By Edwin Koo, a Singaporean son whose only gift to you are pictures that strive to tell the truth. During the 9 days of General Elections hustings, I have been asked many times: “Who are you covering this for?” At first, I was at a loss for words. On paper, I am officially...

By Konstantin Lazutin, an intern with the Social Innovation Exchange where he is involved in building and maintaining a “network of social innovation networks”, as well as finding new ways to promote innovative thinking around the world. In one of his speeches on social innovation, Geoff...

By Carlyn Law, a PR consultant by day and off duty, she is always on the prowl for good food, green pastures and cats around the globe. Every Saturday, you can find members of The Green Volunteers, including its founder Grant Pereira, busy planting, weeding and watering part of the garden at...

Sun Lee Siew Loo is a graphic, illustrator and photographer based in Singapore. Inspired by evolution, space, patterns, animals, humans, she has been using unique pen and ink drawing techniques since early 2009. She is also one of the 9 Fountains Founding 15 – Singapore’s premier on-line...

“ Jeffrey is an independent documentary photographer and is very much involved in humanitarian issues and causes. He now looks into his own family to understand the strength of his family relationships that were forged, sometimes taken for granted and at times ignored. As he...

By Shooting Home, a unique mentorship programme led by Objectifs, Singapore for emerging photographers, which provides emerging talents with the opportunity to learn alongside some of our most prolific photographer. ‘What Lies Between’ exhibition features the works of...

Mother and Child Project started in 2006 by social entrepreneur Anna Tsang, whose vision is to provide home based work for disadvantaged mothers in Singapore so that they can become economically self-sufficient. These women are mostly single mothers with children, unsupported retirees and...

Make the theme ‘Happy Family and Filial Piety’ come ALIVE by entering our essay competition in three categories: Primary (7 to 12 years old); Secondary (13 to 18 years old); Tertiary (19 to 25 years old). Develop your writing skills and receive your cash prize ($500 for first prize, $300...

By Jonathan Ngiam, a senior Project Officer of National Biodiversity Centre at National Parks Board. With a total land area of 723 km2 and a 511 km coastline, Singapore is one of the smallest countries in the world. However, her waters and coastline harbour a relatively rich marine...

By Rob & Nikki Wilson, who chose to put aside the ‘rat race’ after university and set up a social venture, READ International, to provide high quality pre-loved books to schools in Tanzania and Uganda. Rob also founded NoPC, an IT social enterprise, providing affordable, low power and...

The largest non-profit in the developing world, BRAC reaches more than 138 million people in African and Asia through its programmes that address poverty by providing $5 billion in micro-loans to over 8 million borrowers, creating 8.5 million self-employment opportunities and 88,000 community...

By Michelle Kuek, who works in Outreach at the NUS Museum where she is actively involved in facilitating a vibrant museum culture on campus among students as well as exploring collaborations and opportunities between NUS Museum and the broader NUS Community. History of NUS Musuem Established...