UPAAS Participates in Porridge Distribution Event to Promote the Spirit of Giving

The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Singapore (UPAAS) recently participated in the porridge distribution event organized by the People’s Association and Malay Activity Executive Committees (MAECs), in collaboration with Immigrant Associations (IA) and Junior Neighbourhood Ambassadors (JNA). The series of events, which took place during the Ramadan month from 25 March to 21 April 2023, aimed to reach out to the local communities and promote the spirit of giving and helping.

The Porridge Distribution projects were started in 2015 under the “Happy Project” community service initiative and have been well-received by partners and participants. The UPAAS members appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the local culture while serving the community.

UPAAS members volunteered in various schedules, with different members participating in different runs. Notably, Minister for Culture and Youth Edwin Tong, Minister of Defense Ng Eng Hen, and Indranee Rajah, who holds several positions namely Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Finance & Second Minister for National Development, Leader of the House, and Adviser of Tanjong Pagar GRC, also joined in the distributions. The projects were held in the afternoon or evening, before the breaking of fast at about 7pm, and each project had about several volunteers more than the expected turnout.

UPAAS is proud to have participated in such a meaningful event and looks forward to contributing to more community service initiatives in the future.