Overview
Opportunities to get involved
Do your part to build a better Singapore, together! Join us for one of these meaningful experiences that will help our society progress as one.
Conversations on Singapore Women’s Development
The “Conversations on Singapore Women’s Development” were launched on Sep 2020 to understand Singaporeans’ aspirations and ideas on how we can further advance our women in Singapore.
OnePeople.SG
OnePeople.SG aims to facilitate a deeper understanding of race relations. Find out more about their initiatives, including community engagement programmes.
Emerging Stronger Conversations – Building a Singapore That is Made for Families
COVID-19 has challenged couples and families in many ways, affecting plans to get married, start or grow our families. Share your views at a series of online conversations from April to September 2021.
Join the conversations to build a Singapore that is made for families.
Committee of Supply (COS) Debate 2021
Your views and aspirations shared at national conversations will lead to more meaningful partnerships between the community and government agencies.
Check out the infographics for some of the partnership initiatives shared in the COS Debate this year.
COS 2021 - Partnerships Updates Infographics
Also look out for opportunities to participate and play a part for Singapore, together at Our SG website.
Singapore Together Emerging Stronger Conversations
The COVID-19 crisis has brought about changes and challenges for our nation. At the same time, it is also an opportunity for us to reflect and learn from our experience.
Learn more about Singaporeans’ perspectives from the SG Together Emerging Stronger Conversations – A Summary report and infographics.
Learn what Singaporeans have said!
Explore the top 15 themes from the SG Together Emerging Stronger Conversations!
Download the Singapore Together Emerging Stronger Conversations – A Summary report and infographics.
Singapore Together Emerging Stronger Conversations – A Summary (published 9 February 2021)
Singapore Together Emerging Stronger Conversations – A Reflection of We the People of Singapore Infographics (English) (9 February 2021)
Singapore Together Emerging Stronger Conversations – A Reflection of We the People of Singapore Infographics (Chinese) (9 February 2021)
Singapore Together Emerging Stronger Conversations – A Reflection of We the People of Singapore Infographics (Malay) (9 February 2021)
Singapore Together Emerging Stronger Conversations – A Reflection of We the People of Singapore Infographics (Tamil)
Learn what Singaporeans have shared at the Singapore Together Emerging Stronger Conversations.
SG Together ESC sessions (6 - 18 September 2020)
SG Together ESC sessions (23 August - 5 September 2020)
SG Together ESC sessions (7 - 22 August 2020)
SG Together ESC sessions (June - 6 August 2020)
To be fully engaged and participate in national conversations, we need to be familiar with government policies, understand how they affect us and stay updated with the current issues. Here are some concerns facing Singaporeans today. What are your thoughts and how do you think you can contribute to these conversations? Join us to discuss further.
Busting the Myths of Mental Illness
Every patient needs support and help from those around them. Particularly, patients suffering from mental illness. Yet the stigma and taboo surrounding mental illness force many to keep their conditions under wraps. We can do our part. Start by learning the facts and help to debunk mental illness myths here.
Source: HealthHub
Stress relaxation techniques for better mental wellbeing
“Keep calm and carry on” might be a trope, but managing stress is easier than you think. You can begin reducing stress levels with some breathing exercises, and muscle relaxation techniques to ease tension. Find out how you can relieve stress and improve mental wellbeing with just a few easy steps.
Source: HealthHub
Guilt, grief and loneliness from Covid-19: Medical social worker at NCID lends ‘soft touch’ in women-dominated field
As a medical social worker, Mr Daniel Chee is a rarity. He is in a field where women are deemed to be more suitable. Yet he has no qualms as he finds the work meaningful. Discover how he strives to provide a safe place for griefing and distressed individuals.
Source: Today Online
Jobseekers’ Diaries: I went from being COO to trainee amid Covid-19 and never looked back
When he left his COO job at a tech start-up in Malaysia as border restrictions kicked in, Mr Cheng applied to become a crew member – at a fast food chain. Find out more about how he swam against the current and restarted a new career from scratch, with no regrets.
Source: Today Online
“We gave them grocery vouchers but they gave us an even more valuable gift”
Every act of service, however small, impacts both the lives of the giver and the receiver. That’s what four friends discovered when they came together to help needy families at Eunos Crescent during Ramadan. Read on to learn how their Sunday of knocking on doors turned curiosities into smiles.
Source: The Pride
As volunteering goes virtual, more people are giving their time
With remote working becoming the norm, the act of volunteering has also gone digital. The circuit breaker period gave rise to virtual volunteerism, which enables “micro-volunteers” – people who offer help in bursts and give slots of their time to assist in areas like creative work and tech support. Find out more.
Source: Today Online
Helping the less fortunate craft out self-confidence
As students, Ms Valen Tan and her classmates started a not-for-profit social enterprise for the less fortunate battling life’s challenges. Over time, it has evolved into one that empowers people to build confidence. Learn how a school project became a way of life for the founder and beneficiaries.
Source: The New Paper
She lost her sight and her hearing but she never lost hope and optimism
No matter how many curveballs life throws at Tan Siew Ling, she lobs them right back. Having lost her sight, both her parents, and then her hearing, she refuses to be defeated. Read about how with some help, she manages to live her life to the fullest of her abilities.
Source: The Straits Times
Emerging Stronger Conversations: Sessions in more languages soon, will include people with disabilities
Our conversations will lead to action. We encourage Singaporeans to sign up for upcoming ESC sessions, which will be available in other languages, and include persons with disabilities. Everyone has a part to play in Singapore’s future. Step forward today! Find out more here.
Source: The Straits Times
Emerging Stronger Conversations: Bringing together voices to build more resilient society
Learn more here about the process and thinking behind the ESCs, that bring Singaporeans together amidst Covid-19, to talk about our collective hopes, reflections and ideas to build the Singapore we want to become.
Source: The Straits Times
What facilitators and participants say about Emerging Stronger Conversations
Read more here about the experiences of an ESC facilitator and participants, what inspired them during the ESCs and what they uncovered about one another’s dreams and hopes for Singapore as we forge ahead.
Source: The Straits Times
‘The little moments matter’: S’porean, 26, helps at-risk youths through mentorship & sports
Inspired by his time working at the Singapore Boys’ Hostel, Joshua Tay wanted to be there for these youths after they left the hostel. Together with his friends, he founded Impart, a non-profit organisation that helps at-risk youth reintegrate into society. If you have an idea to start something like Joshua, tap on the Our Singapore Fund to make your ground-up initiative come alive!
Source: Mothership
REACH WhatsApp chat group (English)
Share your views on national policies on REACH WhatsApp Chat Group. Now open for feedback and when the opportunity arises for us to discuss hot-button issues and national policies. Period: 01 March 2019 - 31 Dec 2020.
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REACH WhatsApp chat group (Chinese)
Share your views on national policies on REACH Chinese WhatsApp Chat Group. Now open for feedback and when the opportunity arises for us to discuss hot-button issues and national policies. Period: 19 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2020.
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‘Stay Strong Singapore’ campaign is a ground-up initiative by the Happiness Initiative in partnership with MCCY to offer encouragement beyond the circuit breaker. You can also check out the Telegram sticker pack!
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