Q1. Who is President’s Challenge and what does the organisation do?

Initiated by former President S R Nathan in 2000, President’s Challenge represents the coming together of people from all walks of life to help the less fortunate. Every year, PC selects a large number of benefitting organisations, including disability-related organisations, to support and raise funds so that they can focus on their mission and cause. 

To learn more about President’s Challenge, you may refer to this website: https://www.presidentschallenge.gov.sg/who-we-are/what-we-do/

Q2. What are the objectives of this project?

The collection is part of the Rahmatan Lil Alamin (Blessings to All) Day or RLA Day, an annual commemoration which signifies the Singapore Muslim community’s efforts in spreading the ethos of Rahmatan Lil Alamin (bringing blessings to all). This year, the RLA Day focuses on rallying support towards the disability cause and PwDs in Singapore through the following:

1. Raising awareness about disability and PwDs in Singapore among the community
2. Nurturing a sustained relationship between organizations which support PwDs and stakeholders in the community through volunteer-beneficiary engagements and more
3. Encouraging donations to RLAF’s fundraising for organizations which provide services and support for PwDs via President’s Challenge

Q3. What will the donation be allocated for?

The donation will be allocated for organizations which provide services and support for PWDs via President’s Challenge 2022 and also a non-profit Malay-Muslim organization, which is a benefitting agency under PC 2022 and also a participating partner in RLA Day to rally support towards the disability cause.  

Q4. When is the period of donation?

The donation period will be held from 5 Sep until 25 Sep 2022.

Q5. What is the minimum amount for donations?

There is no minimum amount of donation except if you are to donate via Giving.sg which sets a $10 minimum amount.

Q6. Will receipts be issued for my donations?

Kindly email to rlaf@rlafoundation.org.sg with a screenshot of the donation made together with donor’s name and NRIC / UEN for tax deductible donations purposes. 

Q7. How can I be a part of this initiative?

Interested participants may be a part of this initiative by joining our volunteer-beneficiary engagement activities. You may sign up at linktr.ee/RLAF 

Q8. How can I donate towards the RLA DAY project?

Mode of donations: –

1. a. PayNow – you would need to key in RLAF’s UEN: 200910530Z
2. Giving.SG – campaign at giving.sg/rlafoundationsg/rladay2022
3. Interbank transfer via RLAF (Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation) – Transfer to OCBC Current Account at a/c no: 629069154001
4. Issue cheque payable to ‘RLAF’. State on back of cheque: donor’s name, NRIC/ UEN (for a tax deductible donations) contact number and indicate “RLA Day PC”. Mail your cheque to RLAF (Masjid Yusof Ishak, No 10, Woodlands Drive 17, Singapore 737740) or to MUIS (No. 273 Braddell Road, Singapore 579702)

Q9. How can I donate towards the RLA DAY project?

All contributions are not considered as Zakat but as donations.

Q11. I donated online but forgot to indicate “RLA Day PC” under remarks. Will my online donation still be accepted for this fundraising campaign?

Thank you for your kind donation. We seek your understanding that for accountability purposes, donations without remarks will be channeled towards RLAF General Fundraising. If you forgot to indicate the remarks and you want your donation to be allocated to our disability cause, please email us at rlaf@rlafoundation.org.sg with a screenshot featuring the reference number, date and amount donated.

For tax deductible receipt, please see Question 6.