Advocacy

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 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.

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.

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

Cover Story: 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.

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.

Cover Story: 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.

Irene Chong built a career in banking and real estate investments

Irene Chong Garners Support For Children Living In Extreme Poverty

Compassion Singapore’s Partnership Director works with multiple organisations and institutions on a programme that includes child sponsorship.

Dr Uzair Javaid earned a PhD scholarship in computer science at NUS (Credit: Mun Kong)

Dr Uzair Javaid Mitigates Issues That Arise With Privacy Concerns & Data Unavailability

Betterdata's founder and CEO makes generating synthetic data easy because he believes privacy is a right, not a privilege.

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.

Evan Chow co-founded Quest while pursuing a business degree at Singapore Management University (Credit: Mun Kong)

Evan Chow Gives Those Overlooked By Traditional Job Markets An Income

Quest's co-founder and CEO inflates our gig economy with an AI-powered marketplace for any service imaginable.

Soh Ming believes a marriage of environmental values and commercial viability is a push for long-term impact (Credit: Mun Kong)

Soh Ming Shakes Up The EV Market With Cars Optimised For City Living

Volt Auto's founder and managing director wants to provide both a greener alternative and an enhanced driving experience.

Rolex And National Geographic Honour Explorers Protecting Penguins And The Planet

The 2025 Rolex National Geographic Explorers of the Year—a wildlife filmmaker and a marine biologist—join forces to reveal the hidden lives of penguins, and why their survival speaks to the planet’s future.

Geoffrey Ong is also Chairman of the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) (Credit: Mun Kong)

Geoffrey Ong Leads The Only Agency Dedicated To Promoting Heart Health

Singapore Heart Foundation’s CEO oversees a a three-pronged programme and employs a sustainable philanthropic framework.

Kok Tse Wei pours resources into inclusive outreach (Credit: Mun Kong)

Kok Tse Wei Harnesses The Healing Power Of Music To Meet People Where They Are

Singapore Symphony Group’s Deputy CEO (Programmes & Production) believes a concert hall is more than a cultural venue.