It was either her career or her family. Fiona prioritised the latter.
Fiona, a social worker at AWWA Family Service Centre (FSC), has a lesser-known story about her life. While complications and challenges were part and parcel of her work, it got surreal when it hit home. Complications arose when she was months into her pregnancy. After giving birth, she made a decision that gave her a […]
From Programme Executive to Social Worker. This is Azizah’s Story.
1. Can you share more about yourself (personal and professional)? Hello, I am Azizah, Social Worker from AWWA Family Service Centre (FSC). I started in the social service sector many years back, not as a social worker but as a Programme Executive, planning and executing social work programmes for individuals and families served by our […]
Social Worker Appreciation 2023 – Jasmina Begum, Assistant Manager, Admin and Operations
An unexpected career Social work; a path less traversed. One would think that being a social worker is a calling or that it requires a specific skill set. In Jasmina’s words, ‘It was by chance that I got into the sector, but I have always wanted to work in a people-oriented sector.’ She joined AWWA […]
International Women’s Day 2023 – Huixia
“Before I know it, I have already dedicated almost half my life to the social service sector.” Meet Huixia, our Director of Family Services. This International Women’s Day (IWD), we want to recognise the incredible women who make a difference in our lives and communities. Let us hear from Huixia about her thoughts on IWD. […]
International Women’s Day 2023 – Iffa
Meet Iffa Raffhahan, one of our dedicated Care Facilitators who has been providing quality care to our clients for the past six years. She recently had her second child and, like many working mothers, was looking for a way to balance her family commitments with her passion for caregiving. Thanks to the support of her […]
A consistent academic performer, Alina, an ex-client of AWWA Community Integration Services, demonstrates a clear commitment to excellence.
A consistent academic performer, Alina, an ex-client of AWWA Community Integration Services, demonstrates a clear commitment to excellence. At the beginning of 2019, she experienced a neuro-related disease that caused her legs to weaken, resulting in mobility challenges. Despite this, Alina refused to miss lessons and returned to school during the school holidays to consult […]