24Jun
In Advocacy, Consistency Trumps Passion
Social media makes it easy for us to be part of a greater conversation that moves society forward. But exactly how much of our public campaigning is authentic self-expression as opposed to vanity?
09Feb
ALL OR NOTHING
When It Comes To Music And Advocacy, Khatia Buniatishvili Doesn’t Hold Back
Love, freedom, imagination, respect — to the French-Georgian pianist and Cartier ambassador, these cannot be measured or limited.
01Feb
CHANGE IS COMING
Can A Porn Site Reinvent Itself As A Force For Good?
Pornhub as an avatar for social good? Not a far-fetched notion — just behold the brand’s attempt to recalibrate vice and virtue.
17Dec 20
animal crossing
Wild Singapore Butts Heads Against The Modern City
How one animal charity is at the sharp end of Singapore’s transition to a greener future.
09Dec 20
music for the soul
The (Therapeutic) Sound Of Music
Listening to your favourite playlist may be a by-the-way thing on a jog or in your car. But there is an industry that uses songs, instruments and beats to heal and rehabilitate.
05Dec 20
spotlight
These Are the Two Statistics That Denise Keller Wants Everyone To Know
The host and advocate tells us why she wants to help flip the script on consumerism.
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.
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.
10Sep 20
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 20
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 20
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 20
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 20
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.