A Foundation
Established in 2015, Lew Foundation is named after its Founder and Chairman, Mr Lew Chee Beng. Generous and compassionate with great empathy for those suffering from hardships in their lives, Mr Lew firmly believes in supporting local communities and helping to provide for the less fortunate, the elderly and youth in particular.
Lew Foundation serves as a platform that nurtures and supports the efforts of local institutions, non-profit organisations and charities, aimed at improving the lives of the needy and building a more compassionate and giving society.
饮水思源
yǐn shuǐ sī yuán
In Mandarin, this idiom expresses the importance of gratitude and of remembering that we are part of a larger community. It is also the philosophy of our Founder and underpins the Foundation’s mission of giving back to the community by taking care of those who experience financial, physical and psychological struggles.
OUR FOUNDER’S STORY
Lew Foundation was founded by Mr Lew Chee Beng, a hardworking, self-made businessman, investor and philanthropist.
From humble beginnings, he empathises deeply with those suffering from poverty and hardship, especially the elderly. As a leading member of clan associations whose work is to engage and support the needs of local Hakka communities, he has made countless and significant personal contributions. Over the years, he has selflessly dedicated much of his life and his wealth to helping the less fortunate and serving society.
In 2015, he established Lew Foundation to expand the scale and scope of his philanthropic efforts. Through the work of the Foundation, he continues to provide generous support to organisations that actively provide the elderly and youth with relief from the financial, physical and psychological struggles they face.
For his voluntary service and contributions across the past few decades, Mr Lew was conferred the Public Service Medal (Silver) on 9 Aug 2020.
From humble beginnings, he empathises deeply with those suffering from poverty and hardship, especially the elderly. As a leading member of clan associations whose work is to engage and support the needs of local Hakka communities, he has made countless and significant personal contributions. Over the years, he has selflessly dedicated much of his life and his wealth to helping the less fortunate and serving society.
In 2015, he established Lew Foundation to expand the scale and scope of his philanthropic efforts. Through the work of the Foundation, he continues to provide generous support to organisations that actively provide the elderly and youth with relief from the financial, physical and psychological struggles they face.
For his voluntary service and contributions across the past few decades, Mr Lew was conferred the Public Service Medal (Silver) on 9 Aug 2020.
”We are all part of a community and, for us, that means sharing what we have, helping those who are less fortunate and doing what we can to build a better world for future generations. It is our way of expressing our gratitude for the blessings that we have received.
Mr Lew Chee BengChairman & Founder, Lew Foundation