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, 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...
by Abriel | Jul 28, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities
Over the last decade, the busking duo of Mr Mashruddin Saharuddin and his son Nizaruddin usually attract a small crowd of dozens when they perform at their regular spot outside Tampines MRT station. While Mr Nizaruddin, 27, sings and plays the guitar, Mr Mashruddin,...
by Abriel | Jul 22, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities
Opening one’s home to welcome a foster child is laudable enough. But what does it take to foster a child with special needs? A common perception is that raising one’s own child who has physical or intellectual disabilities is challenging enough. But some...
by Abriel | Jul 12, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
Becoming a farmer in Singapore sounds risky enough, but former digital marketer Bjorn Low decided to take it a step further by starting his own urban farming social enterprise, Edible Garden City. Established in 2012, the company aims to bring people together through...
