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What happened

Singapore will establish SG for Humanity, a network bringing together the Government, established humanitarian organisations and the community to strengthen aid for those affected by the crisis in Gaza. Yahoo News+2 The network was announced on November 5, 2026 by Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad, together with Ministers of State Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim and Baey Yam Keng. Yahoo News+1 The initiative will identify ways for local groups to collaborate and connect with overseas humanitarian partners. Yahoo News The Government will support these efforts by facilitating engagement with foreign authorities and humanitarian groups. Yahoo News For a start, four groups will be involved: Humanity Matters, Mercy Relief, Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation and Singapore Red Cross. Yahoo News

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The aim is to go beyond mobilising funds and resources to strengthen the last-mile delivery of humanitarian assistance and expand opportunities for Singaporeans to contribute through expertise, fundraising or volunteering. Yahoo News Zaqy said the initiative was driven in part by a desire among Singaporeans to do more to help those affected by the crisis. AsiaOne The four groups have been raising money and providing relief supplies. Yahoo News

Sources

  1. Yahoo NewsNew humanitarian network brings together aid groups, Govt to strengthen aid efforts in Gaza (opens in a new tab)
  2. Ministry of Culture, Community & YouthSingapore Steps Up Collective Humanitarian Efforts For Gaza Through ‘SG For Humanity’ Network (opens in a new tab)
  3. AsiaOneSingapore launches SG for Humanity network to boost and streamline Gaza aid efforts (opens in a new tab)

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