At the 2025 AWWA Community Integration Service Awards, 30 individuals, including nine-year-old Zoe Ng, who lives with Harlequin Ichthyosis and no hands, were recognised for their resilience, perseverance, and positive attitudes in overcoming physical and developmental challenges. The event also celebrated caregivers, such as Zoe’s father, and advocates for inclusivity like para-athlete Durkeswaran Krishnan, highlighting the vital role of family, educators, and community support in helping children with special needs thrive. AWWA’s longstanding programme supports holistic development, school integration, and social participation for young people with disabilities, reflecting a growing commitment across Singapore to build a more understanding and inclusive society.

Read the below articles:

• The Straits Time – Girl with rare skin condition and no hands among 30 winners of Awwa’s community integration awards
• Lianhe Zaobao – 获社区助力 单亲父亲守护罕病女儿成长 (Community support helps single father care for his daughter with rare disease)
• 8world – 无手掌女孩坚毅求学 获奖后把荣耀献给老师同学 (A girl without hands persevered in her studies and, after winning an award, dedicated her glory to her teachers and classmates)
• Berita Harian – Azam luar biasa belia kurang upaya raih Anugerah Ketabahan (Disabled youth’s extraordinary determination wins Perseverance Award)