An annual event organised by the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) dedicated to bringing together young thinkers and innovators, the Singapore Humanitarian Innovation Challenge (SHIC) is a platform to ideate and develop creative solutions for pressing humanitarian challenges.
SHIC aims to foster innovation, encourage a collaborative spirit, and identify practical solutions that have the potential to enhance humanitarian efforts both locally and globally.
Participants are encouraged to tap into their creative and collaborative efforts to devise practical strategies that effectively address societal concerns.
CHALLENGE STATEMENT
How can we cultivate a stronger culture of volunteerism by fostering a deeper sense of purpose, community, and sustainable engagement?
We invite you to innovate and explore creative and inclusive alternatives to change the notion of the volunteer journey.
Your goal is to develop strategies that nurture a bolder spirit of volunteerism.
Possible Areas of Innovation
Marketing Campaigns
How can we create more effective marketing campaigns that refreshes the narrative of a volunteer journey?
Recruitment Drives
How can we shift the focus to the journey and reimagine recruitment drives?
Engagement Events
What innovative steps can SRC take to revitalize volunteer engagement?
Background Information:
The cornerstone of strong, thriving communities, volunteerism enables and brings individuals together with shared values to address collective challenges and achieve common goals. Volunteers contribute to the well-being of communities by offering their time, skills, and resources. SRC understands and celebrates the integral and valuable role volunteers play in the wider humanitarian movement. To support this, SRC has put in place various frameworks aimed at nurturing the spirit of volunteerism.
Among these initiatives are:
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Volunteer Engagement
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Volunteer Empowerment
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However, many organisations like the SRC, face problems in effectively nurturing a bolder spirit of volunteerism. Thus, SRC seeks innovators to explore and propose more creative and inclusive alternatives that seek to change the notion of the volunteer journey.
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While our existing programmes are comprehensive, we actively seek out new initiatives and enhancements to further strengthen and improve our framework to ensure that the spirit of volunteerism is effectively nurtured.
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Want to make a difference?
Join the challenge today and be part of creating a positive change!
HOW TO ENTER
Step 1
Join as an individual or as a team (maximum 4).
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Step 2
Decide which category to sign up for, brainstorm, and prepare the key deliverables for submission.
Youth: 15-21 years old || Open: Any Age
Youth
Category
1. Executive Summary
1 page summary of the key points of the proposed solution
​2. Short Video
60 second video on the proposed idea from the challenge statement, identified gap, desired outcome, and an actionable implementation process.
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​3. A4 Infographic
An infographic including the overview, identified problem, desired outcome, actionable implementation process.
Open
Category
1. Executive Summary
1 page summary of the key points of the proposed solution
​2. Proposal
800 word essay on the proposed idea from the challenge statement, identified gap, desired outcome, and an actionable implementation process.
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​3. A4 Infographic
An infographic including the overview, identified problem, desired outcome, actionable implementation process.
Step 3
Fill up the registration form, and submit your proposals.
Fill up the registration form here.
Email your proposals to: srcinnovationchallenge@redcross.sg
Submission details:
Email title: Individual or Team Name / Category
Labelled Files: TeamName_FileType
(e.g., PurpleRice_Infographic)
TIMELINE
Phase 1
Open Submissions
2 May - 30 June
(Deadline: 1500hrs)
The open proposal submission period is from
2 May to 30 June.
Brainstorm and develop your proposals with your team and upload your completed proposals, by 30 June, 1500hrs.
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Top 6 teams of each category will be contacted by 7 July 2025, and will proceed to the next round.
Youth Category
6-10 minutes
Phase 2
Video Submissions
7 - 21 July
(Deadline: 1500hrs)
Open Category
8-10 minutes
The top 6 entries will be notified and given 2 weeks to submit the video submission for a chance at advancing to the final phase of the challenge.
Videos should:
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Length of Video: Youth Category: 6-10 minutes | Open Category: 8-10 minutes
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Detail the overview of their proposal, identified gap, desired outcome, and an actionable implementation process.​
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The video must include the participant(s), whether on camera or through a voice over.
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Style is free for exploration. (E.g., animation, acting, music video, etc.)
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Guidelines
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Your video should be at most 10 mins.
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Explain the challenges that your solution will be addressing.
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Explanation of problem formulation.
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Demonstrate the software tools or services you use in this innovation challenge and their function.
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Include essential points and use graphics effectively.
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Give credit where due. References and links should be included.
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Winners will be contacted by 25 July 2025.
Phase 3
Booth & Award Day
28 July - 30 August
Winners will work with the Singapore Red Cross team to prepare materials to put up a booth at the 10th Singapore Humanitarian Conference.
Please ensure that you or your team are able to attend.
The booth and award ceremony will take place on:
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Date
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Saturday, 30 August 2025
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Time
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8am to 3pm
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Venue
Sands Expo and Convention Centre
Marina Bay Sands
10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
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*Please ensure that you are able to commit through all phases of SHIC.
EVALUATION CRITERION
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following areas:
25%
Problem
Formulation
25%
Innovativeness
20%
Impact & Effectiveness
15%
Technical
Soundness
15%
Storytelling & Presentation of Solution
PRIZES
Winners
Winners of both categories will have a booth showcase at the 10th Singapore Humanitarian Conference.
*Note: Booth preparation budget will be provided.
Youth
Category
SGD $600 Cash
E-certificate of Accomplishment
Limited Edition SRC Merchandise
Open
Category
SGD $800 Cash
E-certificate of Accomplishment
Limited Edition SRC Merchandise
Runner Up
Announcements will be made by 25 July.
Keep a lookout!
Youth
Category
SGD $100 Cash
E-certificate of Recognition
Limited Edition SRC Merchandise
Open
Category
SGD $200 Cash
E-certificate of Recognition
Limited Edition SRC Merchandise
