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Lupus Association (Singapore)

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About

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What does Lupus Association (Singapore) do?

The Lupus Association (Singapore) is dedicated to providing financial and emotional support for lupus patients and their families. They aim to create public awareness about Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE), a common immune system disease with limited public knowledge. Their services include financial aid, support group sessions, educational talks, and events. The association also has a team of specialists on its Council for professional advice. They organize regular social functions to strengthen bonds among patients and participate in regional/international conferences to learn from other organizations worldwide.

Founded

1992

People

hiew hwee huang, grace chan yin lai, linda woo, poh yih jia, rachel chow mew peng, tay sen hee, anindita santosa, irene lim suan kim, leong keng hong, chan suan liang

Causes

Health & Wellness

Highlights

  • Donations are tax-deductible
  • Registered Charity
  • Established since 1992
  • Published yearly Annual Reports
  • Audited Financial Statements

Society Impact

  • Providing financial and emotional support to lupus patients, their families, and caregivers.
  • Raising public awareness about Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE), a common disease of the immune system with limited public knowledge.
  • Organizing educational talks, workshops, and events to educate patients and their families about SLE, its management, and coping strategies.
  • Offering professional advice through a dedicated team of specialists on the Council.
  • Facilitating regular social functions, such as barbecues, to strengthen bonds among lupus patients and their families.
  • Participating in regional and international conferences to learn from other organizations dealing with similar issues and share experiences.
  • Publishing a quarterly newsletter

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.