Arts for Action Cares Limited (UEN 202546785R) is a registered nonprofit socially engaged arts organisation based in Singapore. It was founded in 2023 as an applied theatre collective and has evolved since. Publicly, we operate as “Arts for Action (AFA)”, and @AFACares online. We are dedicated to using the arts as a tool for engagement across sectors such as education, healthcare, and social services through community-centred, performance-making and participatory programmes.
Vision
An inclusive society where the arts enable dignified, meaningful lives.
Mission
We bring the arts into everyday spaces, sparking activation, connection, and dialogue.
Core Values
At AFA, care is central to our ethos and practice. It is embodied through our five core values:
- Criticality: We engage with depth, intention, and intellectual honesty. Through thoughtful questioning and reflective practice, we strive for clarity, relevance, and growth.
- Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and their impact. This includes transparency in communication, integrity in delivery, and responsibility to the communities we serve.
- Respect: We uphold the dignity of all individuals and perspectives. We listen actively, honour lived experiences, and cultivate inclusive spaces for dialogue and collaboration.
- Evidence-based Engagement: We make informed choices grounded in research, real-world insights, and ongoing evaluation. Our work evolves with the needs of our communities and the contexts we work in.
- Sustainability: We create with longevity in mind. Our projects, partnerships, and organisation are designed to endure, adapt, and evolve with the people and environment we work with.
Our Logo
The AFA Sunset Hue is the colour of a deep exhale at the end of the day. It’s that moment when you finally reach home, kick off your shoes, and lean on the doorway for a second before stepping in. That orange-pink–purple sky vibe says, “You’ve done enough for today, come sit, come be human again.” It carries a “coming home” feeling where the world is still moving, but in here the pace softens so we can slow down without checking out. It’s not about grand, dramatic change, rather it’s the small, gentle shifts when we start talking a bit more honestly, listening with our whole selves, and actually noticing who’s beside us.
In that light, AFA becomes a kind of living room for the soul where we can unwind together, laugh till our stomachs hurt, maybe ugly cry a little, and slowly find the courage to keep going tomorrow, held by the resilience and strength of community.