Busy weekends by our Central Singapore CDC with some awesome partners on the ground!
Read MoreTechnology will keep changing. But every child should still have the opportunity and the confidence to grow with it. With UOB's further commitment of $500,000, at least another 1,000 children will get to develop digital-making skills and explore AI. We want them not merely to be users of technology, but wise and confident creators of it too.
Read MoreThis morning, so many teams came together to produce a Safe Kampong Roadshow to educate, engage and encourage our residents. Uniquely Singapore — quiet initiatives that should be recognised and appreciated!
Read MoreIf you are living or working in the Central District, do check out the exciting programmes my CDC team and I are organising for you this coming month!
Read MoreCheck out The Straits Times’ podcast of my journey as a parent and advocate — in an hour of conversation.
Read MoreOne meaningful role of the CDCs is to bring together like-minded partners who can support programmes and provide resources for our residents. Thank you for being our 'giraffe heroes' — always willing to stick your necks out for the common good. More to come!
Read MoreThank you to the some 6,000 participants and volunteers at our 10 National Day Parties!
Read MoreFor the first time, our musicians from The Purple Symphony came together to form their own performing groups — choosing the music, shaping the experience and leading it entirely on their own terms. A community where over 100 musicians, with and without disabilities, are seen for their talent, not their challenges.
Read MoreI'm very pleased to support St Andrew's Autism Centre's Walk Of A Lifetime this morning. This is a cause looking into the affordability and accessibility of services for adults with disabilities — an identified gap in the sector. I'm glad I'm still around to see all of this.
Read MoreInspired by Prof Tommy Koh - 88 years young, and still so active and interested in people and causes. If I live till 88, I hope I will be the same.
Read MoreWe first make our habits, and then our habits make us. The small actions we repeat each day eventually shape our character, identity and future. That is why we invest in our young people — good habits may begin with small, daily choices, but over time they can shape capable individuals and caring leaders.
Read MoreSafety and security are a tad like good health — most of us take them for granted and wish we'd prepared better only when something bad happens. More than 320 volunteers and partners came by to discuss how we can play our part in keeping our society safe and secure.
Read MoreMy team and I truly want to spread the thought of loving and appreciating Singapore especially in our national birthday month. We happily brought 10 National Day Parties to thousands of residents in Kampong Glam. Very grateful to all the awesome volunteers, staff and partners who made this annual tradition a dream come true!
Read MoreWhatever your profession, your work is ultimately about improving the human experience. In an age increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and technology, your greatest masterpiece will always be your humanity. Continue creating generously. Serve a cause greater than yourself.
Read MoreWhether you're curious about AI, looking to work smarter, or simply wondering how it can help in everyday life, these beginner-friendly sessions are a chance to learn, experiment and ask questions (no prior AI knowledge needed).
Read MoreIt was in 2009 when Tay retired and the first batch of Pathlight School graduated — a few couldn't find a workplace who would take and coach them. So we bought a small cafe and took in the first batch of special needs staff. We were taught that sometimes in life, something has to die before it can grow further.
Read MoreWe are not a perfect country and people; but we're all we've got. Be an influencer, don't just be concerned, be part of the solution and make Singapore greater together!
Read MoreFor 11 years, St Andrew's Junior College and our Central Singapore CDC have been proving that doing good isn't just an activity, it can become a culture. This National Day, 1,476 students and 88 staff rolled up their sleeves to make a difference. Let's continue to stick our necks out for the common good — like the proverbial Giraffes!
Read MoreDeeply heartened by how it is mobilising so many volunteers to touch so many lives across Singapore, regardless of race, language or religion.
Read MoreAugust is 'LOVE SINGAPORE' month, and that means lots of National Day Parties are just around the corner! My team and I are bringing 10 National Day Parties to 10 Residential Zones. This year's theme is 'UNIQUELY SINGAPORE' — a celebration of the people, places and little moments that make our Lion City so special.
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