Support Vulnerable Children in Singapore
World Vision's Vulnerable Children in Singapore Fund is our commitment to stand in the gap for vulnerable children in Singapore. Our featured project under this fund aims to support children in out-of-home care with special learning needs.
About the Programme
In Singapore, children below 18 years old can be removed from their natural families as a last resort for reasons that put their safety and well-being at risk, such as abuse, abandonment, neglect, or the loss or incarceration of parents. These children are then placed temporarily in out-of-home care, where they can be looked after in a safe environment (such as a foster family or a children’s home) until they can be safely reunified with their natural families.
Helping Children with
Special Learning Needs
Among these children in out-of-home care, there is an even more vulnerable group who have been identified as having special learning needs:
1. Children who have been formally
diagnosed with developmental conditions (such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia,
and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
2. Children showing signs of learning and development delays, pending formal diagnosis by care professionals.
Learning support programme fees
Covers the educational materials, resources, and instructional support tailored to these children’s learning needs.
Transport cost
Contribute towards transportation costs, especially for children in residential care, to ensure they can access specialized learning support services.
Mike's Journey
When Mike** joined the Main Literacy Programme (MLP) in Primary 3, learning felt overwhelming. He found it difficult to concentrate for long periods, and when frustration set in, it affected his ability to stay focused.
Through the weekly structured MLP sessions conducted by the Dyslexia Association of Singapore and funded by World Vision Singapore, Mike began rebuilding his foundations. With the support of his educational therapist, he learnt strategies to recognise words, read and spell with greater confidence. Guided verbal exercises also helped him express his thoughts more clearly and manage his emotions more constructively. Progress did not come overnight.
Week after week, Mike returned with perseverance and a willingness to learn. Now in Primary 5, Mike reads more fluently and speaks with greater assurance. His reading score has improved from 11 to 26, a reflection of steady progress and growing confidence. With continued support, Mike is not only catching up in school but also discovering he is capable of more than he once believed.
Our Partners
We have partnered with 3 out-of-home care (OHC) agencies and 3 learning support programme (LSP) providers to support children with special learning needs:
