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National Council of Social Service

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Read inspiring stories on the social service sector, highlighting resilience, compassion and positive change.

21 articles

15 April 2026

New NCSS CEO, Mr Lim Shung Yar, Carries Forward Our Mission as Sector Developer

Singapore’s social service landscape is rapidly evolving, with increasingly complex needs and accelerating technological change. Amid this constant evolution, NCSS welcomes our new CEO, Mr Lim Shung Yar, and expresses our deepest appreciation to our former CEO, Ms Tan Li San, for her significant contributions to the sector.

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Photo of NCSS former CEO and current CEO at the launch of grovve

15 April 2026

Beyond SG60: Shifts Towards Sustained Giving Strengthen Social Services

More individuals and corporates commit to regular giving to support communities in need during SG60

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Volunteers at the Community Chest Season of Blessings 2026

3 December 2025

How YMCA Turns Data into Impact to Improve Outcomes of Youth-At-Risk

Insights from using the Sector Evaluation Framework (SEF) to evaluate programme effectiveness

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Sector Evaluation Framework with YMCA case study

21 June 2025

Empowering independence with feeding robots at Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (CPAS) Special Education School

Discover how CPAS integrates assistive technology to enhance students’ self-esteem and optimise resources.

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 Empowered CPAS service user with self-feeding robot

16 June 2025

Building a Future-Ready and Resilient Social Service Sector

A resilient social service sector needs to evolve in the face of emerging challenges to effectively address the needs of individuals and families in an ever-changing world.

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NCSS President Anita Fam at the Inaugural Insights to Impact Seminar with Professor Martin Knapp.

16 June 2025

President’s Challenge 2025 Launches New Fellowships

The President's Challenge Fellowships, aligned with the refreshed President’s Challenge ethos, offers individuals from different backgrounds the opportunity to reach their potential along three tracks.

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President Tharman launching new President’s Challenge Fellowships at the President’s Challenge 2025

12 June 2025

From Stigma to Support: Shifting conversations around mental health in Singapore

We spoke to mental health professionals from the Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH) to learn how society's views on mental health can evolve to provide better support and understanding.

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I-Lin, counsellor from SAMH

4 June 2025

Transforming teacher training with AI at Epworth Community Services

Discover how Epworth Literacy adopts AI tools to empower educators and enhance special education services.

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Teacher at Epworth Literacy using AI technology

20 May 2025

From manual notes to AI driven Insights with Viriya Community Services

Discover how Viriya Community Services enhanced their services with AI-assisted recording and analytics.

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12 May 2025

A career for everyone in the social service sector

We spoke to four professionals who shared their career journeys, challenges, and the deep sense of fulfilment they find in their work.

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Social Service Professional Farhan posing for a portrait