STORIES
Singapore Magazine Stories Block
Cultural Cachet
From the elegant sarong kebaya uniform worn by the Singapore Airlines’ cabin crew to being the sartorial choice of Singapore's leaders and even visiting dignitaries, it is hard not to be enchanted by batik, a traditional handcrafted textile popular not just in the Lion City but several parts of Southeast Asia.
Siberia TO SINGAPORE
Toting binoculars, sporting scopes and cameras with highly sophisticated lenses, avid birdwatchers - both hobbyists and ornithologists -lay in wait to spot critically endangered and rare birds in Kranji's Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR)
Passage to Nepal
Through the sale of second-hand books, former start-up maven Randall Chong aims to fund educational projects with long-term impact in the Himalayan country.
The Gateway to New Possibilities
A Singapore-based non-profit helps refugees in the region gain new skills for remote work opportunities.
Assembly Timeline
From the epoch of war and empire to independence and progress, this former car factory charts Singapore’s history.
Shelter from Troubled Winds
Homelessness in Singapore, where home ownership is among the highest in the world, is being addressed by a charity that leads displaced individuals towards a better life.
Clear Communication
Innovative face shields developed by Singapore’s ITE College East help to improve voice projection through masks of teachers and frontline personnel, while reducing Covid-19 transmission risk.
The Code to a Better Life
A Singaporean uses tech to help marginalised children in India gain a brighter future.
Cultivating Change
Started as a social experiment in inclusivity and sustainability, Social Entrepreneurship and Eco-park Development (SEED) is reaping rewards in its thriving urban farming movement that unites a diverse group of individuals.
A Stage of Their Own
A group of Singaporean theatre practitioners teamed up with migrant workers, to help them narrate their personal stories of trials and tribulations on stage as part of the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s da:ns festival.
The Confluence Of Climate And Culture
As world leaders strive to avert the climate crisis, a group of international researchers, led by a Singapore university professor, seeks solutions from islands and cultures across the Pacific.
When Kindness Inspires
Two Singapore International Foundation volunteers were recently conferred the Silent Heroes Award to recognise their contributions to the social enterprise landscape and for helping others be agents of positive change.
