The Chain Effect
His past is a mangled mess of prison time and drug relapse, but having wrested himself from the clutches of his old life, Chef Benny Se Teo has built an establishment where ex-offenders find refuge and more importantly, a second chance. Eighteen Chefs is now a wildly successful enterprise serving up hot, affordable meals.
Asians with a Purpose (Part 2)
Spearheading Environmental Change
These individuals with their penchant for making a difference, are pushing themselves to do their bit for the environment.
Taiwan
Arthur Huang
Structural engineer &...
Effective Water Management Strategy and Its Environmental Impact
By Katreena Sarmiento
Thanks to modern conveniences, many have taken water for granted. Yes, people certainly know they need water, but they do not think...
Leaena the Lioness
This is the story of a woman and her devotion to improving the lives young disabled individuals in Singapore. Through her determination, she has developed spaces in which these children and youth can rise out of adversity to live normal, fulfilling lives. The legacy of Leaena Tambyah continues to inspire and empower.
Can Singapore’s home cleaning scheme reduce maid abuse?
By Rachel Genevieve Chia
Photos Zachary Tang
Demand for part-time home cleaning is up amid Covid-triggered shortages of full-time household help. A newly-formalised scheme gives Singapore’s...
The Gold Trap: How COVID-19 is pushing Filipino children into hazardous work
By Marielle Lucenio
The Philippines had been making slow progress in its long fight against child labour, but the pandemic reversed the gains that had...
New Stream of Life
The women’s group, Women of War helped change the reputation of Matanog and Marayag Lake from a danger zone to a tourist haven. Amidst family feuds, regionally known as 'rido', the women are beacons of peace and reconciliation.
A Sustainable Safety Net
Net-Works is an innovative initiative that empowers people in coastal communities to collect and sell discarded nylon fishing nets – with fantastic environmental benefits