KAMPUNG SENANG CHARITY & EDUCATION FOUNDATION A N N U A L R E P O R T /

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1 KAMPUNG SENANG CHARITY & EDUCATION FOUNDATION A N N U A L R E P O R T / Registered under Charity Act No NCSS Membership No /KAM 011/KAM UEN-S99SS0044C

2 Content Page About Kampung Senang 3 Mission & Vision 4 Our Pledge for Cancer Free Singapore 5 Board of Management 6 Organisation Chart 9 Awards & Recognition 11 History & Milestones Messages 12 Minister Heng s Speech( In English & Chinese) 15 Adviser s Speech 16 President s Message 17 Founder s Message - 3 year Wish Wheels of Hope - Charity Projects 18 Organic Farm & Community Herbal Garden 19 TCM Clinic & Therapy Centre 20 Day Care for Elderly Centre 21 Mobility Aids Services and Training Centre Wheels of Nurture- Educational Projects 22 Student Care Services 23 Whole Child Nurture Centre (childcare & kindergarten services) 24 Family Learning Centre (Moral education & Waldorf school programs) 25 Neurofeedback Learning Centre (Neurofeedback, Mid-Brain Training & Myotherapy) 26 Neurofeedback Testimonials 27 Neulife Project gets support form Social Innovation Fund 28 Holistic Support for People affected by Cancer (HSPC) 29 Eco-Friendly Kitchen Social Enterprise Initiative 30 Eco Harmony 31 Eco Harmony: Courses, Workshops, Retreats Events 35 15th Anniversary Charity Dinner 37 15th Anniversary Public Talk 38 6th Holistic Wellness Symposium 40 Boundless Love Exhibition at Fullerton Hotel 41 Walk from the Heart 43 Kim Le Retreat Testimonials 44 Volunteering at Kampung Senang 45 Donors, Supporters list 47 Donors, Volunteers & Supporter Appreciation 2

3 About Kampung Senang Charity & Education Foundation Kampung Senang is an eco-conscious charity with IPC status reaching out to serve all people regardless of cultural or religious background through compassion-filled charity programs and education on holistic environmentally friendly lifestyles. We are dedicated to the protection of life and our planet. Kampung Senang was established in March 1999 by Joyce Lye, James Low, Dr Swee Yong Peng and their like-minded friends in response to the aging community and the urgent need to reverse global warming. Our Vision A world which expresses the essence of Kampung Senang the Village of Inner Peace: a world where harmony, beauty and unity prevails, where people are inspired to act with gratitude, respect and unconditional love towards life and nature. Our Mission To provide compassionate care for people in need, to spur adoption of health enhancing and eco-friendly lifestyles, and to foster harmony within our communities and our planet. 3

4 Our Pledge for a Healthy, Wholesome and CancerCancer-free Singapore 2050 To achieve our vision of a wholesome and cancer-free Singapore, we pledge to inspire people to happily adopt healthy diets and wholesome lifestyles. Let us work together to create a world where people are inspired with positive human values to take personal responsibility for their health and emotions, a world in which there are no new cancer cases by Let us work together to remake our world into a Global Village of Inner Peace. Pledge was led by Minister of Education, Mr Heng Swee Keat, during the 5th Holistic Wellness Symposium in

5 Board of Management Honorary Patron Adviser Founders & Emeritus s Venerable Sik Kwang Sheng Joyce Lye Geok Choo Low Kim On, James Board of Management President Vice President Honorary Secretary Honorary Treasurer Honorary Asst Treasurer Dr Swee Yong Peng Dr Kong Kian Hau Dr Koh Tieh Koun Ms Tan Lee Cher Mr Foo Sai Khoon Ms Florence Lee Chwee Hoe Dr George Martin Jacobs Mr Kang Zhen Qing Ms Lim Hui Ling Ms Low Siew Kiang Mr Pua Luck Kheng Mr Woo Chong Weng Mr Kelvin Chan Weng Fatt Dr Huang Ding Yin 5

6 Kampung Senang Organisation Chart (As of 30 Sep 2014) PRESIDENT Dr Swee Yong Peng Fundraising Strategy & Internal Audit Committee CO-FOUNDER & ACTING SECRETARY GENERAL Joyce Lye KS Charity & Education Foundation: Full Time staff : 26 Part-time Staff: 4 OSP: 9 ECO-HARMONY Global Network Ltd Full Time staff : 4 GENERAL MANAGER Lawrence Chew WHEELS OF HOPE WHEELS OF NURTURE OPERATIONS & EVENT SUPPORT Elderly Day Care Centre Whole Child Nurture Centre (WCNC) Fin & Admin Holistic Lifestyle Centre (HLC) Family Learning Centre (FLC) HR & Secretariat Mobility Aids services & Training Centre (MASTC) Student Care Centre (SCC) Eco Kitchen & Eco Farm Holistic Wellness Centre (HWC) 6

7 K a m p u n g S e n a n g S t a f f L i s t WHEELS OF HOPE WHEELS OF NURTURE OPERATIONS & EVENT SUPPORT Elderly Day Care Centre Carellynn Lim HL Tham Chiew Mou Yeo Siew Choo Ong Boon Eng Whole Child Nurture Centre (WCNC) Dawn LOKE Patricia Campilan DANILY LI Haiyan LI Haiying Xiao Lin Yi Tay Lec Fin & Admin Leonor Rodante Guese Haydee Holistic Lifestyle Centre (HLC) Wang Jing Tan Ah Kiaw Low Kian beng Gagaoin Anabel M Kee Twuan Loy Alex Dunn Koh Lay Hoon Abriol Vilma Santos Family Learning Centre (FLC) Elaine Low Ong Chee Seng HR & Secretariat Mobility Aids ser- vices & Training Centre (MASTC) Eugene Tan Yi Wugui Ng Chew Kek Joyce Student Care Centre (SCC) Eleanore Lim Ng Shao Wei Chew Siew Hoon Liang Kah Lai Eco Kitchen & Eco Farm Yong Mui Fah William Seow Holistic Wellness Centre (HWC) 77

8 Kampung Senang Services and activities WHEELS OF HOPE WHEELS OF NURTURE OPERATIONS & EVENT SUPPORT Elderly Day Care Centre Provide holistic day care for senior citizens Organic Vegan meals Organic Gardening Whole Child Nurture Centre (WCNC) Provide children with a positive growing and learning space Character building and family value program Holistic diet on wholesome organic produce Fin & Admin Admin and Finance support for the foundation Ensure proper bookkeeping and records for audit purposes Holistic Lifestyle Centre (HLC) Family Learning Centre (FLC) HR & Secretariat Relaxation therapy Body strengthening Community bonding Organic food preparation Detox therapies Promote family bonding Moral education for children an parents Neurofeedback therapy Outsource of HR and secretariat function to the industry experts thereby enabling the foundation to focus its resources towards serving the community Mobility Aids services & Training Centre (MASTC) Provide mobility aids, services and support to the less fortunate Eliminate environmentally damaging wastefulness and benefiting society at large Train volunteers and caregivers in the art of mobility aids repair and maintenance Student Care Centre (SCC) Provide a safe living and nurturing environment to facilitate all-rounded development for children Home cooked organic meals Strike a balance between work and play Weekly intergenerational bonding sessions with elderly Eco Kitchen & Eco Farm Promote a holistic organic vegan diet Conduct regular hands on classes on the art of preparing tasty and nutritious food. 8

9 Awards & Recognition Recognition from credible organisations enhances the credibility and reputation of Kampung Senang. It brings our work to the attention of more people and helps us to extend our outreach. We are truly grateful to our donors, supporters, and volunteers for helping us to gain recognition Active Senior Volunteer Award from the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports Awarded IPC Status 2005 Received Best Volunteer Initiative Award from National Volunteer Philanthropy Centre. The grant funded the Gift of Good Food Scheme providing holistic support for people affected with cancer Received 2nd Prize in Community in Bloom competition organized by National Parks Board (NPB) for our Mini Organic Farm located at Tampines Block 840 Received Good Samaritan Award from the Rotary Club for co-founder Madam Joyce Lye 2006 Received 1st Prize in Community in Bloom competition organized by National Parks Board for our Mini Organic Farm located at Tampines Block Received Unsung Heroes Award from the Rotary Club for Mr Eugene Tan of the Mobility Aids Services & Training Centre 2008 Received New Non-Profit Initiative Award from National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre for Wheels of Hope project under our Mobility Aids Services & Training Centre 2009 Long Service Awards (5 ( & 10 years) given to 10 volunteers from Kampung Senang by NCSS 2010 Received President s Challenge grant for the first time Received Silver Prize in the Community in Bloom competition by National Parks Board for our organically nurtured community garden at Tampines 2011 Received Silver Prize in the Community in Bloom competition by National Parks Board for our organically nurtured community garden at Tampines 2012 Received Platinum Award in the Community in Bloom competition by National Parks Board for our organically nurtured community garden at Tampines 2013 Co-founder Joyce Lye received Torch Bearer Award from World Harmony Run 2014 Received seed funding from the North East Social Innovation Fund for the Neu-Life project under our Neurofeedback unit Received Silver Prize in the Community in Bloom competition by National Parks Board for our organically nurtured community garden at Tampines NCSS awarded four volunteers 15-year long service awards, and another 11 volunteers 10-year and 5-year awards 9

10 History & Milestones Since our beginning in 1999, many people have donated generously their time and money to help us grow over the years. These selfless contributions have been instrumental in enabling Kampung Senang to achieve the milestones listed below Kampung Senang registered under Charities Act No on 16th June Elderly Day Care Centre established 2000 Mini Organic Farm established Student Day Care Centre established 2001 Singapore s first Waldorf Playgroup established 2002 Clinic offering free Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) services established 2003 Gift of Good Food Scheme for people affected by cancer launched Learning to Learn Centre for children with special needs established 2004 Full membership of National Council for Social Services (NCSS) granted Whole Child Nurture Centre and Waldorf Kindergarten and Childcare Centre (A preventive healing space for children with grandparents or parents affected by chronic illnesses) established Holistic Support for People Affected with Cancer (HSPC) Programs launched with NVPC best initiative awards Charity Concert for disabled & cancer patients organised at Kallang Theatre 2006 Aljunied Holistic Lifestyle Centre and Mobility Aids Services and Training Centre established 2007 EcoHarmony Speakers Network formed EcoHarmony Global Network established as a social enterprise to provide employment opportunities for senior citizens and provide holistic wellness public education programs 2008 NCSS renews IPC-status for 3-years and MCYS renews childcare licence for 2 years 2009 EcoHarmony launches the annual Holistic Wellness Symposium by inviting leading international speakers Learning to Learn Centre renamed as the Family Learning Centre to promote human values and classical ethics to children and parents 2010 Rehab facility for elder and cancer patients within Elderly Day Care Centre established (This is done jointly with the Tan Chin Tuan Foundation) Annual Human Values essay competition for Singapore s primary, secondary and junior colleges established 2005 Weekend Mart and Eco-Friendly Kitchen begins operation Integrated Student Care Centre at our Learning to Learn Centre approved by MCYS 10

11 2011 Becomes an independent social service arm of Bright Hills-Kong Meng San Phor Kark See. NCSS and MCYS renew IPC status for 2 years Veggie Thursday Project launches in Singapore jointly with NUS students and 25 support organizations Boundless Love Collection created from Mrs Lee Kuan Yew s donated items as appreciation items for sponsors and donors. First Boundless Love Gala Dinner & Exhibition is held at Orchid Country Club during Parent s Day Celebration 2012 Community Neurofeedback Services launched during 13th anniversary celebrations by Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister Of Education Toward Zero Cancer Movement launched in July 2013 Wellness talks given at Raffles Institution, Nanyang Girl s High and SPH staff under Outreach Program Collaborates with Rotary Club East for Mobility Aids project Collaborates with CHUI Huay Lim Club and Towards Zero Cancer Initiative to hold Holistic Wellness Symposium and Boundless Love Exhibition during the 14th anniversary celebration MSF Renews IPC-status by 3 years 2014 Collaborates with The Fullerton Hotel for the Boundless Love Exhibition at Fullerton s Heritage Gallery First mindful Walk from the Heart held at Bishan-AMK Park with support from Fireflies Mission & Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Kampung Senang s 15th Anniversary celebrated at Chui Huay Lim Club First ever Eco-Harmony Calendar celebrating Eco-Harmony Kitchen food published 11