Ministry

Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS)
eCitizen portal is an initiative owned by the Ministry of Finance and managed by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA). The portal is positioned as the first-stop for government services on the web and organised with the needs of the citizens and customers in mind. The end goal is to build a leading e-Government, which delivers more convenience and benefits to all individuals who live, work and play in Singapore.

Directory of Child Care Services
Child Care Centres provide full day and half-day care programmes to children below the age of 7 years. Most centres admit children from 18 months onwards. Some centres provide infant care services to children aged 2 months to 18 months. In addition to providing working parents with reliable care services, Child Care Centres have programmes aimed at educating and developing pre-school children through effective early childhood education programmes in a safe and conducive environment.

Directory of Disability Services
There are various services and programmes in place for people with disabilities to help them integrate into society with the support from their families and caregivers. Day activity centres; sheltered workshops and hostels are some of the services available. Some of the programmes available include: training in daily living skills; social skills development; vocational abilities development; art and hobby craft skills; occupational therapy; functional mobility and physiotherapy

Directory of Eldercare Services
The Ministry of Community Development, Youth & Sports works closely with the voluntary welfare organisations to provide community-based programmes and residential care such as homes for the aged, senior activity centres and day activity centres for the elderly. Some of the services and programmes include: sheltered housing and residential care for the elderly; recreational and social activities; handicraft activities; hotline and counseling centre; public education; catering to daily needs of the residents; drop in centres and keep fit exercise sessions.

Directory of Family Services
Family Service Centres are neighbourhood-based focal points of family resource which everyone can turn to on any family-related matters. Some of the services available in the Family Service Centres are: individual and family counseling; family life education; before & after school care; youth programmes; children's enrichment classes; information and referral and helpline service.

Directory of Student Care Services
Student Care Centres provide (SCCs) provide care for school-going children aged 7 to 14 years old who do not have alternative care arrangements before or after school. The centres ensure that the children are constructively occupied while their parents are at work. Some of the services and programmes at SCCs are: supervised schoolwork; computer-integrated programmes; library for children and parents; parental educational programme and special school holiday programme

Directory of Voluntary Welfare Organisations
 A voluntary welfare organisation is a non-profit-making, voluntary set-up governed by an elected volunteer board. It promotes and provides social and community services in financial, emotional, educational, health and social aid and support. A VWO caters for those in need, distress or at-risk and helps the disadvantaged and disabled to be independent. It is driven by a strong spirit of volunteerism. A VWO works with volunteers, government authorities, public and private organisations and the community.

Portals

eCitizen.Gov.Sg
eCitizen portal is an initiative owned by the Ministry of Finance and managed by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA). The portal is positioned as the first-stop for government services on the web and organised with the needs of the citizens and customers in mind. The end goal is to build a leading e-Government, which delivers more convenience and benefits to all individuals who live, work and play in Singapore.

Associations

People's Association
The People's Association (PA) is the leading government agency that promotes social cohesion, racial harmony and Government-to-People connectivity. It does so through a network of grassroots organisations, five Community Development Councils, National Youth Council,
National Community Leadership Institute,
Outward Bound Singapore and
Social Development Service.

Community Centres/Clubs

People's Association - CC Online
CC-Online is PA's online portal for Community Center/Club services. You can register for courses, book facilities and sign-up for community activities online.

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International Associations

The American Association of Singapore
Founded in 1917, the American Association was chartered to bridge the community and enhance the expatriate experience of Americans living in Singapore. Today we continue that mandate by including all expatriates, as we feel that truly embodies the American multi-cultural lifestyle.

American Women's Association of Singapore
The purpose of the AWA is to unite our members, to promote fellowship,
further cultural interests and participate in community activities within Singapore.

Australian & New Zealand Association
ANZA, the Australian and New Zealand Association, was founded in 1948 and officially established in Singapore in 1961 to provide friendship and support amongst the Australian and New Zealand families based in Singapore.

Belgian & Luxembourg Association of Singapore
To promote Belgian and Luxembourg - Singaporean exchanges in the field of economy, business promotion, culture, science, academics, as well as to organize social and recreational events.

British Association of Singapore
We have been helping the British expatriate community in Singapore since 1956 and are still going strong today.

Canadian Association of Singapore
The Canadian Association of Singapore brings together Canadians and friends of Canada who wish to connect, socialize and share in a spirit of friendship

French Association of Singapore (Association Francaise De Singapour)
L'Association Française de Singapour, ou AFS-UFE, a été créée en 1975; c'est la représentation de l'Union des Français de l'Etranger - UFE. Son principal objectif est d'accueillir et d'aider les francophones à leur arrivée à Singapour, permettre des échanges avec les autres communautés et les Singapouriens, représenter la communauté française auprès des autorités compétentes: Ambassade, Consulat…..

German Club-Deutsches Haus
Die German Association - Deutsches Haus mit ihren Vorgänger Organisationen besteht seit 150 Jahren
und versteht sich als Ansprechpartner für Deutsche in Singapur. Sie pflegt und unterstützt Freundschaft
und Verständnis zwischen deutschen und den Einwohnern unseres Gastlandes

Hua Yuan Association
新加坡华源会是由中国新一代移民所组成的非盈利社团组织，2001年5月7日由当时担任总理公署兼卫生部高级政务次长的曾士生先生揭幕宣布成立。目前，华源会共有会员近1500人，大多数都是80年代之后从中国移民来新加坡定居的专业人士.

Italian Women's Group
To promote the knowledge of the Italian Cultural Heritage; To promote the knowledge and use of the Italian language; To be of support to the women of the Italian Community and to keep in touch with them through the Group's Newsletter; To conduct fund raising activities, to finance charity projects and scholarships awarded by the Italian Women's Group.

International Researchers Club
With the rapid growth of the Science & Technology (S&T) community in Singapore and a critical mass of foreign researchers present in the country, the International Researchers Club (IRC), endorsed and funded by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), was established in August 2001

The Japanese Association, Singapore
日本人会の役割は５つあります:
会員に娯楽、文化施設を提供し、会員相互の親睦を図る; 日本人学校を設立し、運営、維持する; 日本人墓地を管理、維持する
; 診療所を運営する; 日本とシンガポールの友好、親善に寄与する

Korean Association of Singapore
아래의 한인회 일정을 참조하시고 싱가포르에 거주 하시는 한인 여러분들의 많은 참여를 바랍니다.

Kowloon Club
The Association of Hong Kong Immigrants integrating into Singapore Society

Netherlands Charity Association
In 1968 a group of Dutch women established the Netherlands Charity Association. The NCA’s purpose is to support the underprivileged in Singapore.

Singapore American Community Action Council
The Singapore American Community Action Council (SACAC) was established in 1973 as a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the local and expatriate community. SACAC includes Counseling and Community Programs and SACAC Sports offices

Swiss Club, Singapore
The Swiss Club, established in 1871 has a membership of approx. 1300 at the moment; with 400 German nationals, 300 Swiss and the rest made up of nationals from 44 other countries.

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The Cabinet
The Cabinet is led by the Prime Minister, who is appointed by the President, as the Member of Parliament who commands the confidence of the majority of the Members of Parliament. The Cabinet is responsible for all government policies and the day-to-day administration of the affairs of state. It is responsible collectively to Parliament, and comprises the Prime Minister and the ministers in charge of the ministries of Community Development, Youth and Sports, Defence, Education, the Environment and Water Resources, Finance, Foreign Affairs, Health, Home Affairs, Information, Communications and the Arts, Law, Manpower, National Development, Trade and Industry, and Transport

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Community Development Councils (CDC)

Community Development Councils
The Community Development Council functions as a local administration of its District, initiating, planning and managing community programmes to promote community bonding and social cohesion.....

Central Singapore CDC
(a) Ang Mo Kio Group Representation Constituency (GRC) comprising Teck Ghee, Cheng San, Kebun Baru, Yio Chu Kang, Nee Soon South and Jalan Kayu;

(b) Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC comprising Bishan East, Toa Payoh East, Thomson, Toa Payoh Central and Bishan-Toa Payoh North;

(c) Jalan Besar GRC comprising Jalan Besar, Kolam Ayer, Whampoa, Kampong Glam and Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng

(d) Tanjong Pagar GRC comprising Tanjong Pagar, Moulmein, Tiong Bahru, Queenstown, Radin Mas and Tanglin-Cairnhill.

The Mayor of Central Singapore District is Mr Heng Chee How, Member of Parliament (MP) for Jalan Besar GRC and Adviser to Whampoa Grassroots Organisations (GROs).

North East CDC
(a) Aljunied GRC comprising Aljunied-Kembangan, Kembangan-Punggol, Aljunied-Hougang, Eunos  and Paya Lebar;

(b) Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC comprising Pasir Ris West, Punggol South, Punggol Central, Pasir Ris East and Punggol North;

(c) Tampines GRC comprising Tampines East, Tampines West, Tampines Central, Tampines North and Tampines Changkat; and the

(d) Single Member Constituency (SMC) of Hougang.

The Mayor of North East CDCC is Mr Zainul Abidin Rasheed.

North West CDC
(a) Holland-Bukit Panjang GRC comprising Buona Vista, Cashew, Ulu Pandan, Bukit Panjang and Zhenghua;

(b) Sembawang GRC comprising Sembawang, Marsiling, Chong Pang, Woodlands, Canberra and Admiralty; and the

(c) SMCs of Nee Soon Central and Nee Soon East.

The Mayor of North West District is Dr Teo Ho Pin, MP for Holland-Bukit Panjang GRC and Adviser to Bukit Panjang GROs.

South East CDC
(a) East Coast GRC comprising Bedok, Changi-Simei, Siglap, Fengshan, Kampong Chai Chee and Kaki Bukit;

(b) Marine Parade GRC comprising Marine Parade, Geylang Serai, Kampong Ubi, Serangoon, Braddell Heights and Mountbatten; and the

(c) SMCs of Joo Chiat, MacPherson and Potong Pasir.

The Mayor of South East District is Mayor Matthias Yao Chih, MP for MacPherson SMC and Adviser to MacPherson GROs.

South West CDC
(a) Hong Kah GRC comprising of Yew Tee, Nanyang, Bukit Gombak, Keat Hong and Hong Kah North;

(b) Jurong GRC comprising Jurong Central, Taman Jurong, Yuhua, Bukit Batok and Bukit Batok East;

(c) West Coast GRC comprising of Telok Blangah, West Coast, Clementi, Pioneer and Boon Lay; and the

(d) SMCs of Ayer Rajah, Bukit Timah and Chua Chu Kang

The Mayor of South West District is Mayor Amy Khor Lean Suan, MP for Hong Kah GRC .

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The People's Association T-Net Clubub
The eight T-Net Clubs organise creative learning programmes and sport activities for teenage boys and girls aged between 11 and 16, to expend their energy and develop their potential.

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Yayasan MENDAKI
Yayasan MENDAKI is a self-help group dedicated to the empowerment of the disadvantaged through excellence in education. We were set up 23 years ago by Malay/Muslim Community leaders in partnership with the government.

Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA)
The Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) is a self-help group (SHG), that was formed in August 1991 to address the pressing educational and socio-economic issues facing the Indian community in Singapore.

Malay Activity Executive Committee
The People's Association (PA) Malay Activity Co-ordinating Council (MESRA) is the apex body of the Malay Activity Executive Committee (MAECs) at the community centres/clubs (CCs). There are 90 MAECs with 7500 members in 270 subgroups. The subgroups under MAECs include:
• Malay Dancee
• Malay Drama
• Kompang and Hadrah
• Malay Musicc
• Dikir Barat
• Sepak Takraw
• Silat
• Angklung
• Gamelann

Indian Activity Executive Committee
The People’s Association Indian Activity Executive Committees’ Coordinating Council (PAIAECCC) or Narpani Pearavai was formed in 1987. It is an apex body of all the 84 Indian Activity Executive Committees’ (IAECs) in Singapore. The current 18 members in the Council consist of Chairman, 6 Vice-Chairmen, general Secretary, Asst Secretary, Treasurer and committee members.

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National Youth Council
The National Youth Council (NYC), a division of the People's Association, was set up by the Singapore Government on 1 November 1989 as the national co-ordinating body for youth affairs in Singapore. Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth & Sports and Second Minister for Trade & Industry, is the Chairman of the 9th Council. The Council comprises members representing various government ministries, youth organisations, academic institutions, voluntary welfare organisations, media and private sector organisations.

Adventure Pursuits Sectionn
Information Technology, Adventure & Sea Sports, International Exchange, Strategic Alliances, Community Services

Changi Sea Sports Club, East Coast Sea Sports Club, Kallang Sea Sports Club, PAddlez.inc, Pasir Ris Sea Sports Club

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Community Chest
Founded in 1983, the Community Chest was created to tap the generosity of individuals, companies and institutions to fund voluntary welfare programmes intended to help disadvantaged people in Singapore. Through donations to a single entity - Community Chest - it is possible to sustain a large number of invaluable programmes and projects operated by VWOs for the disadvantaged.

Disabled People's Association
D P A is a non profit organization. We are a cross-disability organization, meaning we have members who are on wheel chair, visually handicapped people and people with other types of disabilities. 

Kidney Dialysis Foundation
The Kidney Dialysis Foundation (KDF) is a non-profit charitable organisation in Singapore. It was established in February 1996, with the support of the Ministry of Health (MOH) to provide subsidised haemodialysis treatment to needy patients. KDF is an independent organisation and is not affiliated to any other kidney organisation in Singapore.

National Kidney Foundation
The NKF provides both haemodialysis treatment and peritoneal dialysis treatment to its patients. To ensure that only needy patients are admitted into the NKF’s programme, which is heavily supported by public donations, the NKF has tightened its guidelines on its patient admission policy. This is to ensure that needy patients will get a place for dialysis when the need arises. The new guidelines will ensure that those who can afford private care need not utilise our limited dialysis resources, which are established to cater to needy patients  

Singapore Children's Society
We strongly believe that children are our hope for the future. In other words, the resources and time we invest in them today will shape our tomorrow. As a voluntary welfare organisation for all races, religions and creeds, we are committed to protect the physical, emotional and mental well-being of our children, particularly the disadvantaged and those at risk

Singapore Red Cross Society
The SRC is part of a world-wide, non-political, non-religious movement which based its work on the fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. An independent humanitarian organisation, it raises its own funds in serving humanity and furthering the work of the Red Cross locally and internationally.. 

Canossaville Children's Home
The Canossian Sisters extend their care and services to children who lack adequate parental support, respecting the rights and dignity of every child, and recognising the value of family ties. They support parents who face difficulties in the family and promote educational opportunities for every child. 

Handicaps Welfare Association
Handicaps Welfare Association (HWA), founded in 1969 by a group of 23 persons to promote self-help and provide mutual support among the disabled in Singapore, is an organisation run by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities. It was first registered as the Singapore Handicaps Friendship Club. It later became known as Singapore Association for the Disabled in 1975. In 1976, it adopted the present name - Handicaps Welfare Association.

Metta Welfare Association
Metta Welfare Association (Metta) was founded in 1992 by Venerable Shi Fa Zhao, Abbot of Golden Pagoda Buddhist Temple. He is also currently the President of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple (Singapore). 

Ramakrishna Mission SG
Ramakrishna Mission Singapore is a branch of the Ramakrishna Order of India, worldwide spiritual and welfare organization. Like the other branches in Asia-Oceania, North & South America, Europe and Africa, the Center is a self-sustaining unit that looks to the Ramakrishna Order for spiritual guidance. 

The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a Christian Church that meets community needs without discrimination. It offers practical support and spiritual guidance to men, women and young people so they can live to their full potential 

Spastic Children's Association
The Spastic Children's Association of Singapore (SCAS) was established in 1957 to provide special education, rehabilitation services, vocational training and gainful employment for children and adults with cerebral palsy in Singapore.  

TOUCH Community Services
TOUCH Community Services (TCS) is a not-for-profit voluntary welfare organisation. We were officially registered in 1992 and have been a member of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) since 1994. TCS is committed to the well-being of all people ......

National Council of Social Service
The NCSS Volunteer Circle was launched on 21 September 2003 by Mr Chan Soo Sen, Minister of State for Education and Community Development and Sports, to capitalise on the synergy of volunteers. It is the first-ever network to bring volunteers from VWOs in the sector together in the sharing of experiences, resources and knowledge.

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