EE PENG LIANG: SINGAPORE'S FATHER OF CHARITY

A brave young soldier miraculously survives the brutal Japanese Occupation of Singapore. Witnessing the poor, sick and those in need suffering because of the war, he resolves to spend his life in the service of others. He eventually becomes known as Singapore's "Father of Charity", setting up organisations like the Singapore Council of Social Service and the Community Chest. This courageous and honourable man is none other than Ee Peng Liang.Who are Singapore's amazing heroes, the people who sacrificed so much during World War II? So, come and celebrate the people who have made a difference to Singapore, through their courage, service and kindness.