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Logo: The two strokes and ovals of the
Singapore Kindness Movement logo depicts two people—one who does an act of kindness and the other who receives it. The freehand strokes combine to form a heart. Red symbolises love for your fellow man and green represents caring for the environment, tolerance,
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because we put our minds to it and strive hard to reach our goals. Let us now complement our economic achievements with social, cultural, and spiritual development. Then by the 21st century, Singapore will be a truly successful, mature country, with a developed economy and a gracious society."
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Kindness Gallery is located at Stamford Court for guests to learn more about kindness and graciousness. Catering to locals who are familiar with past campaigns and tourists who are intrigued by efforts in Singapore to encourage pro-social behaviour.
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Movement was launched in January 1997, to over 80,000 secondary school students. SKM was officially registered as a non-profit society on 31 January 1997. In March 2001, the National Courtesy Campaign was subsumed by the Movement.
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Singaporeans to be more kind and considerate. To enhance public awareness of acts of kindness. To influence and raise the standards of social behaviour in our society.
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PM Goh announced the SKM pilot project in July 1996, when he launched the
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Mission: To build a gracious
Singapore by creating public awareness for acts of kindness and inspiring them, as well as influencing and raising standards for behaviour and responsibility.
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Mascot: Singa the Lion has been the official mascot of the
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