Singapore Indian Development Association

SINDA's programmes revolve primarily around the themes of education, youth, family and children, social and financial assistance, and community.

1992: SINDA Tutorials for Enhanced Performance (STEP) was launched and by March, 2,600 students had enrolled in the programme through referrals of educators and parents.

STEP centres were made more accessible, fees affordable, class sizes kept small and trainings for tutors were enhanced.

By the 2000s, in tandem with evolving trends, SINDA diversified its programmes and services – counselling, talks and workshops on parenting, student mentoring and IT training were provided.

New programmes were introduced and collaborations with the community increased as well, stemming from heightened networking and the collective interest of working towards uplifting the Indian community in Singapore – Project Give was launched, Teach programme was introduced to help weak students, Project Athena to empower single Indian mothers to become confident and independent and the Back To School Festival, which allows students to receive stationery and shoe vouchers for the new school year.

Following this report, SINDA restructured its goals by increasing the capacity and impact of existing programmes to improve its services to the community.

For instance, the Door Knocking Exercise, targeted at specific neighbourhoods with higher concentration of low-income Indian families, was piloted 2016.

The highest honours bestowed by SINDA upon Indian students who have achieved excellence in their respective academic, arts or sports fields.

A year-end carnival that brings together families in a festive atmosphere and presents students with vouchers to purchase essential items for school, in preparation for the new academic year.

The SINDA Youth Hub was launched in 2018 to serve as a conducive space for students to study in and spend their time in meaningful ways.