25Aug 20
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.

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.

06Jul 20
advocate

Migrant Workers Have Dreams Too, Says Glen Goei

The veteran filmmaker’s latest work, I Dream of Singapore, wants to put the spotlight on the country’s legion of foreign workers.

18Jun 20
food for good

Labour Arty’s ‘Dumpling Parties’ Aren’t Just About Food — They Provide Migrant Workers With A Taste Of Home

Every Chinese New Year, founder Ou Ningfei cooks up thousands of dumplings for Chinese migrants to enjoy a slice of home, and to bridge the gap between them and their adopted country.

16Jun 20
music for good

Classical Chinese Music, With A Tamil Twist

The Teng Ensemble’s latest series of songs puts the spotlight on Singapore’s migrant workers past and present — and features a Tamil singer that many of them might recognise.

13May 20
Singapore spotlight

6 Local Businesses Band Together To Create A Fundraiser That Helps Migrant Workers

There’s strength in numbers — even in little communities, as the fundraiser proves.

21Apr 20
Money Talk

Does Fintech Have The Power To Empower The Unbanked?

How Lightnet aims to bring financial inclusion to Asia’s migrant workers.

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