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“Sleep deprivation is a severe problem in Singapore. Statistics have shown we are one of the most sleep deprived countries in the world. This is not surprising, given our long work hours and fast-paced environment.”
17 October – 28 November 2024: After its debut at Singapore Design Week 2023, the exhibition returns to shine light on environmental issues.
26 October 2024: In support of breast cancer awareness, this year’s walk will be the first evening edition in its 16-year history and will feature an expanded carnival-style event,
1 – 31 October 2024: In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) 2024, a sea of pink is again expected to engulf Singapore, as Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) announced the 16th anniversary of their signature Pink Light Up.
25 September – 24 October 2024: Celebrating art, nature & animal welfare, this online auction features works by Eu Oy Chun, James Seet and Leo Wong.
29 June 2024: Back for its second edition, the campaign raises awareness about the social challenges of the reintegration of ex-offenders.
23 June 2024: PGS, a community exploring post-growth ideals and principles in Singapore, is hosting their very first open house.
“My journey with ARTAZZLE began with a deep-rooted passion for Indian art and a vision to showcase its richness to a global audience. Growing up surrounded by art, I witnessed firsthand its transformative power and the joy it brings.”
7 – 11 May 2024: CreatorWeek brings together top creators, industry experts, and enthusiasts for a week-long celebration of creativity.
The Founder of Aliwal Chess Club talks about how their community gatherings are never just about playing chess. “When you play chess, everything happens within those 64 squares….
“What keeps me motivated is purpose. I cannot imagine doing anything else. When I get feedback from my team that the girls are motivated to continue with our courses, it’s such a motivator for everyone.”
“Everyone was born for a reason, and mine is to help the next generation discover themselves through music. Identity is the safeguard against low self-esteem, and everything I’m doing now is to help the youths find their voice.”
“I believe anyone can be a changemaker. We can each play a part in citizen philanthropy and help the vulnerable in our community. Do all the good you can, because even the smallest act of kindness may mean the world to someone else.”
Michael Raimondo: Filmmaker from South Africa Visits Singapore to Tell Beautiful Stories of Humanity
“I get to ask strangers about the meaning of life – why we are here, what is our purpose, and how we find enlightenment – and that’s profoundly changed how I live and the way I see the world. I’m constantly humbled by the wisdom and humility of ordinary people.”
“When you personally see how hard it is for displaced refugees to find their footing and survive, what more to earn a living, you tend to appreciate your life more. You instantly feel a need to help in whatever way you can.”
“I would always get judgemental stares from my male counterparts. I’ve even experienced ‘mansplaining’ by boys who were convinced that I wasn’t as good as them. They’d make snide comments like, ‘You sure you know this? You don’t look like you understand.’”
We’ve listed some organisations that you can donate to as part of a global mission to help the people of Turkey and Syria.
“I started volunteering in the gender advocacy scene at 16 because of my single mother. Growing up, I witnessed her financial and mental health struggles as she became both the sole breadwinner and homemaker almost overnight.”
“Age 15, fascinated by the Pixar movie Wall-E which inspired an idiosyncratic habit of collecting toilet rolls, I kickstarted a national environmental initiative – ToiletRollSG – with the aim of recycling cardboard toilet rolls to be sold…”
“A lot of people fail to understand that most of the time, the situation these parents are in is not a matter of choice for them. They are in survival mode. It’s not that they don’t have initiative or don’t want the best for their kids. They’re just trying their best to make ends meet.”