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Compassion in a crisis: Singaporeans with a big heart
This National Day, we celebrate Singaporeans who stand in solidarity with their international friends amidst the challenges of the pandemic.
Human-macaque conflict takes two hands to clap
As conflicts between humans and macaques increase, ACRES is working towards creating a compassionate society that lives in coexistence with wildlife.
Beacon of hope in Myanmar
Zaw Mar Wu’s future shines bright with the help of Global Village of Hope who believes in the power of education.
Bringing ‘Dad-dication’ to parenting
When a community of dads come together, the lives of families get uplifted.
Dear NeW-I, my child has a chronic illness...
The NeW-I app offers a safe space for parents of children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses to process their journey
Compassion Fatigue: A mental health caregiver's story
Through an NGO for mental health caregivers, a group of them finds solidarity and support by sharing their journey publicly for the first time.
Far away from home, but not forgotten
Migrant workers in Singapore struggling to cope under lockdown are getting the support they need from the community.
Safe haven for the homeless
Transit Point @ Margaret Drive offers the homeless in Singapore more than a roof over their heads.
With GoodHood, kampung spirit is only a tap away
The GoodHood app turns online communities into real-life friends.
Unstoppable in a crisis: Singaporeans doing good
At home and abroad, they continue to build solidarity with international communities during the pandemic.
Four Singaporeans, one united purpose
In the midst of a pandemic, these individuals stay true to their calling to help those in need, at home and abroad.
Amid closed borders, paths to an open future for refugees
Singapore may not accept refugees, but that's no barrier to these Singaporeans supporting the cause
SilverGood - bringing online cheer to the elderly
Seniors having fun and making friends digitally during COVID-19
#OpsRoofUp - a lifeline to others and oneself
From struggle to strength, one Singaporean entrepreneur turns a personal crisis into public good during COVID-19.
Turning towards autism
Volunteers befriend children with autism, teaching them new skills at home
A class act for migrant workers
Six years. 7,500 students. SDI is on a mission to future-proof vulnerable communities through affordable education.
It wasn’t just me — a journey from hopeless to hopeful
Struggling with mental health? Over The Rainbow makes sure you never walk alone.
Rediscovering life in death
Bereaved mothers, whose children took their own lives, turn their grief into a limitless source of support for other youth living with mental illness.
Young and pregnant? These Babes got you
Babes is a non-profit that helps teens cope with unexpected pregnancies
A labour of love for our silent workforce
This National Day, we celebrate those who strive to improve the lives of low-wage migrant workers who help build our city.
Friendships shaped by a pair of scissors
Free haircuts start conversations with the marginalised and poor.
A cultural space for migrant workers? Hit play
At Dibashram, the day’s toil falls away, and poets and musicians emerge.
When the best medicine is to serve
HealthServe makes sure that sick or injured workers always have a place to go.
Seeking shelter, they found HOME
Since 2004, HOME has helped thousands of migrant workers in Singapore seek redress when things go awry.
Bringing the spirit of community to our migrants
Project Chulia Street promises food, fun and friendships at fiestas held at workers’ dormitories.
Rebuilding a community starts at home
Residents resettled into block 52 Cassia Crescent find solace and support from volunteers of the Cassia Resettlement Team.
A friend for life and death
Elderly living alone find peace in Tommy’s promise to fulfil their last rites
Shattering the barriers that silence us
Living with tinnitus can deafen the world around you, but for Grace, it has heightened her sensitivity to disability
Creating change? It takes a community
This National Day, we celebrate Singaporeans who make it possible to give back together — for greater good.
Have dementia? Don’t forget to dance
Her mother may forget, but at Memories Cafe, she makes new memories for the both of them.
Unearthing future leaders in rural Myanmar
Young minds sparkle, as a local and Singaporean spread the joy of education to kids from poor families.
Meet the man whose light keeps shining brighter
Social entrepreneur inspires the young to “dream bigger”.
Friends doing good, across borders
A Filipino and Singaporean giving abandoned and orphaned kids a better life.
The only silicone cup a woman needs
Freedom Cups provides women with an eco-friendly, sustainable and hygienic option to manage their periods.
How can a mother behind bars bond with her child?
New Life Stories is giving imprisoned mothers a chance to connect with their children — through storytelling.
Hold their paws, and they will hold your heart
These animal lovers show us what it means to love unconditionally; by rescuing, adopting, fostering and feeding our furry friends.
Free food for the community, by the community
Can free meals for those in need build stronger communities? Free Food for All believes so.
A baby’s last moments, wrapped in love
These women transform wedding gowns into clothing for a baby’s last rites.
Their music turns strangers into friends
Volunteer Guitar Connection is strumming away the blues, one song at a time.
The 2-year phone conversation that changed her life
A helpline caller searches for her phone counsellor 20 years later to thank him in person. Showing us how the words we offer can warm the soul, continue to resonate, and take root in others many years after.
A young caregiver’s raw words to her father with Alzheimer’s
No one taught Melissa how to feel when she watched her dad slowly slip away. Now, she shares her memories to inspire other young caregivers in their journey with dementia.
With love, from Singapore
In celebration of all Singaporeans who have inspired us to give back with love, at home and beyond.
A single love that will fight for family
Family means different things to different people. A single mother shows us its worth in gold.
Do you judge when you see a child on the floor, screaming?
Singapore actor, Adrian Pang shares what he learnt on autism and what it means to us as a society.
What this father dreams for his autistic son
Photographer, Bob Lee, freeze frames his days of raising a son with autism so that we can understand.
Her best chance out from being trafficked is you
Lilis’ story could happen in any Singapore neighbourhood. Learning to recognise the signs of exploitation could spur you to help.
The one way this Singapore gardener knows to help
“When you do something that has meaning to you, you don’t have time to think about pain.”
How a dog's belief in a child helped her believe too
It doesn't matter what your trouble is, Telly the therapy dog will listen without judging.
Why belly rubs can be the best therapy
Telly the therapy dog shows these youth how to trust and be trustworthy.
'The frosting is green!'
A boy's generous heart and humorous wit helps his family to live as normal a life as possible with an incurable rare disease.
This doctor orders you to laugh, cry and sing
Clown doctors offer patients smiles to lift their spirits and compassion in their darkest moments.
The deaf can teach you to listen better
Connect through the language of silence, over a cup of tea.
Cycling with Aunty Annie
A souped-up trishaw and an unlikely friendship = all kinds of happy.
Battling cancer with style
A practical way to help cancer patients: give them the power of hair.
Your 'no big deal' gesture can save a life
Bone marrow donation sounds scary but it’s not. It’s as simple and safe as donating blood.
In his teacher's footsteps
A trip to Nepal makes such an impression on a teenager, he goes on to scale Everest and raise funds for the school he volunteered at.
Seeing through the lens of good
How can a film help build a house? These youths show us.
Confronting death with pets, music and good hair
Simple ways for you to help someone make the most of the moments he has left.
Friendship, family and fulfilment
What one family gained from a year volunteering together in Timor-Leste.
Close your eyes. Now let's play tennis
They've played tennis greats. Now they're aiming for the Paralympics. And yes, they're blind.
It wasn't that hard to be friends
Senthil and Sok Hwee: an uncommon friendship that helped a migrant worker feel at home in a foreign land.
The fear to volunteer
Honest views from regular people on commitment, working with strangers and whether volunteering is even useful.
Grandma's got the zumba moves
Find out what gets granddad out of his wheelchair and moving his feet.
For sharks' sake, take a vacation
Help fishermen and sharks just by exploring secret beaches and enjoying pristine snorkelling sites? Yes, please.
Lost her voice and found her song
Crystal thought she’d lost it forever. What the singer did in response made her stop seeing herself as a victim.
Crutches can't stop her from...
Entrepreneur with cerebral palsy: "My booth is special because I'm helping someone else too."
Gangster, addict, dancing queen
She's got a secret weapon to reach troubled youth.
'Football really changed my life'
Tough footballers who give everything on the field inspire others with cerebral palsy to join them.
Cleaning up like a boss
Business school for domestic workers helps them become entrepreneurs.
'I'm not here to change the world'
How can cool recycled bags keep women from selling their children?
A run like no other
Running with a buddy takes on a whole new meaning at Runninghour.
Why these kids love school
Every child known deeply and loved tops syllabus.
Mothers light up Indonesia
Empowered women in Indonesian island communities bring light to lives.
Feeding thousands in Singapore
What does it take to feed thousands of people in need every day?
Seeing to their future
Two mothers go beyond helping their children with low vision.
Kitchen of cheer
A piano teacher's defining moment on the streets of Siem Reap.
Fluking around India
Find out more about the charities Renyung and Adrien are supporting and how to get involved.
Lending a broken hand
A teacher volunteers to help children from slums and learns so much from them along the way.
