Firefly Mission is a group of ordinary people involved in humanitarian work for the benefit of the disadvantaged in society. They are organized under the banner of the Firefly Mission (FFM) of Singapore. They provide a platform for like-minded people to embark on charity work in such areas as community welfare, education and healthcare. Many of the projects are carried out in places outside of Singapore.
Firefly Mission started in year 2000 as a subcommittee in Buddhist Fellowship to encourage overseas humanitarian work. Their first overseas project, “Song of Apsaras” focused on health and community welfare in Myanmar. It was known as Firefly Mission from 2003.
Firefly Mission believes in the principle of cultural relativism and do not support projects or organisations that may attempt to convert recipients or involve in activities that disrespects local cultural dynamics.
Motto:
... together they light up the world
Core Value:
They practise the Buddhist value of giving without any conditions.
Their Objectives :
Bringing Love, Peace and Happiness to the Self and the World
Assist and facilitate the building of a favorable environment for basic health and education for the less fortunate
Their Principle:
Their principle bears witness to the Buddhist beliefs which encompass the message of Compassion, Kindness, Love, Integrity, Wisdom, Charity and Hope.
Their Mission:
Their mission is to build a network of dedicated volunteers to bring forth Universal Love. This covers charity, medicine and education with the spirit of sincerity, integrity, trust and honesty. With love, compassion, joy and selfless giving, volunteers can strive to bring about paradise on earth, through helping the needy, giving joy and eliminating suffering.
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