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“When faced with thorny problems, I take to the Latin concept of solvitur ambulando—literally, it is solved by walking,” says our Assistant Director Ho Han Peng, who upped his fitness game to combat “pan-xiety”. Read about Han's newfound appreciation for mobility during the pandemic and enjoy the guest cameo of “SMU Cat” 🐱
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In 2019, 744 million kg of food was wasted in Singapore. Yet, over 10% of Singaporean households face food insecurity (the inability to meet basic dietary needs) at least once a month. On 30 September, the Lien Centre for Social Innovation joined Ashoka Singapore for a virtual dialogue on food sustainability. Panellists included Dr Dalvin Sidhu and Dr Tania Nagpaul, co-authors of our recent study on food insecurity, The Hunger Report. Catch the recaps here and here.
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Last month, we were honoured to present the findings and recommendations from The Hunger Report to President Halimah Yacob when she visited The Food Bank Singapore. This was followed by a Q&A session between Madam President and the co-authors of the study, Dr Dalvin Sidhu and Dr Tania Nagpaul. Find out more.
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On stillness
“This year has forced many of us, myself included, to be still. In the beginning, being still felt unproductive, even wasteful to me. But I’ve since learned that stillness takes work and practice. It is something that more people should celebrate—quietly.”
—Tasnim Abdul Hadi, Programme Manager
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Introducing our latest study, Giving and Receiving—the first analysis of its kind focusing on an Asian/regional perspective to philanthropy. Commissioned by the Ford Foundation, the report examines the philanthropic landscape in Greater China, India and Indonesia, and makes recommendations on interventions needed to bring about positive and sustainable change in the sector. Download the report.
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Teng Zi Ying, Rebekah Lin and Kristin Dwek are three friends who joined forces to create ArtSEA, an Arts for Good project offering creative digital arts experiences to disadvantaged children in the Southeast Asian region. In this article, they discuss the transformative power of the arts and their plans to build a vibrant ecosystem.
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The unprecedented levels of uncertainty and drastic disruptions accompanying the pandemic have taken a toll on many young people, including SMU undergrad Arthur Adimoelja, who was in Germany on student exchange when Europe became a hotspot for COVID-19 infections. He recounts the isolation and anxiety he experienced, and shares the stories of his friends Daniel and Matthew, who faced similar struggles. Read the article.
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Meet Tanvi R. Thombre, Ethan Lum and Daryll Wong, co-founders of Oculario, whose signature product is a portable device that detects good eyecare habits or when conditions are not optimal for eye health. The SMU and SUTD students share their plans to reduce childhood myopia, decrease eye fatigue among adults, and improve eye health at home and in the workplace.
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Join the Social Space Team as they kick off their #CurbYourConsumption Challenge, to encourage a culture of moderation as opposed to excess. In this video, they introduce plans to curb their appetite for, respectively: tech and social media; meat and takeout food; single-use plastics; water; electricity; and shopping. Follow them on Instagram to track their progress!
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“It's become a much more crowded, diverse and dynamic space with more avenues for volunteerism,” said our Assistant Director Ho Han Peng, who was a panellist at a webinar attended by over 220 participants and whose Guest of Honour was Speaker of Parliament Mr Tan Chuan-Jin. Titled “Re-imagining Singapore’s Social Sector: Resilient and Future-Ready”, the discussion centred around the key recommendations of a thought leadership report by the Covid-19 Taskforce for Non-Profits, consisting of an independent group of SMU students and alumni, as well as working professionals.
Missed the webinar? Read the full recap.
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