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Friends of Singa (FOS) is the Singapore Kindness Movement's flagship school programme that empowers students to champion kindness in primary and secondary schools and communities through a year-long, student-led campaign.

Students identify issues within their school community and design meaningful kindness initiatives to address them, developing empathy, respect, inclusivity and active citizenship along the way.

By leading these projects, they gain a deeper understanding of the positive role they can play in shaping a kinder school culture and making a difference in the lives of others.

To support the schools, SKM provides teacher briefings, student leadership workshops and seed funding to help students bring their kindness initiatives to life. Learn More

Registration

Programme Timeline

Focus Area

Resources

Registration

Register your interest to start a kindness campaign in your school. By registration, your school indicates their commitment to deliver at least one kindness campaign (maximum three) to be recognised as an FOS School at the Friends of Singa Awards Ceremony.

Each school can gather up to three groups of students to run their Kindness Campaign(s).

Jan

Teacher’s Online Briefing

Teachers are invited to attend a 45-minute online briefing to get an overview of the programme and have any questions answered. You can sign up for the session through our registration link.

13 Jan 2027, Wed, 3 to 4pm
21 Jan 2027, Thur, 4 to 5pm

Jan

Design Thinking Workshop

Schools have the option to attend a Friends of Singa (FOS) design thinking workshop designed to foster empathy and teach the fundamentals of running a successful kindness campaign. Through a hands-on session, students are encouraged to brainstorm and develop creative ideas for their campaigns.

Workshop Hosting Schools:

28 Jan @ Bedok Green Primary School
10 Feb @ Compassvale Primary School
11 Feb @ Xishan Primary School
17 Feb @ Woodlands Primary School
18 Feb @ CHIJ Our Lady of Good Counsel
19 Feb @ CHIJ Kellock
5 March @ Mee Toh School
24 March @ Bukit Panjang Primary School

Jan - Mar

Proposal Submission

Participating schools are required to submit at least one FOS proposal (maximum 3) via your school’s unique link shared during registration with a focus on any of the chosen graciousness pillars below:

Cyber Kindness
Neighbourliness
Inclusivity
Multiculturalism

Mar

Campaign Implementation

Upon proposal approval, students and teachers may embark on their campaigns.

Apr – Aug

Report & Claims Submission

Upload all reports and claims via your school’s unique link shared during registration. Early submissions are welcome.

Apr – Aug

Fund Reimbursement

Reimbursements will be made via PayNow, PayLah or Bank Transfer.

Nov

FOS Award Ceremony

All participating students, teachers and schools will be recognised through your school's Friends of Singa (FOS) Award Ceremony, celebrating the efforts of student leaders and educators in fostering a culture of kindness.

Oct - Nov

Focus Area

To foster a more gracious Singapore, the Singapore Kindness Movement (SKM) inspires individuals to live out values of courtesy, kindness, and consideration.

Through the Friends of Singa (FOS) programme, students are empowered to become kindness ambassadors, role models who lead by example and spark ripple effects of care in their schools and communities.

This year, FOS projects will centre on four pillars of graciousness: CyberKindness, Neighbourliness, Inclusivity, and Multiculturalism.

Project proposals should focus on one of these themes, showing clear understanding and creative approaches to put kindness into action. By doing so, students not only carry out meaningful initiatives but also play a part in shaping a kindness culture that extends beyond the classroom into everyday community life.

By aligning projects to these themes, schools and students contribute directly to the holistic development of kindness values, addressing contemporary social challenges while reflecting the many dimensions of gracious living in Singapore.

CyberKindness / Online Graciousness

In today’s digital age, it is vital to be safe, responsible, and respectful online. SKM encourages netizens to model gracious behaviour through CyberKindness, positive peer influence, and being an Upstander rather than a bystander.

This includes practicing respectful communication, considerate behaviour, and positive engagement across digital platforms.

Neighbourliness

Neighbourliness is about building strong, caring, and connected communities. Small acts such as greeting neighbours, being mindful of quiet hours (10pm–7am), or celebrating festive occasions together can help nurture the kampung spirit.

It also means fostering trust, openness, and social cohesion across diverse groups, bridging gaps between citizens and non-citizens alike.

Inclusivity

An inclusive society values and respects every individual, regardless of differences. Inclusivity ensures that no one is excluded from daily life, and that shared spaces are welcoming and accessible.

By promoting compassion, empathy, respect, patience, and consideration, we strengthen bonds and create a community where everyone feels they belong.

Multiculturalism

Multiculturalism celebrates Singapore’s diversity, encouraging mutual respect, appreciation of different cultures, and shared experiences that unite communities.

By promoting cross-cultural understanding and collaboration, we can deepen bonds and enrich the collective Singapore experience.