Portraits of Purpose
Nothing shines brighter in the midst of adversity than light born of hope, courage, perseverance and generosity. These beacons guide us forward, as we put one foot in front of another, toward a better future. Here we share these portraits of purpose – of people whose light shine even brighter in the face of challenges.
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Standing tall, reaching out to help others and coming together to emerge stronger. These are their stories.
As the Social Impact Partner of Tithe Ethical Consumption Movement 2020, DBS Bank has purchased over 25,000 meals from five social enterprises, delivering them to people in need.
Closely collaborating with CHICKS for over a decade, DBS Bank has been committed to work for their mutual benefits. Last year, DBS shows their care and goes the extra mile for the companion with a new idea.
Two local social enterprises, Sew On Studio and Medmind Technology are using innovation and professional insights to transcend social distancing and sustain social interactions for elderly.
“If the children do not learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn.” We realised the meaning of inheritance from the social enterprise Boaz International Education Institute.
Sightfeeling and Pedius, two social enterprises supported by DBS, serve different physically impaired communities with the same sense of purpose.
Motivated by nothing but a sense of purpose, Christine and her team of change agents challenged their traditional way of work to deliver much-needed help.
Rahim Bin Abu Bakar’s job as a limousine driver ferrying guests from the airport ceased due to Covid-19. But he now has new purpose.
After working in a hotel for nearly a decade, Mdm Josephine Low, 75, lost her job when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Still, she remains optimistic.
Business at Mr Goh Heng Hock’s noodles stall was badly hit by the pandemic, but this didn’t stop him from helping those in need.
In the battle against a new unseen enemy, textile company Yibin Grace wasted no time in manufacturing the scarce essential good – masks.
When farmers in Taiwan were left with truckloads of produce that could not be sold, BuyNearby and Goodwill Foods intervened.
Social enterprises help farmers and food processing companies in Taiwan survive another day – while saving food and feeding the needy.
Sent home to work during the pandemic, PT Trimegah Asset Management had to quickly implement new ways of working.
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