31Aug
fin-tastic
They Might Be Apex Predators, But Sharks Need Our Help, Too
You might not have seen real shark fin soup since the early aughts, but the shark trade remains alive and well today. Here’s why it matters — and how to help.
26Aug
real good beer
Brew For Good
Knock back a flavourful pint while doing good for the environment. These new entries in the local craft beer scene put sustainability and conservation in the spotlight.
25Aug
doing good
To Help Migrant Workers Get Essential Supplies 24/7, The Food Bank Singapore Set Up Subsidised Vending Machines In Their Dorms
The ‘Food Pantry 2.0’ concept allows foreign workers to get food and necessities around the clock, all without leaving their dorms.
20Aug
GET INTO THE ACT
Beyond Social Services Entertains And Engages Marginalised Youths With The Community Theatre
The Community Theatre takes its fifth-anniversary festivities online.
20Aug
food for good
To Massimo Bottura, Food Is A Force For Social Good
The Michelin-starred chef talks about creating something of value from what appears worthless.
19Aug
show me the green
Monaco: The City Of Glam, Grands Prix, And Sustainable Urban Gardens
In the ritzy principality with no arable land, an urban farming revolution is taking place — all perched on the rooftops of Monaco’s glided casinos and hotels.
19Aug
community
A Country That Stays Woke, Stays Together
This month, we put the spotlight on 5 individuals who are pushing to make Singapore a better and more equitable place to be.
19Aug
community
“We discuss perceptions but we must never attack the person” – Tan Ding Jie, Vice President Of The Humanist Society
Every faith has a community but what happens if you don’t have a religion? Tan Ding Jie, or “DJ” to friends, decided he’d help build a community for the non-religious.
19Aug
community
“For what little they have, they are very grateful and always so willing to help” — Dipa Swaminathan, Founder Of It’s Raining Raincoats
She tells us how we can better support Singapore’s diverse community of migrant workers.
19Aug
community
“We wish for the repeal of 377A, and not more, but equal rights as a resident of Singapore” – Jean Chong, co-founder, Sayoni
LGBTQ activist Jean Chong tells us what needs to be done to attain true equality in Singapore.
19Aug
community
“We have become a society of consumers that outsource solutions to our problems — Let’s claim back what it means to be a citizen” – Anthea Indira Ong, social entrepreneur
She tells us about her community initiatives, and how she hopes Singaporeans will become more active citizens.
19Aug
community
“By encouraging employees to speak out against any bias, they will feel empowered to take individual accountability” — Lin Fengru, Co-founder and CEO, TurtleTree Labs
She talks about diversity in the STEM industry, and what she’s learned about hiring based on expertise.
18Aug
advocate
Elise Tan Lost Her Job During Covid-19. Now She Helps Others Keep Theirs
In April, she set up Mentor For Hope, a community mentoring programme that has since provided over 300 startups with help and valuable advice.