Campaign to boost volunteerism marks SG60 with biggest edition

#GiveAsOneSG will run for 60 days and feature more causes, charities than before

- Sherlyn Sim

A national campaign to encourage volunteerism and philanthropy is commemorating Singapore's 60th birthday with its most ambitious edition yet, said Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, Community and Youth Goh Hanyan.

The third edition of the #GiveAsOneSG campaign will be longer, running for 60 days, and will feature more charities and causes than previously, said Ms Goh, who is also Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and the Environment.

Speaking at the launch event on June 19, she said: "Whether you are passionate about supporting persons with disabilities, engaging seniors, promoting our arts and sports or protecting the environment, there are meaningful opportunities for everyone."

The campaign, which is themed 60 Days of Giving to mark Singapore's 60th year of independence and runs until Aug 10, is jointly organised by the National Day Parade (NDP) committee and National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC).

Singaporeans can support a variety of causes such as people with disabilities, the elderly, animals and the environment listed at https://www.giving.sg/content/ndpgiveasonesg through donations or volunteering.