SINGAPORE, 3 SEPTEMBER 2026 – The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has committed an additional S$170,000 in humanitarian aid to support the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and partners’ efforts on the ground, including water purification powders, water filters, and emergency food supplies. These efforts are on top of the SRC’s initial S$50,000 contribution to the response and relief efforts in Nepal.
To address urgent basic needs, SRC is committing approximately S$80,000 to provide emergency food supplies, including essential staples like rice and lentils, to 2,500 households. These items will be deployed through our partners on the ground.
Another major focus of the relief package is to ensure access to safe potable water. SRC is allocating approximately S$90,000 to provide water filtration supplies to help the affected communities. Scheduled for deployment this weekend, the shipment will include 183 water filters, each capable of producing more than 200 litres of clean water per hour and designed to support communities of up to 200 people.
Since the launch of the public fundraising appeal, the SRC has received more than S$3 million in donations.
“We are grateful for and encouraged by the strong support for our Nepal Floods response. Many donors have made their way to the Red Cross House these past days to personally hand over their donations. This show of solidarity and support will translate into much-needed assistance for communities affected by the floods, helping them through the immediate relief efforts and towards recovery. We will honour the public trust by ensuring the contributions are managed transparently and efficiently, ensuring maximum impact,” said Benjamin William, Secretary-General/CEO, Singapore Red Cross.
SRC had earlier committed S$50,000 to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), which is working with Nepal Red Cross, for the relief efforts.
As of 2 September, the Nepal Red Cross had dispatched 1,520 blankets, 715 mattresses, 1,418 tarpaulins, 392 hygiene kits, 760 dignity kits, 490 buckets, 365 mosquito nets, 80 emergency toilets, 55 first aid boxes, 25 stretchers, and 14 tents across affected areas. The response has also included the distribution of bottled water, ready-to-eat food, and essential relief items, as well as meals for 750 displaced people in Nuwakot. Restoring Family Links and psychological first aid help desks have also been set up to support affected communities. Needs continue to be assessed to ensure assistance responds to priorities identified on the ground. Funds raised through SRC’s appeal will be channeled through the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and other humanitarian partners on the ground to support relief and recovery efforts, guided by assessed needs.
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Nepal Floods Response: Ways to Donate Under the Overseas Humanitarian Assistance Tax Deduction Scheme, individual and corporate donors are eligible for 100% tax deduction for donations made towards this fundraising appeal. To qualify, please enter your NRIC or FIN (personal) or UEN (corporate) in the "Tax Deduction Reference", "Identification Number", or "Remarks/Reference" field during the donation process. Your donation will be automatically included in your IRAS tax assessment if you provide your NRIC, FIN, or UEN when you make your donation. 1) Donate via Credit Card - Giving.sg, DeeDa, Give.asia 2) Donate via PayNow Go to "PayNow" > Click "PayNow to UEN" > Key in “S86CC0370ERF1” > Key in the amount you would like to donate > Input “Nepal Floods [your NRIC/FIN/UEN for tax deduction]” under Bill Reference;
Please make a cheque payable to ‘Singapore Red Cross Society’, to be posted to Red Cross House, 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486. Please leave your name, postal address and indicate “Nepal Floods” at the back of your cheque. 4) Donate in Person Please make your donation at the Singapore Red Cross at Red Cross House, 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486 during office hours: Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 6pm. 5) Fundraise Register as a third party fundraiser and email us the completed form, or set up an online fundraising campaign on Giving.sg. Note: In the event that donations exceed the expenses incurred by Singapore Red Cross in this specific disaster response, any surplus or unspent money, after three years from the date of inception of the fund, can be used to prepare for and serve communities affected by other disasters or may be used to complement or to sustain projects undertaken by SRC in helping the vulnerable in areas affected by disasters. Appeal period: 28 August - 30 November 2026 |
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