by Abriel | Mar 28, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
Mr Dominique Dillon grew up without his father, and the void filled him with anger and sorrow. But the unwavering support of other adults showed him a life with love and hope, and today he devotes himself to paying it forward. Mr Dominique Dillon’s parents were never...
by Abriel | Mar 26, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
For over 20 years, Australian Kate Hood had a glistening career as an actress, writer and director. However in 2002, at age 43, her world crumbled when she was diagnosed with hereditary spastic paraplegia, a genetic disorder that progressively weakens the legs. What...
by Abriel | Mar 19, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
The first time 10-year-old Jordie Rowland came into the barber shop it was a “disaster,” barber Lisa Ann McKenzie said. The stimulation of a haircut can be painful and terrifying for some children with autism, like Jordie. “I felt that I’d...
by Abriel | Mar 18, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities
Temasek Foundation Cares Play-Ability programme was officially launched on 17 March 2018 by President Halimah Yacob and Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Grace Fu. It aims to offer greater support and opportunities for people with disabilities to participate...
by Abriel | Mar 18, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
Architect and urban planner Mr Prasoon Kumar has what it takes to make big pots of money in the industry: charisma, sterling academic credentials, awards and an impressive resume which included stints with big-name firms in India, the United States, Hong Kong and...
by Abriel | Mar 15, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities
31 children with and without disabilities, aged six to 10, took part in a three-day arts camp. The camp was organised for the first time by ground-up inclusive arts movement Superhero Me, and was held during the school term break at Enabling Village, a community space...
