Action Programmes
Learn more about ONE Singapore’s direct assistance programmes and public awareness campaigns. ONE by ONE . . . by ONE, we can all make a positive impact in our communities.
ONE Emergency Fund
The ONE Emergency Fund disburses financial and in-kind assistance to low-income individuals and families who urgently need help. The fund was established to help individuals who need assistance, but cannot find it elsewhere, or cannot obtain it in time.
Case Studies
The ONE Emergency Fund has already helped thousands of Singaporean families in need. These are just a few of the cases where we were able to assist over the course of the last few years.
A New Pair of Spectacles
Chloe and her husband live in a subsidised one-room rental flat. Neither she nor her husband can work due to mental health ailments. Chloe’s spectacles broke and she did not have money to replace them. The ONE Emergency Fund purchased a new pair of glasses for Chloe, so she can help her husband around the house.
Freedom from Fear
The lock on the front door of Vanessa’s home would no longer open. The only way to get into the flat was to break the lock. Vanessa’s husband works, but the family didn’t have enough disposable income to pay a locksmith $190. At the same time, they were scared to leave the house with the door unlocked, so Vanessa stopped going out. Thanks to ONE Emergency Fund assistance, the family’s home is secure again.
A Decent Place to Sleep
June stays in a 2-room rental block with six other family members. The family depends on her income, as well as that of her father, to meet daily needs. When their bed and mattress became infected with bedbugs, they disposed the old bed. However, they did not have the money to buy a new set. Thanks to the ONE Emergency Fund, June and her family are sleeping comfortably again.
ONE Livelihoods Fund
The ONE Livelihoods Fund promotes self-reliance, entrepreneurship and training to reduce inequalities and foster well-being for vulnerable individuals and families in Singapore.
The COVID-19 pandemic seriously impacted the livelihoods of low-income workers across the country. Many of the most vulnerable saw their jobs cut and their wages reduced. Inflation is taking a toll, as well. In addition, a significant number of Singaporean families require more flexible working arrangements so they can care for aging parents and small children at home.
The ONE Livelihoods Fund supports the goal of Decent Work and enables workers and their families to earn their own livelihood or obtain better-paying employment.
Some Examples of Assistance
Provision of new e-bikes for delivery workers (or those entering the trade)
E-bike repair for delivery personnel
Training and course fees for programmes not covered by government grants
Equipment for home-based businesses
ONE Fresh Food Programme
The ONE Fresh Food Programme provides healthy and fresh groceries to families in need of assistance. Our volunteers purchase eggs, vegetables, fruit, fish, chicken and other healthy food items at neighbourhood stores, and deliver them to beneficiary families. Volunteers often purchase and deliver supermarket vouchers, too.
Applicants apply for OFFP assistance via the ONE Emergency Fund. To tell us about some people who might be in need, please contact us here.
Public Awareness and Advocacy
ONE Singapore raises awareness of issues linked to poverty, inequalities and the Sustainable Development Goals. Positive change takes place at many levels. At an international and societal level, the right policies can impact the lives of millions upon millions of people. At a local level, each and every one of us can make a positive impact in our communities.