Excuse me, you aren’t allowed to sit here,” the security guard told us when I was hanging out with my friends at the rooftop ...
To tackle abuse and improve pet care standards here, animal welfare advocates come together to adopt hamsters, guinea pigs and chickens in Singapore. Think of pet rescue and chances are, your thoughts ...
More than just a green hub, this urban garden in Bishan brings residents together with 24/7 community fridges, sustainable practices and a sense of belonging. A lilypad pond built out of an old ...
With youth mental wellness issues on the rise in Singapore, let's hear from them how they deal with suicidal thoughts, depression, and finding hope in fear. Last week was a heavy one. My heart sank ...
To teach kids about recycling, Singapore upcycling enthusiast and children’s book author Sophia Huang writes a book about a toilet roll’s second lease on life. For most of us, an empty toilet roll is ...
The Travel Makers Programme does not only aim to teach crucial travelling skills to youths with intellectual disabilities, but it also seeks to foster empathy in the public towards people with special ...
The school holidays are here again! There are plenty of activities to do during the holidays and most of us are planning a well-deserved break from school and work. Aside from the usual shopping, ...
Freeganism is a zero-waste lifestyle focusing on giving a second life to discarded food and items, yet many misconceptions surround it and the freegan community. What do I even wear to go dumpster ...
As Singapore's population ages, more people would have to deal with death. Palliative care workers help those struggling with facing end-of-life issues with a combination of medical science and ...
Hawker centre cleaner says she meets many rude customers in her line of work but still apologises even when they are in the wrong because ‘it’s a small matter anyway’. Sim Lee Choo Lynn has spent 15 ...
They repurpose old tennis balls, raise funds through art and work with those with special needs - check out these inspiring stories in Singapore! Youths today are the voice of the next generation.
Where does race, culture and nationality figure in a person's identity? What about life stories or overseas experiences? Where is home truly? Growing up (and even today), I am constantly challenged by ...