Founders' Memorial pays tribute to the founding generation

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The Founders’ Memorial pays tribute to independent Singapore’s founding generation with Project Citizens – The First Million.

Close to 1 million people registered as Singapore’s first citizens shortly after it gained independence. The Founders’ Memorial is capturing and sharing stories of their nation-building journey to inspire present and future generations of Singaporeans. Through these stories, we reflect on the values that connect us as citizens of multicultural Singapore and our role in shaping our nation's future. 

In SG60, Project Citizens – The First Million launched with three initiatives: 

The Founders’ Memorial has extended the senior engagement programme until the end of 2026. Through the programme, the Memorial is collecting stories from our founding generation of citizens that bring to life their contributions, hopes and dreams, and the values they lived out in our nation-building years. Volunteers will help seniors recount and record their stories through facilitated activities and intergenerational conversations. 

This programme will take place at various locations around Singapore in partnership with community organisations. 

Know a group of about 20 seniors? 

Reach out to us at Founders_Memorial@nhb.gov.sg to organise a run of the programme for seniors within your community. More information can be found in our FAQs.

2. Project Citizens Pop-ups 

The Project Citizens Pop-ups travelled to more than 20 locations such as community hubs and libraries so that everyone could participate in this tribute to the founding generation.

At the pop-ups, the Founders’ Memorial explored the founding generation’s journey to citizenship and their experiences when they chose to become citizens of a newly independent Singapore. Visitors were challenged to reflect on what being Singaporean means and their role in building Singapore’s future. 

Pop-up schedule and locations: