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8 July 2026
Organisational changes to strengthen NCSS’ role as Sector Developer and deliver impactful outcomes
NCSS’ organisational changes with effect from 1 Jul 2026.
NCSS Connect Newsletter
7 July 2026
Driving sustained social upliftment through President’s Challenge 2026
In 2025, the President’s Challenge was refreshed to focus on achieving sustained social impact by uplifting aspirations, abilities, and potential among those facing greater challenges. President’s Challenge has also deepened its impact through strategic partnerships across sports, arts, and culture.
NCSS Connect Newsletter
16 June 2026
From generosity to sustained impact
When giving is guided by purpose and structure, it becomes transformative.
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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.
NCSS Connect Newsletter
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
NCSS Connect Newsletter
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
NCSS Connect Newsletter
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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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.
NCSS Connect Newsletter
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.
NCSS Connect Newsletter
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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