SPH Foundation launches sustainability programme for pre-schoolers
Singapore, 18 December 2020 – Singapore Press Holdings Foundation (SPH Foundation) has launched a sustainability programme for pre-schoolers, in partnership with environmental social enterprise, Terra SG, to raise awareness and educate the young about environmental conservation. This is one of the outreach programmes under the “National Engagement with Sustainability” (N.E.W.S) partnership, which also includes an ongoing […]
Raising up a new generation of green ambassadors
It’s never too early to care for the environment. More than 1,000 preschoolers aged three to six learnt to be eco-conscious through a sustainability programme introduced at 20 MY World preschools islandwide. In a collaboration between SPH Foundation, Terra SG and MY World, the Little Eco Prints programme taught the children about the importance of conservation, with hands-on workshops like upcycling and repurposing […]
SPH and SPH Foundation win three Community Chest Awards
SPH and SPH Foundation bagged three Community Chest Awards, including the Enabler Award, the Charity Platinum Award and the Community Spirit Gold Award for our outstanding contributions to the community. SPH CEO Mr Ng Yat Chung said: “SPH and SPH Foundation are committed to enriching the lives of our community with our active corporate citizenry. […]
SPH Foundation announces winners of inaugural photography contest
Singapore, 14 October 2020 – Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) Foundation has announced the eight winners for its inaugural photography contest. Launched on 13 July 2020, the six-week contest, titled “A Sustainable Tomorrow”, served as a platform for the public to showcase their creativity and storytelling talents through photography while raising awareness on climate change and environmental […]
A Sustainable Tomorrow photography contest winners
Launched on 13 July 2020, SPH Foundation’s inaugural photography contest, titled “A Sustainable Tomorrow”, attracted over 800 submissions based on the theme of sustainability, including photos of green spaces, urban farming, biodiversity, healthy living and home recycling ideas. The judging panel, consisting of SPH Foundation Director Mr Yatiman Yusof, The Straits Times Picture Editor Ms […]
SPH Foundation launches sustainability exhibition series at the Sustainability Singapore Gallery
– virtual edition of exhibition also available online Singapore, 7 September 2020 – Singapore Press Holdings Foundation (SPH Foundation) has launched a sustainability exhibition series with the Sustainable Singapore Gallery (SSG), to showcase local and global sustainability efforts and raise awareness about environmental conservation. The content will feature news stories by The Straits Times (ST) Climate […]
SPH and SPH Foundation award scholarships to 29 recipients
– 2 SPH Journalism Scholarships presented – 14 in-house scholarships presented to children of staff and newspaper vendors – 13 Lim Kim San Memorial Scholarships awarded to students from modest backgrounds, with no bond Singapore, 27 July 2020 – Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) and Singapore Press Holdings Foundation (SPH Foundation) presented a total of 29 scholarships […]
SPH Foundation launches inaugural photography contest on sustainability
Singapore, 13 July 2020 – Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) Foundation is launching its inaugural photography contest today. Titled “A Sustainable Tomorrow” and organised in partnership with The Straits Times, Lianhe Zaobao and Photonico – an Asian-centric digital marketplace with over 35,000 high-quality stock images and access to millions of images from SPH’s archives dating back to […]
SPH Foundation donates $300,000 to Community Chest to help the vulnerable amid Covid-19 pandemic
Singapore, 1 June 2020 – Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) Foundation will be donating $300,000 to Community Chest to provide some relief and assistance to the vulnerable amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The donation is SPH Foundation’s annual charity giving which usually takes place around August. This has been brought forward to provide faster aid to the beneficiaries. […]
SPH Foundation lends a helping hand to the vulnerable amid Covid-19 pandemic
SPH Foundation donated $300,000 to Community Chest to provide relief and assistance to those in need amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Of this, 20 social service programmes under Community Chest would receive $200,000 with the remaining amount going towards the Special Education Financial Assistance Scheme. This annual charity giving, which usually takes place around August, was […]