The Bettering Branch

700+ VOLUNTEERS | 70+ PARTNERS | 1286KG RECYCLED
LETS BRANCH OUT FOR THE BETTER!

WHO WE ARE

The Bettering Branch is a Singapore-based ground up youth-led non-profit focused on empowering youths with empathy through connection, education and service. We do this one branch at a time with our 3 branches of impact: Planet, People & Advocacy.

OUR MISSION

We believe empathy can make the world go round. So we hope to lead & champion it amongst Singaporean youths, dismantling the 'checkbox' culture of youth volunteerism in Singapore & lowering the barriers to civic engagement through connnection, education & service.

We aspire to be a platform where youths can come together to connect, empathise, lead.

Beach Clean Up with girls from PLMGS
Intro Photo 1
Intro Photo 2
Intro Photo 3

OUR PARTNERS/COLLABORATORS

As a ground up initiative that started with 0 partners, resources and funding, we are proud to boast an extensive list of over 70 partners attained through cold emails, texts and outreach (though we'll caveat a few found us too! - which is proof that (YOU)ths indeed can make an impact from scratch)


YOUTH PARTNERS

The Acrylic Project Project Albedo Project Joey Project Inspiring Joy PANGEA KIDS Nanyarns AVOCARDIO Revibe Club Byte Penguin Fashion Parade Fashion Revolution Singapore Project Pinay Ribbiting Finds MOGGOYAN


SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY/COMMUNITY PARTNERS

APSN - Association for Persons with Special needs Established in 1976, APSN is a social service agency providing special education for persons with mild intellectual disability (IQ 50-70) Bethesda Care Services - a registered Social Service Agency in Singapore that provides community assistance, family support, elderly care, and youth development. Primarily serving the eastern region of Singapore, it helps vulnerable individuals and families Canberra Community Club Allkin Fengshan Community Club Northwest CDC People's Association PAYM - As a leading youth organisation, the People’s Association Youth Movement (PAYM) has been reaching out to youths in Singapore since its inception in 1971. It offers a wide spectrum of interesting and meaningful programmes and initiatives to excite, engage and empower the youths in creating a vibrant youth community. The PAYM network currently consists of over 90 Youth Networks based at the CCs. Sunshine Club Student Care Centre - provides a comprehensive before and after school care for students from 7 to 14 years old. We believe that every child is special, each with their unique gifting and qualities. Hence, our program is carefully developed by experienced program coordinators for a holistic and interactive learning environment where each child can learn and grow. Ascending Hope - Founded in 2016, Ascending Hope Community Services began with a focus on addressing problem gambling issues. Over the years, we have evolved into a comprehensive social service organisation dedicated to serving the needy and underprivileged in Singapore. Our mission is to empower individuals through various initiatives, ensuring that no one is left behind. By inspiring others to champion compassion within our society, we strive to create lasting positive change. Ascending Hope Community Services has received approval as an Institution of a Public Character (IPC) by the Singapore Government’s Charities Unit. Brahm Centre - a registered mental health charity in Singapore dedicated to promoting happier and healthier living. It empowers individuals to build mental resilience through science-based mindfulness programs, professional counseling, dementia screenings, and active aging initiatives for youth and seniors. CCC CSN Enabling Services Hub - Enabling Services Hubs (ESHs) offer community support for persons with disabilities and their caregivers closer to their homes. There are ESHs in Tampines, Jurong and Punggol.


CORPORATE/SOCIAL ENTERPRISE/OTHER PARTNERS & SPONSORS

Anytime Fitness The Circular Classroom - Singapore-based social enterprise focused on reducing textile and general waste within the education system by promoting net-zero classrooms and sustainable living City Sprouts is a social enterprise that was started in April 2019, inspiring communities to be more connected to food and their community and build a more sustainable society through sprouting green spaces and programs. We have redeveloped part of the former Henderson Secondary School (almost 10000sqm) into a food and social hub in the heartland of Redhill. Collocated with a nursing home and childcare center, we now hosts more than 30 allotment-based community farmers, 3 agrifood / agritech partners, various food waste management initiatives and an open air dining concept. In 2021, we curated more than 300 programs and events, impacting more than 4000 participants. At the same time, we launched 4 cycles of Growing For Good, a campaign where City Sprouts gave back to the community. For instance, we partnered with Love Bridges All, a social organisation focusing on emotional and social health, on an initiative to give out potted plants to 50 elderly households - in an effort to raise awareness of and curb elderly isolation. Beyond that, we worked with Advisors Clique to donate 4000 seedlings to 2000 recipients, many of which are residents from the Redhill neighbourhood.We were also fortunate to be awarded the inaugural SG Eco Fund by Ministry of Sustainability and Environment to design an environmental sandbox that brings together seemingly isolated domains of sustainability. Now called the Sustainability Center, the project aims to share knowledge, spark ideas and drive action within communities. Crisp 'n Fluff Geneco Mastereign mono.sg Milo Mousedeer Project Acai Sustainable Singapore Gallery TEOHENG Vidacity


SCHOOL PARTNERS

ASR Anglo-Chinese Junior College Anglican High School Catholic Junior College Changkat Changi Secondary School Dunman High School De La Salle School Eunoia Junior College Edgefieled Secondary School Jurong Pioneer JC National Junior College Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School Pei Hwa Secondary School River Valley High School St. Andrew's Junior College St. Josephs Institution St. Gabriels Swiss Cottage Temasek Junior College Tampines Meridian Junior College Tanjong Katong Girls' School Victoria Junior College Victoria School West Spring Yishun Town Yuhua Yishun Innova Junior College Singapore Poly Temasek Poly Republic Poly