Children Enrichment Program - CHILDREN'S WISHING WELL
Children’s Wishing Well (CWW) is a registered charity and IPC founded in 2002. We have won the Charity Transparency Awards accorded by MCCY from 2019 to 2023. We focus on supporting children and youth from low-income families, mainly through educational programmes and financial assistance. We reach out to over 1,000 beneficiaries each year via 2 full-service centres, 8 community sites, and collaborations with other charitable organisations. We depend solely on donations from private organisations and members of public to fund our services, while keeping all our programmes and services 100% free of charge for the children and families. We believe that by providing the children with educational support and more equal opportunities, they will be able to maximise their potential and get out of the poverty trap.
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CHILDREN ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME

 

Every child has different strengths, which may not be in academics. We want to help them find and maximise that talent through supporting them with exposure, opportunities, and resources. Our signature Chilldren Enrichment Program (CEP) therefore provides holistic child development across 6 areas. To break out of the poverty trap, it is not sufficient to just provide the basics of financial assistance and volunteer-led tuition. CEP caters to the ASPIRATIONS of the children, supporting them to aim high and achieve more than they thought they could. CEP is “scaffolded” according to the abilities and interests of the individual child, and culminates in mastery of a skill (skills), that will prepare them to become useful members of society.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

  • Tuition conducted by MOE-registered former school teachers
  • Additional 1-on-1 with volunteers for weaker students

READING CLUB

  • Volunteers read to children and organise activities related to the stories/ themes
  • The weekly sessions are to increase their language ability and interest in reading

PATHFINDERS

  • Regular lessons in music, sports, speech & drama, art, IT, etc conducted by professionals and volunteers

LIFE SKILLS

  • Volunteers conduct training sessions on interview skills, personal grooming, cooking, public speaking, decision making, etc
  • These life skills are an essential part of the holistic development for children, and can help them succeed later on

CAREER GPS, MENTORSHIP & COUNSELLING

  • Corporates host secondary school students to expose them to possible careers in different industries
  • Where possible, they follow up with opportunities for internship, job shadowing, and/or mentorship
  • We also provide on-site counselling services for children and their families

LEARNING JOURNEYS

  • Corporates or volunteers organise and sponsor outings or events
  • To educate and expose the children to experiences and knowledge outside the classroom

TESTIMONIALS OF STUDENTS

Adler, 12 Years Old
I have improved in my studies. The teachers motivate me, and I have fun while learning.

Aisyah, 12 Years Old
I enjoy going on Learning Journeys because they give me the chance to meet new people and explore exciting experiences. Each time, I not only have fun but also discover and learn so many valuable things.

Putra, 11 Years Old
I enjoy non-academic classes (Pathfinders) especially sport like squash, it is very exciting and different from what I usually do.

Nathasia, 9 Years Old
I really like coming to Children’s Wishing Well because the teachers make the lessons fun and interesting. I also love meeting new friends here. It’s exciting to learn new things and hang out with my friends at the same time!

Hong Xing, 12 Years Old
I have been coming here for 5 years, and it’s given me the chance to meet new teachers and make great friends. Through Life Skills and Learning Journeys, I’ve been able to try new things and learn so much along the way.

Tze Han, 7 Years Old
I enjoy the Maths and English lessons. Because I can learn more on subtractions. Next time, I want to be a Maths Teacher.

To donate to our Children’s Enrichment Programme, click here

CHILDREN’S ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME IMPACT

 

We recently concluded an impact analysis of our Children’s Enrichment Programme, which found that the social Impact of Return (sROI) was 3 times (300%) of the monetary value spent on the children. They showed improvement in their academic results, increased self-confidence, and had greater ambitions for their future. Investment in a child’s education and development takes time, and the seeds we sow will grow stronger over the years.

Click here to read the full Impact Report