Who better to talk about the benefits of hiking and trekking than Vivek Vaidya, the Indian-origin Singapore-based founder of Trekkers@Heart? A management consultant at Frost and Sullivan and a “corporate storyteller”, he is — as his outfit’s name says — a trekker at heart. So much so that Trekkers@Heart is now a full-fledged organisation that helps people find their inner adventurer.
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Meet the people you’ve helped: Beneficiaries of Ray of Hope, the Singapore charity behind Walk for Hope 2025
For those participating in Walk for Hope 2025 in Singapore on August 2 and/or donating to the good cause, can the event be complete without a glimpse into the lives of the people who have been aided by Ray of Hope? Here are five stories of beneficiaries who got that helping hand at a time of dire need. Their stories tell us how every dollar can strengthen the lifeline for someone.
“Let’s keep walking — for hope, and for one another,” says Singapore leader Cai Yinzhou at launch of Walk for Hope 2025
Walk for Hope 2025, the flagship campaign of the Singapore-based crowdfunding charity Ray of Hope, was launched on May 20 at The Foundry, and the 6km walkathon takes place islandwide on 2 August 2025. The goal is to engage at least 5,000 walkers and to raise SGD 500,000 for emerging and unmet social needs.
Walk for Hope 2025: Ray of Hope launches Singapore walkathon to raise SGD 500K in support of those in need
Proceeds from the campaign will directly support Ray of Hope’s work — providing a safe and reliable crowdfunding platform that enables Singaporeans to give and receive timely assistance, especially for those falling through the cracks of conventional aid systems. By mixing the agility of crowdfunding with the credibility of a registered charity, Ray of Hope continues to drive meaningful change where it is most needed.
Ray of Hope champions community cohesion in Singapore through innovative BCC program
Each BCC session has between 80 to 100 volunteers. Around 30 to 40 of these are migrants from four dormitories across Singapore. The session also attracts youth volunteers from various institutions, including St Patrick’s School, St Joseph’s Institution, Singapore University of Social Sciences, and Tampines Meridian Junior College, etc.
