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09 JUL 2019

Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Some Don a Fur Coat

APOPO trains rats to detect mines and explosives in Cambodia, saving lives and making areas safe again for civilians.
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16 JUL 2019

A Mountain of Trash: Healing the Himalayas

A mission to heal the garbage strewn slopes of the Himalayas
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22 JUL 2019

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.
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26 JUL 2019

When the best medicine is to serve

HealthServe makes sure that sick or injured workers always have a place to go.
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26 JUL 2019

A cultural space for migrant workers? Hit play

At Dibashram, the day’s toil falls away, and poets and musicians emerge.
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26 JUL 2019

Friendships shaped by a pair of scissors

Free haircuts start conversations with the marginalised and poor.
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26 JUL 2019

Bringing the spirit of community to our migrants

Project Chulia Street promises food, fun and friendships at fiestas held at workers’ dormitories.
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26 JUL 2019

Seeking shelter, they found HOME

Since 2004, HOME has helped thousands of migrant workers in Singapore seek redress when things go awry.
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21 AUG 2019

Young and Pregnant? These Babes Got You

Babes is a non-profit that helps teens cope with unexpected pregnancies
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04 SEP 2019

Keeping Gibbons as Pets? Not Something to Ape

The Gibbon Protection Society of Malaysia is working tirelessly to rescue gibbons who have been poached and kept illegally as pets, as well as to eradicate the rampant wildlife pet trade in Malaysia.
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23 OCT 2019

The Heart at Play Takes Play to Heart

Children with intellectual disabilities in Manila move physical and social barriers through dance
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25 OCT 2019

Express Your Feelings with Our Sticker Pack

Express your feelings with our sticker pack
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12 NOV 2019

The Ride to Inclusivity

One man has overhauled the burden of transportation for the disabled, and is bringing everyone on an inclusive journey.
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07 MAR 2019

Abled or Disabled, Adventure Awaits

Paragliding? Mountain-biking? Scuba diving? Adventures Beyond Barriers Foundation shows that adventure is for everyone.
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13 NOV 2019

Business As Usual? These Entrepreneurs Are a Force for Good

This Social Enterprise Day, we celebrate businesses on a mission for good
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20 NOV 2019

Not Just a Workforce, but a Force for Dignity

Leaving home and family for opportunities abroad, migrant workers are the silent heroes who keep our cities running. How can we create a better world, for the people who have given so much? This International Migrants Day, we celebrate their courage to seek better lives, and honour their right to live and work with dignity. Together, we can appreciate their efforts, and meet their hopes and needs with acceptance and respect.
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12 DEC 2019

A Class Act for Migrant Workers

Six years. 7,500 students. SDI is on a mission to future-proof vulnerable communities through affordable education.
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28 JAN 2020

The Learning Journey Continues

RLC continues to spread hope — with free education that frees minds.
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20 FEB 2020

A New Dawn for Sun Bears

A sanctuary and refuge for rescued orphans to grow up wild, the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre has big hopes for the world’s smallest bear.

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