News Archive
Active Volunteerism News
SVG joins NECDC in Community Events
SGS joined the North East Community Development Council in meaningful community events over the past two months!
Soka Volunteers Group’s inaugural participation in Blessings in Harmony 2025
On 18 October, SGS extended our partnership to Punggol Field for the first time as some 30 Soka Volunteers Group members took part in Blessings in Harmony 2025 organised by Al-Islah mosque.
Bag of Hope 2025
On 18 January, around 30 Soka Volunteers Group and Tampines West Community Club volunteers came together for Project Bag of Hope 2025.
Arts And Culture News
SGS’s Participation in President’s Challenge Night 2025
On 2 November, SGS Young Women Division member Parvinderjeet Kaur, a talented hearing-impaired pianist, joined singer-songwriter Benjamin Kheng on stage with the Soka New Century Orchestra. Together, they captivated the audience with a soulful rendition of the timeless classic “I Want To Know What Love Is”. 💫
SGS’s Participation in President’s Challenge Night 2025
🎶 We’re proud to share that members of the Soka New Century Orchestra — featuring a special performance by our Young Women Division member, Parvinderjeet
Recruitment for Chingay Parade 2026
Calling all SGS members from Regions 3, 6, 8 and 9 — this is your time to shine!
We’re looking for 200 passionate and energetic performers to represent SGS in the spectacular Chingay Parade 2026!
Education and Peace Efforts News
SGS attends NUS Donor Appreciation Event 2025
On 31 October, SGS Chairman Tay Eng Kiat and General Director Goh Kim Hua attended the NUS Donor Appreciation Event at the NUSS Kent Ridge Guild House.
11th SMU-Ikeda Peace and Harmony Lecture
The 11th Annual SMU-Ikeda Peace and Harmony Lecture, titled “Personal Learnings from the Ground in Rural Indonesia,” took place on October 24, drawing 150 attendees to SMU’s Mochtar Riady Auditorium.
SGS Celebrates SMU’s Silver Jubilee
On 7 October, SGS General Director Goh Kim Hua and Vice General Director Michael Yap attended Singapore Management University’s (SMU) 25th Anniversary Donor Appreciation Dinner.
Interfaith News
Soka Volunteers Group’s inaugural participation in Blessings in Harmony 2025
On 18 October, SGS extended our partnership to Punggol Field for the first time as some 30 Soka Volunteers Group members took part in Blessings in Harmony 2025 organised by Al-Islah mosque.
SGS Participates in IRO National Day Observance Ceremony 2025
On 19 August 2025, Chairman Mr Tay Eng Kiat, General Director Mr Goh Kim Hua and SGS Management Committee representatives attended the IRO National Day Observance Ceremony 2025 held at the Fullerton Hotel. Guest of Honour for this event was Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo.
3rd International Conference on Cohesive Societies–Young Leaders Programme
From 24 to 28 June, SGS representatives of the Youth Division participated in the 3rd International Conference on Cohesive Societies (ICCS) and the Young Leaders Programme (YLP), themed “Cohesive Societies, Resilient Futures”, organised by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth.
Youth Engagement News
Future Division Kenshu 2025
📣 Calling all Future Division students (Sec 1–5)!
You’re invited to our annual FD Kenshu (Training Course) — a time to learn, connect, and be inspired! ✨
South Asia – Kansai Youth Exchange Meeting
1st ever South Asia – Kansai Youth Exchange meeting
SGS in Dialogues for Peace
On 21 September, two SGS Student Division representatives joined the REACH–Roses of Peace (ROP) Dialogue, held in conjunction with the UN International Day of Peace 2025 under the theme “Act Now for a Peaceful World.”
Women Empowerment News
Commemorating the 15th Anniversary of the SGI Ikeda Kayo-kai!
Happy SGI Ikeda Kayo-kai Day to all precious Young Women Division members!
SGS Fife and Drum Corps performs at the Pasir Ris-Punggol National Day 2023
On 12 August, SGS Fife and Drum Corps put up a spirited and rousing performance at the Pasir Ris-Punggol National Day 2023 at One Punggol integrated community hub in the presence of some 3,000 audience.
Let’s E.A.T– Youth Division Formation Day Gathering
In conjunction with July 3, Mentor and Disciple Day, and in commemoration of the 72nd anniversaries of the Young Men Division and Young Women Division’s formation days, which fall on July 11th and July 19th respectively, over the course of two weekends on July 22 to 30, the vibrant youth of SGS came together for tri-regional gatherings.
