A Legacy in Motion: From 24 Years of Teaching to a Lifetime of Giving
45 Days. $39,000. A New Chapter for the Children of Singapore & the rest of South East Asia.
For over two decades, the heartbeat of Stage for Kids Global (SFKG) has been simple: Inspiration. But today, that heartbeat is evolving into something deeper, more purposeful, and more permanent.
A Journey of Radical Independence
For 24 years, Stage for Kids—founded and led by Teacher Emil—has stood as a testament to self-reliance. We have operated with a “zero-debt” philosophy: no loans, no debts, and owing no one. Every cent that came in was dedicated to one mission: keeping our programs, events, and educational outreach affordable and reachable for all. We chose to pour our resources back into the children rather than building a corporate safety net.
Strangely, we have realized that this very independence has become our greatest challenge. In a world that has shifted, our self-reliance is now an obstruction to our continuation. We are at a crossroads, and to keep the dream alive, we must change how we fly.
The Mustang Philosophy: A Message from Teacher Emil
My life’s work has never been just about “running a business.” It is a mission to elevate every “little person” I encounter. My personal values are the engine of this mission:
Run like the mustang into the wide valleys, color beyond the rainbows beyond the naming, race in the oceans where the dolphins can’t catch up, and soar above the eagles into the open skies…
Transitioning into a Registered Charity is the fulfillment of this passion. It allows us to secure the sponsors and donations necessary to focus entirely on what we love: inspiring the young through arts and drama, without the constant weight of commercial survival.
Teacher emil has spent 24 years educating, inspiring and developing remarkable children and educators.
Teacher Emil is no stranger to early childhood development, having dedicated his career to nurturing speech & communication, arts and drama, and character building in young children. Known for his engaging and dynamic style, he has always believed that a child’s true success depends heavily on their soft skills, values, attitude, and inner confidence.
Now, Stage for Kids Global and Teacher Emil are embarking on a profound new chapter: we are officially taking the step to become a registered charity. But we cannot walk this path alone.
To cross this threshold, we need your inspiration, belief, and support through our fundraising efforts. For years, we have poured our hearts into teaching your children, uplifting families, and giving back to the community without asking for anything in return. Today, we turn to you. Please consider supporting our fundraiser and helping us transition into an organization that can serve even more children for generations to come.
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Our Roadmap: The Global Fundraising Goal
We are running out of time, and we need your help – alumni, supporters, families whom we have affected and the children we have taught through the years, peers and partners old and current, the people in the community whom we call friends, and those we have helped through the years, even the friends of friends who contacted each other to support us – to cross the finish line. Once we achieve our global fundraising target, we will:
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Cover our “reds” and fulfill the remainder of our classroom contracts. In addition: Offering up our space to young arts groups and running free classes and camps.
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Formalize our transition to official Charity Status. Begin our application to ACRA (status: Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG). Next to submit application to Commissioner of Charities (COC) – and the next steps.
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Perform “Run Like the Mustang, Soar Like the Eagles”: A free, large-scale performance dedicated to disadvantaged families, ensuring the magic of the arts is accessible to those who need it most.
The 45-Day Seed Mission
To make this dream a reality, we must build a stable foundation. We have set a 45-day window to raise $39,000. This “Seed Funding” is the oxygen we need to stabilize our team and legally formalize our transformation.
We’re reaching out to our surpporters to help us achieve this; as we’re not able to do public donations until we have formal status. We are intent to achieve this; so we can focus on bringing the magic of Stage for Kids Arts & Performances both in Singapore, and in the region.
Your support funds this roadmap:
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The Foundation: Legal transition and restructuring into a non-profit entity.
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The Rebirth: Preparing our educators for our new regional mission in Singapore and South East Asia.
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The Launch: Establishing free weekend Open Art Spaces and Arts Education Camps for regional shelters and orphanages.
Join the “Wall of Founding Pioneers”
We want to honor those who stood with us at this turning point. Every contributor will be featured on our “Wall of Founding Pioneers” website—a lasting testament to those who helped us plant these seeds.
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How You Can Help
No seed is too small. Whether it is a direct contribution as a supporter, or purchasing special resources, or buying advanced tickets to our upcoming event, every cent goes directly toward our objectives.
1. Direct Contributions
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PayNow (Singapore): 8899 2291 (Please ensure the payee is verified as STAGE FOR KIDS. Include your email or school name in the reference so we can get in touch and invite you to our Founding Pioneers event!)
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Online: stageforkids.com/fundraise
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Contribute via PayPal: Send to shine@stageforkids.com
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Contribute via Stripe: Send to shine@stageforkids.com
2. The Mystery Book Bundle ($100 or more)
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Support our fundraising drive by purchasing our special Mystery Book Bundle. You will receive 33 amazing educational books perfect for your home, classroom, or school library.
3. Shop Our Online Store
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You can support our ongoing drive by simply purchasing creative resources, educational tools, and music materials directly from our official online platform at Shop.stageforkids.com.
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Share the Vision: If you cannot give financially right now, please share this post. One share could reach the heart of someone who can
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Direct Contact:
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Email: shine@stageforkids.com
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WhatsApp: +65 8899 2291
“For 24 years, I have given children a stage. Today, I am asking you to help me bring that stage to the world’s most vulnerable hearts. Let’s make the world a better place, one little person at a time.”
With gratitude, love, and hope,
Teacher Emil Antoan & The Stage for Kids Global Team
Please include your email address – if you would like – so we could thank you at the end of the fundraiser, and hopefully, invite you to our first charity event.
Please note that our fundraising is a private/internal event; we are only connecting with all involved in our journey directly, or indirectly, in our 24 years of educational service. There is no physical fundraising, please do not give money (cash or other forms of payment) to any person who may approach you in person to ask for donations. We are not doing open public and physical donation collection. All information and timelines are correct at the current date 15 May 2026, with names and contact details, as optional, are collected so we could communicate and update all our supporters. Thank you.