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MP Yeo Wan Ling Visits SCWO
MP Yeo Wan Ling, Director of NTUC Women and Family Unit (WAF) and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (U SME) visited SCWO to gain a better understanding about SCWO and its programme and services. The Board Members and MP Yeo Wan Ling had an enriching discussion and exchange of ideas on women’s issues in Singapore such as violence against women, supporting the transition of careers and progression of working women and the gender pay gap. It was emphasised that the life and career stages for women are not the same and that there is no one size fit all solution for women. Women needs to be supported at every decision of…
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The Star Shelter’s Partnership with the Royal Bank of Canada
The Singapore office of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has been supporting both Star Shelter and Maintenance Support Central (MSC) since the start of 2019. Our first partnership with RBC was a bake sale held at their office. Baked goods and PoPstrings bracelets made by the residents of our Shelter were sold during a lunch event while we presented on our Shelter and MSC services. Since this first successful event, RBC has continued to support us through donations and raising awareness for our respective causes. To commemorate International Women’s Day this year, RBC collated stories of our residents and circulated them to their global team to highlight female empowerment and…
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SCWO Partners with IIX Foundation for ‘She Is More’ Campaign
The Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations is proud to be a Partner of #SHEISMORE, a global COVID-Resilience campaign run by IIX Foundation, a Singapore-registered charity, and the non-profit arm of IIX – the pioneer in impact investing in Asia. SHE IS MORE mobilizes youth to celebrate the courage of women through art, supports struggling industries, and empowers women. This #StayHome season, join partners such as UN Women UK, LUSH and Mouawad in reaching 1 billion youth and families worldwide, and global networks of HNWIs, philanthropists and business leaders. SHE IS MORE 2020: Global Youth Art Competition – 8 MAY TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 Virtual Exhibition – 20 NOVEMBER 2020 (WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY) Online Auction…
