Keppel Ltd. (Keppel), through its philanthropic arm, Keppel Care Foundation, has pledged $1,000,000 over the next three years to renew its partnership with Dementia Singapore, Singapore’s leading social service agency in specialised dementia care.

The renewed partnership was launched by Guest-of-Honour Mr K Shanmugam, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, together with Mr Kevin Chng, CFO of Keppel, Mr Ho Tong Yen, CEO of Keppel Care Foundation, Dr Philip Yap, Chairman of Dementia Singapore and Mr Jason Foo, CEO of Dementia Singapore at Dementia Singapore’s 35^th anniversary gala dinner, which was held in conjunction with World Alzheimer’s Month.

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who is Patron of Dementia Singapore, said, “When we think of ourselves as an inclusive society, it must mean allowing everyone with dementia to have meaningful lives. It is about understanding that dementia is not just a medical condition but a deeply human experience, and how relationships and care really matter. I thank Dementia Singapore and its partners for being at the forefront of this movement.”

The donation from Keppel will support Dementia Singapore’s programmes to meet the growing demand for dementia care. It reflects Keppel’s commitment to contribute to the communities where we operate, including addressing challenges faced by an ageing society, and complements the Company’s growing presence in the senior living sector.

About half of Keppel’s donation will subsidise attendance fees for needy clients across all four of Dementia Singapore’s New Horizon Centres. Keppel’s donation will also fund a few of Dementia Singapore’s key programmes, namely: Voices for Hope, a programme that aims to reduce the stigma surrounding dementia for persons with dementia and their care partners; Memories Café, which offers alternative platforms for social interactions among persons with dementia outside of their care environment; Care Integration, which supports caregivers in managing persons with dementia, as well as a public hotline for those who encounter challenges in dementia care. Further details are provided in the appendix.

Mr Loh Chin Hua, CEO of Keppel, said, “Keppel believes in contributing to the community wherever we operate. With Singapore’s ageing population, the need for dementia care services continues to grow. Keppel is pleased to renew our support for Dementia Singapore, which will further strengthen the support system for persons with dementia and their caregivers, and expand access to support for members of the public who may encounter challenges with dementia or dementia care.”

Mr Jason Foo, CEO of Dementia Singapore, said, “Keppel’s generous contribution is vital to the continued success of Dementia Singapore’s most impactful initiatives, aimed at addressing the unique and diverse needs of those living with dementia. Truly, a dementia-inclusive society will require more than just a change in societal attitudes, but more sustainable efforts to improve awareness and empathy, and support within the community as well.”

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Appendix: Keppel’s donation to Dementia Singapore

Details on how Keppel’s donation will be utilised are as follows:

• $500,000 will subsidise attendance fees for needy clients across all four of Dementia Singapore’s New Horizon Centres. The centres provide daycare services and support for persons with dementia, and also provide relief for caregivers, helping families better manage their caregiving responsibilities. More than 170 clients across the four centres have received subsidies from Keppel’s existing support since 2022.
• $150,000 will fund Voices for Hope and its alumni. Voices for Hope is a 10-week self-advocacy and empowerment programme for persons with dementia and their care partners. It aims to reduce the stigma around dementia by providing attendees with a platform to share their lived experiences.
• $100,000 will support Memories Café, which provides alternative platforms, such as restaurants and cafes, for social interactions and respite to persons with dementia and their caregivers outside of their long-term care environments and their homes. Keppel’s support has benefitted more than 2,600 persons with dementia and caregivers from 2022 to 2025 and has involved around 460 volunteers from Keppel.
• $150,000 will fund Care Integration, which supports caregivers in managing persons with dementia at home. The Care Integration team comprises occupational therapists and social workers that assess and manage client behaviours, conduct home visits, develop individualised care plans and provide psychosocial support and interventions.
• $100,000 will support Dementia Singapore’s Helpline, a public hotline which provides guidance and support to members of the public who are facing challenges in dementia care. This helpline can offer greater support to caregivers in light of the rising cases of dementia in Singapore.

About Keppel

Keppel Ltd. (SGX:BN4) is a global asset manager and operator with strong expertise in sustainability-related solutions spanning the areas of infrastructure, real estate and connectivity. Headquartered in Singapore, Keppel operates in more than 20 countries worldwide, providing critical infrastructure and services for renewables, clean energy, decarbonisation, sustainable urban renewal and digital connectivity. Keppel creates value for investors and stakeholders through its quality investment platforms and diverse asset portfolios, including private funds and listed real estate and business trusts.

About Dementia Singapore

Dementia Singapore was formed in 1990 as the “Alzheimer’s Disease Association” to better serve Singapore’s growing dementia community, increase awareness about dementia, and reduce the stigma surrounding the condition. As Singapore’s leading Social Service Agency (SSA) in specialised dementia care, Dementia Singapore aims to advocate for the needs of people living with dementia and their families; empower the community through capability-building, knowledge and consultancy; and deliver quality, person-centred care innovations.  For more information, visit http://dementia.org.sg.