The Dedication of a Volunteer
Previously a Managing Director of a digital printing company in Australia, Keith Hunter moved to Singapore two years ago with his wife. At 55 years old, he felt he was too young to retire and wanted to do something to help others. While Keith could have used his professional skills and knowledge in finance for […]
Paving the Way through Tenacity and Determination
Like any regular youth, Jacqueline enjoys hanging out with friends and going on overseas community service trips. However, beneath Jacqueline’s cheery disposition is a young lady who has Torsion Dystonia (involuntary and repetitive muscle contractions). Her condition has resulted in scoliosis of the spine, poor sitting posture and has also affected her speech clarity. As a […]
A Dedicated Father, Husband And Caregiver Hero
Always wearing a smile, Mr Ruslan, 69, goes about his daily life without a complaint. No one would guess that behind the jovial and happy exterior, he carries the weight of the world on his shoulders. Life was once rosy for Mr Ruslan but when his second son, Muhammad Idham Fayumi Bin Ruslan was 2, […]
Rising Above Adversities
In recognition of his perseverance in learning, responsibility to tasks in school and at home, and his achievements in sports and music, Muhammed Zikri was awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Exemplary Student Award on 17 August 2017. The Lee Kuan Yew Exemplary Student Award honours students in government-funded special education schools who have risen above […]
Volunteer Spotlight: From Recipient to Ambassador
Mr Phua Kim Yong decided to seek help from AWWA Family Service Centre (FSC) two years ago, when he was stressed and depressed over family and intrapersonal issues. With the support and guidance of the counselors, Kim Yong had to make painful decisions to change his life. Besides one-to-one counseling, AWWA FSC also holds group […]
AWWA Senior Community Home: Home is where the Community is
[Watch Video of Mdm Cheong] – her story of how AWWA Senior Community Home has helped her in overcoming life challenges and re-integrating into the community. Our seniors at the AWWA Senior Community Home are treated like family. Taking on a collaborative approach with them, we empower them to be independent and to take charge […]
