About us

As the world gets smaller, more and more Singaporeans are taking up the challenge to work, study and reside abroad.

Although this is an exciting opportunity, being away from family, friends and all things familiar can sometimes be traumatic.

Thus, the Singapore Association in Belgium & Luxembourg (SABL) was founded in February 1991 in an effort to help Singaporeans adapt to their new environment and to provide a social scene enabling Singaporeans to meet.

The SABL

The SABL is a non-profit organisation created to serve the Singaporean community in Belgium and Luxembourg. Funded by grants from the Singapore International Foundation, Contact Singapore and membership fees, it is run entirely by volunteers.

The objectives

The main objective of the SABL is to foster a Singapore consciousness. This is achieved through social, recreational, cultural and educational activities organised by the SABL Executive Committee.

Together with its contacts both here and in Singapore, and members with years of experience of living in Belgium, the SABL also acts as a source of information, assistance and guidance.

Furthermore, SABL's newsletter, the Merlion Roar, keeps members updated on the latest happenings in the home countries.