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RGE marked its annual Founder’s Day with an inspiring ‘Art for Everyone’ community event at the National Gallery Singapore. The special occasion, attended by Guest-of-Honour Ms. Chang Hwee Nee, Chief Executive of the National Heritage Board and Chairman of Stroke Support Station, brought together more than 300 beneficiaries, carers and volunteers from RGE and Heartware Network (HWN) in Singapore.
Since 2019, as part of its Founder’s Day celebrations, RGE has brought together employees worldwide to support underserved communities – a core value of its 5Cs business philosophy that whatever the company does must first be good for the Community, Country, Climate and Customer, before it is good for the Company.
This year, in partnership with HWN, RGE engaged over 160 of its Singapore employees and HWN’s youth volunteers to introduce art appreciation to more than 160 beneficiaries and carers from seven social service organisations, including Stroke Support Station, Thye Hua Kwan Active Ageing Centre in Bedok and Kaki Bukit, Sunlove Active Ageing Centre in Chai Chee, Sathya Sai Social Service, Chin Swee Active Ageing Centre and Grace Orchard School.
Celebrating inclusivity and community through art, the ‘ART FOR EVERYONE’ display was created at RGE Founder’s Day 2024 by Heartware Network’s beneficiaries, caregivers and youth volunteers as well as RGE employees.
On stage were (from left to right) Mr. Benny Lee (Executive Vice President of External Affairs, RGE), Ms. Imelda Tanoto (Managing Director and a member of the Executive Committee at RGE), Ms. Chang Hwee Nee (Chief Executive of the National Heritage Board and Chairman of Stroke Support Station), Dr. Ting Seng Kiong (Chairman of Heartware Network), and Mr. Raymond Huang (Board Member of Heartware Network)
The ‘Art for Everyone’ theme was designed to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where art could be enjoyed by all, regardless of background or experience. By making art more accessible, RGE aimed to provide everyone with the opportunity to explore and express their creativity whilst fostering a deeper connection to Singapore’s rich cultural and artistic heritage.
“Art has the remarkable ability to transcend barriers and foster understanding between diverse communities,” Ms. Chang Hwee Nee said. “By hosting this meaningful event at the National Gallery Singapore and ensuring our beneficiaries can partake in the joy and enrichment that art offers, we reinforce our commitment to social impact and community engagement.”
The fun-filled, day-long programme included a series of arts-themed activities and workshops, as well as an art tour for the beneficiaries to experience works by Cheong Soo Pieng, a leading figure within Singapore’s art history, and the “Law of The Land: Highlights of Singapore’s Constitutional Documents” exhibition.
“Giving back to the community has always been a priority for RGE. We are excited to continue our journey to amplify our social impact in Singapore through our annual Founder’s Day event,” said Imelda Tanoto, Managing Director and a member of the Executive Committee at RGE. “By coming together, we can harness our collective strengths and resources to uplift communities and nurture a more compassionate society. Together, we can create lasting change and spread the joy of art, compassion, and inclusion throughout our community.”
RGE’s Founder’s Day celebrations underscore the company’s unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of the communities it serves. By fostering the spirit of giving and volunteerism among its employees, RGE continues to lead by example in creating a more inclusive and compassionate society.
