Silence isn't always golden, especially if it stems from the fear of discrimination. Alex Chow breaks the silence on the stigma surrounding HIV and shares more about his volunteer experience with Action for AIDS Singapore.
They say you can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to feel old. SMU sophomore, Rachel Tan of the Lion Befrienders Programme, a youth led programme to visit the homes of the elderly shares with us how there is indeed a child in everyone, ... Read More
"Meaningful impact" can come in many forms. For this group of LKCSP Scholars, a trip to Lombok showed opened their eyes to the brutal reality of the shark fishing industry. Through the Dorsal Effect, they learn more about these deeply misunderstood ... Read More
Her empathy for those in need spurred Desiree Yang to start up Saltsteps, Singapore’s first social supermarket. Find out more about her motivations, and the challenges she has faced in turning her vision into reality.
Sometimes, doing good for others is really an invaluable lesson in return. In this blog post, the SMU Challenge team shares their journey of hopes, road blocks and lessons learnt as they work towards the SMU Challenge Walkathon to be held on 31 July ... Read More
An overseas community service project combines two of the hallmarks of the SMU undergraduate experience: social responsibility and global exposure. With so many recruitment drives and info sessions taking place, how does one decide which OCSP to take up? In this post, a ... Read More
Unlike the archetype of the socially-apathetic millennial, SMU students give back to society by completing a host of community service projects. Read more about why our university's culture of social responsibility has often ... Read More