Projects Overview
Impact Beyond Borders - How Our Students Make A Difference Near and Far
>14,300
community service projects
430+
partner organisations
40
countries
Local Community Service Projects
From vibrant neighborhoods to urgent local challenges, our students are leading projects across Singapore that supports diverse beneficiaries and drive meaningful, lasting change.
Project Artis
In collaboration with social enterprise Social Gifting, Project Artis transformed lives by equipping persons with disabilities (PWDs) with sustainable crafting skills that opened doors to independence and opportunity.
Project Floorever Friends
Organised by SMU Floorball Club with multiple community partners, Project Floorever Friends supported children aged 6-9 and their families in Bedok North rental flats through weekly educational games, mentoring, and family outings.
Project Inspirar
Since 2008, the project has fostered meaningful connections between SMU students and the seniors through diverse activities including chair yoga, taichi and essential digital literacy workshops that promote active aging.
Overseas Community Service Projects
Our students undertake overseas community service projects in developing regions and under-resourced communities across Asia —addressing local needs, building cross-cultural understanding, and contributing to sustainable development.
Project Du Xing (China)
Project Du Xing transforms the lives of children at Yuxian Yihai Orphanage through comprehensive programmes that combine sports, cultural education, and language development to build confidence and expand horizons. Our initiative empowers orphans and children without parental care by fostering physical wellness, global awareness, and communication skills that prepare them for a brighter future.
Project Smile Manila (Philippines)
Project Smile Manila has partnered with CRIBS Foundation in the Philippines for 15 years to support young girls who have experienced domestic violence or abuse. Through friendship-building games, arts and crafts, health and wellness activities, and educational elements, the project helped them reclaim their childhood and empowered them with the necessary stepping stones to achieve self-dependence upon graduating from the CRIBS New Beginnings Programme.
Project Vươn Lên (Vietnam)
Project Vuon Len empowered youths aged 15-18 and women from the Commune Woman Union aged 25-40 in Tra Vinh Province through comprehensive vocational training in economic fundamentals, portfolio planning, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. By providing practical skills development, the project enabled participants to pursue sustainable employment and business opportunities while staying relevant to evolving industry demands.
