Taking the reins on active ageing

It is never too late to make new friends, even 4-legged ones.

Launched in 2024, the Haydays with Horses programme by Temasek Foundation and EQUAL — together with NTUC Health, the Institute of Mental Health, and NUS' Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health — brings miniature horses directly to Active Ageing Centres and NTUC Health nursing homes.

This unique programme helps seniors connect with horses, bringing them joy and gentle companionship. With plans to reach over 800 seniors across 22 centres by 2026, the journey is just beginning. Watch to find out how moments with miniature horses are making a big difference.

About Temasek's Community Contributions

 Temasek’s journey in building social capital started over 20 years ago, when it adopted a deliberate and structured approach, anchored on the twin pillars of governance and sustainability, to give back to communities.

 Since 2003, Temasek has been setting aside a portion of its net positive returns above its risk-adjusted cost of capital for community gifts. 

 These are approved by the Temasek Board and then donated to partners to achieve Temasek’s community objectives of Connecting People, Uplifting Communities, Protecting the Planet, and Advancing Capabilities.

Temasek Trust (TT) has been the primary beneficiary of Temasek’s gifts. TT disburses grants for programmes to be developed and delivered by Temasek’s non-profit ecosystem, including Temasek Foundation, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, Stewardship Asia Centre, and Mandai Nature. To date, Temasek’s gifts to TT have impacted about 3.7 million lives across Singapore and beyond.

 In addition to Temasek Trust and our non-profit ecosystem, Temasek also works directly with partners from the Public, Private, and People sectors to advance our community objectives, where our philanthropic capital, network, and industry insights can make the most impact.