Community Involvement Projects
The main goal of Community Involvement Projects is to allow NUS Nursing students to serve the beneficiaries in our local society and in other countries. We do this through Local Community Involvement Projects (LCIPs) and Overseas Community Involvement Projects (OCIPs) respectively.
Through these two programmes, our students gain knowledge about community issues and the community’s needs. They are encouraged to think creatively and come up with proposals on how they can make a positive impact in the lives of others. Ultimately, the programmes provide the students with an opportunity to experience the joy of volunteering, sacrificial service to the community, and putting into practice what our students have learned in the labs and classrooms.
Dr Lim Fui Ping, PhD, MNur, BHSN, RN
Local Projects
List of Local Projects
My time with Project First Aid (PFA) has been an invaluable milestone in my nursing journey. PFA not only equipped me with first aid skills but also provided countless opportunities to serve diverse communities. Through our partnerships with SCDF, Red Cross, Children’s Cancer Foundation, and Fun Fit Fruits, we extended our outreach beyond the NUS community. One particularly memorable experience was the Fun Fit Fruits event, where we had the privilege of teaching migrant workers essential first aid skills tailored to their job needs. These events deepened our understanding of the unique needs of various groups in Singapore and we learnt how to meet them where they are through our interactions and initiatives. PFA would also like to express heartfelt gratitude to our staff advisor, Dr. Chen Hui-Chen for her unwavering support for our project. With your invaluable guidance, our team was able to develop sustainable programs to empower communities with first aid skills while having space to grow as Nursing students. Being part of PFA has been more than an opportunity for us to serve the community, it has also been a pivotal learning experience in our NUS Nursing journey.
– Terelyn Leong, Project Director AY2023/2024
Overseas Projects
List of Overseas Projects
I joined Project Kura in my first year at NUS, initially for a rather superficial reason—I simply wanted to wear scrubs on a mountain. However, as I progressed through the journey, I was reminded of why I chose to pursue nursing in the first place.
Serving underprivileged communities in West Timor opened my eyes to the differences between their reality and the privileges we often take for granted in Singapore. The biggest challenge I faced was the language barrier, as the locals spoke only Bahasa Indonesia, a language I did not understand at the time. However, this experience deepened my appreciation for the power of non-verbal communication. Though words were limited, I learned that genuine care can be conveyed through actions, body language, and emotion. It was incredibly moving to see the smiles on their faces when we took the time to understand their needs and provide the necessary care.
This project really touched me, which is why I returned this year as Project Director. In this role, I not only continue to grow but also give back to a community that has become dear to my heart.
– Chia Jia Xuan, Project Director AY2024/2025
