Singapore Airlines 2015 Annual Report Download - page 35

Singapore Airlines firmly believes in being
socially responsible and contributing to the
communities in which we operate. As a global
carrier serving some 60 destinations in over
30 countries, SIA stands committed to various
causes including education, arts, sports,
heritage institutions and tourism through ticket
sponsorships, cash contributions, donations-in-
kind as well as sta involvement.
In the lead-up to Singapore’s 50th birthday in
August 2015, the Airline organised two major
fund-raising events – the SIA Charity Gala held
in October 2014 and the SIA Charity Run in
November 2014. With the support of about
500 sta volunteers, a total of $2.5 million was
raised for the Community Chest of Singapore,
a non-profit organisation that raises funds for
many charities in Singapore. This was matched
dollar-for-dollar by the Singapore Government
under the national Care & Share Movement,
liing total funds raised to about $5 million. The
matched amount will go towards building the
capabilities and capacities of the social service
sector to meet rising needs.
During the year in review, SIA continued to
actively take part in the annual “Give A Hand!”
campaign, which raises funds for the adopted
beneficiaries of the Community Chest. The
funds are then channelled to help children
with special needs.
Community Engagement
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$2.5 M
raised for charity from
two fund-raising events
As a global carrier, SIA stands
committed to various causes and
contributes to the communities
in which we operate.
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