Community
As a symbol of unity, the President is actively involved in the community, supporting various causes including volunteerism, social entrepreneurship, sports, culture and the arts.
Support Social Causes
President’s Challenge
Started in 2000, the President's Challenge (PC) raises more than $10 million every year for more than 80 beneficiary organisations to help the under-privileged. PC also encourages volunteerism and social entrepreneurship.
Empowering for Life Fund
In 2018, the President's Challenge took on a new direction under President Halimah. While it has continued to raise funds for a broad range of social causes, over $21 million has been set aside to help vulnerable groups through skills upgrading, capacity-building and employment, to facilitate their integration into society.
President’s Challenge Memorabilia
To raise awareness of social causes, a new series of memorabilia and greeting cards was launched in 2018. A collaboration between the President’s Office, Volunteer Welfare Organisations (VWOs) and social enterprises, they feature artworks of scenes within the Istana and hand drawn by beneficiaries. The memorabilia are available to visitors at the Istana Open House and the Istana Heritage Gallery. Find out more here.
Community Engagements
Community Events
As a symbol of unity, the President is actively involved in events organised by community and welfare groups, grassroots, as well as ethnic and religious organisations.
Istana – A Palace for All Singaporeans
Istana Open House
The Istana is opened to the public five days a year. During the Open Houses, the President will take the opportunity to meet and greet with visitors and to wish them well. Find out more about the Open House here.
President's Awards
For innovation and creativity
