The Straits Times – Sun, sand and saving the planet?
Eco-tourism in Southeast Asia is helping restore reefs and support local livelihoods, with tourists joining coral planting and philanthropy backing sustainable community efforts.
Alliance – First grantees announced for the 30×30 Southeast Asia Ocean Fund as initial fundraising target is surpassed
The 30×30 Southeast Asia Ocean Fund has exceeded its initial $5 million goal and announced its first three grant partners supporting marine conservation in Indonesia and the Philippines. The fund backs community-led efforts to protect 30% of Southeast Asia’s seas by 2030, in line with global biodiversity goals.
Filantropi – Asian philanthropy is surging forward, and Danish foundations should take note
Asian philanthropy’s flexible and collaborative approach offers inspiration for Danish foundations, say ECCA and AVPN leaders. They urge cross-regional partnerships to tackle global challenges like climate and biodiversity.
The Straits Times – Tertiary-educated adults with autism receive training for jobs in engineering sector
Under the Gates programme by Trampolene, tertiary-educated adults with autism are being trained and placed in engineering roles. With tailored support and job coaching, 42 participants have been trained and 18 placed in employment, promoting inclusive hiring and long-term job retention.
The Business Times – Saving the seas by spearheading solid sustainability
Seven Clean Seas won the Impact Enterprise Excellence Award for SMEs at the 2024 Sustainability Impact Awards for pioneering certified plastic credits, a model that funds ocean cleanups while promoting fair employment and financial sustainability in waste management.
The Straits Times – 11 corporates and individuals recognised for their contributions towards sustainability
At the Sustainability Impact Awards, CDL and BlueAcres were recognised for their contributions to climate action and social impact, highlighting efforts in sustainability advocacy and inclusive urban farming.
Tatler – This organisation aims to remove 10 million kilograms of plastic from the oceans by 2025
Tom Peacock-Nazil, founder of Seven Clean Seas and a first place winner of the Blue Water Heroes 2023, is working towards his dream of a plastic-free ocean
Lianhe Zaobao – NTUC Partners with Agencies and Companies to Help Workers Upskill and Support Businesses in Green Transformation
Eight NTUC unions have partnered with Trampolene, IES, and HP Singapore to promote sustainable practices and green skills training in the electronics, marine, and engineering sectors. The collaboration aims to support inclusive employment, upskilling of PMEs, and company transformation through NTUC’s training initiatives.
Lianhe Zaobao – More Companies Willing to Hire Persons with Special Needs; Related Inquiries Increasing Year by Year
More companies in Singapore are showing interest in hiring persons with special needs, with annual inquiries rising by 5–10%. Organizations like Trampolene now support up to 300 such jobseekers yearly, achieving a placement rate of 60–70%, though challenges like stereotypes remain.
The Straits Times – Why this non-profit is training students to help spot signs of mental health struggles
Bettr Lives uses a framework developed by US-based non-profit organization Six Seconds, which researches and creates tools and methods to improve emotional intelligence.
