NextGen
PHILANTHROPISTS
From June 17 to 21, 2024, the first Next Generation Philanthropy Leadership Scholarship Program Summer Camp was successfully held in Singapore. This program, organized by the Singapore Good Soil Foundation and co-organized by the NUS (National University of Singapore) Business School, is designed for outstanding high school students aged 15 to 17. It attracted 57 excellent students from 25 prestigious schools worldwide.
As a sponsor of the Singapore Good Soil Foundation, Sky9 Capital shares a common goal and vision: to cultivate more future philanthropists and entrepreneurs, working together for the public good.
The National University of Singapore is a top-tier world-class university, ranked 8th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings. The program was held at the NUS Business School and had the honour of inviting Professor Richard Buttrey from the University of Cambridge, former Singapore Nominated Member of Parliament, Mr. Viswa Sadasivan, and TikTok’s Head of Social Impact, Jerry Ong, as mentors, covering courses such as philanthropic leadership and public speaking skills.
Additionally, students had the opportunity to visit the local OUE Group in Singapore and engage in a dialogue with Chairman Dr. Stephen Riady.
Students also visited the well-known philanthropic community space Enabling Village and Tzu Chi Foundation to learn about the specific operations of charity organizations.
The discussions in the classroom were enthusiastic, and the students were focused and gained a lot. Ms. Faye Lo, the Founder of the Singapore Good Soil Foundation, the initiator of this program, and the Head of Venture Philanthropy and Impact Investment of Sky9 Capital, stated: “This summer camp is not just a feast of learning but a historic first step in cultivating future philanthropists and entrepreneurs for our philanthropic projects. I believe that in the near future, these young talents will become the backbone of social progress.”
To cultivate the next generation of future philanthropists and social entrepreneurs, driven by a shared commitment to transforming lives and advancing the public good.
