The Chua Thian Poh Story
With the vision of developing a new programme to groom Singapore's next generation of community leaders, Dr Chua Thian Poh gave generously to fund an NUS leadership initiative. On 2 November 2011, the Chua Thian Poh Community Leadership Programme was launched by then-Deputy Prime Minister Mr Teo Chee Hean.
Who is Dr Chua?
Dr Chua Thian Poh is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the property development company, Ho Bee Land. In addition to his business interests, he is actively involved in community and social services. He also serves on the boards of several companies and community organisations.
Dr Chua has been contributing generously to the Singapore higher education causes in both his private capacity and as part of Ho Bee Land’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. His philanthropic endeavours emphasise “learning by doing”, which aims to create real-world impact by equipping community leaders with effective skills, as well as nurturing a sense of active citizenry.
The Chua Foundation
In 2015, Chua Thian Poh and his brothers established The Chua Foundation in honour of the family’s late matriarch, Madam Seah Sar, who stressed the importance of giving back to society.
The Chua Foundation aims to foster an inclusive community in Singapore. The Foundation supports underfunded causes and empowers charity organisations, particularly in the area of Special Needs, Elderly and Medical Assistive Device. The Foundation also seeks to inspire individuals to give back to society and work with strategic partners and organisations to identify and find solutions for the growing needs of the disadvantaged.
Our Students
Arising from the staunch support of Dr Chua, CTPCLC student fellows have had opportunities to engage the Chua Foundation in internships and volunteer programmes to find out how they can learn more about the community development sector in Singapore. Find out what our CTPCLC fellows have to say about their internship experience at the Chua Foundation: