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Volunteering

Temasek Poly student uses Telegram blasts to make it easier for younger teens to volunteer

Portrait of Ayuni Nur Izyanti, winner of the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Gold Award taken on Oct 6, 2025.
Portrait of Ayuni Nur Izyanti, winner of the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Gold Award taken on Oct 6, 2025.

CDCs to play active role in providing job support and promoting volunteerism in community

Community Development Councils will step up support for residents who are looking for jobs.
Community Development Councils will step up support for residents who are looking for jobs.

308 recipients of National Youth Achievement gold award urged to lead by example

Mr Luke Quek, 20, and Ms  Ayuni Nur Izyanti Md Zuraimi, 19, are recipients of the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) gold award.
Mr Luke Quek, 20, and Ms  Ayuni Nur Izyanti Md Zuraimi, 19, are recipients of the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) gold award.

Branded Content

Tracking cats: How S’pore youth are finding purpose in work and life

Catsafe, one of 20 youth-led projects showcased at the SG Youth Forum, aims to help protect community cats with smart trackers.
Catsafe, one of 20 youth-led projects showcased at the SG Youth Forum, aims to help protect community cats with smart trackers.

Branded Content

How one volunteer works behind the scenes to keep these Marine Parade seniors active, connected

Madam Safeah Bee Abul Kayum (centre) has found a community with fellow residents in Marine Parade, participating in brisk walks and other activities together.
Madam Safeah Bee Abul Kayum (centre) has found a community with fellow residents in Marine Parade, participating in brisk walks and other activities together.

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.

Singer Stefanie Sun’s husband honoured at Singapore Red Cross Awards 

Stefanie Sun's husband Nadim van der Ros was honoured for his volunteer work with the Singapore Red Cross on Sept 3.
Stefanie Sun's husband Nadim van der Ros was honoured for his volunteer work with the Singapore Red Cross on Sept 3.

Community in Bloom: Gardening programme in S’pore marks 20th anniversary amid growing interest

vlbloom/ST20250825_202501600222/Ng Sor Luan/Community garden spaces at the Bukit Batok Residents' Network, including its sculptures and sustainable features like aquaponics. Artist Richard Ashworth with his sculpture Unity.
vlbloom/ST20250825_202501600222/Ng Sor Luan/Community garden spaces at the Bukit Batok Residents' Network, including its sculptures and sustainable features like aquaponics. Artist Richard Ashworth with his sculpture Unity.

A rainforest, stream and wetland in Commonwealth Secondary School

Teacher Lye Zhen Xi (in white) with students from the school's Eco Club in the Rainforest area in Commonwealth Secondary School.
Teacher Lye Zhen Xi (in white) with students from the school's Eco Club in the Rainforest area in Commonwealth Secondary School.

A family affair at the Garden of Love in Jalan Berseh

ST20250823_202528800769 Azmi Athni vlbloom//(from left) Mr Ang Jet Hong, 18, a student, and his mother Ms Eunice Teng, 59, a housewife, at the Garden of Love by Kelantan Residents' Network, which has a sampan theme, at 25 Jalan Berseh, on Aug 28, 2025.

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
ST20250823_202528800769 Azmi Athni vlbloom//(from left) Mr Ang Jet Hong, 18, a student, and his mother Ms Eunice Teng, 59, a housewife, at the Garden of Love by Kelantan Residents' Network, which has a sampan theme, at 25 Jalan Berseh, on Aug 28, 2025.

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

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MDDI (P) 048/10/2024. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.