Singapore Red Cross

What happens if war comes to you? Singapore Red Cross Youth Chapters from NTU, SMU, and NUS organised screenings of interactive film 'If War Comes to You', immersing viewers in the rules of war. Students stepped into the shoes of civilians, humanitarians, and military personnel to explore and reflect on the multifaceted nature and effects of warfare. A key focus highlighted by students were the importance of awareness and understanding of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), where they deliberated contenxtualising IHL to their everyday lives as students. One student, Myat Aung, highlighted a powerful takeaway: "Everyone has a role to play in respecting, upholding, and advocating for humanitarian laws in times of crisis." It emphasised the relevance of IHL principles in fostering a more compassionate society and inspired students to reflect on their contribution to humanitarian efforts. #sgredcross #InternationalHumanitarianLaw

We're proud to share that another 24 volunteers have graduated as Blood Donor Care Specialists, having equipped themselves with skills to facilitate a quality care experience for blood donors at our bloodbanks and mobile blood drives. This second Volunteer Skills Training (VST) session for Blood Donor Care Specialist volunteers was organised in collaboration with the Health Sciences Authority (HSA). Shout-out to our VST Volunteer Workgroup, Paresh & Namita, as well as our passionate Volunteer Leaders Gowtham Kanagaraj, Lin Naing Oo and James, who helped to facilitate the session! Find out more on how to become a blood donor and visit your nearest Bloodbank at giveblood.sg! If you're keen to volunteer with our Blood Donor Programme, do sign up via our Volunteer Portal or get in touch at bdp.vol@redcross.sg. Let's keep making volunteering an incredible experience for all! #PassionPeople #SGRedCross #VolunteerWithSRC

Now that you've loaded up on snacks and time with loved ones over the holiday, head down to your nearest bloodbank and gift another kind of 'red packet' — one that saves lives! Donate blood at: Bloodbank@HSA Bloodbank@Dhoby Ghaut Bloodbank@Woodlands Civic Centre Bloodbank@Westgate Tower Bloodbank@One Punggol This weekend only, you can also come down to donate at our blood drive at Northpoint City: 31 Jan (Fri) and 1 Feb (Sat) 2025 12 – 6pm North Atrium (near UOB), NorthPoint City Call us at 6220 0183 to make an appointment today! #sgredcross #GiveBloodSaveLives

Wishing you a happy Lunar New Year and an abundant year of the snake! 🍊🐍#sgredcross #CNY2025

A big thank you to all the donors who stepped forward to give blood at ARTBOX EVERYDAY this past weekend! As the first mobile blood drive at a youth-focused event, we hope it marks the start of many more partnerships that will help us reach out to youth donors across the island. 🩸 To find out how we can bring a blood drive to your event or space and save lives together, reach out at donate.blood@redcross.sg! #sgredcross #GiveBloodSaveLives #SaveLivesMovement

The Singapore Red Cross was part of the National University of Singapore's Industry Seminar Panel on Building Inclusive Communities last week, including a panel discussion 'Building Bridges: How Community Organisations are Fostering Inclusion' alongside the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC). Representing SRC, Karine Tan, Associate Director of the Community Engagement Department, shared her decade-long humanitarian journey — beginning in fundraising, Karine has since worn many hats in various departments. She opened up about: ⭐️ The highs and lows of her work, emphasising the importance of resilience, passion, and setting clear goals. ⭐️ Ways to stay motivated and never lose sight of why we do what we do. The students kept the energy alive with substantial questions during the Q&A, including asking about transitioning to the social service sector without a formal background in social work, staying empathetic in challenging situations, and the first steps toward making an impact. It's inspiring to witness young minds thinking deeply about inclusion and purpose! We also conducted a small taster activity on programme strategy choices, where students analysed how to allocate assistance for beneficiaries while balancing limited resources. It was a practical exercise highlighting the complexity and thoughtfulness needed in community work. Our session ended with a presentation by Stephannie W., spotlighting: ⭐️ Career opportunities at Singapore Red Cross ⭐️ Our collaboration with Peanuts™, which supports local programmes ⭐️ The rich history of the Red Cross, from our roots to our ongoing impact today. We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Cadence Wong, Carine NGAI, Wong Rui Xuan, and the organising team for giving us this incredible opportunity to connect with future changemakers. Together, we’re building bridges and fostering inclusive communities! #sgredcross #PassionPeople

We got together with our partner in the National Blood Programme, the Health Sciences Authority, for the HSA-SRC biennial retreat, to strategise for a safe and sustainable blood supply for Singapore — into the future. After an inspiring welcome by HSA CEO Adj A/Prof Raymond Chua, our teams brainstormed and shared ideas and insights across recruitment, retention, and recognition, of blood donors. Our Secretary General/CEO Benjamin William then shared his closing remarks, encouraging the teams to transform these ideas into plans, and into reality. Blood donation is a shared responsibility. We’d love to hear your ideas on how we can involve more of you in our lifesaving mission! Leave your comment below ⬇️

When Neo Group started organising mobile blood drives for its employees and partners in 2016, Jasper Chang made the decision to donate blood for the first time. As Assistant Director of Operations at Umisushi, a subsidiary of Neo Group, he was motivated to lead by example. Since then, Neo Group has hosted three-day mobile blood drives at their premises multiple times a year. Jasper believes that it is essential to build a culture of support and encouragement for first-time blood donors, in order to alleviate their concerns and empower them to donate. Read Jasper's story as part of our series on leaders who give! https://lnkd.in/gJuBr_xt #sgredcross #GiveBloodSaveLives #SaveLivesMovement

Come down to ARTBOX EVERYDAY this weekend, 25–26 Jan to catch our mobile blood drive, and do good while you shop and eat your heart out!🩸 Plus, meet our friendly volunteers and say hi to Blood Buddy while learning more about our work. Book your appointment now at 6220 0183, and hurry — the first 100 registered donors each day receive free tickets to enter the event! #sgredcross #GiveBloodSaveLives

🎄 A heartfelt thank you to our amazing space sponsors for supporting our 2024 Christmas Gift Wrapping campaign! 🎁 With their generosity and the support of members of the public like you, we raised $65,000 across 10+ locations island-wide in support of our local humanitarian services during the festive season. We're putting a bow on Gifts from the Heart 2024 — with a big shoutout to our dedicated volunteers, whose hard work made this event a resounding success. Together, we made a difference! ✨ #sgredcross #GiftsfromtheHeart