6 Youths Making A Difference in Singapore
Youth Day serves as a good reminder that we are never too young to make a difference. Often, we believe that we may only take action towards our passions when we are older. These youths prove that no matter what age you are, you can start contributing in your own unique ways! 1. Hannah, From Vulnerable Mentee […]
How Triathlon Singapore Develops Youths Through Sport
Source: Triathlon Singapore Much has been said about the power of sports to bring together people, both within and across societies. As Nelson Mandela once said, “Sports has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks […]
What Makes a Purposeful Business?
In the blink of an eye, COVID-19 has turned the world on its head. With many aspects of our lives significantly altered, there has been much talk about taking advantage of this shake-up to “build back better”—towards a more caring society, one that is other-centred. While playing a critical role in our economy, companies […]
BTS ARMY In Singapore: Giving Back Together
BTS is no stranger to charity, and this has empowered their fans, known as the ARMY, to take action and help those in their community. BTS recently made headlines in Singapore in relation to the BTS Meal from McDonald’s. But did you know about how BTS has used their fame to inspire social good? Source: […]
Corporate Fundraising on Giving.sg: Maybank
Corporate fundraising brings many benefits to both the corporate organisation and the charity. The companies can engage its staff, customers and other stakeholders to create collective impact, showcase brand activism and improve its corporate reputation. On the other hand, the charity can also leverage the corporate’s network and influence for more effective fundraising and raise […]
Racial Harmony in Singapore: Where Do We Go From Here?
“One united people, regardless of race, language or religion.” These words from our national pledge took on a renewed significance this June. At the start of the month, a Ngee Ann Polytechnic lecturer was caught on video making offensive comments toward an inter-racial couple. A few days later, a woman was filmed disrupting her neighbour’s Hindu prayers by […]
Mental Health in the Workplace: How Organisational Care Stems from Self-Care
“It is important to role model the whole idea of self-care to people.” As a leader in his community, Narash, co-founder of non-profit organisation Impart, shares how expressing the need to take mental health breaks has helped those under his care to prioritise their mental wellbeing too. Leaders often forget how much influence their actions have […]
Levelling the Playing Field: How Can Your Organisation Support the Education of Children & Youth at Risk?
Printed on the back of all school exercise books in Singapore is a list of five maxims, the cornerstones of our national education. On the list, number 3 reads: “We must uphold meritocracy and incorruptibility”. In this meritocratic vision, all should be provided with equal opportunity to succeed. Photo: Jerry Wang/Unsplash Yet, the truth is, […]
How Community Leaders Can Beat Burnout
Ever heard of “presenteeism”? It describes a situation where employees neglect their mental and physical health problems to attend work, for fear of losing the position, or not to lose face. It occurs more often than you think. Singapore has one of the highest rates of burnout in the world. Mental stressors are commonplace, though hardly […]
How Chloe Fundraised For Mental Health on Giving.sg
Mental health is important to everyone. However, sometimes taking the time to maintain our mental health can take a backseat to our busy lives. Being less visible than physical health, taking care of our mental health can begin to fade into the background. Let’s encourage conversations about mental health to take place frequently in our […]