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Singapore is home to many skilled professionals who are eager to share their expertise for good. Through the Singapore International Foundation (SIF), our Singapore International Volunteers (SIVs) bring their specialist skills beyond our shores—working alongside communities to create sustainable impact. The Occupational Therapy for Children with Special Needs (OTSPED) project in Indonesia is a great example. Over six years, occupational therapists from KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) under SingHealth partnered with YPAC Jakarta to train 103 Indonesian SPED practitioners, reaching 12,000+ children, parents, and caregivers. More than just a skills exchange, this project deepened Singapore-Indonesia ties and built a strong foundation for inclusive education. It’s inspiring to see Indonesian educators now training their peers—ensuring the impact continues for years to come. This is the heart of SIF’s work: co-creating solutions that last. A big thank you to our SIVs, YPAC Jakarta, and all our partners in Indonesia for their dedication. Looking forward to more collaborations that bring people together for a better world!
𝐀 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞-𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! We did it! Over the past six years, the Singapore International Foundation (SIF), in partnership with YPAC Jakarta Yayasan Pembinaan Anak Cacat (YPAC) - JAKARTA and SingHealth’s KK Women's and Children's Hospital, has empowered over 12,000 individuals through the Occupational Therapy for Children with Special Needs (OTSPED) project. This initiative trained 103 Indonesian SPED practitioners from 29 organisations, surpassing targets and strengthening special needs education in Jakarta. Beyond skills training, this project deepened the longstanding friendship between Singapore and Indonesia, marking over 100 SIF initiatives in Indonesia. Mr Terrence Teo , Deputy Chief of Mission and Minister-Counsellor, Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Jakarta graced the closing ceremony, underscoring our commitment to inclusive education and sustainable impact in Southeast Asia. 🌍 By fostering knowledge exchange and capacity-building, we continue to shape a better future together. Thank you to our Singapore International Volunteers (SIVs), our Indonesian partners, and everyone who made this journey possible. Here’s to many more collaborations for a more inclusive world!