About Campaign

ends 12 Apr 2020, 11:59 PM
According to data from KKH and National University Hospital, from 2010 to 2014, there was a 76 percent increase in the number of children diagnosed with developmental delays, learning difficulties and autism spectrum disorders in Singapore.

While the figure may initially seem alarming, specialists cite better awareness among parents and preschool teachers, leading to early referrals for diagnosis.

Autism is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the world. Despite this high prevalence, research shows that many parents of young children have very little knowledge about the signs of autism and are not seeking help early enough.

As there is currently no cure for autism, early detection and intervention can result in critical improvements across the lifespan.

Special education schools like Metta School are for children aged seven to twenty-one with mild intellectual disability and/or mild to moderate autism spectrum disorder. It provides a holistic education that encompasses life skills, vocational skills, academics and the arts to children with special needs.

In conjunction with Autism Awareness Day 2020, support special education and early intervention to children like Selena when you donate.

#HelpMettaSelena
#Autism #AutismAwarenessDay #AutismAwarenessWeek #SupportKidsWithAutism #SupportAChild #MettaSchool #MettaPreschool

About the Charity

All donations will be eligible for tax exemption and it will be included automatically in your tax assessment. Receipts will be mailed out for donations of $50 & above. For donations below $50, you may contact us at [email protected] if you require a copy. As Metta sees the importance in saving the environment, we are gradually going paperless for our receipts to all donors with effect from 1 April 2021 onwards. We thank you for your understanding to walk this journey together to protect the environment that we live in.

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Founded in 1992 by Venerable Chao Khun Fa Zhao, Metta Welfare Association was registered as a charity in 1994. Endorsed by the MSF, MOH and MOE, we are a member of the National Council of Social Service, Singapore Hospice Council and Singapore Disability Sports Council.

Motto:
Compassionate love to share
Brightens hope to those we care

Vision:
Inspired by the Great Compassionate Vows of The Medicine Buddha, we aim to provide social services for the community, regardless of race or religion.

Mission:
We are dedicated to delivering social service programmes for individuals and families by collaborating with our donors, partners, vendors and community organisations.

Our social service programmes are classified as follows:
1) Children Care
2) Disability Care
3) Medical Care
4) Special Education
5) Youth Employment Support
6) Other Services

FUNDRAISE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN

Fundraising can help to raise more and change more lives.

SUPPORTED CAUSES
Children & Youth
Disability
Families
Social Service