by Abriel | May 17, 2017 | 2017, Sustainable Cities & Communities
One of the 100 teams in this year’s Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes (YFC) programme will be organising a special Amazing Race in August. As part of a drive to raise funds and awareness for the Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH), this Race will allow...
by Abriel | May 15, 2017 | 2017, Sustainable Cities & Communities
Three LASALLE College of the Arts graduates designed a line of garments suitable for both wheelchair and non-wheelchair users. They showcased eight sets of clothing after eight months of research prototyping and consultations. To ensure their designs were truly...
by Abriel | May 14, 2017 | 2017, Sustainable Cities & Communities
Thye Hua Kwan (THK) Bedok Radiance Senior Activity Centre has provided an avenue for severely intellectually disabled and partially blind Mr Khoo You Seng, 53, to interact with other able-bodied senior citizens and adults with disabilities like himself. THK provides a...
by Abriel | May 12, 2017 | 2017, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
The Kalinga Fellowship, is a 10-year effort to reduce the trafficking of women in Asia. The programme has its roots in India and aims to reduce trafficking and sexual assault by having governments, companies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) work together....
by Abriel | May 12, 2017 | 2017, Climate Action
Carbon taxes will be implemented in Singapore from 2019. These taxes will be levied on the largest direct emitters of greenhouse gases, such as power plants. A high carbon tax is seen as necessary to lower carbon emissions. This measure to reduce carbon emissions is...
