by Abriel | Jul 13, 2020 | 2020, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
As a gesture of appreciation for their hard work amid the coronavirus pandemic, care packs filled with goodies were given out to cleaners and staff at various MRT stations by volunteer group Be Kind SG. The group distributed care packs to 1,060 cleaners across MRT...
by Abriel | Jul 13, 2020 | 2020, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
Making Meaning, a website launched in May, hopes to connect creative professionals with non-profits to support organisations that are struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms Danielle Ng, 25, spearheaded the initiative and manages the site with her colleagues from...
by Abriel | Jul 13, 2020 | 2020, Sustainable Cities & Communities
A new fund set up by Temasek Trust earlier this year has so far given out $1.6 million to 52 initiatives, which have provided help for more than 125,000 beneficiaries. The trust said in a statement last month that the oscar@sg fund, launched in April, supports...
by Abriel | Jul 13, 2020 | 2020, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
To support underprivileged women during the coronavirus pandemic, two women have stepped up to organise a virtual charity concert that features 11 home-grown and international female singer-songwriters. In collaboration with local indie label Where Are The Fruits,...
by Abriel | Jul 6, 2020 | 2020, Sustainable Cities & Communities
Times may change, but the spirit of Singapore never will – that is the message of a new video released by the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI). Titled Onward Singapore, the video is meant to “celebrate the Singapore spirit” as the...
by Abriel | Jul 6, 2020 | 2020, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
Technology company Micron has donated more than $2.5 million to support various causes, from assistance for the vulnerable to COVID-19 treatment research. In addition, it will offer traineeships to help new graduates hone their skills for employment. The efforts are...
