正式启
抗灾能力，我们在提供了全方面的培训： 立大学的Chia Yaru，新加坡管理大学的 交及心理辅导，”与家庭重建关系“等。 红十字会青年丛书《为红十字精神欢呼》 动CLARE。
此时此刻，是我们重新审视和学习自己 包括灾难管理，水资源管理与卫生，社交 Hilda Foo组成的新加坡队，获得了最高 其中“与家人重建关系”是红十字国际委 在2014年7月发行，书中列举了RCY62
悠久传统的很好的契机。1949年，作为 及心理辅导，家庭关系重建，以及国际人 奖（口才类）。Sui Yi Siong被评为最佳 员会为灾难中协助失散的家庭寻人、恢复 年来的工作内容。作者叶菁杰女士，陈淑 红十字会将继续总结和强化我们的各项人
大不列颠红十字会的一个分支，新加坡 道主义法。 辩手， Chia Yaru获得第二名。 通讯、重聚，以及协助遣返战俘、管理和 贞女士和邓振达先生，希望通过这本书能 道主义服务，增强我们的核心竞争力，明
红十字会成立了。65年以来，我们积极 转交死者信息等。我们还在过去一年里多 够鼓舞现在和以后的RCY成员们的工作热 确我们的价值主张，并调整自己从而适应
的弘扬人道主义精神，在国内外为拯救生 除了整合各项服务，在过去的一年里，我 2014年红十字会共筹得善款309万元，用 次举办联谊会，让我们的志愿者，包括医 情，并通过他们的辛勤工作启发更多人加 形势和需求。我们还将继续致力于完善培
命奋斗不息。早年间，我们有红十字会 们也继续加强我们的组织架构和系统建 与支持本地的人道主义工作。除此之外， 疗团队能够建立感情，交流分享。 入到红十字运动的洪流中。 训和能力建设，从而武装我们的员工，志
医疗车，残疾儿童之家，为听障儿童开 设。所有的努力都是为了能把我们的服务 各种公关和宣传共创造了260万元的媒体 愿者和会员。
设的课程（现在已经成为新加坡聋哑人协 带给更多需要帮助的人，增强社区抗灾 价值，大大提高了本会的知名度，为本会 我们也继续在新加坡的人道主义事业中承 会员与志愿者
会），以及青少年红十字军（现在已改 力，培养志愿者和员工的能力，以及加强 的各项工作提供了保障和支持。 担领导者的角色。二月，我们成功的举办 会员和志愿者始终是红十字会的骨干力 随着我们完成了这一个五年规划，我们
组为红十字会青少年）。在成长的道路 本红会的信息服务。 了第11届红十字红新月会东南亚领导人 量，没有他们，我们无法开展我们的工 需要高瞻远瞩，以社区需求和自己的能
上，我们渐渐又承担起了更多的责任，例 海外的救援工作 会议。11名来自东南亚国家的协会领导 作，服务我们的社区。我们致力于用知识 力与竞争力作基础，为下一个五年2016
如急救培训和服务，以及献血的呼吁和 接下来，我很高兴地与大家分享一些成 除了服务于本地社区，红十字会向海外伸 人出席了会议。红十字会及红新月会国际 和技能武装我们的会员和志愿者们，让他 －2020制定方向和目标。
采血。后来我们在2001年被指定为全国 就。 出把援手。多年来，本会在红十字运动内 联合会主席近卫忠辉先生，时任联合会秘 们能够为需要帮助的人带去正能量，让我
无偿献血者的招募机构，成为新加坡无偿 外的人道主义社区皆获得了优良的声誉。 书长的贝克莱·格雷塔先生也出席了会 们的国家和人民更加强大。 总结
献血的代言人。一路上，我们的志愿者 在本地 - 赋予生命力，增强抗灾力 我们对各种灾难及时有效的反应，对灾难 议。首届新加坡红十字会人道主义讲座也 最后，请允许我重申，如果没有我们的志
们多次响应号召，在新加坡陷入灾难时 • 2014年12月在淡滨尼西首次开幕 发生时的处理，灾后的管理和重建，都赢 在会议前开课，由格雷塔先生主讲。第二 在2012年的组织结构审查和模型重组之 愿者，支持者，赞助者，会员和员工共同
挺身而出。1961年的河水山大火，1978 CLARE项目。该项目旨在培训志愿 得了广泛的赞誉。我们与多方精诚合作， 次讲座在下半年举行，主讲是红十字委员 后，2013年，一条为志愿者架设的成长 的奉献，坚持和慷慨，我们无法取得上述
年的史拜罗斯号大爆炸，1983年的缆车 者相关知识和技能以提供急救服务， 不但在最短的时间内把救援队伍和物资 会总干事伊夫·达科尔先生。 道路初具规模，包括改良的志愿者培训框 的成就。我想对所有与我们一起努力的
意外，1986年的新世界酒店坍塌，还有 乐龄人士关怀，以及为其他需要帮助 （包括医疗，水资源，卫生用品，社交心 架，和一套详尽的工作内容。每个会员和 人们说一声谢谢，谢谢你们大公无私的支
2001年的非典，都有他们的身影。可以 的人提供友情和社区服务。这些训练 理辅导）送到第一线，而且在帮助灾民短 青少年发展 志愿者也都会参加一个基本培训，以确定 持，谢谢你们不辞劳苦的努力，谢谢你们
说，在新加坡50年国庆之际，我们可以 活动使志愿者能为需要帮助的群体， 期复原和长期重建的各个项目中都表现抢 青少年的发展始终是我们工作的重中之 他们未来工作的主要方向。 与我们一起帮助那些需要帮助的人，谢谢
很骄傲的看到，新加坡红十字会在这个年 包括受益于红十字会急救护理、交通 眼。 重。2011年以来，我们逐步地将红十字 你们与我们一起为新加坡带来了更多的感
轻的国家历史中扮演了举足轻重的角色。 援助以及食品援助的弱势群体。 会青年活动进行改组和整合，使其成为红 表彰和感谢是激发志愿者们努力工作， 恩和关怀。有你们与我们一起，就能为
2014年，红十字会继续对台风海燕 十字会长期发展的力量源泉的同时，也在 并通过他们鼓励更多人加入红十字会的 人道主义事业贡献一分力量，而在2014
随着新加坡经济和社会的发展与繁荣，红 • 加强红十字会之家的管理。如今 （菲律宾本地称为”约兰达”）的遭遇作 创建社区责任感和复原能力中扮演重要角 重要工作之一。一年一度的红十字会大 年，我们确实做到了！
十字会的人道主义服务和优先关注的人群 RCHD红十字会残疾人中心已迎来了 出反应。我们往马拉帕斯卡，宿雾，马哈 色。本着这一精神，我们为RCY任命了一 奖正是为了表彰他们的杰出贡献而设立
也时常变化。红十字会的任务保持不改 更多的住户，日间活动中心的服务对 雅赫，奥尔莫克派出了紧急救援队，共派 位全职主管，这在RCY的历史上是第一 的。2014年9月27日，在大巴窑建屋局中
变 － 团结大众力量，为弱小群体提供人 象也逐渐增多。 遣三个医疗队伍，在圣巴勃罗医疗中心集 次。在兢兢业业地为RCY辛勤付出了六年 心大厅举办的新加坡红十字会65周年庆 郑大岩
道救援，保护生命和尊严，并及时在紧急 散地，为来自17个村落的2万名灾民提供 之后，林孔昭先生在2014年5月28日把工 祝活动上，颁发了年度红十字会大奖。大 主席
时刻提供人道服务。我们65周年一系列 • 启动了”新加坡红十字会急救“应 了帮助。 作移交给了Sahari Ani先生（现任服务部 会嘉宾是红十字会赞助人陈庆炎总统。
庆典活动，包括流动展览和数码博物馆， 用，并与 3M NexcareTM 联合发布 主管）。 中文翻译：刘伟嘉（志愿者）
都重申了我们对人道主义服务和拯救生命 急救手册 我们共为台风海燕的受灾者筹集了1238 前瞻
的承诺。 万元（至2014年12月）善款。除了救援 RCY在2014年引进了一些新的项目。首 2015年，我们将在已经建立的各个框架
• 开发了红十字会在线联系红会应用， 工作，我们还协同与11个合作伙伴，承 先，RCY将其旗下的青年参与战略与国 上继续努力。我们需要继续改善弱势群
今年的年度报告的主题是：赋予生命力， 搭建与年轻人沟通的桥梁。这款应用 担了20个灾后的灾后重建项目，受益社 际并轨，推出了“青春善言行”培训。 体，特别是乐龄人士和残障人士的生活。
增强抗灾力。我们充分提供新加坡和人民 主要目的是为了保证国家血液资源的 区超过87个，受益灾民约150万。这些项 我们也首次把海外人道计划发展进小学与 我们的目标是在2015年通过食品救助计
为随时到来的灾难做好准备，以及如何能 可持续性。 目中的大多数都已顺利完成。到2015年 中学中，拓展了中小学生们的视野，丰 划让至少100个家庭受益，培训7000名急
让我们迅速有效的反应，从而提高抗灾能 11月台风海燕两周年之际，我们希望能 富了他们的生活。中学生的学习大纲中 救人员，达到采集12.2万单位的血液的指
力。我们的目标包括，在2020年，每家 把剩余项目的大多数转让给当地社区。 还增加了灾难管理的课程，为日后做好准 标。我们也希望能够将“脚踏车急救队”
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ahun 2014 menandakan satu detik supaya setiap rumah mempunyai seorang yang mempertingkatkan penglibatan belia. Ini Kami berjaya menyalurkan $12.38 juta kepada Pengarah Perkhidmatan) pada 28 Mei 2014. Payoh. Ia dihadiri tetamu terhormat dan penaung
yang bersejarah bagi Persatuan mahir dalam pertolongan kecemasan pada tahun memastikan kemampuan jangka panjang mangsa Taufan Haiyan (pada 31 December SRC Presiden Tony Tan.
Palang Merah Singapura (SRC) 2020, untuk membina kumpulan penderma program Mendapatkan Penderma Darah 2014). Selain menyediakan sokongan, kami Beberapa usaha telah diperkenalkan kepada
dengan sambutan ulang tahun kami darah yang mampan dan sebahagian besar Kebangsaan. bekerjasama dengan 11 rakan kongsi untuk RCY dalam tahun 2014. Pertama, Belia Palang Melihat Ke Hadapan
yang ke-65. adalah golongan belia, dan juga untuk membina mengendalikan 20 program pemulihan dan Merah mengendalikan Model Penglibatan Dalam tahun 2015, kami akan terus
masyarakat yang lebih berdaya tahan, dengan Kami juga mempromosi kegiatan yang boleh pembinaan semula, untuk manfaat kira-kira 1.5 Belia sejajar dengan Strategi Penglibatan mengembangkan rangka kerja yang sedia
La adalah satu peluang bagi kami merenung tumpuan lebih bagi warga tua dan golongan menyiapkan belia untuk menghadapi segala juta nyawa. Banyak program ini sudah selesai, Belia IFRC, dengan memperkenalkan belia ada. Kami perlu terus memperkasa dan
kembali warisan Persatuan kami yang kaya. kurang upaya. Kami juga telah mengukuhkan cabaran pada masa yang akan datang. Pasukan dan kami berharap dapat menyerahkan projek sebagai duta program Perubahan Kelakuan meningkatkan kehidupan mereka yang kurang
Ditubuhkan pada tahun 1949 sebagai satu lagi keupayaan kami untuk membantu sewaktu Singapura, terdiri daripada Chia Yaru daripada ini kepada masyarakat tempatan sebelum ulang (YABC). Kami juga memperluaskan Program bernasib baik, terutama sekali warga tua dan
cawangan Persatuan Palang Merah British, kecemasan dengan menyediakan latihan Universiti Kebangsaan Singapura dan Sui Yi tahun kedua bencana ini, pada November 2015. Kemanusiaan Luar Negara kepada belia di orang kurang upaya. Kami menyasarkan untuk
kami aktif berkhidmat kepada masyarakat dan dalam bidang seperti pengurusan bencana, Siong dan Hilda Foo dari Universiti Pengurusan sekolah rendah dan menengah buat pertama mendekati lebih 100 keluarga dalam program
menyelamatkan nyawa dalam dan luar negara air dan kebersihan air, sokongan psikososial, Singapura, memenangi hadiah utama (untuk Bagi bantuan kecemasan luar negara, keutamaan kalinya, untuk meluaskan pemikiran mereka FoodAid, melatih lebih 7,000 ahli pertolongan
sepanjang 65 tahun. Pada peringkat awal, kami mengembalikan pertalian keluarga dan Undang- bahagian oralis) di Pertandingan Moot Undang- kami ialah untuk membina tenaga sukarelawan dan memperkayakan hidup mereka. Program kecemasan, dan juga mengumpulkan sebanyak
telah mengendalikan hospital bergerak Palang undang Kemanusiaan Antarabangsa. undang Kemanusiaan Antarabangsa Palang yang kuat, dengan kemahiran yang secukupnya. Pengurusan Bencana juga dimasukkan dalam 122,000 unit darah pada tahun 2015 dan
Merah, rumah tumpangan kanak-kanak kurang Merah yang ke-12, yang diadakan di Hong Oleh itu, SRC juga menyediakan latihan bagi kurikulum cadet belia, untuk mempersiapkan meningkatkan jumlah penderma darah muda.
upaya, kelas-kelas bagi kanak-kanak cacat Selain daripada menyatukan perkhidmatan, Kong dari 13 hingga 15 Mac 2014. Sui Yi Siong sukarelawan kami dalam air dan kebersihan mereka bagi menyertai usaha kemanusiaan Kami juga mahu mengembangkan program Ahli
pendengaran (kini ia dinamakan Persatuan kami juga terus mengukuhkan struktur dan muncul sebagai Mooter terbaik and Chia Yaru air, sokongan psikososial dan Mengembalikan apabila dewasa kelak. Pada bulan Disember Pertolongan Kecemasan rondaan lebih daripada
Cacat Pendengaran Singapura) dan Palang sistem kami sepanjang tahun lalu. Segala pula sebagai Naib Johan Mooter terbaik. Pertalian Keluarga. Ia merupakan program oleh 2014, Belia Palang Merah telah menganjurkan di Taman East Coast buat jangka masa panjang.
Merah Junior, kini dikenali sebagai Persatuan usaha ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan Persatuan Palang Merah Antarabangsa bagi Simposium Rakan-ke-Rakan Belia yang Dengan pelancaran CLARE di Tampines West,
Palang Merah Belia. Sepanjang perjalanan kami, jangkauan SRC kepada golongan yang Sebanyak $3.09 juta telah dikumpulkan mengesan, berhubung dan menjelaskan status pertama, yang menonjolkan penglibatan belia kami berharap dapat menubuhkan satu model
perkhidmatan kami berkembang dan kami mula terjejas, menguatkan daya tahan masyarakat, pada tahun 2014 untuk menyokong usaha mangsa yang hilang sewaktu bencana. Kami kami dalam misi kemanusiaan SRC. yang ketat dan berkesan untuk program CLARE.
mengambil tugas lain seperti perkhidmatan meningkatkan keupayaan kakitangan dan kemanusiaan tempatan SRC. Di samping telah mengadakan beberapa sesi berkenalan Selanjutnya, kami akan melancarkan program
dan latihan pertolongan kecemasan, advokasi sukarelawan dan meningkatkan keupayaan IT itu, usaha-usaha publisiti kami telah menjana tahun lalu bersama sukarelawan kami, termasuk Buku Belia Palang Merah, ‘Raikan Semangat CLARE di Bedok pada akhir 2015.
menderma darah. Kami menjadi duta penderma kami. sebanyak $2.6 juta dari nilai media, meningkatkan sukarelawan perubatan, untuk berkenalan dan Palang Merah’ dilancarkan pada Julai 2014,
darah setelah dilantik sebagai Perekrut kesedaran dan mendapatkan sokongan bagi membina keakraban . mengisahkan tugas RCY sepanjang 62 tahun SRC akan terus mengkaji semula dan
Penderma Darah Kebangsaan pada tahun 2001. Saya ingin berkongsi pencapaian berikut. kegiatan Palang Merah Singapura. yang lalu. Ditulis oleh relawan Cik Annie Gay, Cik menguatkan khidmat kemanusiaan kami,
Sukarelawan kami sering dikerahkan untuk Kami terus bergerak untuk memantapkan Doreen Tan dan Encik Tang Chun Tuck, buku mengukuhkan kecekapan kami, mengenal
memberi bantuan sewaktu negara mengalami Memperkasa kehidupan dan Kesan terhadap kehidupan kedudukan kami sebagai badan utama di ini bertujuan membakar semangat anggota kini pasti bidang untuk diperbaiki dan, jika perlu,
kecemasan. Ini termasuk kebakaran di Bukit Ho meningkatkan daya tahan dalam masyarakat luar negara Singapura bagi kerja kemanusiaan. Pada bulan dan yang akan datang untuk meneruskan kerja merombak persatuan kami. Kami akan terus
Swee pada tahun 1961, letupan tanki Spyros masyarakat tempatan Selain daripada berkhidmat untuk masyarakat Februari, kami berjaya menganjurkan Mesyuarat keras mereka dan mendorong belia lain untuk berusaha untuk mempertingkatkan kakitangan,
pada tahun 1978, kemalangan kereta kabel tempatan, SRC juga memberi kesan kepada Pemimpin Palang Merah dan Bulan Sabit Merah menyertai misi Palang Merah. sukarelawan dan anggota kami dengan
• Pelancaran awal program Kegiatan
pada tahun 1983, keruntuhan bangunan Hotel kehidupan masyarakat dan rakyat luar Asia Tenggara yang ke-11. Selain daripada menyediakan latihan untuk mereka.
Meningkatkan Daya Tahanan Pimpinan
New World pada tahun 1986 dan krisis SARS negara. Sepanjang perkhidmatan kami, menyatukan pemimpin daripada kesemua 11 Anggota dan relawan membentuk tulang
Masyarakat (Community-Led Action
pada tahun 2003. Sesungguhnya, sambil kita SRC telah mendapat reputasi yang baik di Persatuan Kebangsaan Asia Tenggara, President belakang SRC. Tanpa mereka, kami tidak Dengan tamatnya tempoh lima tahun bagi
for REsilience (CLARE)) diadakan di
menyambut SG50, kami boleh berbangga kalangan masyarakat kemanusiaan, dalam Persekutuan Antarabangsa Palang Merah Dan akan boleh berkhidmat kepada masyarakat pusingan ini, kami perlu melihat ke hadapan dan
Tampines West pada bulan Disember
dengan peranan besar SRC dalam sejarah dan luar gerakan Palang Merah, kerana dapat Bulan Sabit Merah Encik Tadateru Konoe, dengan sepenuhnya. Matlamat kami kekal untuk meletakkan panduan dan matlamat untuk lima
2014. Program ini membekalkan relawan
negara ini. mengerahkan tenaga dan bertindak cekap dan Encik Bekele Geleta, Setiausaha Agung membekalkan anggota dan sukarelawan kami tahun akan datang, 2016 – 2020, berdasarkan
dengan ilmu pengetahuan dan kemahiran
dan cepat dalam kecemasan, sepanjang IFRC ketika itu turut hadir pada acara tersebut. dengan ilmu dan kemahiran, membolehkan keperluan masyarakat dan kemampuan kami.
teknikal untuk bertindak dalam kecemasan
Dengan perubahan ekonomi dan evolusi sosial fasa penyelamat, pemulihan dan pembinaan Perbentangan Palang Merah Kemanusiaan mereka membawa perubahan positif dalam
dan pertolongan, jagaan warga tua,
Singapura, keutamaan dan perkhidmatan semula. Dengan berbuat demikian, kami telah Singapura yang pertama telah disampaikan kehidupan golongan yang memerlukan dan Penutup
dan khidmat masyarakat bagi yang
kemanusiaan SRC turut berubah. Namun, bekerjasama rapat dengan rakan seperjuangan oleh Encik Geleta pada pembukaan majlis. membina negara yang berdaya tahan. Sebagai penutup, sekali lagi saya mengulangi
memerlukan. Ia juga membolehkan kami
misi kami tetap konsisten – untuk menyatukan kami untuk membolehkan kami bertindak Ketua Pengarah ICRC, Encik Yves Daccord pula bahawa segala kejayaan kami hanya boleh
menghulurkan bantuan kepada mereka
masyarakat dan institusi dalam mengurangkan dengan bekalan kecemasan dan pasukan menyampaikan Pembentangan Kemanusiaan Berikutan perubahan dan rombakan pada dikecapi dengan dedikasi, kesabaran dan sifat
yang memerlukan perkhidmatan Palang
penderitaan manusia di kalangan mereka yang tindakan segera (perubatan, air dan sanitasi SRC yang kedua lewat tahun lalu. struktur kami dalam tahun 2012, laluan kerjaya pemurah sukarelawan, penyokong, penderma,
Merah seperti Community FirstAid,
terjejas, melindungi kehidupan dan maruah dan sokongan psikososial) serta mengenalpasti seorang relawan diperkenalkan pada tahun anggota dan kakitangan kami. Saya juga ingin
TransportAid dan FoodAid.
setiap manusia dan membantu dalam situasi dan melaksanakan projek pemulihan awal dan Perkembangan Belia 2013, termasuk rangka kerja latihan lanjutan mengucapkan terima kasih kepada semua
kecemasan. Kegiatan sempena sambutan ulang pembinaan semula buat jangka masa panjang. Perkembangan belia kami terus menjadi dan skop kerja yang jelas bagi relawan. Kursus pemegang saham. Kami amat menghargai
• Mengukuhkan lagi pengurusan Rumah
tahun kami yang ke-65, termasuk pameran antara keutamaan kami. Sejak 2011, kami latihan asas juga ditawarkan kepada ahli dan sokongan yang tidak putus dan usaha
Tumpangan Palang Merah bagi Golongan
bergerak dan museum digital, mengesahkan lagi Kesan terhadap kehidupan telah menyusun semula struktur kami secara sukarelawan. berterusan dalam kerjasama memperkayakan
Kurang Upaya (RCHD). RCHD kini
komitmen untuk berkhidmat kepada masyarakat masyarakat luar negara bertahap-tahap dan menyatupadukan Gerakan kehidupan mereka yang terjejas dan membina
berkhidmat kepada lebih ramai penduduk
dan menyelamatkan nyawa. Pada tahun 2014, SRC bertindak cepat Belia Palang Merah (RCY). Kami menganggap Pengiktirafan bagi sukarelawan penting masyarakat yang lebih prihatin dan peka.
dan Pusat Aktiviti Seharian pula mempunyai
setelah Negara Filipina dilanda Taufan Haiyan RCY penting untuk tenaga jangka panjang untuk mendorong sukarelawan yang aktif Bersama, kita boleh membuat perbedaan dalam
lebih ramai pelanggan.
Tema bagi Laporan Tahunan tahun ini ialah (juga digelar Yolanda oleh penduduk Filipina) SRC, dan juga boleh membina masyarakat untuk teruskan kerja keras mereka dan kemanusiaan, dan jelas, pada tahun 2014, kami
‘Memperkasa Kehidupan. Meningkatkan Daya di wilayah Visayas. Kami telah menghantar yang berdaya tahan dan bertanggungjawab. menggalakkan masyarakat untuk menyertai telah melakukan perbezaan bersama.
• Pelancaran applikasi Bantuan Awal Palang
Tahan.’ Kami telah meletakkan penekanan yang pasukan bantuan ke Malapascua, Cebu, daerah Dengan itu, kami telah melantik seorang SRC sebagai sukarelawan. Mereka juga diiktiraf
Merah Singapura dan buku kecil Bantuan
besar atas sumbangan kami bagi memastikan Mahayahay dan Ormoc dan mengikuti tiga misi kakitangan sepenuh masa sebagai pengarah di majlis anugerah SRC bagi sumbangan yang Tee Tua Ba
Awal, yang kedua bersama 3M Nexcare.
Singapura dan warganya akan sentiasa bersedia bantuan perubatan bagi menyediakan bantuan RCY – pertama kali dalam sejarah RCY. Setelah cemerlang. Majlis anugerah tahunan SRC telah Pengerusi
menghadapi sebarang keadaan, dan kami boleh kritikal di Pusat Kesihatan Kawasan Tadahan berkhidmat with cemerlang selama enam tahun, diadakan sempena pelancaran sambutan ulang
• Menggunakan teknologi untuk mencipta
bertindak dengan cepat dan cekap, dengan itu, San Pablo, membantu 20,000 penduduk dari Encik Ling Khoon Chow menyerahkan tugas tahun SRC yang ke-65 pada 27 September (Dialih bahasa oleh Nadzirah Bte Sariman,
Aplikasi Perhubungan Palang Merah yang
pulih dengan pantas. Antara matlamat kami ialah 17 daerah. memimpin RCY kepada Encik Sahari Ani (juga 2014, di Hab HDB Pusat Membeli-Belah Toa Sukarelawati)
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The staff of the Singapore
Red Cross embrace the
core values of compassion,
passion and professionalism
and adopt the Seven Fundamental
Principles of the Red Cross Movement
in the work that we do.
▶ Secretary General of Singapore Red Cross,
Mr Benjamin William
▼ From left: Dr Tan Hun Hoe (Medical
Advisor, International Services), Ms
Macy Marollano Carpio (Nusing Aide,
Red Cross Home for the Disabled), Mr
Muhamad Haikel Bin Mohamed (Executive,
Community Services), Ms Tilynn Low
(Executive, Red Cross Youth), Mr Roslan
Bin Ibrahim (TransportAid Responder),
Ms Koh Ting Ting (Executive, Human
Resources)
▶ From top left (clockwise): Ms Nurulazhana Labib
(Training Coordinator, SRC Academy), Ms Lim Cheng
Hong (Executive, Blood Donor Recruitment Programme),
Mr Pozi Bin Oman (Office Assistant), Ms Karine Tan
(Executive, Fund Raising), Ms Zulaiha Begum Binti
Mohamed Hassan (Training Coordinator, SRC Academy),
Ms Hsu Nan-Ting (Assistant Head, Corporate
Communications and Marketing)
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PATRON Members (From left to right)
Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam Dr Caroline Brassard Mr Han Eng Juan Mr Eric Low Ms Emily Tan Shu Min Mr Eric Low, Mr Han Eng Juan, Vice Chairman
The President of the Republic of Singapore (from 30 June 2014) (from 30 June 2014) Mr Axel Chan, Mr Chris Liew, Dr Chan Soon Keng,
Dr Chan Soon Keng Dr Mark Hon Mr Winston Milner, Chairman Mr Tee Tua Ba,
CHAIRMAN Mr Winston Milner Mr Tan Kai Hoe SLTC (NS) Laurence Goh, Dr Caroline Brassard,
Mr Tee Tua Ba Mrs Susan Chan Mr Chris Liew (up to 29 June 2014) Secretary General Mr Benjamin William,
(up to 28 June 2014) Mr Mohammad Zaidi Bin Ariffin Dr Mark Hon, Mr Mohammad Zaidi Bin Ariffin
VICE CHAIRMEN Ms Lim Choon Noi Mr Zulkifli Baharuddin
Mr Axel Chan Mr Chew Hai Chwee (up to 29 June 2014) Assoc Prof (Dr) Phua Kai Hong Not Present
Ms Rose Tan
SLTC (NS) Laurence Goh Dr Lim Ghee Hian Mr Edwin Seah Tian Rong Ms Rose Tan, Vice Chairperson
SECRETARY GENERAL/CEO (from 29 June 2014) (up to 29 June 2014) (from 30 June 2014) Members: Mr Chew Hai Chwee, Assoc Prof (Dr)
Mr Benjamin William Phua Kai Hong, Mr Edwin Seah Tian Rong,
Ms Emily Tan Shu Min, Mr Zulkifli Baharuddin18 SINGAPORE RED CROSS 19 SINGAPORE RED CROSS
C om mittees
Assistant Director, Chapters Dr Mark Leong Members
Mr Amos Kow (from 30 June 2014) Ms Koh Juat May
Ms Pat Loh Mr David Shaw
Panel of Government Audit Committee Management Committee Assistant Director, Local Services (from 30 June 2014)
Advisers Ms Amdis Chay Ms Eleanor Slade
Chairman Chairman Prof Anantharaman Venkataraman
(from 30 June 2014) Mr Jay Soo
Ms Charlene Chang Mr Han Eng Juan Mr Benjamin William Assistant Directors,
Strategic Planning Mr Jeffrey Tan
– Ministry of Culture, Community and
Youth Members Members Mr Ambrose Lee
Committee for Ms Tan Su Yuen
Mr Chew Hai Chwee Ms Serene Chia Humanitarian Assistance
Mr Mohammad Zaidi Bin Ariffin
Dr Lim Ghee Hian
Ms Lim Choon Noi Mr Lim Theam Poh and International Relief Charity Concert 2014
– Ministry of Health
Mr N Sreenivasan Mr Ling Khoon Chow Operational and Chairman Chairperson
(up to 29 June 2014)
LTC Ling Young Ern
Mr Zulkifli Baharuddin Advisory Committees Mr Chew Hai Chwee Ms Terene Seow
– Ministry of Home Affairs Mr Prathivmohan Chandramohan
Mr Sahari bin Ani Home Management Members Benefit Gala 2014
Ms Tan Lay Hong Corporate Governance
– Ministry of Education and Nomination Mr Edwin Seah Committee Col Abdul Razak Bin Abdul Raheem
(up to 29 June 2014) Chairperson
(from 30 June 2014)
Committee Advisor Mrs Genevieve (Peggy) Jeffs
Mr Mark Tan Ms Cecilia Tan SLTC (NS) Laurence Goh
– Ministry of Health (Alternate Member) Dr W R Rasanayagam (from 30 June 2014)
Chairman Mr Andy Yeo Co-Chairperson
Assoc Prof (Dr) Phua Kai Hong (up to 29 June 2014) Mr Arnold Khoo Mrs Lotus Soh
COL Tan Ying Kiat Chairman
(up to 29 June 2014)
– Ministry of Defence (up to 23 Sept 2014) Mr Tim Yeo Mr Benjamin William
Members Ms Cynthia Phua Committee members
Ms Catherine Wong Mr Axel Chan Members Mr Saiful Nizam bin Subari Mr Gilbert Cheah
Red Cross Youth
– Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr Chew Hai Chwee Dr Chan Soon Keng (from 30 June 2014) Ms Belinda Chua
Steering Committee (from 30 June 2014)
Mrs Susan Chan Ms Emily Tan Mrs Roxanne Davies
Ms Yeo Seow Peng (From 1 April to December 2014) (from 30 June 2014)
Dr Lim Ghee Hian
Dr Chan Soon Keng Mrs Serene Liok
- Ministry of Defence (from 24 Sept 2014)
Mr Malcolm Lim Mr Benjamin William
Director Mrs Jane Luhur-Soon
Ms Noor Afiza Bte Mohd Ali
Oversight Committees Human Resource and Mr Ling Khoon Chow Mr Michael Ma
(up to 31 March 2014)
(from 1 August) RED CROSS Infocomm
Compensation Committee Mrs Linda Soo-Tan
Finance and Investment Mr Sahari Ani
Mr David Ong Technologies Advisory
(from 1 August 2014) Mrs Janet Stride
Committee Chairman (from 1 April 2014) Panel
Dr D R Paul Mrs Janet Tang-Liok
Mr Winston Milner
Chairman Deputy Director, Operations Chairman Ms Venus Teo
(up to 29 June 2014) Ms Roshini Prakash
Dr Mark Hon Ms Loh Wai Min Dr S P T Krishnan
Mr Edwin Seah (from 6 August 2014) Mrs Grace Yeh
(from 1 January 2014)
(from 30 June 2014) Deputy Director, Units Dr David Su Members
Mr Edwin Seah (from 1 October 2014) Shop@REDCROSS at
Adviser Dr Harish Pillay
Mr Chris Liew
Members Ms Emily Tan Jalan Khairuddin
Deputy Director, Chapters Dr Louis Shue
(from 1 January 2014) Dr Caroline Brassard (from 30 June 2014)
Mr Prathivmohan Chandramohan Enterprise Leader
Ms Ruth Chan Mr Raymond Tang
Members
Marketing Mrs Lim Li Hoon
Ms Nica Foo Deputy Director, Projects Communications
Col Abdul Razak Bin Abdul Raheem
Mr Ling Khoon Chow Ms Doreen Tan Red Cross Academy Advisory Panel
Assistant Leader
Mr Eric Low (from 30 June 2014) Mrs Gaw Kian Lay
Advisory Panel
(from 30 June 2014) Assistant Director, Operations
Mr Winston Milner Chairman
Assoc Prof (Dr) Phua Kai Hong (from 30 June 2014)
Mr Vincent Toh
Chairman Mr Goh Chee Kong Shop@REDCROSS at
Mr Edwin Seah
Dr Caroline Brassard Red Cross House
Mr John Tang Assistant Director, Links
Adviser
(up to 29 June 2014) Ms Reginia Loh
Members Ms Rose Tan Ms Ebenazer William
Ms Rose Tan
Assistant Director, Cadets Prof Tony Fane
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C ontact Us E m po w e r i n g L i v e s
in our L ocal Com m un ity
SINGAPORE RED CROSS
ince 1949, Singapore Red Caring for People with
S
Red Cross House
Cross (SRC) has been actively Disabilities
15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486
serving the vulnerable in our
Tel (65) 6664 0500 • Fax: (65) 6337 4360 community through local Red Cross Home for the
Email: enquiry@redcross.sg humanitarian services such as the Red Disabled
Website: www.redcross.sg Cross Home for the Disabled. People suffering from severe and multiple
disabilities require round-the-clock care to
Charity Registration S86CC0370E SRC adopts a proactive stance by ensure their well-being. Over time, it could
constantly reviewing the impact of its become challenging for family members
SINGAPORE RED CROSS HOME FOR THE DISABLED services, identifying service gaps and to provide care for their loved ones with
Tel: (65) 6762 1029 reinventing itself to meet critical needs. disabilities while continuing with their daily
In 2014, the SRC has deepened its routines.
community outreach to meet the needs
SINGAPORE RED CROSS BLOOD DONOR RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME
of beneficiaries. Through these efforts, This is where the Red Cross Home for
Tel: (65) 6220 0183
SRC remains steadfast in its mission of the Disabled (RCHD) and the Day Activity
mobilising the power of humanity to relieve Centre (DAC) play a part by providing
SINGAPORE RED CROSS TRANSPORT AID human suffering and protect human lives residential, respite and, in recent years,
Tel: (65) 6337 3333 and dignity. day care services for adults and children
with multiple disabilities. Family members
are provided with the peace of mind to
go about their daily activities with the
Find us assurance that their loved ones are well
Red Cross Home for the Disabled engages the residents in activities
that develop their social, emotional and physical well-being.22 SINGAPORE RED CROSS 23 SINGAPORE RED CROSS
cared for when they stay with the Home. Food with Love
In 2014, a total of 101 residents and 11 Home Away from Home “At RCHD, her daily needs are well
clients were cared for at RCHD and DAC Food Aid
respectively. This marked a 65.6 per cent taken care of. The nursing aides Despite growing affluence in Singapore,
For Mr Dani Chew, 55, a remisier, it
increase from 2000, where there were was heart-wrenching to see his older are very attentive to the needs of there are still people in our community who
only 61 residents. This can be attributed sister, Ms Chew Yin Leng, 57, go from the residents; they follow closely have fallen through the cracks of welfare
to the increased capacity at Family Link@ being an active, talkative young girl to schemes and have difficulty providing for
Lengkok Bahru, where the Home relocated to the tight schedules for feeding, their families. These may include skipped-
someone who could barely walk at 16
to in March 2010. because of weakness on one side of changing and medication. They generation families (where grandparents
her body. also turn them frequently to prevent take care of young children), single-parent
RCHD strives to amplify its value proposition families and the working poor. With a per
with its commitment to be the model bed sores. The staff to residents capita income of S$400 or less, providing
After countless hospital consultations
residential and day care home. The goal and uncertainty on the cause of ratio has improved over the years nutritious food to their families may be a
is to enhance the physical, mental, social her paralysis, she was eventually so it is good. The bright, airy and constant challenge.
and emotional well-being of the disabled, diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and
by engaging them in enriching activities spacious environment at RCHD is In recognition of the challenges faced
Cervical Stenosis.
and showering them with love. RCHD conducive for residents, ” by these families, Singapore Red Cross
provides quality, all rounded care and the Yin Leng had been cared for by their (SRC) broadened its community outreach
precious gift of friendship, thereby bringing Mr Dani Chew, on his sister, Chew Yin Mdm Nuraini Bte Mohd Noor is glad to see that her son, Ahmad Fahmi Bin Yusof (pictured here) is with the launch of our ‘Meals with Love’
parents for several years. As their
the residents happiness at a Home away Leng, resident of Red Cross Home for more sociable after enrolling in the Day Activity Centre. programme in 2013. This programme of
mother was getting on with age, the
from home. the Disabled Photo by Jamie Chan, Volunteer the FoodAid service mobilises the power of
family needed help taking care of her.
By then, Dani was already married and humanity to provide monthly rations of food
To ensure optimal care and service had his own family to look after. Dani Dani also witnessed a marked improvement to 42 disadvantaged families in 2014, up
are rendered to our residents and their and his wife spent countless hours in his sister’s condition over the years. A Mother’s Hope Ahmad’s well-being and condition 35.4 per cent from 2013. Besides bringing
families, RCHD and DAC had, in 2014, researching for possible nursing homes “Initially, my sister could not move at all. and they also know how to handle the fresh and nutritious food to the dinner table
embraced a disciplined and proactive for Yin Leng before deciding on the Red Now, my sister can move and retract her Ahmad Fahmi Bin Yusuf, 21, was born situation when Ahmad experiences an of the beneficiary families, many volunteers
approach by continually reviewing its Cross Home for the Disabled (RCHD) in limbs when touched. They are getting a a normal and healthy baby. But at four epileptic fit,” shared Mdm Nuraini Bte go the extra mile to help the families with
operations and conducting needs analysis December 1996. wheelchair for her. My dream is for her to months’ old, he suffered epileptic fits that Mohd Noor, 46, Ahmad’s mother. household chores, tutoring the younger
and satisfaction survey to identify service recover. I am optimistic that she will.” led to multiple disabilities. From 18 months children, and much more.
gaps. The Home had also bolstered its to 18 years old, Ahmad attended Rainbow Mdm Nuraini, a homemaker, noticed
volunteer management and retention, Dani and his family now have the peace of Centre Singapore which cares for infants some improvements in her eldest son
enhanced the training and competency of mind and assurance to go about their daily and youth with multiple disabilities. after enrolling him at the DAC.
the staff, optimised operational efficiency lives knowing that Yin Leng is well cared
and benchmarked against standards in the for at RCHD. After Ahmad graduated from the centre “In the past, he used to be in his
nursing care sector. at 18 years old, the school encouraged own world; he would play on his
his parents to consider placing Ahmad at
These efforts to strengthen the Singapore Red Cross’ Day Activity Centre
own in his room. These days,
fundamentals in terms of service, structures (DAC), where he has been a client for three he can sit with us in the living
and systems will go a long way to better years. room for longer periods of time
serve the residents of RCHD and clients of
DAC, thereby enabling RCHD to establish “We chose the DAC because of the
to watch TV and he is no longer
a strong foothold in serving the disabled in homely, airy and bright environment, the afraid of being in the presence
our community. food provided and its cleanliness. We are of people,”
happy with the service as the staff are very
responsive, they constantly update us on Mdm Nuraini Bte Mohd Noor, on
her son Ahmad Fahmi Bin Yusuf, a
101 client of SRC’s Day Activity Centre
Since enrolling Ahmad at DAC, Mdm
Nuraini has had more time to do
Residents received quality and
her household chores and attend to
round-the-clock care at Red Cross
Ahmad’s other siblings who were
Home for the Disabled
diagnosed with the same medical The FoodAid service is testament to
condition. SRC’ efforts to continually assess the
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Clients benefit from the unmet needs of our community and
Like all parents, Mdm Nuraini has provide solutions that enhance our
activities enriching their
dreams for Ahmad. “I hope he will value proposition.
physical, mental, social
Mr Dani Chew observed that the nursing aides at the Red Cross Home for the Disabled are attentive learn to be independent one day,” she
and emotional well-being
to the needs of the residents including his sister, Ms Chew Yin Leng. quipped.
at the Day Activity Centre.
Photo by Jamie Chan, Volunteer24 SINGAPORE RED CROSS 25 SINGAPORE RED CROSS
Although the ‘Meals with Love’ programme
is still at its nascent stage, it has struck A Mother’s Sacrifice Dedication on Wheels The TransportAid service is one of the
a resounding chord in many hearts. Our flagship services of the SRC. Compassion,
FoodAid beneficiaries are appreciative of When Mdm Tan Meang Hui’s elder Transport Aid passion, professionalism, dedication,
the provision of food, friendship and time son, John*, nine, was diagnosed with For many wheelchair-bound patients, reliability and commitment to punctuality
invested by volunteers to help out in their Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy two getting to and from their medical are some of the traits of the TransportAid
homes. This programme has also gained years ago, it came as a shock to her. appointments can be a constant challenge drivers and responders.
much traction amongst volunteers as She couldn’t believe that her once because of their limited mobility. The
they derive joy in giving the beneficiaries active child would progressively get problem is exacerbated for those facing Going forward, Singapore Red Cross will
hope and strength, thereby empowering weaker. Though John is still able to talk financial difficulties as private transport concentrate on optimising resources to
their lives. and write, he now has difficulty walking services are not economically feasible for ensure efficient and effective service and
and climbing the stairs and needs help the long term. continue to establish collaboration with
Project R.I.C.E is another core FoodAid moving around. more partners to bolster the capacity of
project organised annually since 2008. Singapore Red Cross (SRC) TransportAid our TransportAid service. This will serve to
The nation-wide rice collection initiative Mdm Tan, 41, also has a younger service helps the elderly and disabled enhance our outreach to the vulnerable in
has been organised by Red Cross Youth - daughter, eight-year-old Michelle*, from low-income homes get to and from our community.
Chapters in partnership with Sheng Siong currently in primary school. Mdm Tan their healthcare service facilities, such as
Supermarket Pte Ltd for many years. In has been raising her two children rehabilitation and day activity centres for
2014, Project R.I.C.E collected 97,155kg single-handedly for the last two years their life-sustaining care and treatments.
of rice for beneficiaries during the Lunar
New Year festive period, surpassing its
original target of 30,000kg.
as her husband is currently serving a
prison sentence.
The TransportAid service, formerly
known as the Singapore Red Cross Non-
Emergency Ambulance Service, made a
7,899 Photo of Mdm Marhamah with her husband:
Mr Abdul Rahman B. Abdullah finds the
TransportAid responders very responsive,
Despite the challenges, Mdm Tan total of 7,899 trips in 2014, a 16.2 per- experienced and friendly. The service is also
Life-sustaining trips on TransportAid
soldiers on. She cares for John full time cent increase from 2013 where 6,792 affordable.
leaving her unable to earn an income. FoodAid beneficiary Mdm Tan Meang Hui felt trips were made.
She tends to his daily needs and brings that the FoodAid service enables her to buy
him to the hospital quite regularly fish, meat and vegetables that are nutritious
for her children.
for medical appointments. She was Transport with heart tertiary education, a social worker from Community-Led Action for
introduced to Singapore Red Cross’ a hospital referred them to Singapore
Red Cross’ TransportAid service.
Resilience
FoodAid service to help alleviate her Mr Abdul Rahman B. Abdullah, 54, saw
service who will play with her children and
situation and provide for her family. how diabetes took a toll on his family.
chat with them. Mdm Marhamah now utilises the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) had a soft
His wife, Mdm Marhamah Bte Bahrom, 55, TransportAid service once a month on launch of the Community-Led Action
“Food can be very expensive these
As a mother, Mdm Tan wants to provide was first diagnosed with diabetes 20 years average and has been benefitting from for REsilience (CLARE) programme in
days. Without the S$250 worth of food
the best for her children. She has been told ago. With diabetes came a host of other the service for one and a half years. December 2014 in Tampines West.
vouchers, it is really not easy for my
that people with her son’s condition may problems like kidney failure, eye problems
family to get by. I do not mind not eating “The TransportAid responders
live only to their teens or 30s. “I do not and heart problems. In September 2013, It empowers community volunteers with
but I will buy food for my children,” said
know how long he will live. I want to do my Mdm Marhamah was hospitalised due are very attentive and punctual; the necessary knowledge and technical
Mdm Tan.
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best to make him happy and adequately to low blood sugar. It was there that she skills to provide first response and aid,
suffered a stroke and could no longer they usually come on time and
meet his needs while he is still alive,” she elder care, befriending and community
“The FoodAid service provided affirmed. move her arm and leg on her left side. She are very experienced; the ride service to the vulnerable.
by the Singapore Red Cross remained hospitalised for four months.
is very smooth. They are very
Families received S$250 worth of Like all mothers, Mdm Tan has dreams This enhances community resilience -
is useful because the food The family initially relied on hired vans to friendly; they would chat with
food packets every month through for her two children. “I hope a miracle will the ability of the community to harness
vouchers enable us to purchase ferry Mdm Marhamah to and from her us on the rides to and from
Meals with Love come about and there would be a cure for available resources to respond to,
medical appointments but they found it
fish, meat and vegetables that his medical condition. I really hope he can untenable to sustain in the long-term. Mr the hospital,” withstand and recover from adversity. In
we don’t get much of. Eating recover from his illness one day. For my the longer term, CLARE will open the door
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Abdul, a diabetic himself, had also suffered
Volunteers mobilised Mr Abdul Rahman B. Abdullah,
daughter, I hope she will study hard so that from a stroke years ago and was advised for the less privileged in other areas of
for the Meals with Love canned food or maggi noodles she can contribute back to society and help not to work. With two children still in
whose wife is a beneficiary of
SRC’s Transport Aid service Singapore to access signature Red Cross
programme may not be healthy for my others. I often tell my children, now we are services such as Community FirstAid,
children over the long-term,” receiving society’s help. I hope that when The family also found the Singapore FoodAid and TransportAid, thereby
they grow up, they will in turn, contribute Red Cross TransportAid service to be providing neighbourhoods with a ‘one-
97,155 kg
Mdm Tan Meang Hui, a beneficiary back to society by helping others,” shared more affordable. Mr Abdul explained, “It stop’ support framework.
of SRC’s Food Aid service. Mdm Tan. is not charged by distance. Singapore
Red Cross charges only S$25 for a two-
Her family also looks forward to the *Names have been changed to protect way trip. Commercial transportation
Of rice collected through Project charges about S$75 for a two-way trip.
visits by the volunteers of the FoodAid their identity
R.I.C.E and benefitted 25,900 I would recommend Singapore Red
individuals Cross’ TransportAid service to others
who need it as it provides affordable
and good service.”You can also read
