10Nov 20
advocate
Yeo Pei Shan Wants You To Eat Your Fruits And Veggies — Even The Ugly Ones
The 25-year-old co-founder of UglyFood tells us why less-than-perfect produce deserve love, too.
04Nov 20
the fault in our notions
Artists With Disabilities Say They Have To Fight Two Battles — One In Real Life, And The Other In Books And Movies
Thai writer Jane Ngarmpun Vejjajiva talks about the struggles that writers with disabilities face in the literary world, and the ugly stereotypes and challenges that they still encounter today.
22Oct 20
advocate
Nadia Ahmad Samdin Wants To Give Voice To The Marginalised
“Representation matters because when decisions are being made, you want to make sure that different perspectives are being heard,” she says.
21Oct 20
welcome to the wild side
Singapore’s Zoos Aren’t Just For Housing Animals — They Help Protect Wildlife At Home And Around The Globe
The head of Wildlife Reserves Singapore, Dr Cheng Wen-Haur, talks us about the important role that zoos play, how people can help — and about the Lion City’s beloved otters.
19Oct 20
RETAIL THERAPY
Your New Beauty & Fashion Buys Can Help Change Lives
From skincare that supports cancer research to T-shirts that fund school meals, we’re sending them to cart.
16Oct 20
super like
Swipe Right For Honesty: New Dating App Lovenn Wants To Reduce The Stigma Of Mental Health And Other ‘Dealbreakers’
Founded by a Singaporean who struggled with depression — and found it difficult to disclose to potential paramours — Lovenn wants to help its users create more meaningful connections.
08Oct 20
POSITIVE IMPACT
Trixie Khong: Mental Health Is A Greater Challenge Than Covid-19
With By Invite Only and The Mindful Company now under her belt, Trixie Khong wants to do more for others.
07Oct 20
a planet worth fighting for
For Charmaine Seah, Sustainability Isn’t Just A Fad — It’s A Way Of Life
The co-founder of Elementary Co and mum-of-two tells us how — and why — she works to preserve the environment.
01Oct 20
A Dream Come True
An IG Filter By Make-A-Wish Singapore To Remind You Of Childhood Dreams
Why Covid-19 will not stop Make-A-Wish Singapore from helping to realise the wishes of critically ill kids.
01Oct 20
WONDER WOMAN
Getting Breast Cancer Isn’t Frightening, This Survivor Says
This Breast Cancer Awareness month, survivor and early detection advocate Linda Tam adds that knowledge is power in the fight against breast cancer.
29Sep 20
wild world
The Pandemic Might’ve Put Safari Tours On Hold, But Life In The Bush Goes On
Though Covid-19 has cut off a vital source of income for safaris like andBeyond, they’re soldiering on for the sake of the animals and the local communities they live alongside.
27Sep 20
ART CONVERSATIONS
Hunny & Lummy Champion Mental Health And Suicide Prevention Through Art
Social artist duo launch ThisConnect.today initiative and hold interactive exhibition at the Deck, in conjunction with Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
23Sep 20
eye got you
Dr Claudine Pang Has Her Eye on Doing Good
The eye specialist founded charity initiative Eye Care Without Borders to provide free checkups to people in Southeast Asia’s most rural regions.