Stories Of Impact
Doing Good is Good for Business: The Future of Corporate Philanthropy
In today’s business landscape, success is no longer measured by profits alone. Increasingly, companies are judged by how responsibly they grow, and how generously they give back.Corporate philanthropy in Singapore is evolving beyond token cheques and CSR boxes to tick. It’s becoming a core business strategy, one that shapes culture, attracts talent, and strengthens trust with communities.
The Chee Kim Hoe Story of Giving: Upholding a Legacy of Learning Through Generations
The Dr and Mrs Chee Kim Hoe Endowment Fund (the Fund) imbues a legacy of perseverance, learning, and service spanning three generations. Established in memory of Dr and Mrs Chee Kim Hoe, it carries forward their belief in education as a transformative force, enabling children from diverse backgrounds to access better opportunities and brighter futures.Today, the Fund is guided by a grant committee led by Robin Chee, son of the late Dr and Mrs Chee Kim Hoe, together with his wife Pele, cousin Janet, and family friend Anthony. Together, they ensure that the family’s philanthropic mission continues to grow in reach and relevance.
The Yan Bin Family Foundation: Giving, Rooted in Family Values
For Mr Wang Bin, giving is not a one-time act but a deeply rooted family value.“I was raised in a traditional Chinese family where we were taught from young: ‘In prosperity, uplift the world; and in adversity, cultivate virtue within.’ (达则兼济天下，穷则独善其身). In other words, those with means should contribute to society, while those without should first focus on being their best selves.”
燕彬家庭基金会：让慈善成为家的传承
对王彬先生而言，慈善不是一个阶段性的举动，而是一种根植于血脉的家庭信念。“我出生在一个传统的华人家庭，从小家里就灌输我们一个观念：‘达则兼济天下，穷则独善其身’。简单来说，就是有能力的人要帮助社会，没有能力的时候也要先照顾好自己。” 这句古训，不仅塑造了他的世界观，也在他移居新加坡之后，转化为一系列源自初心的善举。
Love in Action: A Caregiver’s Journey to Legacy
Ryan Lee’s Journey of Love and PurposeOne thing Ryan Lee will never forget is helping his late father through times of deep vulnerability.
Keeping Values Alive Across Generations
Rachel and Bryan’s Family Story of GivingAt her grandfather’s funeral, young Jerlyn quietly sat down and began to sketch. What emerged was a tender portrait of him holding her as a baby, a simple drawing that spoke volumes.
