Thriving Communities

Open, vibrant communities with increased opportunities and well-being

Imagine thriving communities: places where all members have access to opportunities and can lead the lives they want. This means enabling equitable access to opportunities, fostering meaningful human connections, and amplifying unheard voices.

Development of Underserved Communities

End cycles of poverty and inequality!

Development of Underserved CommunitiesPhoto by ECCA

Historically marginalized communities often endure severe resource and support deficiencies, perpetuating cycles of poverty and inequality. Whether it’s hill tribes and ethnic minorities in Thailand or communities grappling with mental health challenges in Denmark and Singapore, access to essential resources and opportunities remains constrained.

ECCA Family Foundation collaborates closely with grassroots organizations dedicated to championing the needs of underserved communities in these regions. Our commitment lies in empowering local leaders and catalyzing innovative solutions tailored to their communities’ unique circumstances. We prioritize initiatives that integrate education and skill-building, fostering comprehensive community development, with a special emphasis on empowering the next generation. Our efforts aim to bridge the opportunity gap, elevate marginalized voices, and address pressing social issues head-on.

Development of Underserved CommunitiesPhoto by ECCA

Partnerships

  • GRANT

    Ongoing

    Bettr Fellowship is a pilot collaboration between ECCA and Bettr Lives that addresses the challenges faced by Singaporean social enterprises and non-profits in fostering inclusive workplaces.

  • GRANT

    hatch

    Ongoing

    Hatch Academy offers training programs in digital marketing, UI/UX design, and data analysis, while Hatch Mediahouse provides affordable design and digital...

  • GRANT

    The Freedom Story

    Ongoing

    Fighting human trafficking can feel overwhelming, yet ECCA is committed to amplifying impact alongside The Freedom Story in Northern Thailand. Through a new three-year partnership...

  • GRANT

    Ongoing

    Growing Autistic Talent for Engineering Sector (GATES) is a 30-month pilot program aimed at securing sustainable and skilled employment in the engineering...

Arts for Social ChangePhoto by Turning Tables Denmark

Arts for Social Change

Act as a powerful bridge!

Arts for Social ChangePhoto by Turning Tables Denmark

In times of global polarization, fostering cross-cultural understanding and cohesion is imperative. ECCA Family Foundation believes in the capacity of the arts to act as a powerful bridge, connecting people and cultures meaningfully. We actively support arts-based initiatives aiming to cultivate communities and foster social cohesion, with an emphasis on reaching underrepresented groups, including low-income and rural communities, to amplify their voices and increase their participation. By highlighting unheard voices and untold stories, we strive to increase participation and representation, ensuring these vital narratives contribute to social change.

Partnerships

  • GRANT

    Ongoing

    ECCA is supporting Turning Tables Denmark (TTDK) with flexible core capacity funding and strategic guidance to strengthen their work in transformative power of art and culture for youth.

  • GRANT

    Ongoing

    ECCA has an ongoing partnership with the Danish School of Media and Journalism (DMJX) in Aarhus, Denmark, to support photojournalists who would otherwise not have the opportunity to pursue advanced studies.

  • GRANT

    Completed

    Both Sides, Now is an arts-based community engagement project exploring the concepts of living well and leaving well. While dying is a natural part of life, it remains a topic many find difficult to discuss openly.