This year, FairPrice Group is partnering =Dreams – a non-profit organisation that provides after-school academics and holistic support to low-income families – to collect, sort and distribute textbooks and educational materials such as notes, past exam papers and assessment books collected from the drive.
Ms Sharon Tay, the board director and chair of finance of =Dreams, said that its partnership with FairPrice Group is built on the charity’s mission to empower and inspire children from underprivileged backgrounds, and instil the values of sharing and sustainability in the community.
“Beyond the books, we aim to shape the future of families and children, and remind everyone that our next generation should always be encouraged and supported to dream big.”
Since it was first launched in 1983, Share-A-Textbook has grown to become Singapore’s largest annual textbook donation drive. It has brought together 15,000 volunteers who have sorted books and distributed them to students. Altogether, more than 6.8 million textbooks have gone towards helping over 280,000 students save on textbook expenses.
Mr Alvin Neo, chief customer and marketing officer of FairPrice Group, said that they aim to ease the cost of living for all in Singapore through Share-a-Textbook and are humbled to see people from all walks of life volunteer, cultivate the spirit of sharing, and contribute towards environmental sustainability.
“Access to education is at the heart of Singapore’s system of meritocracy, where all are rewarded by their ability and industriousness. Today’s students are our future generation of leaders, and we believe that regardless of social or economic background, they are all entitled to a fruitful education on equal footing.”
https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...f-500000-textbooks-donation-drive-ends-nov-30
Ms Sharon Tay, the board director and chair of finance of =Dreams, said that its partnership with FairPrice Group is built on the charity’s mission to empower and inspire children from underprivileged backgrounds, and instil the values of sharing and sustainability in the community.
“Beyond the books, we aim to shape the future of families and children, and remind everyone that our next generation should always be encouraged and supported to dream big.”
Since it was first launched in 1983, Share-A-Textbook has grown to become Singapore’s largest annual textbook donation drive. It has brought together 15,000 volunteers who have sorted books and distributed them to students. Altogether, more than 6.8 million textbooks have gone towards helping over 280,000 students save on textbook expenses.
Mr Alvin Neo, chief customer and marketing officer of FairPrice Group, said that they aim to ease the cost of living for all in Singapore through Share-a-Textbook and are humbled to see people from all walks of life volunteer, cultivate the spirit of sharing, and contribute towards environmental sustainability.
“Access to education is at the heart of Singapore’s system of meritocracy, where all are rewarded by their ability and industriousness. Today’s students are our future generation of leaders, and we believe that regardless of social or economic background, they are all entitled to a fruitful education on equal footing.”
https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...f-500000-textbooks-donation-drive-ends-nov-30
