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The Family Enrichment Society
(FES) was founded in 1998 by a group of concerned parents
who share the common goal of enhancing the state of society by educating
the society's core unit which is the family. FES is a non-profit,
private initiative that has been officially registered with the
Registry of Societies on 3 April 1998 (with Registration No. ROS309/97
WEL).
Philosophy
FES adheres to the belief that the family is the fundamental school
of human values and social virtues. It is where parents play the
role of primary educators, forming children in truth through words
and good example. It is in the family where children learn to dialogue,
understand and respect other people's points of view. In the family,
children first learn to yield their opinion when truth demands it;
thus, learning how to be helpful and caring for others.
The family is the place where children are gradually taught to exercise
and develop their freedom with personal responsibility. Consequently,
this approach brings stability and solidarity to families living
in society. Ultimately, it contributes to making society more cohesive.
FES adopts the slogan that "Enriching the family enriches society".
Its philosophy is best summarized in the following statements:
- "Strong families are based on solid character
formation of individuals."
- "The family is the original cell of social
life and family life is an initiation into life in society."
- "A healthy robust family is where members
have a strong sense of social responsibility in helping their
peers strengthen family ties."
Mission Statement
Our mission statement is "to promote family values and the
harmonious development of the relationship between the spouses and
among parents, children and other components of the family unit."
Objectives
FES has seven broad objectives:
- To promote family values and key components of the family unit
such as the harmonious development of the relationship between
spouses and among parents and children.
- To foster and promote integral and wholesome family life through
educational means such as seminars, conferences, courses and workshops.
- To provide education and formation on the principles, techniques
and practices on effective development and upbringing of children.
- To conduct research, surveys and similar programmes with the
aim of studying and analyzing the varied and distinct aspects
and dimensions of family life, child upbringing and education
in Singapore and in other countries.
- To promote the balanced human and personal development of the
youth through supplementary courses and activities that help families
promote initiatives for the sound upbringing of children.
- To promote and facilitate inter-country exchange of observation
groups and aid professionals undertaking similar research and
development programmes.
- To publish materials on the sciences related to child upbringing
and making these materials available to parents, educators and
other groups.
FES ACTIVITIES
FES serves as the umbrella organization under which family-oriented
activities are organized. Activities of FES are organized on a project
basis. Each activity is self-supporting, financed mainly by membership
fees and donations. Project teams are formed to run each activity.
Each project team comprises a project manager, an assistant project
manager and a treasurer. Click here
to find out more about these activities.
PATRONS
FES relies on the generous support of many individuals and corporations
in order to organize its activities. Each activity is self-supporting,
financed mainly by membership fees and donations.
FES invites you to be among our Donors and Friends to support us
in our mission to promote family values and enrich family life.
We will be very grateful for whatever support you can lend us and
we assure you that your generosity will go a long way towards improving
family life in Singapore and in helping to shape a better future
for our children and country.
Please do not hesitate to contact
us and find out how you can make a difference.
AFFILIATIONS
We are affiliated to a number of organizations and undertaking such
as:
European Institute of Educational Studies (IEES)
Parents and educators can learn more about how to educate children
from the Family Enrichment Program
offered by IEES.
Family Life Ambassador
FES was among the first to be inaugurated Family
Life Ambassador by the Ministry of Community Development Youth
and Sports.
Family First Foundation
This is a charitable organisation founded in Hong Kong in 2001 by
a group of concerned parents eager to revitalise society by strengthening
its most basic unit: the family. The organisation believes that
to foster a society that is just and humane, the family must first
be developed as a wellspring of human virtues.
International Federation for Family Development (IFFD)
A not-for-profit international organization based in Madrid, Spain
with than 30 years of service to families in 47 countries. Granted
Special Consultative Status by the Economic and Social Council of
the United Nations in July 1999.
Cherrybrook Kindergarten
Cherrybrook Kindergarten
is a private initiative of parents, some of whom are involved in
FES.
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