About Guide Dogs Singapore Ltd (GDS)
Guide Dogs Singapore Ltd (GDS) is a social service organisation formed in 2006. We aim to enhance the quality of life and independence for the blind and vision-impaired community in Singapore through the following programmes and services:
Guide Dogs Singapore has been responsible for successfully training and pairing 11 guide dog teams in our history, of which 6 are currently active. A steadily increasing number of potential clients have also joined our waiting list.
Vision
An inclusive society where every blind and vision-impaired person is empowered for independent living.
Mission
We are dedicated to help blind and vision-impaired people to achieve their fullest potential within society.
Goal
To build a world-class organisation providing excellent service quality and lifelong support to the blind and vision-impaired community.
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Standards Compliance
As a social service agency that advocates for equal rights and inclusive participation on behalf of the vision impaired community in Singapore, we see our move towards being an ESG-focused organisation a natural progression that aligns with the nature of our work.
Environmental
Staff are strongly encouraged to develop daily habits that reduce their and our carbon footprint and help the environment through these practices:
Social
GDS ensures the wellbeing of staff and clients by promoting a collegial and inclusive work environment through these policies in place:
Governance
As a social service agency with an Institutions of a Public Character (IPC) status, we comply with a governance checklist which we submit to the Commissioner of Charities every year. It covers these broad categories:
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