STORIES
Singapore Magazine Stories Block
Borderless Control
The executive director of Singapore’s National Centre for Infectious Diseases espouses global citizenship in the face of international healthcare crises.
Culinary Culture
Follow the swarm of sharply suited office workers in Singapore’s bustling Central Business District during lunch time and you’ll most likely end up at the iconic hawker centre, Lau Pa Sat (above). Such island-wide community dining spaces – where people from all walks of life gather to eat and mingle – have earned the Lion City’s hawker culture a place on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Frontline Allies
Singapore academics work with their international counterparts to step-up research efforts on Covid-19.
From Singapore With Love
Singaporean Jonathan How’s non-profit provides humanitarian assistance to disaster-stricken countries.
The Future of Volunteering
Volunteers around the world are going digital as physical outreach programmes get disrupted.
A Helping Hand From The Skies
A local start-up uses its innovative drone technology to deliver essential medical supplies to the remote corners of Papua New Guinea.
Life-changing Credit
A trip to Myanmar inspired Singaporean entrepreneur Leon Qiu to start an accessible credit programme for its underserved communities.
A Play of Cultures
The Intercultural Theatre Institute trains actors in contemporary theatre while providing insights into diverse languages and cultures.
Pouring Their He(Arts) Out
The SIF’s Arts for Good Fellows present new perspectives on empowerment for the marginalised children in India.
Creating Cities of Tomorrow
Housing and Development Board CEO Dr Cheong Koon Hean highlights the role of Singapore’s public housing in the global context.
The Power Of Knowledge
Afghan refugees in Indonesia set up a learning centre to empower others like them.
Serving Humanity
A homegrown medical non-profit provides low-cost healthcare and well-being support to migrant workers.
