by Abriel | Aug 9, 2020 | 2020, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
Watching the National Day parade and hanging the Singapore flag from your window are ways to stoke national pride, but creative director Sharon Goh believes you do not have to wait until August to wear patriotism on your sleeve. Ms Goh, who works for creative agency...
by Abriel | Aug 4, 2020 | 2020, Sustainable Cities & Communities
Two Singaporeans have started a movement to support families here in opening up their homes to provide refuge for those facing a crisis. Twenty families have signed up with the Open Home Network, a volunteer movement officially launched in June. These host families...
by Abriel | Aug 4, 2020 | 2020, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
When Okorn-Kuo Jing Hong began directing a cast with disabilities in the theatre show What If, she wanted the work to respect the performers’ disabilities without trying to cover them up. Actors who cannot see could orientate themselves by feeling markings on...
by Abriel | Aug 2, 2020 | 2020, Quality Education, What Inspires You?
Through the course of Farah’s educational journey, even without her asking, many have reached out to lend a hand. In secondary school, a Vietnamese ASEAN scholar classmate tutored her between and after classes whenever she had difficulties. A teacher gifted her...