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Singapore trails other developed economies in the area of gender diversity in corporate boards.

Shattering the glass ceiling Singapore prides itself on being a leading global business hub, but in the area of female representation in corporate boardrooms, the country is falling way behind the curve.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

This may be the future of green efforts.

Recipe to turn used cooking oil into fuel A Singapore recycling firm is imagining a future where a shopping centre's used cooking oil transforms into biofuel that can power the building.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Funding is readily available.

5 things nobody told you about starting a social enterprise in Singapore Singaporeans are known to be pragmatic.

“Everyone needs decent and stable housing, regardless of marital status or family structure, and single-parent families are growing in number…"

Aware calls for more inclusive housing policies for single parents SINGAPORE — The Association of Women for Action and Research (Aware) has renewed its calls for more support for single u***d parents, particularly in the area of housing. It has drawn up 16 recommendations to improve the ability of single parents and their children to have secure and affordable hous...

In fast-paced Singapore, there are those in need - and those who take up the cudgels on their behalf.

Beyond just an act of social service On a sultry Saturday night in early January, about 50 residents in Jalan Bukit Merah sat, picnic-style, on mats and blankets at a Housing Board pavilion as a domestic drama unfolded before their eyes.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

41% of women outside the labour force cite family responsibilities as their reason to stay home. For men, it is only 3.3%.

Glass ceiling is alive and well | AWARE Singapore An edited version of this post was originally published as a letter in The Straits Times on 30 November 2016.The glass ceiling is, sadly, alive a...

Charities help distribute goods to the needy. Yet some use these donation drives as an opportunity to throw away their trash.

Donating unsuitable items a sign of disrespect I was riled up after reading about the unsuitable items that people donated ("Trashy donations hamper charities' work"; Jan 22). Food Bank Singapore and the Salvation Army rely on donations in kind from the public to aid them in their work. They help us to help others by distributing donated goods t...

Excuse me, why are you not in high heels and wearing makeup?

Millennials and myth of gender equality I recently ran into a former schoolmate around Raffles Place, and, after we exchanged the requisite pleasantries, he asked: "How come you're not wearing heels and makeup? Isn't it a work day?". Read more at straitstimes.com.

Not everyone is as lucky as us. Check out the good work Marcus Lim does for the less fortunate through his social enterprise, Ecosoftt.

Bringing clean water to villages in India, the Singapore way From building toilets to basic homes, some Singapore outfits are transforming the lives of communities in India, as profiled in the documentary Finding Singapore.

If you love shopping, check out these awesome social enterprises. Your purchases can go a long way in helping the disadvantaged.

7 Awesome Social Enterprises In Singapore To Shop At While Helping The Needy | The Finder Expat's guide to living in Singapore, calendar of events, things to do, restaurants, bars, shopping, travel, spas, fitness, home, kids and schools.

Every small gesture counts!

Central Singapore CDC - Do-Good Fund Here at Central Singapore, we believe that anyone and everyone can do good. Drawing from Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which states that self-transcendence – going beyond oneself to help others find self-fulfilment and achieve their potential in life – is the highest level of growth beyond self-actua...

Businesses play a huuuuge role in preserving the environment too!

What We Do | Climate Smart What We Do Cut costs. Cut carbon. Businesses Our unique blend of training, personalized coaching, software, and expert review makes a complex process simple. We work with small and mid-sized businesses, providing training and user-friendly web-based software to measure your carbon emissions and plan...