Building up community trust - such as among neighbours and with migrant workers - is crucial in a crisis like Covid-19, said panellists during a virtual forum yesterday.
Reflecting on his experience, executive director of the Migrant Workers Centre (MWC) Bernard Menon said trust and unity, as well as faith in Singapore s public institutions, underpinned the community response to help migrant workers in lockdown last year. The fact that our NGOs and people had this amazing ability to overlook where we disagree and stand together - I think that struck me through the whole experience as the, if I may use a bit of a cliche, secret weapon that we had, he said.
The Straits Times
Making a difference: Community
Causes Week, which is into its ninth iteration, runs this year from Dec 20 to 25. It shines a light on various individuals and groups, and shows how they are making a difference through their chosen causes within the community, for children and youth, and for the elderly, among others.
Mayflower Primary School pupil Nurul Netrisya with her grandmother Saengmai and Kampung Kaki volunteer Tracy Bay at Madam Saengmai s Ang Mo Kio flat. Ms Bay, a civil servant, helped Nurul with her schoolwork, guiding her through her weaker subjects. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG
A Light in the Night care kits are an initiative by Ms Florence Fong (above) to bring comfort to those who are mourning the loss of their loved ones. The packages include items such as art supplies, a journal, scented candles, essential oils, a soft toy and a guidebook on how to use the items. PHOTOS: A LIGHT IN THE NIGHT