News and Updates

We feature write-ups from supporters and staff who are hungry for change and want their voices to be heard.

Hwa Chong One Day Without Shoes 2023

21 Jun 2023
Youth and Schools

From 15-17 May 2023, Hwa Chong Humanities and Current Affairs Society hosted Hwa Chong One Day Without Shoes. This event aimed to raise awareness for marginalised and disadvantaged communities living amidst poverty and water shortage globally, especially amongst the students who may have been relatively more sheltered from these issues and concerns.

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For Fatha and 80,000 others fleeing Sudan, the place called home is no more

15 Jun 2023
Children in Crisis

As fighting continued to escalate in Sudan between rival factions of the military government, thousands of people, the majority women and children, have been forced to flee to neighboring countries. Fatha, a mother of 6 fled to the border with her four children. Her other two children have gone missing. One of her children, that is missing, was injured on the head when the shelling happened in their town. 

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A Humbling & Heartening Trip

14 Jun 2023
Child Sponsorship Stories
Trip Reflections

It is really heartening to know that since the start of the programme in 2015, Antique, Philippines has seen great improvements over the years. More children are receiving education and more households receive necessities such as electricity. I believe the goal of improving the wellbeing of children can be met. 

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Project Boribo Returns! — Connecting with the Community in Cambodia

08 Jun 2023
Trip Reflections
Youth and Schools

YEP Project Boribo II is a Singapore Management University (SMU) endorsed project held in collaboration with World Vision Singapore. In May 2023, 15 SMU students from diverse backgrounds travelled to Cambodia with one common goal — to empower youths.

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World Vision supporting May's family with food assistance

07 Jun 2023
Child Sponsorship Stories

13-years old May is a registered child of World Vision Myanmar. She was adopted by her uncle and aunt because of her mother's poor health since she was young. Due to the country's political situation and the COVID-19 pandemic, her family completely lost their job, and is struggling to find food and continue her education.

 

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