At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Women and the Economy Forum in La Serena, Chile π¨π±, industry leaders engaged in a meaningful discussion π£ on the empowerment of women πacross APEC economies.
Citing examples in the areas of education π, employment πΌ and womenβs representation on boardsπ©π»βπΌ, Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development, shared πΈπ¬ Singaporeβs experience in promoting an enabling environment for women in Singapore to maximise their economic potentialπ²and be empowered to manage family π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦and career π§ββοΈaspirations.
Citing examples in the areas of education π, employment πΌ and womenβs representation on boardsπ©π»βπΌ, Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development, shared πΈπ¬ Singaporeβs experience in promoting an enabling environment for women in Singapore to maximise their economic potentialπ²and be empowered to manage family π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦and career π§ββοΈaspirations.
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Ever wondered how a person with visual impairment sees the world? π
For Amanda Chong, she 'sees' with her other senses ππ»π ππ»βπ» and empowers persons with disabilities through her work π» at the Disability Office of the Ministry of Social and Family Development.
Join us as we commemorate World Sight Day today and honour the achievements and contributions ππof the visually impaired. #SeeTheTrueMe #InclusiveSG
For Amanda Chong, she 'sees' with her other senses ππ»π ππ»βπ» and empowers persons with disabilities through her work π» at the Disability Office of the Ministry of Social and Family Development.
Join us as we commemorate World Sight Day today and honour the achievements and contributions ππof the visually impaired. #SeeTheTrueMe #InclusiveSG
Itβs frinally the end of the week π ππ» and weβve got some interesting #MustShareFridays news for you! π°
Our theme for today is building a caring and inclusive π society as #SGTogether πΈπ¬.
Our theme for today is building a caring and inclusive π society as #SGTogether πΈπ¬.
Yesterday was the 10th Anniversary of Dialogue in the Dark Singapore (DiDsg), an exclusive collaboration π€ between Ngee Ann Polytechnic π« and Dialogue Social Enterprise.
To celebrate π years of inclusivity and visual impairment awareness, Minister Desmond Lee unveiled a wall mural π¨ πΌοΈ titled βDifferent Strokes, One Accordβ, which illustrates DiDsgβs key milestonesπover the decade.
Learn more about DiDsg here: https://bit.ly/2xKCwpr
To celebrate π years of inclusivity and visual impairment awareness, Minister Desmond Lee unveiled a wall mural π¨ πΌοΈ titled βDifferent Strokes, One Accordβ, which illustrates DiDsgβs key milestonesπover the decade.
Learn more about DiDsg here: https://bit.ly/2xKCwpr
With an ageing π΄π»π΅π» population and smaller family πͺ sizes, there is a need for us all to come forward and support the vulnerable elderly and low-income families in Singapore.
Read on to learn about ComCare and how you can play your part π in helping those in need. For more information on ComCare trendsπ, visit https://bit.ly/2OBbMSi
Read on to learn about ComCare and how you can play your part π in helping those in need. For more information on ComCare trendsπ, visit https://bit.ly/2OBbMSi
Members from the National Committee on Prevention, Rehabilitation and Recidivism recently toured the Singapore Girlsβ Home (SGH) π© and gleaned interesting insights π into their residentsβ experiences and the various programmes that have been put in place to fuel their personal growth. ππ»ββοΈπ
Hereβs a big shout-out ππ» to the SGH for supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of youth offenders, and those in need of care and guidance! π©π»πβ¨
Hereβs a big shout-out ππ» to the SGH for supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of youth offenders, and those in need of care and guidance! π©π»πβ¨
5οΈβ£0οΈβ£ years of love β₯οΈ and marriage π°π»π€΅π» is a milestone worth celebrating! If it is your 50th wedding anniversary or beyond in 2019, join us at the Golden Jubilee Wedding Celebrations 2020! π
Register your interest via π§ MSF_ROM@msf.gov.sg or call π6338 7808. Family members can also nominate eligible couples.
Register your interest via π§ MSF_ROM@msf.gov.sg or call π6338 7808. Family members can also nominate eligible couples.
π Getting married soon? π Sign up for our free introductory marriage preparation talk when you e-file π» for marriage!
Couples π can also join us at the 12-hour PREP workshop that will cover issues like communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills π£π‘π€ to improve your marriage, and enjoy
a $140 rebate upon completion of the workshop.
ππ» Find out more at: https://bit.ly/2MjR9sq
Couples π can also join us at the 12-hour PREP workshop that will cover issues like communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills π£π‘π€ to improve your marriage, and enjoy
a $140 rebate upon completion of the workshop.
ππ» Find out more at: https://bit.ly/2MjR9sq
Friday is here once again and OCTviously, this means another edition of our #MustShareFridays! π
We bring you 2οΈβ£ heartwarmingβ£ intergenerational stories π΅πΌπ§π» for a good read this evening. ππ
We bring you 2οΈβ£ heartwarmingβ£ intergenerational stories π΅πΌπ§π» for a good read this evening. ππ
There are endless possibilities when it comes to teaching our young ones. π¦π»π§π» Winner of the Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher π©π»βπ« Award π, Amanda Yap from The Little Skool House International, believes in engaging her preschoolers through intentional play π§©, where learning π takes place all the time.
For her, βThe Three Little Pigs π· β is not a mere fable but a fun way to teach the children hypothesis testing, problem solving skills, and even material properties!
The greatest joys π of teaching for Amanda are the improvements she sees her children make, and one of her proudest moments was when βa very introverted childβ took the first step π£ of initiating a conversation π¬ with her peers, even if it was just a simple βhelloβ ππ»ββοΈπ
ππΌ Learn more about Amanda and the work she does at: https://youtu.be/ENTfmjXZ9yA
For her, βThe Three Little Pigs π· β is not a mere fable but a fun way to teach the children hypothesis testing, problem solving skills, and even material properties!
The greatest joys π of teaching for Amanda are the improvements she sees her children make, and one of her proudest moments was when βa very introverted childβ took the first step π£ of initiating a conversation π¬ with her peers, even if it was just a simple βhelloβ ππ»ββοΈπ
ππΌ Learn more about Amanda and the work she does at: https://youtu.be/ENTfmjXZ9yA
Every fortnight, the halls of Thye Hua Kwan Nursing Home π‘ bustle with the chatter of residents and students π΄πΌπ§π» from Xinmin Secondary School as they engage in various activities together such as origami and playing carrom, as part of the schoolβs Values In Action project aimed at nurturing a deeper sense of empathy for the elderly. π¦π»ππ΄πΌ
Besides THK Nursing Home, the students also get to visit seniors at the NTUC Healthβs Day Centre for Seniors (Silver Circle), and cultivate meaningful friendships with them. π€
This is a great example of how we can collaborate as a community to bring together different generations, and we hope it has inspired π‘ you! Stay tuned πΊ as we bring you more exciting updates next week. ππΌ
Besides THK Nursing Home, the students also get to visit seniors at the NTUC Healthβs Day Centre for Seniors (Silver Circle), and cultivate meaningful friendships with them. π€
This is a great example of how we can collaborate as a community to bring together different generations, and we hope it has inspired π‘ you! Stay tuned πΊ as we bring you more exciting updates next week. ππΌ
Last weekend, more than 1000 seniors π΄π»π΅π» and young volunteers π§π»π©π» gathered for the Go for Your Mountain (GYM) event to climb up π₯Ύ Mount Faber β°οΈ together and make a statement that age is just a number and seniors can conquer the mountains.
Led by charity Empower Ageing and social enterprise ProAge, this intergenerational event aims to raise awareness about empowered, inclusive and positive ageing to build a more age-inclusive and caring society. π΄π»ππ©π»
Hooray π₯³ to all the GYM participants for making it to the peak of Mount Faber and accomplishing your goal! π
Led by charity Empower Ageing and social enterprise ProAge, this intergenerational event aims to raise awareness about empowered, inclusive and positive ageing to build a more age-inclusive and caring society. π΄π»ππ©π»
Hooray π₯³ to all the GYM participants for making it to the peak of Mount Faber and accomplishing your goal! π
#DidYouKnow? Preschoolers with developmental needs are now receiving more support through a suite of Early Intervention programmes. π§π»π§π»
ππ» Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2N6T5DI
ππ» Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2N6T5DI
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We break down the programmes that exist for children in Sβpore with developmental needs
If LS, DS, DS-plus and EIPIC sound like vitamins to you, this is for you.
Itβs #MustShareFridays time! β° π₯³
Let us share with you how you can contribute π to our early childhood and social service sector as an individual. π€
Let us share with you how you can contribute π to our early childhood and social service sector as an individual. π€
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Have a passion for teaching young children? π§π»π§π»
Come join us as a Mother Tongue Language teacher π¨π»βπ«π©π»βπ« and make language learning fun π for our little ones just like Tao Cuilan from My First Skool @ Westgate.
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Come join us as a Mother Tongue Language teacher π¨π»βπ«π©π»βπ« and make language learning fun π for our little ones just like Tao Cuilan from My First Skool @ Westgate.
Share this with your friends π« too!
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A little goes a long way! "Dine for a Cause" π½ with Lakeside Family Services to pledge your support for youths π©π»π§π» with special needs and raise funds for Expedition Agapeβs service-learning project at a village school in Cambodia. π°π«
π : 9 November 2019, Saturday
π: 12pm to 2:30pm
πΊοΈ: Professor Brawn Cafe
π: $60/pax
ππ» Come join us at: http://tinyurl.com/EADine2019
π : 9 November 2019, Saturday
π: 12pm to 2:30pm
πΊοΈ: Professor Brawn Cafe
π: $60/pax
ππ» Come join us at: http://tinyurl.com/EADine2019