The Media
Crowdfunding site to return donations in fraudulent cases
Crowdfunding site, Ray of Hope Initiative, said that from Oct 1 this year, it will return donations in full if any of its fund-raisers turns out to be fraudulent. It is the first crowdfunding website in Singapore to offer a “donation back guarantee”.
Source: The Straits Times, Theresa Tan
Date: Published Sep 13, 2018
Social Enterprise, TreeDots creates business opportunities through reducing food wastage
With increased food wastage, TreeDots collaborates with crowdfunding websites such as Ray of Hope Inititative to use funds raised to purchase unexpired and diversified food, donate to disadvantaged families.
Source: Lianhe Zaobao,by 杨漾
Date: Published April 1, 2018
Letting people know where the money went is right thing to do, says online fundraiser
With the introduction of the new code of practice, it is essential for online fundraisers and crowdfunding platforms to take extra measure to provide updates, accountability and transparency.
Source: The Straits Times,by Rahimah Rashith
Date: Published January 29, 2018
Websites such as Give.Asia, Simply Giving, and Ray of Hope Initiative will be required to verify the legitimacy of the fund-raising appeal, and state clearly the service fee or cut they are taking from the amount raised, among other things.
Source: The Straits Times, by Theresa Tan
Date: Published December 30, 2017
TNP readers offer to help resilient PSLE pupils
TNP report on two kids who overcame the odds to do well in PSLE strike a chord.
Source: The New Paper, by Jan Lee
Date: Published November 29, 2017
Measures to ensure responsible use of online donations
New feature for national donation platform Giving.sg at year-end
Source: The Straits Times, by Priscilla Goy
Date: Published August 15, 2017
The Big Read: As crowdfunding sites rake in the donations, questions are raised over accountability
Using compelling pictures or videos depicting the plight of the needy, some fundraisers have been tugging the heartstrings of the public on social media and crowdfunding platforms to great effect.
Source: TodayONLINE, By Siau Ming En
Date: Published August 5, 2017, Updated August 10, 2017
Retiree who fell off Bishan MRT escalator awakes from coma after two months
Fundraising campaign introduced to aid family with hospitalisation and medical bills.
Source: The Straits Times, By Ng Huiwen
Date: Published January 12, 2017
Readers offer to help pay for stateless children's school fees
Group helps stateless individuals with financial needs
Source: TodayONLINE, By Wong Pei Ting
Date: Published October 2, 2016 Updated on Jan 26, 2017
Elderly retiree spends Chinese New Year alone and in debt after son’s death
Widower receives help from non-profit group to partially cover living expenses and debt left behind by his son
Source: The New Paper, By Shaffiq Alkhatib
Date: Published February 9, 2016
Cancer strikes family: Man survives but loses brother, father
Man survives but loses brother and father after cancer strikes family
Source: The New Paper, By Shaffiq Alkhatib
Date: Published July 6, 2015
Bridget Tan, founder of group that helps foreign workers, seeks help after stroke
Foreign workers rights group founder gets help from non-profit group to cover expenses after suffering stroke
Source: The New Paper, By Shaffiq Alkhatib
Date: Published March 18, 2015
Widow who squandered $1m: Lawyer says donors have little control
As donations are from many sources, no one party is able to dictate the terms of usage
Source: Straits Times, By Joyce Lim
Date: Published June 15, 2014
Help for those who want to give help
Group connects donors with people who need tiding over due to a sudden crisis
Source: Straits Times, By Priscilla Goy
Date: Published June 1, 2014