Rochore Kongsi For The Aged - Since March 2009
Rochore Kongsi is a VWO providing shelter for destitute elderly residents. AMF adopted Rochore Kongsi in March 2009. We sponsor and organize volunteer doctors to visit the residents of this home once a month to provide them with free medical consultations and advice. AMF sponsors the cost of outpatient medication, lab tests and x-rays requested by the doctor.

ActivAid 2011 - 27 Aug 2011
Health Expeditions International and NUS Medical Society jointly organized ActivAid 2011 in collaboration with National University Health System (NUHS). Their objective is to create a platform for the exchange of ideas and best practices between various student-led humanitarian projects, NGOs and healthcare professionals; ultimately leading to greater synergy and collaboration between various efforts. AMF was one of the sponsors for this event.

Project Bharatpur, Nepal - 3 to 19 Aug 2011
AMF sponsored the cost of vaccinations to prepare 4 medical students for their humanitarian trip to Bharatpur, Nepal. Their objective is to provide assistance to the staff of Bharatpur Teaching Hospital in their screening and clinical examinations of rural communities.

In rural communities, they have limited access to hospital and medical facilities, and awareness of health issues is low. Therefore, these students joined a group of doctors and nurses to perform basic health screenings and examinations.

Project in Thirukkovil, Sri Lanka - 4 to 15 Oct 2010
AMF sponsored the cost of vaccinations for 16 Singapore Polytechnic Boys’ Brigade Primers (SP Primers) and 3 adult volunteer leaders for their Sri Lanka Humanitarian Trip. This trip is an on-going Tsunami Rebuilding Phase under the community development of Touch Community Services International. Trees were planted while rubbish and weeds were removed from drains to prevent water logging. Computer lessons were offered to the children to learn on Microsoft Office.

ActivAid 2010 - 4 September 2010
A Symposium on Healthcare Humanitarian Development Efforts
ActivAid 2010 served their objectives by being a platform for students to actively learn and discuss various strategies and best practices for overseas humanitarian trips. The students found it an excellent networking opportunity as students from different healthcare faculties received a rare chance to see how they could work together towards providing holistic care to communities in need of help. AMF was one of the sponsors for this event.

Health Screening at Tampines East Community Club Saturday - 27 March 2010
AMF and Tampines East Community Club organized this Health Screening exercise for residents of Tampines aged 50 and above and from low-income families. AMF sponsored this event where 80 residents were screened for cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, waist measurement and urine abnormalities.

First Aid Project for SunLove Chai Chee Neighbourhood - 8, 9 & 20 Oct 2009
AMF sponsored the cost of 120 customized First Aid Boxes specially prepared by 8 students from Singapore Management University. These students conducted basic first aid lessons in Malay, Hokkien and Mandarin specifically for seniors under SunLove Chai Chee's charge. The first aid sessions were a combination of instruction and hands-on bandaging practice.

Health Screening at Blk 93 Henderson Road - 3 Oct & 7 Nov 2009
Volunteer doctors, nurses and volunteers spent 2 Saturday afternoons at Block 93 Henderson Road to provide basic health-check and counselling to elderly residents staying on their own at blocks 91, 92, 93 & 95 Henderson Road (HDB rental flats near Redhill MRT station). The residents were happy to receive advice from the doctors.

Project in Thirukkovil, Sri Lanka - 20 Sep to 3 Oct 2009
AMF sponsored the cost of vaccinations for a group of 14 Singapore Polytechnic Boys' Brigade (SP Primers) and 3 adult volunteer leaders. They left for Sri Lanka for a humanitarian trip to serve Tsunami victims in Thirukkovil by building a concrete outdoor multi-purpose court for the locals to play games & sports.

Health Screening at Kampong Glam Community Club - 21 Feb 2009
AMF sponsored the cost of logistics for this event. This event was a joint effort by AMF and Kampong Glam CC. This event targeted at 200 residents of Kampong Glam aged 40 and above including those on the Public Assistance Scheme. This health screening consisted of Eye Check, Chest X-ray and Blood Pressure check.

Overseas-Adopted Project
Blue Sky Healing Home, Beijing
Blue Sky Healing Home is a private medical foster home founded and run by Ms Tania Hoahing, a Singaporean, together with Dr Maria He, a Beijing doctor, and several dedicated volunteers. They help orphans and children from poor families all over China receive medical care and surgery.

AMF adopted Blue Sky Healing Home, Beijing in year 2009 and since then AMF has been receiving donations specifically for Blue Sky. Donors who specifically donate to Blue Sky do not qualify for tax exemption in Singapore, as Blue Sky is an overseas project adopted by AMF.

For more information on Blue Sky Healing Home, Beijing please visit http://www.blueskyhealinghome.org

Tsunami Projects
YMCA Rebuilding Communities Programme, Medical Mission Project in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka - 28 Dec 2010
AMF donated S$28,000 to YMCA for their Rebuilding Communities Programme, Medical Mission Project - Batticaloa of Sri Lanka to help the post-tsunami victim’s families in Sri Lanka.

Aceh Project - Rotary Health Centre - 16 April 2010
To assist the Rotary Club purchase a generator set for the Health Centre. This Health Centre is a 2-storey 500sq m centre with surgerical facilities, a dental clinic, medical examination rooms and accommodation for visiting doctors.

Projects – Year 2004 to 2008