Duke-NUS community service and outreach projects

The Student Council and the Colleges actively seek opportunities for students to engage in community service projects and make a positive impact through their time and effort.

Camp Simba

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Camp Simba was conceptualized in 2009 to address the emotional needs of children whose family members are afflicted with cancer. These children are often left to deal with the large changes within their family on their own. With their family members struggling to cope with their illnesses, these children may miss out on the simple joys of childhood. Camp Simba has been jointly organised by students from Duke-NUS Medical School, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and NTU Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine.

Since its inception, we have expanded our target age group to 7-16 (from 7-12). By bringing together children of two different age groups, we hope to build a larger and more supportive community, where both young children and teenagers can learn from different experiences and be each other’s source of inspiration and strength as they journey together.

For more information, visit the Camp Simba website.

Paediatric Brain and Solid Tumour Awareness (PBSTA)

Paediatric Brain Tumour Awareness is an annual event initially launched in 2014 by a group of Duke-NUS students. In 2018, it was renamed Paediatric Brain and Solid Tumour Awareness (PBSTA) to support a wider community, by raising awareness of paediatric brain and solid tumours, providing support, and creating a platform for affected patients and families to interact.

During the event, participants can attend sharing sessions by content experts, enjoy exciting games and performances, and even go on a Joy Ride with volunteers from Porsche Club Singapore. This event provides an excellent opportunity for children and their families to connect, learn, and have fun.

CDAC

The Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) Ready For School project was initiated in 2004 with the goal of providing support for CDAC’s beneficiary families before the start of the new school year. Duke-NUS students play a significant role in this project by arranging a community health screening that targets the parents and elderly members of these families. The participants are screened for cardiovascular and cancer risks and advised to consult their GPs if required.

Duke-NUS students educate participants on leading a healthier lifestyle and taking control of their health through regular screenings like Pap Smears and Faecal Occult Blood tests.

I’m STEADY lah!

I’m STEADY lah! is Duke-NUS’ only psychiatry-based, student-led community service project. In its 2nd year, “STEADY” stood for Supporter of Tackling Endemic Anxiety and Depression in Youths. In collaboration with other national healthcare organisations, this community service project promotes public awareness and tackles the social stigma of mental health issues among young adults here in Singapore. The project also encourages people to talk about mental health and explore how they can better preserve the mental well-being of themselves and their peers.

I'm STEADY lah! Are you?

Project Dove

Project DOVE (Duke-NUS Overseas Volunteering Expedition) is a student-led initiative to improve the lives of communities beyond Singapore's borders. Since 2010, teams of students, doctors and volunteers have provided underprivileged communities with free health screenings, basic medical treatment and health education.

Project DOVE started as Project KAREN in Chiangmai, Thailand. Over the years, the project expanded, working with communities in Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia. Each year, they provide medical aid to approximately 800 villagers.

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Past Community Service Initiatives

Batam Health Screening Open in new tab

Habitat For HumanityOpen in new tab

Healthcare Transformation in Southeast AsiaOpen in new tab

World Autism Awareness Open in new tab