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Over A Cuppa
There is something about a cup of coffee or tea that fosters connection and fuels conversations between people. When someone says “Let’s grab a cuppa”, it also means “Let us connect and share thoughts and ideas.” – This is exactly what took place in SCWO when the current New2U Chairperson, Ms Joanna Portilla, met with the New2U volunteers on 29 August 2016. The ladies who also came in their reds and whites to celebrate Singapore’s National Day, had an afternoon of great company and dynamic dialogue with Joanna about their experience in New2U. During the meet-up, the volunteers were presented with several plans on how to make the New2U Thrift…
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A Glimpse into the Personal Journeys of Successful Women
How do you find your passion? What happens when you’re torn between what you want to do and what you need to do? What happens when you face gender discrimination at the workplace? How do you adapt to a new environment? How do you overcome failure? What does it take to become an entrepreneur? How do you excel in a social media world? These were some of the questions thrown at our amazing panel of speakers. The Women’s Register (WR) partnered with SMU Women’s Connection (SWC) to host WR-SWC Inspirations, a cosy Networking Session for SMU Ladies on 15 September 2016. SMU undergraduates were treated to a lively, yet intimate…
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Leave No One Behind
Everyone needs compassion – especially those from marginalised and vulnerable communities. Services have to be available for all survivors of violence, regardless of their immigration status, sexual preference, mental and physical health. This was the message that was prevalent throughout the Asian Network of Women’s Shelters (ANWS) Conference on Inclusive Approaches to Shelter Work, held in Singapore for the first time on 8 and 9 September 2016. SCWO, ANWS and The Garden of Hope Foundation Taiwan, organised this 2-day conference bringing together over 50 shelter leaders, family violence professionals and community partners from 27 organisations and 11 countries – Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Taiwan, Timor-Leste, Belgium…
