Hope Initiative Alliance is an aggregator of charitable services committed to enriching the well-being of diverse communities in Singapore.
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Our Story
Hope Initiative Alliance (HIA) is a registered charity in Singapore designated with the Institution of a Public Character (IPC) status.
Since its founding in 2018, HIA has been providing comprehensive care to marginalised individuals in Singapore, including citizens, residents, and migrant workers. Collaborating with public, civil, and private partners, HIA enhances the quality of life for those with diverse social welfare needs through charity services and alliances with various organizations and government agencies.
With the support of partners from the public, private, and civil sectors, HIA serves as an aggregator to provide services that improve the lives of people with diverse social welfare needs. In this regard, HIA works closely with over 100 social service organisations, civil society organisations, corporations, and government agencies.
HIA serves its beneficiaries through various movements that serve the following beneficiaries:
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Children from lower-income families
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Families living in rental housing
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Homeless people and rough sleepers
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Migrant workers living in dormitories
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Migrant domestic workers
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We are guided by our charity principles that nurture a cohesive society, embodying the spirit of a city of good. Together with our partners, we
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Promote interfaith charity
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Support corporate social responsibility
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Champion community volunteerism
Our journey in Together in Improving Lives began in late 2018 when we partnered with the Far East Organisation to raise over S$1.7 million, benefiting 13 charity organisations in Singapore.
In October 2019, DPM Heng, the guest of honour this evening, officially launched the first social movement, which focused on migrant workers living in dormitories - the Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach (AGWO). This was just before we faced the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic a few months later when AGWO's charity work for migrant workers in dormitories became very important.
As a young organisation challenged with minimal resources and relying on volunteers and partners, we continued our charity mission during the pandemic. During the worst outburst of the pandemic, we distributed over one million meals and 1.2 million items to over 21,000 migrant workers in more than 300 factory-converted dormitories. Far exceeding our budgeted resources, we gave more than S$5 million worth of food and supplies to the migrant community in 2020 alone. Since then, till. now, we have continued to work very closely with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) to serve over 20,000 migrant workers every year.
In the recent couple of years, we have also expanded our charity services by partnering with the Ministry of Social & Family Development (MSF) in their S3P program to serve 100 homeless individuals since 2020; and from 2022, we have also collaborated with their Social Service Offices (SSO) to support low-income families living in rental housing.
Together in Improving Lives
"Together in Improving Lives" is Hope Initiative Alliance's charity mission dedicated to delivering support services in collaboration with public, private, and community partners. The goal is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with diverse social welfare needs.
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In pursuit of its mission, Hope Initiative Alliance reaches out to various beneficiary groups, encompassing families with low household incomes, children from less privileged backgrounds, homeless individuals, rough sleepers, migrant workers residing in dormitories, and migrant domestic workers. Emphasising a commitment to providing holistic care, Hope Initiative Alliance customises the initiatives to meet the distinct needs of each group through focused and targeted efforts.
Social Impact Goals
500
children from
less privileged / disadvantaged families
1500
families with
low-household income/ residing in rental flats
10,000
migrant workers
living in dormitories
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5,000
foreign domestic workers
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1,000
volunteers from diverse backgrounds
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Awards & Recognitions
The impact and dedication of Hope Initiative Alliance have garnered recognition, notably with the prestigious President's Volunteerism & Philanthropy Award in 2020. Acknowledged in the Organization of Good category, this accolade serves as a testament to HIA's exceptional contributions to society, especially during the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The award was presented by Mdm Halimah Yacob, the President of the Republic of Singapore, highlighting HIA's significant role in advancing social welfare and community well-being.
2020
President's Volunteerism & Philanthropy Award for the Organisation of Good
2021
Ministry of Manpower Friends of ACE (FACE) Award
2022
Ministry of Manpower Annual Awards - Partners’ Appreciation
2023
Singapore Police Force Outstanding Community Partnership Award
2023
National Awards (COVID-19) - Certificate of Commendation
2023
National Awards (COVID-19): COVID-19 Resilience Medal
2024
Ministry of Social and Family Development Volunteer and Partner Award
Partnership Appreciation
Hope Initiative Alliance collaborates with numerous partners who value and endorse our charitable endeavours. The following are just a few of these partners who have collaborated with us and consistently support our mission for the greater good.
Foreign Domestic Association for Social Support and Training (FAST)
2021 & 2022:
For Supporting 1st Migrant Domestic Worker (MDW) and Employer Appreciation Day
Ministry of Manpower
2020, 2021 & 2022:
For Supporting International Migrants Day
Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)
2023
For Contribution Towards Community Link Initiative
Life Centre Community Services
2021
For Holistic Care to Rough Sleepers
Grace Church Singapore
2019
Ministry Partner Appreciation Award: For Supporting Migrant Domestic Workers