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LEE KUAN YEW FUND FOR BILINGUALISM

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What does LEE KUAN YEW FUND FOR BILINGUALISM do?

The Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism is a charitable organization dedicated to promoting bilingualism in English and Mother Tongue Languages, supporting educational initiatives, and enhancing teacher capabilities in teaching these languages. Its mission is to make Singapore a multilingual community by encouraging the learning of both English and Mother Tongue Languages as living languages that strengthen cultural heritage and global connections.

Founded

2012

People

chua chim kang, hawazi bin daipi, rahayu binte mahzam, wong siew hoong, ong chao choon, chan chun sing, lim jim koon, ramamoorthy s/o krishanan, goh poh gek, lee huay leng

Causes

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Highlights

  • Donations are tax-deductible
  • Registered Charity
  • Established since 2012
  • Published yearly Annual Reports

Society Impact

  • Promoting bilingualism and multilingualism within Singapore's community, enhancing communication skills and cultural understanding among its citizens.
  • Supplementing efforts by the Ministry of Education in teaching English and Mother Tongue Languages, ensuring a comprehensive language education for students.
  • Developing age-appropriate resources and materials to support bilingual learning, making it more accessible and engaging for children at various stages of their educational journey.
  • Enhancing teacher capabilities through professional development programs and workshops, equipping educators with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach English and Mother Tongue Languages.
  • Preserving Singapore's cultural heritage by promoting the learning of Mother Tongue Languages as living languages, fostering a sense of identity and connection to one's roots.
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Donation Income

Program Expense Ratio

This is the percentage of the charity's total expenses that are spent on its core programs. A higher percentage suggests that more money is going directly to the cause, rather than being spent on administrative or fundraising expenses.