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Elderly Scavengers of Singapore

There are more than an estimated 12,000 elderly scavengers living off the streets of Singapore. This project will aim to provide food and basic necessities.

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Elderly Scavengers of Singapore

Elderly Scavengers of Singapore

Elderly Scavengers of Singapore

Elderly Scavengers of Singapore

Elderly Scavengers of Singapore

There are more than an estimated 12,000 elderly scavengers living off the streets of Singapore. This project will aim to provide food and basic necessities.

There are more than an estimated 12,000 elderly scavengers living off the streets of Singapore. This project will aim to provide food and basic necessities.

There are more than an estimated 12,000 elderly scavengers living off the streets of Singapore. This project will aim to provide food and basic necessities.

There are more than an estimated 12,000 elderly scavengers living off the streets of Singapore. This project will aim to provide food and basic necessities.

Helper of Elderly Scavengers
Helper of Elderly Scavengers
Helper of Elderly Scavengers
Helper of Elderly Scavengers
1 Campaign |
Singapore, Singapore
$489 USD 8 backers
1% of $38,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Choose your Perk

Quality Photo & write-up

$9 USD
Est. Shipping
December 2013
4 out of 10000 of claimed

e-Book on Elderly Scavengers

$99 USD
Est. Shipping
December 2013
1 out of 500 of claimed

Personal thank you phone call

$299 USD
Est. Shipping
December 2013
1 out of 100 of claimed


Latest Update:

Indiegogo is current working with us on final matters and updates.



The Destitute and Poor Elderly Scavengers in Singapore

Despite having a GDP per capita that is that of an advanced country, Singapore is home to a huge under-class that is growing day by day.

  • I am a college graduate who is deeply concerned about social issues. I grew up in a Singapore that modernized quickly, but yet left behind disturbing inequality.

  • Within this inequality is a particularly pitiful segment of over 55 year old senior citizens who rely on collecting cardboard, cans and discarded material in order to sell them to recycling companies to earn a pittance to survive.

  • This campaign aims to fund the nutritional and basic necessities that these elderly will need for at least a year. With bulk purchases and systematic distribution, this campaign will record each and every elderly that receives help and how much help they were given, providing a direct and transparent system that allows the greatest number of elderly to be reached.

  • Contributors are essential to this project, because these elderly scavengers have no family, have no government assistance, and can only rely on the kindheartedness of strangers and soon-to-be friends to live a dignified life.



  • What We Need & What You Get

    Here it is broken down in more detail:

    • We need 38,000 USD in funding. All this is going directly into food, soap, shampoo, toothpaste and blankets for the needy elderly. A small percentage will also go into producing a small book which details the struggles of these elderly.

    • Every elderly helped will be photographed (with permission), documented, and followed-up with by volunteers distributing the food.

    • The perks you will be getting include photographs of their grateful smiles, full write-ups on their condition, and a signed copy of the small book which will include your name as a main contributor (with you permission).

    • All funds will go towards these elderly and publicising their plight.

      Note: 3rd parties such as the Indiegogo website and Paypal, payment processors and vendors collect fees which go towards reducing the total amount.

      The estimated full breakdown of total indicative planned itemized disbursement:

    • Food Vouchers, $2 each, 10 per set, 1 set ($20) per elderly scavenger (Quantity: 500) (26% of project value)
    • Head & Shoulders (675 ML) ($12.50) [Quantity: 500] (16% of project value)
    • Dettol Bar Soap (120G / 5) ($4.60) [Quantity: 1,000] (12% of project value)
    • Colgate Extra Clean Toothbrush (1) ($1.70) [Quantity: 1,000] (4% of project value)
    • $50 Cash (Quantity: 300) (31% of project value)
    • e-book with high-quality photographs to publicize the plight of these forgotten elderly (9% of project value)



    The Impact

    This campaign will need your support , and every cent makes a difference in a poor elderly's life. Your contribution will make a big difference!

    Other Ways You Can Help

    I know some people just can’t contribute, but that doesn’t mean you can’t help:

    • You can volunteer for disbursement of the items. Please email: helpelderlyscavengers@gmail.com
    • You can offer advice, suggestions, ask questions, such as where to procure the goods at the cheapest cost, or any tip-offs on where the poor scavenging elderly in your neighbourhood are. Please email: helpelderlyscavengers@gmail.com
    • Please spread the word among your family and friends and your internet network about this social change project!

    E-mail: helpelderlyscavengers@gmail.com




    Thank you, your help is much appreciated.

    Latest Update:

    Indiegogo is current working with us on final matters and updates.


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