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More than fixing things: Singapore’s volunteer-led movement builds community muscle

Repair Kopitiam coaches and volunteers posing with the tools of their trade.
Repair Kopitiam coaches and volunteers posing with the tools of their trade.

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Speaking multiculturalism in Singapore – literally 

One of the performances during the National Day Parade preview held at the Padang on Aug 1, 2015.
One of the performances during the National Day Parade preview held at the Padang on Aug 1, 2015.

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Young Singaporeans on Singapore at 100: Safe, fair, united and offering a better life

(From left) Alexander Peter Lin-You Burton, Humaira Safiya, Trina Lee and Vishnukeshn Sivapragasam are among youngsters who are proud and optimistic about the future.
(From left) Alexander Peter Lin-You Burton, Humaira Safiya, Trina Lee and Vishnukeshn Sivapragasam are among youngsters who are proud and optimistic about the future.

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Lifelong friendships and memories: How NS shaped this writer’s life and sense of belonging

The physical and mental adversity experienced during NS was a lesson in resilience and adaptability, says the writer.
The physical and mental adversity experienced during NS was a lesson in resilience and adaptability, says the writer.

ST poll: What should Singapore’s future look like?

The poll asks respondents about Singapore’s defining traits and what they hope Singapore will be like when it turns 100.
The poll asks respondents about Singapore’s defining traits and what they hope Singapore will be like when it turns 100.

Purpose is about Lifting Others

‘Ideas matter and we want every child to bring their ideas to life,’ say Stick ‘Em co-founders

Mr Adam Huh Dam (left) and Mr Chong Ing Kai with a creation made with a Stick ‘Em kit.
Mr Adam Huh Dam (left) and Mr Chong Ing Kai with a creation made with a Stick ‘Em kit.

Purpose is about Lifting Others

‘A world of silence can still be full of music,’ says deaf artiste Lily Goh

Deaf arts and music artiste Lily Goh signing “expression” in front of an interpreter.
Deaf arts and music artiste Lily Goh signing “expression” in front of an interpreter.

Purpose is about Lifting Others

‘Sometimes being there is enough to change lives’: Mental health advocate Cho Ming Xiu

Through his work, Mr Cho Ming Xiu hopes to shift the mindset on mental health from stigma to empathy and proactive support.
Through his work, Mr Cho Ming Xiu hopes to shift the mindset on mental health from stigma to empathy and proactive support.

Purpose is about Lifting Others

Circus artiste on chasing her Singapore dream: ‘You leap and trust that you will land’

srbeverlywan - Beverly Wan performing a scorpion hand stand using the Handstand Canes. 

ST Photo: Desmond Wee

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srbeverlywan - Beverly Wan performing a scorpion hand stand using the Handstand Canes. 

ST Photo: Desmond Wee

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