22Oct

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.

23Sep

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.

10Sep

food for good

Eat Well — And Do Some Good — With This Charity Initiative From The #savefnbsg Team

Aside from supporting beleaguered restaurants and bars across the island, proceeds from the initiative will also go towards a new charity programme to help children from low-income households.

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.

12Aug

doing good

Project Stable Staples Started Just 4 Months Ago, But They’ve Helped Hundreds Of Families Get Through The Circuit Breaker Comfortably

The ground-up initiative — which was recently named a grantee of Temasek Trust’s $10 million oscar@sg fund — say that they want provide some extra help for Singapore’s vulnerable during the pandemic.

04Aug

good work

Pragmatic Reasons To Engage In Philanthropy

For those who are privileged enough to have the means to make a positive impact, embarking on a philanthropic journey could be the most effective way to change the world.

28Jul

stronger together

A Solidarity Beyond Extraordinary Times

The coronavirus has shown how charitable Singaporeans are. But is giving enough if we don’t have the will to right unfair social structures?

24Jul

thanks, much

How To Get The Attitude Of Gratitude — And Why It Matters

We have all been told, at some time or the other, to count our blessings. Or be thankful for what we have, instead of pining for what we don’t. In other words, practise gratitude. But how?

23Jul

web of good

New Search Engine Ekoru Wants To Do A World Of Good

Each click plays a part in helping clean up our oceans.

01Jul

solid good work

This Cardboard Table Provides Underprivileged Students With Their Own Workspace

Designed by Singaporean consultancy Chemistry, the #HBLTable gives students a conducive space to study while at home.