13 Jun 2018 

Date      2 Jun 2018

Time     – 

Venue   Singapore 

On the 2nd of June 2018 Asian Tigers Singapore proudly supported the book sale organized by the Stamford American Interact Club by supplying packing boxes and shopping bags. This impactful event exceeded expectations. Left a lasting impression on both global communities. The sale managed to gather 5,300 books and raised S$5,815 showcasing the dedication and hard work of the students involved.

The Stamford American Interact Club, renowned for its dedication to community service and educational endeavors, arranged the book sale with the aim of promoting literacy and aiding causes. Held at Stamford American International School the event attracted participation from students, parents and staff. The assistance provided by Asian Tigers Singapore played a role in ensuring logistics for the event guaranteeing well organized books and a successful sale.

Prior to the sale, members of the Interact Club diligently gathered book donations with support from the school community. Books spanning genres and age groups were generously donated in quantities. The packing boxes supplied by Asian Tigers Singapore facilitated sorting and storage processes, maintaining the donated books in condition until the day of sale.

On the day of the event, at Stamford American International School there was a buzz of excitement and anticipation in the air. Tables were arranged neatly with an array of books and attendees could easily grab one of the shopping bags provided by Asian Tigers Singapore to carry their chosen reads. The diverse collection of books drew in a crowd from young readers seeking new stories to bookworms on the hunt for their next favorite novel.

The success of the book sale was evident not in the number of books sold but in the impressive sum raised. The total amount collected, reaching S$5,815 surpassed what the organizers had initially hoped for. These funds were designated for charitable projects aligning with the club’s goal of giving back to society.

A heartening result of the book sale was deciding to donate books to a village in India. These books are en route to their destination where they will help establish a library. This endeavor reflects the belief that “knowledge can change one’s destiny ” providing materials to children and adults in the village who may not have had access to such resources before.

The book sale organized by the Stamford American Interact Club showcased the power of teamwork and community spirit. Not only did it raise funds and gather a large number of books but it also created a sense of unity and purpose among students and supporters. The involvement of Asian Tigers Singapore as a sponsor emphasized the significance of responsibility and how businesses can contribute to educational and charitable causes.

In summary, the book sale held by the Stamford American Interact Club on June 2, 2018 was a success. With support from Asian Tigers Singapore the event surpassed its goals by collecting 5,300 books and raising S$5,815. Donating books to a village in India further highlighted the wide-reaching impact of this initiative. It demonstrated how knowledge can bring about change and underscored the importance of community engagement in creating outcomes. A sincere thank you to the Stamford American Interact Club for their dedication in organizing such an event as well as to Asian Tigers Singapore for their valuable assistance.