Causes We Support
Empowering Children with Special Needs
and Youth-At-Risk
Highlights of Outcomes We Have Achieved
$21.9m
Disbursed in FY2020
93
Programmes Supported
Programme Types We Support
Early Intervention
Provides therapy and educational support services for children who are 6 years and below and have been diagnosed with special needs.
Special Education School (SPED)
Provides quality education to develop the potential of children and youth with special educational needs.
School-based Programmes
Complements the school system through preventive, developmental and remedial initiatives to strengthen social and emotional resilience among students at risk.
Impact
Empowered
motivated
resilient
Special Education Schools
6,708 children with special needs received education and training in independent living skills. Out of 500 graduates, 91 graduates attained open employment or supported/customised employment. Another 36 graduates were placed in internships and are likely to be employed in the next year.
Development Programme
1,080 school-going children and youths (with and without special needs) developed self-confidence to deal with changes and challenges, and improved in personal and social skills in relationships.
