by Abriel | Aug 19, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities
Unlike most newly-weds who look forward to the privacy of their own homes, the Thongs went in the opposite direction when they married in 2007. They rented a three-room flat in Toa Payoh and threw open their doors to complete strangers to live with them for free. Over...
by Abriel | Aug 13, 2018 | 2018, No Poverty, What Inspires You?
Students and staff from Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) are raising funds for villagers hit by the recent spate of earthquakes in Lombok, Indonesia. Close to $20,000 has been collected so far in a campus donation drive which started on 6 August, with plans to use the funds...
by Abriel | Aug 4, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
During primary school, Veera Sekaran often went to school carrying his textbooks in a paper bag. On rainy days, he would hold the bag close to his chest so it would not tear. Sometimes, when the bag got torn, “I had to look for another bag in the rubbish...
by Abriel | Jul 29, 2018 | 2018, Reduced Inequalities, What Inspires You?
Inclusivity has emerged as the top issue that young Singaporeans are concerned about, according to an ongoing conversation to engage them on national issues led by the National Youth Council (NYC). The youth of today want society to look beyond identity categories...
by Abriel | Jul 29, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
Mentorship programmes have come under the spotlight recently. In early July 2018, the Mentoring Alliance was launched, bringing together 11 organisations that aim to grow mentoring schemes for youth. The benefits of having mentors are long-lasting and life-changing,...
by Abriel | Jul 29, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
The Live More In A Minute video series comprises of eight videos, and show how people can make the most of their everyday lives. In each episode, it provides tangible tips on how viewers can “live more”. In two of the videos, it featured administrative...
