“The 250 km ride to Malacca in the sweltering June sun is my way of trying to raise awareness for mental health and to encourage early help seeking in Singapore.

Too many young people are giving up their lives to suicide and this can be prevented by just talking more and listening more to each other. Please donate generously to enable the charity to reach out to more people in creating resilience and hope.”

 – Akash Mohapatra

About Mental Health Film Festival Singapore

MHFFS is a registered charity that conducts outreach events to raise awareness for people in Singapore to provide an inclusive and safe platform for stories about mental health. Through these programmes we hope to encourage early help-seeking. We have run 3 Mental Health Film Festivals, an inaugural roadshow in 2023, satellite events with various schools, corporates and community clubs and 3 Short Film Youth Competitions.

This year, MHFFS wants to utilize sports and engaging activities to create an informal environment that encourages open interaction and communication,
fostering an atmosphere conducive to discussing mental health, a key pillar to what we do as an organization. By embracing physical activity, we aim to foster a
community that supports mental wellness while challenging the negative perceptions associated with mental health.

With your support, we believe a little goes a long way in making a difference in the mental health landscape.

All funds raised by this fundraising project will be channeled to the Mental Health Film Festival (Singapore) Limited (MHFFS) to create awareness for mental health and encourage early help seeking. The funds will be allocated to the operating expenses of the charity.

Each amount donated will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Tote Board, a grantmaking organization, under their Enhanced Fund-raising Programme.

About Ray of Hope

100% of your donations through Ray of Hope goes to people in need. We do not take a cut from the funds. We even cover the 3rd party credit card charges, if you choose not to, that other crowdfunding platforms deduct from your donation for campaigns.

100% of all campaigns are also fully verified, so you know your funds goes to real people with real needs.

We take donor accountability very seriously – with yearly audited accounts and strong governance in place to ensure that your donations is properly channeled to the beneficiaries.

Ray of Hope is Singapore’s only crowdfunding charity. We are a registered charity and a member of the National Council of Social Service.