The Christmas Tree of Life 2008 is a project to create awareness of persons with disabilities (PWDs) and their ability to contribute to society by doing their part in caring for the environment. The project will try to set a record in the Singapore Book of Records as the tallest Christmas tree made of 30, 000 used plastic bottles and standing at 20 metres or more!
The overall purpose of this project is to encourage people in our society not to write off seemingly “useless things” such as used plastic bottles and PWDs. These plastic bottles can be reused to create something beautiful, and likewise, when given a chance, PWDs can learn recycled art and contribute something beautiful to society.
If you would like to contribute in any way, be it financial or otherwise, please do not hesitate to contact Daryl @ 67873200. Thank You!
Established in 1979 and registered as a charity since 1987, COH is an interdenominational organisation that seeks to be outstanding in providing acceptance and hope for people with special needs.
In particular, we reach out to those with an intellectual disability who are aged between 16 and 55. Many of the people we serve also have one or more of the following conditions: Down's syndrome, Cerebral palsy and/or other forms of physical disability, Autism spectrum disorder, Hearing and/or speech impairment and Epilepsy.
In association with:
for.age (For A Greener Earth)
Forage comprises a small group of undergraduates from Singapore Management University, who are on a mission for environmental preservation. We are out to remind people that every member of society has a part to play in the pursuit of a cleaner and greener earth.
Our partnership with COH not only involves creating interest in the project, but also for PWDs and their contributions to the environment. At the core of our partnership, we are raising awareness for the Christmas Tree of Life project, distributing posters and flyers about the project, and seeking various organisations' commitment to the project. We also help to coordinate workshops or Artclasses, where PWDs will show volunteers how to turn seemingly ‘useless’ bottles into beautiful pieces of art.
