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Social Work Made AccessibleEP28 Doing Research in SingaporeIn this episode, we are joined by Kwan Jin Yao (https://socialservice.sg/podcast/). We dive into his journey into Singapore’s Civic Society and the ongoing role he sees himself playing in it. We then expand on the practitioner-researcher relationship in the sector, explore how research skill-sets might be developed and what else can be done to translate research into practice. As always you can find us on Instagram @swmadeaccessible.
Majurity Trusts’ The Messy Truths Podcast ft. Jin Yao: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1n3GFO8xfh7jpr8dgXDQyp?si=24a8a35cd267413f2022-12-281h 12
The Messy TruthsBONUS: Shannon Farley, Fast Forward at The Majurity Conversations 2022At The Majurity Conversations 2022, keynote speaker Shannon Farley shares her experience with incubating technology-focused nonprofits and the power of storytelling in catalyzing movements towards change.
Shannon Farley is the Executive Director of Fast Forward, a nonprofit organization that invests in entrepreneurs who are using technology to accelerate social impact. Learn more at ffwd.org
Themed Charting New Horizons, The Majurity Conversations 2022 explored how Philanthropy can open up new possibilities for the social impact sector by incubating ideas, harnessing technology and building organizations that are cutting-edge, agile and future looking. Fi...2022-06-2411 minThe Messy TruthsBONUS: Lai Shanru, Shopback at The Majurity Conversations 2022At The Majurity Conversations 2022, keynote speaker Lai Shanru shares her journey co-founding ShopBack and why establishing a good organizational culture is the key to long-term success.
Lai Shanru is a co-founder of ShopBack, Asia-Pacific's leading shopping and rewards platform that serves over 30 million shoppers across ten markets. Learn more at corporate.shopback.com
Themed Charting New Horizons, The Majurity Conversations 2022 explored how Philanthropy can open up new possibilities for the social impact sector by incubating ideas, harnessing technology and building organizations that are cutting-edge, agile and future looking. Find...2022-06-2425 minThe Messy TruthsBONUS: Francis Ngai, Social Ventures HK at The Majurity Conversations 2022At The Majurity Conversations 2022, keynote speaker Francis Ngai shares his experience with pioneering venture philanthropy in Hong Kong and why the sharing of influence is key to maximizing the impact of capital.
Francis Ngai is the Founder & CEO of Social Ventures HK, an impact purpose organization that drives innovative social change for Hong Kong's urban social challenges through pioneering impact ventures, cultivating a movement of good and orchestrating impact capital. Learn more at sv-hk.org
Themed Charting New Horizons, The Majurity Conversations 2022 explored how Philanthropy can open up new po...2022-06-1721 minThe Messy TruthsBONUS: Bill Cromie, HelpKitchen at The Majurity Conversations 2022At The Majurity Conversations 2022, keynote speaker Bill Cromie shares his diverse experiences in building cutting edge organisations from the ground-up and why it is crucial to fall in love with the problem, not the solution.
Bill Cromie is the CEO of HelpKitchen, a social organization that connects food insecure individuals with partner restaurants and organizations that can get them fed. Learn more at helpkitchen.org
Themed Charting New Horizons, The Majurity Conversations 2022 explored how Philanthropy can open up new possibilities for the social impact sector by incubating ideas, harnessing t...2022-06-1714 min
The Messy TruthsEP22: Founders Series: Kwan Jin Yao, socialservice.sgHow Jin Yao’s passion for social research led him to start socialservice.sg, a website, podcast, and newsletter dedicated to social service research, practice, and policies in Singapore.
Learn more about Jin Yao's work at socialservice.sg
The Messy Truths is a production of The Majurity Trust. Find out more about what we do at www.majurity.sg2022-05-291h 00
The Messy TruthsEP21: Founders Series: Lim Jingzhou, Merpati KakiHow Lim Jingzhou’s volunteering experiences and heart for the community led him to be part of the founding team at Merpati Kaki, a community organisation supporting residents who are affected by ongoing public rental housing relocations across Singapore.
Get in touch with Jingzhou at jingzhou@merpatikaki.org to find out more about Merpati Kaki and join their community.
The Messy Truths is a production of The Majurity Trust. Find out more about what we do at www.majurity.sg
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The Messy TruthsEP20: Founders Series: Katrina Too, Open Door PolicyHow Katrina Too’s passion for increasing access to education in underdeveloped and developing countries led her to start Open Door Policy, a nonprofit that trains and connects refugees globally to remote digital work.
To find out more about Open Door Policy or to volunteer your time as a mentor, check out opendoorpolicy.io
The Messy Truths is a production of The Majurity Trust. Find out more about what we do at www.majurity.sg2022-05-0851 min
The Messy TruthsEP19: Founders Series: Anders Tan, InclusHow Anders Tan overcame the odds to become a techie, then aspired for a new way to create a more inclusive society for people with disabilities through a social enterprise he co-founded, Inclus.
Find out more about Inclus at www.inclus.sg
The Messy Truths is a production of The Majurity Trust. Find out more about what we do at www.majurity.sg2022-05-0100 min
Your Grit Story#Changemakers | Reigniting the Kampung Spirit | Denise Tay | KampungKakis co-founderIt's a wrap to the #ChangeMaker series on the World Social Work Day 2022! #WSWD2022 🌏In this 4th episode of the series, Denise Tay, co-founder of KampungKakis, shared with the host Eric Chan Jq on the "why" and the "how" of the Neighbourhood Buddy Matching platform. 🏘️With her co-founders Mae Tan and Michelle, the trio came together to start this as COVID-19 hit the shores of #Singapore, to support the eldery and vulnerable during the pandemic and beyond. Supported by philanthropic organisations such as The Majurity...2022-03-1635 min
The Messy TruthsEP18: Nicole K. on giving youths space to tell their own stories (Part 2 of 2)Nicole follows up in this next segment to share deeply from personal experiences about how journaling gives youths a safe and non-judgemental space to express their thoughts, even though there might also be unintended consequences. If you have not listened to Part 1 of their conversation, be sure to tune in to EP17.
Nicole K. is the Founder and Editor of The Tapestry Project SG, an independent, not-for-profit online publication that empowers mental health recovery through firsthand, personal stories. Share your story at www.thetapestryproject.sg
The Messy Truths is a...2021-12-2219 min
The Messy TruthsEP17: Nicole K. on why we need to go beyond linear mental health journeys (Part 1 of 2)Sharing generously from personal experiences, Nicole unpacks truths about mental health recovery; why it is not always linear and why we need to go beyond this discourse to acknowledge its complexity and hold space for those recovering.
Nicole K. is the Founder and Editor of The Tapestry Project SG, an independent, not-for-profit online publication that empowers mental health recovery through firsthand, personal stories. Share your story at www.thetapestryproject.sg
The Messy Truths is a production of The Majurity Trust. Find out more about what we do at www...2021-12-2232 min
The Messy TruthsEP16: Michael Cheah on emerging needs for migrant workers (Part 2 of 2)Martin continues the conversation by tapping on Michael's knowledge about the current needs in migrant worker communities, and they chat about how workers' mental health is a growing concern that cannot be ignored.
Michael Cheah is the Executive Director of Healthserve, a charity founded in 2006 to meet the needs of the migrant workers in our community through the provision of medical care, counseling, case work, social assistance, and other support services. Plug into their work at www.healthserve.org.sg
The Messy Truths is a production of The Majurity...2021-12-1727 min
The Messy TruthsEP15: Michael Cheah on deciding to start and running a 24-hour helpline (Part 1 of 2)Isn't running a helpline just answering phones? Michael dives into the nuts and bolts of Healthserve's latest initiative to provide critical support to migrant workers, and why it really isn't as easy as picking up the phone.
Michael Cheah is the Executive Director of Healthserve, a charity founded in 2006 to meet the needs of the migrant workers in our community through the provision of medical care, counseling, case work, social assistance, and other support services. Plug into their work at www.healthserve.org.sg
The Messy Truths is a...2021-12-1728 min
The Messy TruthsEP14: Kari Tamura Chua on how locals and migrant workers have much in commonKari shares why she has found her life's work to be redefining the role of migrant workers, how the pandemic really brought the sector together and what's next as they look to reimagine inclusivity in Singapore.
Kari Tamura Chua is the Co-Founder of Sama Sama, a ground-up movement seeking to redefine the narrative of migrant workers in Singapore, seeing them as #morethan. Join them at www.facebook.com/samasamasg and www.instagram.com/makingwavessg
The Messy Truths is a production of The Majurity Trust. Find out more about what...2021-12-1543 min
The Messy TruthsEP13: Siew Li Cheung on the perils, and triumphs, of dementia care (Part 2 of 2)Siew Li and Donna go a little deeper into just how hard caring for persons with dementia is, as Donna queries Siew Li on the implications of the recent no-visitation policy. If you have not listened to Part 1 of their conversation, be sure to tune in to EP12.
Siew Li Cheung is Director of Care and Integration at St Luke's Hospital, the first hospital in Singapore dedicated to caring for over 2,300 inpatients and 3,500 outpatients each year, where they care holistically for patients’ physical, emotional and psychosocial well-being. More information at https://www.slh.org.sg...2021-12-1224 min
The Messy TruthsEP12: Siew Li Cheung on running a community hospital during COVID times (Part 1 of 2)Siew Li takes us behind the scenes of a challenging year at St Luke's Hospital, sharing the implications of a no visitation policy, and how our frontline healthcare workers have really gone above and beyond to ensure the best care.
Siew Li Cheung is Director of Care and Integration at St Luke's Hospital, the first hospital in Singapore dedicated to caring for over 2,300 inpatients and 3,500 outpatients each year, where they care holistically for patients’ physical, emotional and psychosocial well-being. More information at https://www.slh.org.sg/
The Messy Tru...2021-12-1234 min
The Messy TruthsEP11: Aloysius Tan on the forgotten senior populationWhile we move forward into a digital-first society, Aloysius nudges us in this episode to consider who we are leaving behind. He also chats with Donna about why Vintage Radio started and how they remain focused on their mission to ensure our seniors are included in the conversation.
Aloysius Tan is the co-founder of Vintage Radio SG, alongside former radio presenters and friends. Listen in at https://www.vintageradio.sg/#/
The Messy Truths is a production of The Majurity Trust. Find out more about what we do at www.majurity...2021-12-0742 min
The Messy TruthsEP10: Daniel Lim on the difficult decisions carers have to make in their caring (Part 2 of 2)Following their chat about what it means to care and care well, Donna taps on Daniel's experiences and insights into the notion of sending your loved ones to a nursing home. If you have not listened to Part 1 of their conversation, be sure to tune in to EP9.
Daniel Lim and his co-founder, Danny Raven Tan started Enable Asia, a social enterprise that focuses on enabling persons with dementia to live a life with dignity and grace. Find out more at https://enableasia.org/
The Messy Truths is a...2021-12-0621 min
The Messy TruthsEP9: Daniel Lim on what we don't know about caregiving (Part 1 of 2)Daniel shares with Donna what we don't see and shouldn't assume about caring, and how we cares for his parents with dementia. He also dives deeper into why this experience has led him to rethink how we can all care better.
Daniel Lim and his co-founder, Danny Raven Tan started Enable Asia, a social enterprise that focuses on enabling persons with dementia to live a life with dignity and grace. Find out more at https://enableasia.org/
The Messy Truths is a production of The Majurity Trust. Find out...2021-12-0636 min
The Messy TruthsEP8: Sherry Soon on being a ground-up founder (Part 2 of 2)Sherry dives deeper into Be Kind SG's growth through the years, and opens up about the challenges of a ground-up founder. If you're thinking of starting your own initiative, tune in for invaluable advice.
Sherry Soon is the founder of Be Kind SG, a newly registered CLG which aims to build a kinder society through supporting the special needs community in Singapore. Volunteer with them at www.meetup.com/Be-Kind-SG
The Messy Truths is a production of The Majurity Trust. Find out more about what we do at www...2021-11-3032 min
The Messy TruthsEP7: Sherry Soon on the power of community (Part 1 of 2)While COVID-19 disrupted Be Kind SG's regular engagement work, Sherry recounts how the pandemic ultimately showed her the power of community and how each of us can make an impact, no matter how small our individual effort might seem.
Sherry Soon is the founder of Be Kind SG, a newly registered CLG which aims to build a kinder society through supporting the special needs community in Singapore. Volunteer with them at www.meetup.com/Be-Kind-SG
The Messy Truths is a production of The Majurity Trust. Find out more about...2021-11-3034 min
The Messy TruthsEP6: Dominic Soon on building technology capabilities in the non-profit sector (Part 2 of 2)Building on their previous conversation, Martin and Dominic chat about how to adopt the right mindset when integrating technology into the work of charities and how important it is to build digital capabilities in the social sector.
Dominic Soon is one of the co-founders of better.sg, alongside Gaurav Keerthi and Chan Chi Ling. They are a volunteer-run charity that supercharge innovative digital tools to address societal issues and help organisations do more social good using technology. Hit them up at www.better.sg
The Messy Truths is a pr...2021-11-3031 min
The Messy TruthsEP5: Dominic Soon on forging a new model of volunteering (Part 1 of 2)Martin chats with Dominic about how better.sg started, how they built a one-thousand strong #techforgood volunteer community that redefines traditional volunteering, and how high tech is not always better for non-profits. He also shares the 3 low/no-code tools that might be best suited to smaller organisations: Notion, Zapier, Airtable
Dominic Soon is one of the co-founders of better.sg, alongside Gaurav Keerthi and Chan Chi Ling. They are a volunteer-run charity that supercharge innovative digital tools to address societal issues and help organisations do more social good using technology. Find out more at...2021-11-3036 min
The Messy TruthsEP4: Abhishek Bajaj on putting communities first in all we do (Part 2 of 2)How do we co-create initiatives with the communities themselves? Abhishek shares with us practical tips and personal stories from his experiences in showing up for the children and families he strengthens in Kebun Baru. He also sheds light on jumping into the deep end, from volunteers to registering as a CLG. If you have not listened to Part 1 of their conversation, be sure to tune in to EP3.
Abhishek Bajaj is the co-founder of 6th Sense, a ground-up initiative strengthening rental flat families in Kebun Baru, alongside Jezamine Lim and Manisha Suruchand. Support their w...2021-11-3023 min
The Messy TruthsEP3: Abhishek Bajaj on rethinking how we portray vulnerable communities (Part 1 of 2)Going right to his roots, Abhishek gives us an insight into how he started in the community and why he is so passionate about working with communities rather than to them.
Abhishek Bajaj is the co-founder of 6th Sense, a ground-up initiative strengthening rental flat families in Kebun Baru. Support their work at www.facebook.com/6thSenseSG
The Messy Truths is a production of The Majurity Trust. Find out more about what we do at www.majurity.sg2021-11-3035 min
The Messy TruthsEP2: Lin Shiyun on holding space for children and youth (Part 2 of 2)Continuing their earlier conversation about organic community building, Martin consults Shiyun about the idea of holding space. Together, they explore why this is so crucial to TTKC's work in equipping children with emotional tools for life. If you have not listened to Part 1 of their conversation, be sure to tune in to Episode #1.
Lin Shiyun is the founder of 3Pumpkins, a community arts and cultural development agency with a vision to build stronger communities through inclusive arts-based platforms. Support their work at www.3pumpkins.co
The Messy Truths is a...2021-11-3031 min
The Messy TruthsEP1: Lin Shiyun on building and sustaining a thriving children and youth led community (Part 1 of 2)Shiyun gives us an insider look into the beginnings and growth at Tak Takut Kids Club, an organic community space for kids in Boon Lay, where the only rule is that kids are "not afraid". Bonus: she gives a surprise tip for community activators on where best to start your ground-up initiative!
Lin Shiyun is the founder of 3Pumpkins, a community arts and cultural development agency with a vision to build stronger communities through inclusive arts-based platforms. Support their work at www.3pumpkins.co
The Messy Truths is a pr...2021-11-3032 min
The Messy TruthsStay tuned: Asher Low from Limitless on going where youths areIntrigued by this conversation snippet? Stay tuned for this episode of The Messy Truths with Asher Low, founder of Limitless! To be launched on 20 December 20212021-11-2800 min
The Messy TruthsStay tuned: Kari Tamura Chua from Sama Sama on redefining the role of migrantsIntrigued by this conversation snippet? Stay tuned for this episode of The Messy Truths with Kari Tamura Chua, co-founder of Sama Sama! To be launched on 13 Dec 20212021-11-2800 min
ParentEdHow can Parents Raise Children with Healthy Body Image and Self-Esteem?In recent years, one stark issue that has surfaced is our children’s state of mental health — events like the heartbreaking incident at River Valley High and rising suicides among those aged 10-19 confront us. A recent poll conducted among 600 youth also revealed that more than half rarely or almost never share their personal problems with family. With such worrying incidents and statistics, how can parents help their children have a healthy view of themselves and know when to seek help?Joining our host, Alicia Boo, for this episode is Dr. Liow Pei Hsiang — a psychiatrist, and mother of thr...2021-10-2724 minParentEdHow to Support a Grieving Parent?"For better or for worse, till death do us part." We are all familiar with these words. When we get married, we expect to grow old together and maybe even get to raise our grandchildren together or enjoy our golden years picking up new hobbies together after a long life of hard work. But what happens when death parts us earlier than expected? In this episode of the ParentEd podcast, we have Joan Swee, the founder-director of Whispering Hope, share about the topic of grief and loss with our host Aaron Ng. They discuss how grief affects our relati...2021-10-1327 minParentEdHow to Navigate PSLE With Less StressExams can be stressful, both for children and parents. And when you have high stake exams like Singapore's PSLE (Primary School Leaving Examination) or GCE N, O and A levels, the stress levels just shoot through the roof. How can parents help their child to navigate exams stress, build resilience and maintain a positive parent child relationship when tensions may run high? In this episode, Joanna Koh-Hoe, CEO of Focus on the Family Singapore speaks to June Yong and her daughter Vera who’s taking her PSLE this year. Tune in to hear how both mother and daug...2021-08-0424 min
socialservice.sg presents: "Before the Ballot"Ground-ups in Singapore (Part 2): Building synchronicity among communities of communitiesThis episode is the second of a two-part series covering ground-ups and their contributions in Singapore. If you’ve not heard the first part about the emergence and impact of ground-ups, be sure to listen to that before coming back to this. With Jen Goh of The Majurity Trust and Dr. Adrian Chan of Acerpacer Consulting, we previously discussed the value of start-ups, the emergence of new activators, and the challenges of funding, time, and contacts.
Today, we finish up our conversation on funding before exploring recommendations and the building of synchronicity among ground-ups and communities of gr...2021-08-0124 minsocialservice.sg presents: "Before the Ballot"Ground-ups in Singapore (Part 1): Emergence and impact, activator journeys, and fundingThrough this platform, in the past year, we’ve heard from ground-up initiatives, community movements, as well as aggregators and intermediaries. In this two-part series, with Jen Goh and Dr. Adrian Chan, we go further by taking a deeper dive into ground-ups and their contributions in Singapore, focusing in particular on a recent research report published by philanthropic organisation The Majurity Trust. Today, we discuss definitions and value of start-ups, the emergence of new activators in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and finally the challenges of funding, time, and contacts.
In the next episode, we will ex...2021-07-3133 min
podcast | Skillz Middle East5 Big Mistakes To Avoid In Influencer MarketingInfluencer marketing can give you greater access to your audience, spread your brand message and raise brand awareness. According to a study, “94% of those who used influencer marketing believed it to be effective, and another 48% in the United States planned to increase their budget for this tactic.” Time to increase our majurity and look into the 5 big mistakes we can avoid in influencer marketing.
Junaid Ali Qureshi is an e-commerce entrepreneur with a passion for tech and marketing. Some of his current ventures include Progos Tech, Elabelz.com, Titan Tech, and Smart Marketing.
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Influencer Marketing is an...2019-03-0309 min
SGExplainedRethinking HiringWith special guest Martin Tan from The Majurity Trust, this week we explore hiring and recruitment in Singapore. Is it really fair and is it effective in finding the best person for the job? We tackle sacred cows such as meritocracy and we explore sticky issues like unconscious bias. Enjoy!2019-02-2843 min