Advocacy

Foo wears the Franck Muller Vanguard Curvex Cut Flower in white gold with diamonds and emeralds, from Cortina Watch (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Georgina Foo Reinvents Spaces To Help People Live More Meaningfully

Gin&G’s co-founder believes that homes should be purposefully designed spaces that grow gracefully with those who inhabit them.

Delia Ng was COO before assuming her current role in 2023 (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Delia Ng Champions Healthy, Whole Families To Strengthen Our Nation’s Social Fabric

Focus on the Family Singapore's CEO says fractured families can lead to increased social costs, decreased workplace productivity, and a weaker social compact.

How Rolex Supports Sylvia Earle’s 60-Year Quest To Safeguard Our Oceans

At 90, Sylvia Earle stands as the ocean’s unfailing witness, a milestone Rolex celebrates by highlighting her life spent underwater.

Wee wears the Franck Muller Curvex CX Lady in rose gold with diamonds, from Cortina Watch (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Jeanette Adrienne Wee Challenges Traditional Ideas About Pottery

The prominent ceramicist and founder of Studio Tomo says ceramics don't always have to be functional or serious.

Riadini-Flesch carrying indigo leaves harvested in Central Java, Indonesia. Indigo dye is used to create some of SukkhaCitta’s high-quality, traditional clothes, making it a true farm-to-closet company (Credit: Rolex )

At Farm-To-Closet Fashion Brand SukkhaCitta, Mothers Become Changemakers

Denica Riadini-Flesch, an economist-turned-entrepreneur and 2023 Rolex Awards Laureate, has built a social enterprise that empowers women while restoring the environment.

CULTURE

Anniversary celebrations for most businesses revolve around parties, gifting, and entertainment, but for Esther Ho of MUS.za, it is an opportunity help others in need (Credit: MUS.za)

Esther Ho From MUS Zenith Affair Is Raising Money To Support Youth Mental Health

Proceeds from the homegrown bespoke jeweller’s new Catch & Release collection go to SHINE Children and Youth Services. Here, founder-designer Esther Ho on why giving back matters.

Dr Tan Boon Heon holds a PhD in business from SMU (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Dr Tan Boon Heon Shifts The Narrative On What End-of-life Care Can Look Like

HCA Hospice’s CEO ensures free end-of-life care at Singapore's largest home hospice care provider, which serves about half of the country’s home hospice patient.

Aaron Yeoh is also the founder of nonprofit organisations Etch Empathy and Fortitude Culina (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Aaron Yeoh Alleviates Loneliness Among Seniors Through Volunteer-piloted Trishaw Rides

Cycling Without Age Singapore’s CEO also transforms beneficiaries into contributors by grooming them into volunteer leaders with greater responsibilities.

Ben Chua has been helming 365CPS since 2013 (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Ben Chua Advocates Cancer Prevention As A Public Health Issue

The CEO of 365 Cancer Prevention Society is also on an urgent mission to ensure that no one has to face cancer alone.

Damon Goh oversees Canossaville's three-pronged approach (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Damon Goh Lends Social Support To Vulnerable Children

Canossaville Children and Community Services’ executive director wants them to have an equal shot at discovering their potential.

Tan Shie Boon holds his 90-minute classes in public spaces such as void decks (Credit: Mun Kong)

Tan Shie Boon Trains Seniors In A Sport Typically Associated With The Young And Venturesome

ADD Academy Singapore's director believes l’art du deplacement (ADD) provides them with reactionary techniques to employ in a fall.

Narasimman s/o Tivasiha Mani left a stable naval career in 2017 to co-found Impart (Credit: Mun Kong)

Narasimman s/o Tivasiha Mani Holds Space For Youths Facing Adversity

Impart’s executive director facilitates their healing and growth in unlikely places like gyms and boxing rings.

Dr Chew Tuan Chiong has also sat on the boards of the National Heritage Board, Yellow Ribbon Fund, and Goh Foundation (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Dr Chew Tuan Chiong Keeps Our Streets Drug Free

The National Council Against Drug Abuse's vice-chairman helps facilitate partnerships and support community-led initiatives.

Koh Seng Choon once juggled five jobs on the side to feed his family and keep the social enterprise afloat (Credit: Mun Kong)

Koh Seng Choon Provides Hawker Training And Jobs To The Disabled And Disadvantaged

Project Dignity's founder also offers young adults with special needs and their caregivers resources to start small businesses.

Elaine Lek Leads Luzerne Beyond Making Luxury Tableware

Elaine Lek, CEO of Luzerne Pte Ltd and third-generation leader of Hiap Huat Holdings, lends her voice to youth mental health and suicide prevention.

Viscose dress, polyester tights, and calfskin heels, all from Balenciaga (Credit: Joel Low. )

Germaine Leonora Tan Uses Her Privilege and Platform For Social Impact

The Hao Mart scion—a label the media personality accepts with acquiescence—teaches public speaking skills to children from underprivileged backgrounds through an initiative she founded.

Cassandra Chiu was the first woman in Singapore to be a guide dog handler (Credit: Elliot Lee. )

Cassandra Chiu Champions Equal Opportunities For People With Disabilities

K9Assistance's founder and executive director doesn't let blindness get in the way of advocating for the acceptance of all types of assistance dogs.

Paul Tan was previously Festival Director of Singapore Writers Festival and Deputy CEO of the National Arts Council (Credit: Mun Kong)

Paul Tan Balances Philanthropy With The Evolving Needs Of The Community

The Community Foundation of Singapore's CEO steers the stewardship of donor-advised funds for charitable causes.