In January, Fuze Night brought together people who were keen to learn, meet and share their ideas, to build better together. We heard from General Assembly, GRAB, Dakota Adventures and Tango 5 share inspiring narratives of social change.
In November, Fuze Night brought together people who were keen to learn, meet and share their ideas, to build better together. We heard from Think Big Communications, Pangdemonium, UN Women and Jia Foundation share inspiring stories of their work, and took part in a giving experiment, organised by The Social Co. for Giving Week.
Our Fuze Night August edition featured the folks that are building social movements in Singapore and beyond. Martin Tan, from SMU's Institute of Societal Leadership, talked on what it takes to lead society. Mizah Rahman and Daniel Ong talked on engaging communities to different ways to make them stronger. Lastly, Paul Foster shared his journey's into philanthropy from a personal space.
National netball player, broadcast journalist, emcee and speaker - Zhang Tingjun has packed in more than a bit of adventure in just three decades on this Earth. But perhaps the role that will come to define her most is as co-founder of The Chain Reaction Project (TCRP).
In Singapore, one in 10 women experiences physical violence in their lifetime. Seven in 10 cases of domestic violence also go unreported, while the issue itself is often seen as a private family matter.
Some 90 people turned up for the first Be An Idea Vision, a platform for Singaporeans to hear from socially conscious individuals who are working for positive change in Singapore.
Want to make a difference but not sure where or how to start?
Start Now is an online platform whose mission is to make it as easy as possible for everyone to volunteer.
Imagine living in a fully functioning treehouse with solar-powered lights and running water. Hungry? Cook lunch from fresh veggies grown in your backyard. In the urban jungle that is Singapore, this might be a greenies' pipe dream, but things are set to change as more people take steps towards a more sustainable way of living.
Benjamin William Jeyaraj, Secretary General, Singapore Red Cross Society, talks about the needs of Singapore and how the Singapore Red Cross is adapting to meet these needs through innovative programs and rethinking its volunteer engagement.
It’s not just about the money. Social engagement counts too.
Although corporate donations are widespread in Singapore, the private sector’s lack of community participation is disappointing, concluded a recent study by researchers from the National Technological University and Singapore Management University.
Project Battambang is an overseas community project organised by students from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. Every December since 2010, the team comprising 25 students, mentored by Dr Ong Yew Jin, has been going on 2-week long missions to the Thai-Cambodian bordering district of Poipet in the Battambang province of Cambodia.
When the reputation of the celebrity advocate takes a nosedive, it can mean serious backlash for the charity involved — or worse still, turn people off donating altogether for fear their money will never go where it was intended. Anne de Souza takes a look at the celebrity effect for charities.
In the second of a four-part feature on winners of the Young Social Entrepreneur (YSE) 2012 Programme, Be an Idea speaks to a young woman who is developing a biodegradable sanitary pad for underprivileged women in India. YSE is an initiative by the Singapore International Foundation to help young people embark on social enterprises and nurture a network of entrepreneurs to create businesses that benefit communities.
Kuik Shiao Yin, co-founder at The Thought Collective, shares her thoughts on building up Singapore’s social and emotional capital by starting with socially responsible education.
This yearʼs run, which took place on November 18, involved a turnout of around 10,000 runners who took on either a 3.5km or 10km scenic route in the Marina Bay area.
The Micro Credit Business Scheme (MCBS), launched last year, is the first of its kind in Singapore to grant loans to people with little or no income to start a business – giving them a rare chance to strike out on their own.
Looking at the relentless rain and a field of muddy grass, it was probably not the best evening to be hanging out at the SMU Campus Green. But despite the weather, it was a night of entertainment and cheer as more than a dozen well-known local artistes and their supporters gathered for the In Her Shoes – Art & Music Against Cancer concert.
The journey to a world without torture is a long one, but Karen Tse from International Bridges of Justice tells Be An Idea why we must walk on.
The local education scene took a long, hard look at itself to make sure no child left behind. Be an Idea discovers individuals who are helping to write the pages.
The government and citizens need to rethink how we address societal needs, says Braema Mathi, co-author of the year-old report on unmet social needs in Singapore.
Jean Loo, content editor for Be an Idea, explains the opportunity for social narratives in Singapore.
Photographer SAM KANG LI wanted to know his neighbours better and strengthen the community spirit in his HDB block. His creative effort took on a life of its own and was even mentioned in Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s 2011 National Day Rally as an example of active citizenry. He shares the project with Be an Idea.
