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Special Olympics Singapore

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What does Special Olympics Singapore do?

Special Olympics Singapore is a global organization that serves athletes with intellectual disabilities, working with hundreds of thousands of volunteers and coaches each year to foster acceptance and inclusion through sports. They offer nine out of thirty-two official sports recognized by Special Olympics, including Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Dancesport, Football, Floorball, Swimming, and more. Their programs include Young Athletes, Athlete Leadership Program, Healthy Athletes, Motor Activity Program, and Family Support Network to promote year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. They aim to provide the best possible environment and opportunities for their athletes through your support and encouragement.

Founded

1994

People

tan mei sze, lee theng ngee, belinda young hsien linin, liza ow lai peng, chia poh hong josephine, pereira linda cecilia, loh chin chan, kelvin chew tai loon, yip lai wah magdalene, fauziah bte ahmad

Causes

Health & WellnessChildrenEducation

Highlights

  • Donations are tax-deductible
  • Registered Charity
  • Established since 1994
  • Published yearly Annual Reports

Society Impact

  • Promoting acceptance and inclusion of individuals with intellectual disabilities by fostering a sense of belonging within their communities.
  • Providing opportunities for athletes to develop physical fitness, courage, joy, and friendship through participation in various sports activities.
  • Offering year-round training and competitions in 9 out of the 32 official Special Olympics recognized sports.
  • Conducting outreach programs such as Young Athletes, Athlete Leadership Program, Healthy Athletes, Motor Activity Program, and Family Support Network to support athletes' physical and emotional well-being.
  • Encouraging a culture of sportsmanship and fair play among participants, coaches, volunteers, and the community at large.
  • Empowering athletes with leadership skills through participation in Athlete Leadership Programs to become role

Donation Income

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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.