What We Stand For
The DBS Foundation is committed to uplifting lives and livelihoods by igniting change in businesses and communities.
Since 2014, the DBS Foundation has been championing social enterprises in Asia, businesses that are for profit, and impact. The Business for Impact chapter now catalyses the growth of innovative, purpose-driven businesses, including SMEs, designed to address pressing issues facing our planet and society.
In 2022, the DBS Foundation raised the bar with the formation of a new Community Impact chapter, to equip the underserved with digital and financial literacy skills to face the future with confidence, and enable communities to be more food secure and resilient.
Our vision is to spark collective action, together with our partners and DBS People of Purpose, to help build a better world for generations today and tomorrow.
Our Progress to Date
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Awards and Recognition
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Euromoney Awards for Excellence
Global Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility, 2023
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Steward Leadership 25, 2022
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Country Awards, Biggest Social Impact, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 22 (Hong Kong & Taiwan)
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NVPC - Champions of Good, 2022, 2020, 2018
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President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards -Organisations of Good (Large Enterprise), 2022
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Indonesia CSR Awards, 2022
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Shorty Impact Awards, 2021
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PRCA SEA Awards – Purpose Award, 2021- SEA Awards 2021
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President's Challenge Social Enterprise Awards - Social Enterprise Champion of the Year (Corporation), 2019
Singapore Creative CSR Awards - Social Enterprise – Education, 2015