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International Women's Day, Project Awesome, SCWO Events, SCWO Members, Singapore Women's Hall of Fame
A Remarkable Event of Empowerment: Celebrating International Women’s Day and the SWHF’s 10th Induction Ceremony
8 March 2024 – In a vibrant celebration of International Women’s Day, the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) recently hosted an unforgettable event, combining the spirit of empowerment with the grandeur of the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame (SWHF)’s 10th Induction Ceremony. Held at The Fullerton Hotel, the event showcased the remarkable achievements of women while honouring their contributions to society. SWHF’s 10th Induction Ceremony We honoured 10 women into the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame: Pioneering educational TV producer and newscaster Tan See Lai Pioneering humour writer and the Grandmother of Singlish Sylvia Toh Paik Choo Trailblazer in the Asian creative industry Linda Locke Pioneering advocate of successful…
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Unveiling the Healing Power of Art: A Tapestry of Women Empowerment
Mama on Palette, SCWO’s member organisation for mother and women artist community development, has successfully conducted an art therapy workshop for Star Shelter beneficiaries in January 2024. “I’ll be with you”, a pioneering initiative developed by women for women, aimed at harnessing the therapeutic power of art to foster self-discovery, enhance self-esteem, and instill confidence among participants. Spearheaded by mama artist Kalarani Paneer Selvam, the workshop has opened a door to self-discovery, creativity, and empowerment for survivors of family violence. Participants were guided through a therapeutic sketching journey, exploring their creativity and expressing emotions. Under the nurturing guidance of Kalarani, the workshop became a safe space for resilience to bloom…
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Tiny Artists, Big Impact: Highlights from the AWESOME Art Competition 2023!
On 15th December 2023, SCWO’s inaugural AWESOME Art Competition closed its submissions at a whopping 94 entries, with many of the artworks featuring our recently inducted honourees. Organised with the aim to encourage young audiences to learn about the inspiring stories in the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame (SWHF), the submissions saw the life journeys of the awesome women depicted in creative ways! As we looked through each of the submissions in detail – reading artwork stories alongside colourful paintings and drawings – we could not help but feel moved by the effort put into each entry. From depicting Lee Mei Yi on a fighter jet fighting a fire-breathing dragon,…
