Inspiring Lives Without Sight 2024 Campaign Banner. To donate, head to giving.sg/donate/campaign/gds-aug24

As of 31 October 2025, the fundraising campaign has concluded, thank you all for your support! For updates on our latest campaigns, visit our Latest News section to learn more.

Imagine what your life would be like if you lost a significant portion of your sight. Making breakfast with blurred vision, going to school or work in total darkness, meeting your family and friends with patches of spots in your view — things of utmost importance in your life. For about 40,000 blind and vision impaired (VI) individuals in Singapore, this is their daily reality. It can be an isolating and scary experience, but your support has the power to make a difference.

From 1 August to 31 October, we invite you to be part of our fundraising campaign. Witness the difference your support can make in empowering the VI community and creating a brighter future for all.

Paws With a Purpose 2024 Banner. To donate, head to giving.sg/donate/campaign/gds-mar24

GDS depends largely on the generosity from individuals and companies to fund our programmes and services for our blind and visually impaired clients. We will be most grateful if you could support us through these ways:

  • Double the Impact of Your Donation: All donations to GDS during our campaign period till 31 October 2024 are matched dollar-for-dollar by Tote Board. This means when you donate $1,000, GDS will receive $2,000 in total and your contribution will double in its impact. All direct donations to GDS of minimum S$20 are eligible for a 250% tax exemption.

  • In-Kind Sponsorship:  Becoming an event partner, such as providing sponsorship for venue, vouchers, or lucky draw gifts.

  • Host Fundraising Initiatives:  Organise fundraising events in support of GDS and/or encourage giving by matching your employees’ donations. Past fundraisers successfully organised by GDS’s partners have included internal employee fundraising, merchandise sales, and yoga events.

  • Raise Awareness through Education: Contribute to raising awareness about visually impaired community and guide dogs in Singapore by inviting us to give educational talks or conduct staff training sessions at your school or workplace.

  • Partner with Us for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Adopt GDS as your CSR partner, and witness first-hand the difference you make to the lives of our clients and their caregivers.

  • Become a Guide Dog Ambassador: As an Ambassador, you will help advocate for guide dog access by sharing information about guide dog laws with businesses and encourage them to display our decals.

  • Showcase Your Inclusive Policy: Display our “Guide Dogs Are Welcome” decals and consign a donation box at your business premises

  • Enhance Digital Accessibility: Make online content accessible to the visually impaired community. We offer digital accessibility consultancy and user experience testing, focusing on improving readability for those with blindness or low vision.

Hear From Our Clients

"I lost my sight completely by age 17 due to childhood glaucoma. Thanks to the training at GDS, I gained the independence to finish school and pursue my dream of becoming a special needs teacher. I’m grateful to the O&M Specialists for giving me the confidence and skills to adapt and thrive after losing my vision."

“Tasks like navigating streets or using a smartphone were daunting challenges for me. Training with GDS empowered me to travel confidently and safely, significantly enhancing my quality of life. With these newfound skills, I was able to attend school and become an active member of the workforce.”

Cheyenne, GDS Client Since 2016

"I have learnt to feel more confident going out alone and to ask specific questions when seeking help."

“Orientation and Mobility training with GDS has given me greater freedom and independence, allowing me to travel safely by myself and rely less on my family and friends for assistance.”

Neela, GDS Client Since 2010

GDS is a non-profit voluntary welfare organisation, and has been accorded Charity status by the Commissioner of Charities. We are registered with the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) as an associate member and holds an Institute of Public Character status.
Contribute to GDS and make a difference.