SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – November 27, 2023 – Mr. Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies, who is also the Chief Patron of Heartware Network (HWN), today attended the launch of the new Corporate Volunteering Program of RGE with HWN named “Golden Hearts”.
From left to right: Mr. Benny Lee, Executive Vice President, External Affairs, RGE; Mr. Anderson Tanoto, Managing Director, RGE; Mr. Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies, and Chief Patron of Heartware Network; Mr. Anthony Lin, Vice President, Heartware Network; Ms Tan See Leng, Executive Director, Heartware Network. Photo: RGE
Under the “Golden Hearts” program, RGE employees will volunteer their time to improve the lives of the elderly, people with special needs, vulnerable children and other marginalized groups in Singapore. This includes mentoring young leaders through Heartware-East Coast’s Sustainable Youth Leadership Development Program, as well as helping older adults learn and navigate technology, promoting physical activity and social interactions for people with special needs and creating a sense of community for marginalized groups.
Nearly 500 RGE employees, Heartware Network youth volunteers, beneficiaries and their caregivers celebrate RGE’s partnership with Heartware Network through a new volunteer program called “Golden Hearts,” in conjunction with RGE Founders’ Day . Seated in the 1st row, 5th from the right, is the guest of honor, Mr. Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies, and Chief Patron of Heartware Network. Photo: RGE
Another key objective of the program will be education for sustainable development. Through “Golden Hearts”, children and young people will have the opportunity to attend a workshop and learning journey at the RGE-NTU Sustainable Textiles Research Center (RGE-NTU SusTex) launching in August 2022 to study the chemistry of various textile materials and determine the optimal processes and techniques needed to move us closer to a circular textile economy. These initiatives will collectively amplify the social impact of the program and contribute to environmental improvement, which aligns with the core objectives of both organizations.
“Golden Hearts” was revealed at RGE’s annual Founders’ Day, which celebrates the company’s founding and reinforces its commitment to the 5Cs business philosophy: “Everything we do must first be good for the community, the country, the climate, the customer, and only then will it do it. be good for the company. Additionally, “Golden Hearts” embodies RGE’s unwavering commitment to serving the multifaceted needs of the Singapore community.
To give greater meaning to RGE’s “Golden Hearts”, the launch of the corporate volunteer program took place in conjunction with the “Tranquil Journey at the Gardens” event co-hosted by HWN and RGE. The day-long event featured a range of interactive activities and arts and crafts specially curated for these beneficiaries and their caregivers – the ‘unsung heroes’, allowing them a well-deserved break to recharge and rejuvenate for their ongoing care responsibilities.
“We are extremely honored to have DPM Heng preside over the launch of RGE’s ‘Golden Hearts’ volunteer program,” said RGE Managing Director Anderson Tanoto. “Giving back to the community has been RGE’s philosophy for over 50 years, and we are pleased to extend this meaningful initiative to Singapore. Through the “Golden Hearts” program, we empower our employees to give back to society in ways that “enhance lives for life.” We are excited to embark on this journey with HWN and elevate our relationship to new heights by leveraging our collective strengths and resources to uplift communities and nurture a more equitable and compassionate society.
Tan See Leng, Executive Director of HWN, said: “HWN has been a long-standing partner of the Tanoto family’s philanthropic arm, the Tanoto Foundation, under the Heartware-East Coast Sustainable Youth Leadership Development Program. and the Heartware-Tanoto Foundation’s Learning Together program. We are deeply grateful for this opportunity to strengthen our partnership with RGE, which will not only provide us with additional resources to strengthen our support for our youth and beneficiaries, but will also expand our reach, allowing us to effectively respond to diverse and urgent needs of our populations. communities. We believe that together we can have a more meaningful and lasting impact on social and environmental issues.
“Golden Hearts” will debut in January 2024 and is expected to be a strong, multi-year collaboration between RGE and HWN, leveraging the unique strengths of both parties to create a positive and lasting impact on the lives of individuals of all ages in Singapore.
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