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Portrait of Nathan George

10 January 2024

#MyFSGPledge - Nathan George

Volunteering has become an essential part of his life, even with a full-time job. Nathan shared his experiences at a Forward SG session, to inspire others to build a more compassionate Singapore.

Ideas and pledges

Portrait of Lai Chun Ying

6 December 2023

#MyFSGPledge - Lai Chun Ying

Meet Lai Chun Ying, a long-time volunteer whose passion for sustainability led to the growth of a vibrant zero waste community in her neighbourhood.

Ideas and pledges

Portrait of Louis Puah

9 November 2023

#MyFSGPledge - Louis Puah

Learn how Forward SG participant Louis Puah has taken his love for gaming into the classroom, helping youth develop critical thinking.

Ideas and pledges

Portrait of Sivaranjanni and Suganthi

9 November 2023

#MyFSGPledge - Ranjanni & Mom

Changemakers who are passionate about helping others, Sivaranjanni and Suganthi participated in the #ForwardSG sessions to engage with other Singaporeans.

Ideas and pledges

Portrait of Greg and Adrian

16 October 2023

#MyFSGPledge - Adrian Tan and Greg Tan

Forward SG participants Adrian Tan and Greg Tan experienced personal struggles in caregiving and decided to set up a social enterprise SG Assist, that supports caregivers and anyone in needing a hand when they are down.

Ideas and pledges

Portrait of Sylvia

2 October 2023

#MyFSGPledge - Sylvia Loh

Forward SG participant Sylvia Loh prioritises giving back to the community as it teaches her empathy and that every contribution matters. She lives by this mantra to make her community more united and vibrant.

Ideas and pledges

Portrait of Sherman

25 September 2023

#MyFSGPledge - Sherman Ho

In a world where you can be anything, be kind - to yourself and others. Forward SG participant Sherman Ho shares how he is making a positive difference in society by making skills to cultivate well-being accessible.

Ideas and pledges

Portrait of Dieky

18 September 2023

#MyFSGPLedge - Dieky Dzulkarnaen Deo

Forward SG participant Dieky Deo taps on his love for painting to nurture a close-knit neighbourhood community.

Ideas and pledges

Portrait of Noor Azhar

3 September 2023

#MyFSGPledge - Noor Azhar

Forward SG participant Noor Azhar shares how he is taking action towards building our shared future through the arts.

Ideas and pledges

Group photo of participants

29 August 2023

Forward Singapore (Build Pillar): Building affordable homes for Singaporeans

Minister for National Development, Mr Desmond Lee, engaged close to 70 members of the public at the Forward Singapore Our Housing Conversation: Housing for Singles and Second-time Home Buyers on 30 July 2023.

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