What would you do to make the world a better place for others struggling with distress, disappointment or disability? These individuals reveal why they are pushing on with their causes.

On top of managing her family business, she runs a community to help people struggling with mental illness.

“Why do I keep giving? I want to set a good example."

She wants the death penalty to be abolished, because everyone deserves a second chance.

He believes that, for a charity to function as intended, structured management is key.

She works so that other women can do so, too.

Everyone should have access to the arts, even those with disabilities.

They believe that people with special needs should also be able to enjoy physical recreation.

His organisation teaches people how to repair household items and dispose of electrical waste responsibly.

He believes that poverty should never impede access to education.

"Whenever I find a social problem, I’ll create a business to solve it."

While many set out to grow businesses into unicorns the likes of Grab or Lazada, there are a growing number of entrepreneurs looking just to give back to the community.

The lawyer and former Nominated Member of Parliament wants to build a more understanding Singapore.

She launched a social enterprise called Mei's Own (formerly known as Love, Mei) to give them a new livelihood.