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Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by Pro Bono SG and Rao Family Foundation during the launch of Singapore's First Inclusive Justice Law Centre for Individuals with Invisible Disabilities at The Foundry on Mar 16, 2026.

(From left): Mr Jimmy Budiarto Rao (Chairman of Rao Family Foundation) and Mr Dinesh Dhillon (Chairman of Pro Bono SG) signing the MOU, witnessed by (back row from left): Mr James Zou (Director of Rao Family Foundation); Mr Eric Chua (Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Law and Ministry of Social and Family Development); and Mr Tanguy Lim (CEO of Pro Bono SG); during the launch of Singapore's First Inclusive Justice Law Centre for Individuals with Invisible Disabilities at The Foundry on Mar 16, 2026.

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