by Abriel | May 25, 2020 | 2020, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
To thank town council cleaners for keeping the community clean amid the COVID-19 outbreak, two groups banded together to distribute appreciation packs ahead of Hari Raya Puasa. Interfaith organisation Roses of Peace and youth ground-up initiative IM Collective came up...
by Abriel | May 25, 2020 | 2020, What Inspires You?, Zero Hunger
In an initiative that began two weeks ago, Nando’s has given out more than 1,500 free meals to those in need as of last Friday. The South African restaurant chain’s Singapore outlets gave out up to 300 free meals daily until 1 June. No verification is...
by Abriel | May 25, 2020 | 2020, What Inspires You?, Zero Hunger
Some food and beverage (F&B) outlets have stepped up to provide free meals for workers in the industry. The initiative is part of the Together In Spirits campaign launched on 11 May by seven spirits firms, including Bacardi and Moet-Hennessy Diageo, through the...
by Abriel | May 20, 2020 | 2020, Climate Action
Pandemic lockdowns slashed daily global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) by 17%, researchers said on 19 May, in an assessment of how the crisis affected the global economy. By April this year, CO2 emissions had plunged to 2006 levels, they said, adding that the...
by Abriel | May 18, 2020 | 2020, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
It started when Associate Professor Leong Ching, dean of students at the National University of Singapore (NUS), learnt of a doctor’s request for Bengali and Tamil translation. The university checked with its student body and now has a team of 40 to 50...
by Abriel | May 18, 2020 | 2020, What Inspires You?, Zero Hunger
The days are long but rewarding for members of the Sikh community assisting those made vulnerable by the COVID-19 outbreak. Starting at 6am each day, volunteers start preparing meals in the kitchens of two gurdwaras (temples). They cut two bags of onions and cook 70kg...
