by Christie Lee | Mar 27, 2017 | 2017, Company of Good
KEPPEL CORPORATION – With a presence in a wide range of sectors – from offshore and marine to property, Keppel Corp has not forgotten to extend a helping hand to the less fortunate. The Group commits up to 1% of its annual net profits to worthy social...
by Christie Lee | Mar 18, 2017 | 2017, The Path Less Travelled
Singapore is not best known for its cuddly nature; it came in 79th out of 140 countries for “helping a stranger” in the CAF World Giving Index 2016 (which was still an improvement from when it came in 134th out of 135 countries for that particular metric...
by Christie Lee | Mar 17, 2017 | 2017, Sustainable Cities & Communities
Three years ago, Ms Jean Loo hit on a winning idea to combine photography, costume-making and every kid’s innate desire to be a superhero into a groundbreaking social initiative to inspire children here. Those who took part in the project, called Superhero Me,...
by Abriel | Mar 10, 2017 | 2017, Singapore Budget 2017
People with disabilities will soon be able to exercise in gyms, just like able-bodied persons. These disability-inclusive gyms at government-run ActiveSG sports centres in Bedok, Jurong West, Tampines and Toa Payoh are expected to be ready by 2018. This is part of the...
by Abriel | Mar 10, 2017 | 2017, Singapore Budget 2017
SG Cares is a nationwide volunteerism movement by Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY). The movement aims to harness the goodwill of Singaporeans, inspire them to step forward, and support them to help others in need. It will focus on increasing...