Womens Charities

[Miss J]

I am not sure whether I am on the right part of the message board, but there are clearly some very interesting debates going on so maybe some of you can help.

I am shortly moving to Singapore and I was wondering whether there are any womens charities that I can become a volunteer of.

I know it sounds like a wide ranging subject, but I thought it might broaden the responses.

Thanks

[Spot!]

You might like to try ANZA (the Australian & New Zealand Association) which has lots of things that you can volunteer for.

PS From your previous posts are you moving here with "the Partner"?!!

[Miss J]

There are two people from my office relocating.

Me and 'A' Partner. NOT 'my' partner.

.... stalking me?

[Spot!]

You will note that I did respond to earlier post about cars.

Stalking.....no. Curious....yes!

[Miss J]

You certainly did. Thank you.

I have a lot of wall posts up at the moment. I must look like I am skiving work ... haha ... I am!

[Lili Von Shtupp]

Hi again, Miss J! Singapore's largest women's charity is called AWARE. They are always looking for volunteers.

Cut and pasted from their website:

Inspired by a seminar entitled “Women’s Choices, Women’s Lives” in 1984 where a panel of women spoke to an audience of about 50 people, a few good women got together and started AWARE. The association has grown into an organisation that plays a vital social role in Singapore, and one that is recognised from grassroots up to Government levels, as well as being a sounding board for the media on a wide range of issues.

Our Vision

Gender Equity For All


Our Mission

Promoting a society that provides optimal opportunities for women, and men, to realise their highest potential.

AWARE's activities are primarily practical, looking towards taking positive steps to redressing an imbalance between the sexes, and thus creating a healthier society as a whole. To this end, the association focuses on three main areas of activity:

Direct Services - including the Helpline, face to face counselling, Befrienders and legal clinic - services aimed at reaching out to women in need;
Research and Publications - work designed to investigate issues relating to women, families and gender, and to identify solutions to address the issues, and
Public Education - programmes seeking to raise consciousness of gender issues and to empower women.

Cheers!