1. Historical milestones

PPIS was founded in 1952 with its headquarters at Haigsville Drive. In the 70's and 80's PPIS began to provide direct services to women and their families. The first pre-school was introduced in the 80's. To date we have three kindergartens, three childcare centres and two student care centres.

The As-Salaam Family Support Centre was set up in the late 80's. In the early 90's, PPIS started giving financial aid to the poor and elderly.

Our headquarters was relocated to Eunos Crescent in Dec 97. We became a zakat collection centre in April 97. Our health and fitness centre which caters for Muslim women only is located at No : 20 Joo Chiat Road.

2. Objectives of Association

The objectives of the association is to establish and strive for the betterment of muslim women in the field of religion, education and culture in particular and for the development and progress of the nation in general.

3. Association's slogan

"Muslimah Berwawasan" or "Muslim Women With Vision"

4. Association's Vision

To be a dynamic Muslim Women's organisation contributing towards the development of a community of excellence.

5. Association's Mission

To create opportunities and to address the needs & interests of women in their roles towards building strong families.

6. Core Values

We have adopted the acronym "SACRED" as our core values which stands as

S - Sincere in the services that we provide
A - Pro-active in attending to the needs of the community
C - Compassionate in our actions
R - Reliable in service delivery
E - Effective and efficient in executing the services
D - "Dakwah - inviting all that is good, enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong. (Amar Ma'ruf Nahi Munkar)

7. Founder Members

Among the founder members of the PPIS were Mrs. K.N.Siraj, Puan Fatimah Chik bte Abdul Karim, Mrs Aliyah M. Tung, Mrs G.H.Namazie and Puan Sharifah Aishah Alsagoff.

8. Management Committee

PPIS is run by a 13-member Executive Committee (Exco) which is elected every two years. Headed by its current president, Ms Fatimah Azimullah, the Exco is responsible for making decision on matters affecting the running of and setting direction for the Association. The members are volunteers.