Events

Singapore Women's Association (SWA) was invited to conduct an eye screening exercise at Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital on 18 Mar 2023, Saturday. SWA supplied eye examination equipment and volunteers for this event. This one-day event managed to help up to 88 patients with eye screening.

Singapore Women's Association(SWA) celebrate International Women's Day on 8th March 2023 under the theme #EmbraceEquity. #EmbraceEquity campaign aims to stress that equity isn't just a nice-to-have and that a focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society's DNA. Understanding the difference between equity and equality is critical, and true inclusion and belonging require equitable action.

Singapore Women's Association (SWA) and PetroChina International (Singapore) Pte Ltd (PetroChina) recently organised a heartwarming initiative to bring some festive cheer to senior citizens during the Chinese New Year period. The joint effort involved visits to several senior care homes in February 2023. The main objective of these visits was to spread joy and happiness among elderly individuals who often feel lonely and isolated during the holiday season. 

On behalf of the Singapore Women's Association, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for our donors' and sponsors' generous support throughout the year. Your contributions have significantly impacted the lives of the beneficiaries of our programs and initiatives.

SWA Laughter Yoga Team conducted a laughter yoga session for about 60 seniors at Kreta Ayer Senior Activity Centre (Banda SAC) 
 

As part of Project Rebuild, Singapore Women's Association and Symrise Asia Pte Ltd organised a year-end lunch event for women and their children from the adopted home shelters - Star Shelter, AFC Temporary Refuge and Casa Raudha Ltd.

SWA Laughter Yoga Team conducted regular laughter yoga session for about 20 seniors at SNM care centre every Tuesday morning, 10am to 11am. The team is led by Sara Mei Woo, Laughter Yoga Trainer and Ambassador  Fang Feng, Faith Ong and Angela Wong. The programme include the introduction and benefits of Laughter Yoga, Clapping, breathing exercises, Laughter Yoga exercises, singing and dancing.  Physical trial session started in Sep to Oct for two months. 

On 11 October 2022, the Laughter Yoga team led by Sara Mei Woo, Laughter Yoga Trainer and Ambassador conducted a laughter yoga session for about 20 seniors at CDAC Yishun Centre. The programme included the introduction of Laughter Yoga, Clapping, breathing exercises, singing and fun activities. The seniors participated in the exercises actively. Team members Fang Feng, and Faith Ong, who are Laughter Yoga leaders and ambassadors, received very good responses through the physical laughter yoga session. The seniors enjoyed themselves in the laughter exercises

Singapore Women's Association participated in SASCO@West Coast Integrated Elder Care Centre, Lions SaveSight Centre Eye Screening project on 25 Sep 2022 Sunday 9 am to 1.00 pm. SWA provided eye examination equipment and volunteers for this event. Up to 101 of their senior residents were screened. 

Singapore Women Association (SWA) and our valued partners Ren Ci Hospital and ACE Seniors collaborated and delivered our annual NDP event in 2022. This is a promise made to the residents at Ren Ci Hospital to incite a twinkle in their eyes. We are proud to share that our members and volunteers of SWA never failed to uphold this traditional NDP event even throughout the last 2 years. This is made possible by your generosity in our annual fundraising charity dinner.

On 13 August 2022, the Laughter Yoga team led by Sara Mei Woo, Laughter Yoga Trainer and Ambassador, conducted a laughter yoga session for about 60 seniors at Banda SAC. The programme included the introduction of Laughter Yoga, Clapping, breathing exercises, singing and fun activities. 

Singapore Women's Association participated in the eye screening on 31st July 2022 at Lions Befriender Queenstown Mei Ling Active Ageing Centre AAC. This is an activity by Lions SaveSight Centre, various lion clubs, SNEC and SWA

A Clapping Hands session was led by Vijaya Mohan for SWA members and friends. 23 participants joined the zoom event on 2 July. It was a fun and enjoyable session. Members learnt the benefits of clapping and pressing the acupressure points for self-healing and wellness. Vijaya is a Rangoli artist, Art therapist and also Clapping hands Therapist.

Singapore Women Association (SWA) and Symrise embarked on Project Rebuild in November 2021 to assist women and children impacted by domestic violence and take temporary refuge in the shelter to rebuild their lives for better futures. 
 

Date/Time: 4th June 2022 12pm to 4pm

Venue: Block 409, Serangoon Central, #01-303, Singapore 550409
For paid up members only

The first run of Project Taking Charge in 2022 commences on 10 May.  There will be seven lessons covering life planning, communication, interview, image presentation, image styling, customer care skills and feedback.  About ten residents from AFC Temporary Shelter (Singapore Anglican Community Services) will be attending the training courses.  

SWA Laughter Yoga Team conducted a laughter yoga session for about 15 seniors at CDAC Tampines Centre. 

NDP Cheers 2021 bought National Day Parade celebrations to 8300 residents of 31 Nursing homes. Dr Tan Bee Wan, Executive Chairman and Ms Tang Wai San, Executive Director of ACE Senior presented a painting to Lee Li Hua, President of Singapore Women’s Association (SWA). This is in appreciation of the support from SWA in NPD Cheers 2021. Singapore Women Association has been collaborating with ACE Seniors to bring NDP celebrations to nursing homes and the community hospital since 2017.

Break the bias- What is bias? To break a bias, we need to understand the core of how it developed and what it means contextually to each individual. Can we recognise the colour and impact of our own bias?

As part of Changi Simei CC International Women's Day Celebration programme on 6 March 2022, SWA Laughter Yoga and Wellness club was invited to share with the residents in Changi Simei area with a twenty minutes Laughter Yoga

The Theme for International Women's Day (IWD) on 8 March 2022 (IWD2022) is " Gender equality today for sustainable tomorrow", recognising the contribution of women and girls around the world, who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation and response, to build a more sustainable future for all.

As part of Casa Raudha International Women's Day Celebration programme on 5 March 2022, SWA Laughter Yoga and Wellness club was invited to share with the residents in Casa Raudha Shelter with a twenty minutes Laughter Yoga

Singapore Women's Association in collaboration with Ren Ci Hospital brought much joy to the residents with our annual Lunar New Year activities. The challenges brought about by Covid is further amplified as the majority of the residents in Ren Ci hospital are pretty much devoid of human interactions due to their health conditions and the multitude of restrictions brought about by the threat of Delta and Omnicron.   

SWA is celebrating the Year of the Tiger with our seniors at Ren Ci Community Hospital on 10 Feb 2022. More details will be available for viewing after the event.

At SWA we have been garnering great support year on year from many caring people to our meaningful causes to empower women. We continually host an annual dinner with all our annual donors, partners, sponsors and volunteers. 
This coming 17th December 2021, we will be hosting a digital version to express our appreciation to all who have contributed massively to the causes we uphold in our mission

Our Pioneer generation grew up during the tumultuous years of the 1930s and early 1960s. They steered the labour force in turbulent times, building a sturdy foundation.The covid situation has greatly reduced the quality of daily lives.This year, SWA improved on our AV preparations to enhance the quality of the celebration with our highly valued partners - Ren Ci Hospital and ACES . We endeavoured to bring some cheer and joy for the residents at Ren Ci on a digital format to continuously enhance the quality of lives of our respected pioneer generation.

SWA will be conducting an e-AGM on 22 May 2021 at 2pm. Details have be sent out to all members. We continue to follow The Commissioner of Charities (COC) and the Chartered Secretaries Institute of Singapore (CSIS)'s Guide on conduct of meetings amid COVID-19.

Charity Car Wash organised by Singapore Women's Association, supported by MCCY, Braddell Heights IRCC. Venue supported by St Gabriel's Secondary School. Product and volunteers sponsored by Dream Workshop. Volunteers sacrificed their Sunday to raise fund for the Lions Home for the Elders and SWA Community Projects. Mr Seah Kian Peng, our GOH, started the event by washing the car. It was a successful and meaningful events and provide opportunities for participants to give back to society.

A pilot session was conducted on 21 Oct 2020 and was well received by the residents. Regular sessions have been conducting on 1st and third Wednesday of the month wef from December. The programme: benefits and four steps of Laughter Yoga, Laugher Yoga Exercises, Singing and Laughter Yoga Bollywood Dance

With the successful National Day Celebration via Zoom, SWA has been conducting Laughter Yoga Class with Ren Ci Community Hospital via Zoom from 230pm to 300pm every Friday via Zoom. The programme: benefits and four steps of Laughter Yoga, Laugher Yoga Exercises, Singing and Laughter Yoga Bollywood Dance. Residents from four wards from Ren Ci Irrawaddy Road and Bt Batok attended.

We understand that social distancing has driven many people to delve into the darker realms of our minds. It is tough for regular folks with mobility and ability. This mental social isolation is further amplified for residents of hospices, homes and hospitals when visitations from loved one were restricted for months. SWA brought some cheer and joy for the residents at Ren Ci in our small ways through our activities.

The President, Ms. Lee Li Hua welcomed members to the AGM. She thanked them for their attendance, support and help in our various activities. She highlighted that as we got used to the new norm, working from home, social distancing, meetings via Zoom and now e – AGM. Charity work would continue to be an important part of SWA, serving and helping the community. Due to Covid 19, a lot of our projects were on hold. We hope to resume all activities once we are able to. 

The Inaugural session was held on 3 June. There will be sessions on 1st and third Wednesday of each month from 830 pm to 9:00pm. It is hosted by Certified Laughter Yoga Leaders Wendy Khon and Angela Wong. Advisor is Sara Mei Woo. Objectives: bring more laughter and joy into our life through the daily practice of Laughter Yoga to get physical, mental and emotional benefits of laughter.

SWA bought national day to seniors in Ren Ci Community Hospital. It is a collaboration with ACE Seniors and Ren Ci volunteers Group ‘Beautiful Sunday”. Ren Ci Community Hospital came alive with the sights and sounds of the National Day Parade. The parade was imagined as a carnival, where food and game booths of yesteryears line the halls, while familiar tunes fill the event space with echoes of nostalgia. Our senior residents, staff and volunteers alike are also treated to various performances and live telecast of the National Day parade. About 50 residents joined the celebration with screening of NDP, performance, games booths and snacks booths.

Date/Venue:   19 May 2019/Man Fut Tong Nursing Home

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SWA participated in Project I-Care in collaboration with NWCDC, SSO, SWA and Rotary/Rotaract/Interact Clubs.  Residents received eye screening for important blinding diseases such as Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy and Cataracts.   Huge and sincere thanks to volunteers who have made this sustainable and impacting vulnerable Singaporeans.  Volunteer Doctors and Optometrist:  Dr Allan Fong, Dr Saadia, Dr Andrew Tsai, Dr Milton Chew and Mun Ching. 

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Date/Time: 4th May 2019 12:00pm to 3:30 pm

Venue: Block 409, Serangoon Central, #01-303, Singapore 550409

Date/Venue:   4 May 2019/SWA office

The President, Lee Li Hua, presided at the AGM in which 17 members attended. The President, Ms. Lee Li Hua welcomed members to the AGM.  She thanked them for their attendance, support and help in our various activities. She highlighted that the participation at the AGM were of great importance as we reviewed the past year’s activities and upcoming events for this year.  Charity work would continue to be an important part of SWA, serving and helping the community. To ensure continuing success all members’ help are needed to start spreading the words around talking to members and friends who may not be regularly updated on our events.  An introduction on “Project Taking Charge” was given by Sara Mei Woo, Tan Ketsu Tan, Kyla Tan and Angela Wong after the AGM.

Members of SWA brought cheers to residents at Reni Ci Community Hospital. We distributed Tauhuay. Some residents danced and sang with us on the good old songs. We managed to cover 3 levels and 18 wards, hopefully, brought some light moments for them. We are so touched by their joyful responses.

The Women’s General Association of Macau invited SWA to send a team of 12 ladies to join the festival.  It is a great opportunity to impel female participation in sports and to promote friendly relationship among women of states region. 12 SWA members joined the festival. 

SWA has been organizing the Lunar New Year Luncheon for the Elderly since 1977. Singapore Petroleum Company (SPC) is the anchor sponsor of the event and has partnered SWA since 2006 to share this “Chun Jie” (春节) festivity with the old folks and to bring cheers to our needy elderly friends.  The lunch was held usually after the 15th day of the first month in Lunar New Year.  Er Ku was engaged to provide the entertainment programme.  About 300 old folks are invited.  The elders were treated to a sumptuous Halal & Non-Halal Chinese lunch. Each elderly received some red packets and a goody bag. They had a wonderful time with the very innovative and retro nostalgic acts and songs put together by the group of entertaining artists arranged by Er Ku.  SPC has pledged its support to continue sponsoring this event. We had very positive feedback from the elderly who attended the lunch and also received thank you letters from the homes. This year on 27 February 2019, we celebrated our 42nd Lunar New Year Lunch for the Elderly.
 

SWA is actively involved in volunteering & serving residents of a few homes bringing NDP 2018 to the residents of nursing homes. Board n friends went on stage to entertain the guests with a few beautiful songs. Recited the nation's pledge and singing our national anthem There are ice cream sandwich, teh tarik, kueh tutu, soya bean curd, wafers, kachang puteh and games, paint with colours...Colour Your World! It's a meaningful, caring and heartwarming activity.

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Date/Time: 28 July 2018, 6pm

Venue: Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel

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Guest of Honour: Mr Seah Kian Peng, Member of Parliament, Marine Parade GRC.

Beneficiaries:  Singapore Women’s Association, Lions Home for the Elders and Soroptimist International.

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Date/Time: 3 June 2018 12:00pm to 3:30 pm

Venue: Block 409, Serangoon Central, #01-303, Singapore 550409

24 March 2018 marked the first KWSH Community Care Day since the completion of the redevelopment. Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, graced the occasion as Guest Of Honour (GOH).  115 elderly from the community enjoyed free eye screening from SWA’s Singapore Visioncare Programme.  Dr Jovina See, Cecilia and Anne were the volunteer doctors. 

Every March, SCWO celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD) with a gala dinner and the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame (SWHF) induction ceremony. IWD was designated by the UN in 1975 as a special day to reflect on the advancements made by women, to consider the challenges faced today, and to access our role in the future. 

The SWHF was launched by the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) in 2014 to recognize and salute the outstanding women of Singapore. It is the celebration of the women who have made, or are making, an impact on our nation – the boundary-breakers and record-holders, the risk-takers and change-makers, the role-models and standard-setters. Exco members led by Li Hua participated the event.

The Women’s General Association of Macau invited SWA to send a team of 12 ladies to join the festival.  It is a great opportunity to impel female participation in sports and to promote friendly relationship among women of states region. 11 SWA members joined the festival. SWA Team  was led by President, Li Hua, Advisor Sara Mei Woo and Secretary Angela Wong with eight members: Joyce Yeo, Tan Pheck Woei, Janet Lum, Kylie Yeo, Lynette Chua, Lynn Two, Stephanie Koh and Gisele Ong.  Teams from overseas included: Tung Koon, Guam, Kwong Tung, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Macau. Lynn Teo, Miss Singapore Supranational 2017 gave a presentation on “The Relationship Between Leisure Sports and Women’s Health”. Kylie Yeo, Miss Singapore International 2017 led the team in the mass sports performance “It is Singapore” at the mass sports exhibition. It was a great event to meet women leaders from the participating countries.

Wendy Khon, our 3rd Vice President was the Organising Chair.  SWA has been organizing the Lunar New Year Luncheon for the Elderly since 1977. 

Singapore Petroleum Company (SPC) is the anchor sponsor of the event and has partnered SWA since 2006 to share this “chun jie” (春节) festivity with the old folks and to bring cheers to our needy elderly friends.  

The lunch was held on 8th March 2018 at Quan Xi Restaurant.  Er Ku was engaged to provide the entertainment programme.  SPC has made a donation to sponsor the event.   The total number of table is 39 (34 tables and 5 volunteer tables).  Ms Ellen Lee, former member of Parliament of Sembawang GRC  and President of Singapore Table Tennis Assocation was the Guest of Honour. The elders were treated to a sumptuous Halal & Non Halal Chinese lunch. Each elderly received some red packets and a goody bag. They had a wonderful time with the very innovative and retro nostalgic acts and songs put together by the group of entertaining artists arranged by Er Ku. SPC has pledged its support to continue sponsoring this event. We had very positive feedback from the elderly who attended the lunch and also received thank you letters from the homes.

Talk was given by Lawyer Leong Chooi Peng. Total 44 members and friends attended. LPA is early preparations to protect your interests should one become vulnerable one day. It enables you to make a personal, considered choice of a trusted proxy decision maker, who is reliable and competent to act in his or her best interests. The talk was well received by members.

Enchanting creates a sisterly relationship with the customer by holding their hands and going through the journey of being beautiful together.  SWA agreed to be the fundraising event’s beneficiary. Fundraising mechanism will be via a donation of 50% of the profit from proceeds. A booth is allocated to SWA on event day for promotion of the organisation’s purpose and projects. Complimentary pages on event’s program booklet to introduce SWA as the fundraising event beneficiary were given.  Kyla shared about SWA and the event was successfully held on 17 September. Angela and Ian Tan attended the event.