Advocacy

Junie Foo was the first woman to occupy a management position in Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s corporate banking division for Asia and Oceania (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Junie Foo Reminds Us That Kindness Is Not Weakness, But Strength

Singapore Kindness Movement’s chairperson also wants us to remember that compassionate accountability remains an option.

Aarthi Sankar was formerly SPCA's executive director (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Aarthi Sankar Grants The Wishes Of Critically Ill Children

Make-A-Wish Singapore’s CEO navigates growing complexity in governance, regulations, and risks to bring hope and joy to paediatric patients.

The socially reclusive youths that Impart works with can be divided into three categories (Credit: ChatGPT. )

Shut In: The Rise Of Social Reclusion Among Youths In Singapore

Local youth charity Impart supported some 50 socially reclusive youths over the past two years. Contrary to popular belief, it says, online gaming and social media are protective barriers when it comes to social reclusion.

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Rolex Awards 2026 Honour 5 Extraordinary Women Protecting Our Planet

Marking 50 years of the Rolex Awards, Rolex names five women from China, Indonesia, the US, Nigeria, and Peru, as its 2026 Laureates.

Gilbert Goh spent the better part of last year in Cairo and Beirut, Lebanon, just to stay close to what’s happening on the ground (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Gilbert Goh Has Fundraised $7 Million For Palestinians In Gaza So Far

This humanitarian helped establish a polyclinic, an early childcare centre for orphans, and several field kitchens.

Yan Wang Reksten-Monsen was previously a dancer at the Shanghai Ballet Company (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Yan Wang Reksten-Monsen Raises Singapore’s Visibility On The Global Ballet Stage

Yan Ballet Academy's founder had a hand in grooming the first Singaporean to qualify for Prix de Lausanne, a prestigious international ballet competition.

Chronos Kwok first became involved with Action for Aids Singapore as a volunteer counsellor over two decades ago (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Chronos Kwok Campaigns For Greater Access To HIV Prevention And Testing

Action for Aids' executive director hopes for a national risk-reduction treatment programme to be enacted to address systemic barriers at scale.

Rachel Ong is a Member of Parliament representing the Telok Blangah division of Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Rachel Ong Nurtures Disability Beneficiaries Into Decision-makers

The Purple Parade’s chairman makes it possible for them to lead in workplaces, community groups, and civic spaces.

Dr Beverly Mok pursued her PhD in chemistry and chemical biology at Harvard (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Dr Beverly Mok Advances Therapeutic Strategies For Inherited Retinal Diseases

The senior scientist at the Molecular Engineering Laboratory at A*Star engineers either the DNA or its messengers to address errors.

Paul Lee wears the Grand Seiko SLGC007 from the Evolution 9 Collection (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Paul Lee Offers Recycled Products That Spark Thoughtful Conversations

Plastify's director wants to help people build a more intuitive relationship with materials.

Ivy Tse believes young people are increasingly grappling with quieter, existential questions (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Ivy Tse Empowers Young People To Navigate And Thrive In Society

Halogen’s CEO aims to support them long after they leave the classroom.

Dr Patrick Maguire and his wife Rina first started Beecroft Animal Specialist & Emergency Hospital as a mobile surgical consultancy in 2017 (Credit: Dr Patrick Maguire. )

Dr Patrick Maguire Launches Singapore’s First Cashless Service For Pet Surgeries

Beecroft Animal Specialist & Emergency Hospital’s co-founder recently partnered with Income Insurance to ease the tension between high-quality care and affordability.

Alvin Lee wears the Grand Seiko SBGW301 from the Elegance Collection (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Alvin Lee Wants To Educate The Next Generation About The Value Of Art And Culture

The filmmaker was last year conferred the National Arts Council’s Young Artist Award, the nation’s highest accolade for young artists.

Building a brighter future for youths in need: (from left) Tan Jian Yong; Renee Lim, Oliver Goh; Hadassah Lau (Credit: Hendra Lauw)

Why Our Giving To “60 Lights, One Future” Matters

Sixty ambassadors came together last November to raise funds for needy kids through the Singapore Red Cross Young Hearts programme. Three share how their support can spark change.

Bill Bensley has designed more than 200 resorts, hotels, and private residences in over 30 countries (Credit: Bill Bensley. )

Bill Bensley: "I Don’t Just Want To Design Unique Hotels—I Want Them To Do Good"

The acclaimed architect and Shinta Mani co-owner changes the lives of many underprivileged Cambodians through the Shinta Mani Foundation.

Building a brighter future for the beneficiaries of Singapore Red Cross Young Hearts programme: (from left) Venetia Gu, Aisha Hillary-Morgan; Nana Au Chua, Andrew Chua; Jasmine Chong (Credit: Hendra Lauw)

How “60 Lights, One Future” Supports Youths In Need

Sixty ambassadors raised funds last November for the Singapore Red Cross Young Hearts programme. Three share how their support is helping children build brighter futures.

Boyes standing on the banks of the Zambezi River by Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. For the Great Spine of Africa team, presenting at the 2025 Ramsar Convention was a major accomplishment. It demonstrated the tremendous effort over the past decade (Credit: Rolex/Aurélie Marrier d’Unienville)

Conservationist Steve Boyes Partners With Rolex To Safeguard Fragile Ecosystems In Africa

With the support of the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, conservationist Steve Boyes has spent years tracing the headwaters of Africa’s major rivers. His latest research could shape the future of water security for millions.

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Elisa Lim founded inclusive fashion label Will & Well in 2017 (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Elisa Lim Broadens The Range Of Inclusive Clothing Options

Will & Well's founder makes it possible for people with diverse needs to dress with ease and confidence.