Our vision

Uplifting the Lives and Livelihoods of Those in Need

At DBS Foundation, we are committed to supporting vulnerable communities so that those with the fewest resources are not denied the opportunity to improve their circumstances and face the future with confidence.

With a commitment of up to SGD 1 billion and 1.5 million volunteer hours over the next 10 years, we contribute to creating a world where every individual and every community has the opportunity to thrive.

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By Providing Essential Needs and Fostering Inclusion through equipping financial and digital literacy, we enable those in need to cope with life’s uncertainties so that they can be more socially and financially resilient.

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Transforming the ageing narrative

To ensure a future where every person, at every age, can live with dignity, purpose, and joy, we must first redefine what it means to grow older.

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Making every day better

We Provide Essential Needs such as food, nutrition, healthcare, and education, and ensure everyone is equipped with self-esteem and community connections to lead a fulfilling life.

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Making tomorrow brighter

We Foster Inclusion through financial literacy and planning, enabling access to financial products so that nobody is left behind.

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Creating impact since 2014

Committed

SGD 130 mil

since 2014

To impact

> 9.8 mil

beneficiaries by 2027

Volunteered

> 1 mil

hours as DBS People of Purpose

Supported

> 160

Businesses for Impact (SEs/SMEs)

Forged

37

community programmes with strategic partners across the region

Grants and funding for innovative businesses

Together with communities and businesses across Asia and beyond, we enable those in need to cope with life’s challenges and uncertainties.

DBS Foundation Grant

Since 2015, DBS Foundation has provided more than SGD 21.5 million in grant funding to over 160 social enterprises and small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) to scale their business models and deepen their impact.

Our flagship DBS Foundation Grant helps these purpose-driven businesses create a more inclusive world and bring enduring change to vulnerable communities in Asia.


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Impact Beyond Award

An SGD 3 million award for visionary businesses that are leading the way in creating transformative change on the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable communities, building a more inclusive future for all.