Another Week Beyond – 2208

Beyond Another Week Beyond, Children and youth, Tutoring

Dear friends, 6 youth arrive at the Leng Kee Community Club before their learning circle begins to catch the sun setting behind the housing blocks in their neighbourhood. It is not a spectacular sight, but they greet the occasion enthusiastically and perhaps, it is because the hues of orange that colour the sky reflect their warm newfound friendship. The learning …

Another Week Beyond – 2207

Beyond Another Week Beyond, Community

Dear friends, Now that the Year of the Tiger is on its way, a sharing related to cats seems apt. Grey, one of several cats in the neighbourhood sauntered in, stretched himself and rested near the straw mats where 2 families were sitting on. Despite not drawing any attention to himself, he was noticed, and everyone present could not help smiling …

Another Week Beyond – 2206

Beyond Another Week Beyond, Community, community spirit, youth

Dear friends, “My friends and I never thought that we could trust the boys,” declared a 15-year-old girl. “We never thought that they will care about our fears and our safety,” she added.  Her friends who were with her nodded but together they said that they are happy to have been proven wrong. Since 2020 a group of girls have been …

Another Week Beyond – 2205

Beyond Another Week Beyond, community

Dear friends, Wishing you strength and vitality this Year of the Tiger. Good health is the blessing that all of us could do with regardless of who and where we are in life.  12 residents came together to select 2 neighbours as Community Fellows who would be responsible for executing initiatives that encourage healthier lifestyles and positive health-seeking behaviour.  The Community …