Reimagining Philanthropy 2025
Session 1: Building Collaborations for Impact Our annual flagship conference, Reimagining Philanthropy, drew over 140 participants on Thursday, 20 November 2025 to explore the evolving landscape of giving in Singapore. Centred on the theme of collaboration, the event encouraged stakeholders to envision a future where organisations and individuals work together to address complex social issues […]
SG60 Changemaker Stories: Alister Ong
A B O U T A L I S T E R O N G Born with cerebral palsy, Alister Ong grew up navigating a world not always built for him — but instead of focusing on what he couldn’t do, he chose to act on what he could. Today, he’s one of Singapore’s most […]
SG60 Changemaker Stories: Daryl Mah
ABOUT DARYL MAH AND THE STRAY AFFAIRS Daryl Mah is the co-founder of The Stray Affairs, a ground-up dedicated to protecting stray animals in industrial zones such as Kranji, Sungei Kadut and Lim Chu Kang. What began as a simple act of feeding strays evolved into a full-fledged movement when Daryl realised that shelters were […]
SG60 Changemaker Stories: Lydia and Halimah (Part 2)
🌟 Meet our SG60 Changemakers: Lydia Susiyanti & Halinah Yatim 🌟 Halinah may have mobility challenges, but every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, she rides her scooter to help run Breakfast Buddy at Block 228A, Ang Mo Kio. She partners with Lydia to serve cereals, Milo, toast with spreads and juice to children who might otherwise start school hungry. Halinah believes in […]
SG60 Changemaker Stories: Lydia and Halimah (Part 1)
🌟 Meet our SG60 Changemakers: Lydia Susiyanti & Halinah Yatim 🌟 Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at dawn, their void-deck in Ang Mo Kio comes alive with the buzz of breakfast bowls and laughter. Lydia, a mum of six juggling three part-time jobs, started the initiative after she saw children skip recess so their siblings […]
SG60 Changemaker Stories: Wong Yoke Lye
ABOUT YOKE LYE AND EVERY STRAY MATTERS Yoke Lye is the founder of Every Stray Matters, a ground-up initiative in Singapore dedicated to animal rescue and welfare, with a particular focus on stray dogs. What began as a personal calling has grown into a compassionate movement that champions volunteering, foster care, and the reimagining of […]
SG60 Changemaker Stories: Cai Cheng Ying
ABOUT CAI CHENGYING Cai Chengying is the current Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Pro Bono SG. She oversees efforts in fundraising, grants administration, supporter engagement, communications and legal support for the non-profit sector. Prior to joining Pro Bono SG in February 2020, Chengying was a litigator in private practice. She volunteered with Pro Bono SG’s […]
SG60 Changemaker Stories: Gopal Mahey
ABOUT GOPAL MAHEY Gopal Mahey, who draws on his own lived experience of incarceration, is a Senior Counsellor and Psychotherapist (Forensic Rehabilitation) at the Centre for Psychotherapy (C4P). He integrates professional expertise with personal insight to support justice-involved individuals through group therapy in Changi Prison and pro bono counselling for those unable to afford therapy. […]
SG60 Changemaker Stories: William Ang
🎼 Meet our SG60 Changemaker: William Ang 🎼 At 74, William Ang is proving that life’s encore can be the most inspiring act of all. What began as a spontaneous duet between two seniors – William on the recorder and 85-year-old Lily Boon on the keyboard – has grown into Silver Singalong, a joyful community of over 100 […]
SG60 Changemaker Stories: Ricky FM Law
ABOUT RICKY FM LAW & SUNSHINE SENIORS Ricky FM Law founded Sunshine Seniors in 2022 to empower older adults to lead meaningful, productive lives rather than be seen as passive recipients. Under his leadership, members share their K.E.N.T.—knowledge, experience, networks and time to benefit themselves and the wider community. Through member-led initiatives, government programs and […]