Be An Idea’s recent report reveals that Singaporean residents want brands that play a role in improving society, and will reward and punish brands according to how well they contribute.
Avishek Das, Twitter @ Fuze Night June 2016
Avishek was the knowledge speaker at Fuze Night, and we were able to glean learnings from his analyses and observations of people doing good on social media, including success stories from the "Dress" event, and Emma Watson's #HeforShe campaign, inter alia.
Denise Chow, Yellow Ribbon Fund @ Fuze Night June 2016
Denise took attendees of Fuze Night through the genesis of the Yellow Ribbon Fund, and the programmes in place to help past prison offenders rekindle bonds with their families and regain their footing in society.
Peter Draw @ Fuze Night June 2016
Peter of Peter Draw Studio shared about his personal journey, which led him to become an artist, who encourages others to make a difference through art, in his work with both “little” and “senior” draws.
Alvin Li, Givo @ Fuze Night June 2016
Alvin, Founder of Givo, explained the intention to reinvent and revolutionize how people connect in the world of charitable giving, by aggregating trending humanitarian news or giving opportunities, to allow individuals to donate to the causes that resonate with them.
Fuze Night June 2016
A large crowd packed Artistry for the Fuze Night June event, as all present heard from Alvin Li (Givo), Denise Chow (Yellow Ribbon Project), Peter Draw and Avishek Das (Twitter). A newly-formed musical collaboration, LILO - our very own Rebekah Lin and Lin Jiahe provided relaxing entertainment for the evening.
Wong Li-Lin, Philanthropist, @ Fuze Night May 2016
Wong Li-Lin shared her personal journey into making a difference and the collaborations that she has had the privilege to work on. She draws on her experience as a Royal Ballet trained dancer and her experience since then to provide guidance on personal wellness and empowerment issues, advising companies and non-profits on how to foster this further.
Deryne Sim, Pink Dot SG @ Fuze Night May, 2016
Deryne Sim shared the story of how Pink Dot SG grew into the movement that defines and celebrates the LGBT community and rights in Singapore. She shared a glimpse of the work they do to help foster understanding and acceptance between members of the LGBT and mainstream society.
Jay Che, Circus in Motion @ Fuze Night May 2016
Jay Che talks on how Circus in Motion uses circus skills and training to help build life skills and confidence in children and adults alike. He shares the story of his collaborations to achieve this.
Carmen Low, Lepark @ Fuze Night May 2016
Carmen Low shared the story of the Lepark project that use under-utilised space to transform them into vibrant showcases for creativity and artistic expression.
Bjorn Low, Edible Garden City @ Fuze Night May 2016
Bjorn Low shares the story of how he's building a movement to grow food within Singapore again, and becoming less reliant on overseas imports.
Fuze Night May 2016
We had a record turnout at our Fuze Night May event with over 120 people attending. Cramming into the cool and trendy Lepark space, the audience got to hear stories of collaborations making a difference from Wong Li-Lin, Bjorn Low (Edible Garden City), Carmen Low (Lepark), Jay Che (Circus in Motion) and Deryne Sim (Pink Dot SG). Tim de Cotta also performed original soulful pieces to entertain the crowd!
Tackling food waste and the art of partnerships
A look at how tri-sector collaboration can address the problem of food wastage, especially in Singapore. Co-written by our strategic solutions consultant, Anthony Caravello, for Singapore Management Universities, Tri-Sector.
The troubling potential of SKII's Marriage Market Takeover campaign
Lydia Marie Ng takes a look at the recent popular campaign by SKII to address the issue of sheng nu, or "left over women" in China. She debates whether it can work as a force for positivity or potentially do more harm than good.
Upcycling: How Recycling and Reuse can be made bigger and better
Charmaine Fong, program manager at Be An Idea, looks at ways that up-cycling can have a positive impact and how collaborations can potentially help scale the benefits of upcycling.
Picking the right communications partner for non-profits
Seema Punwani, R3 Communications, shares her thoughts on picking the right communications partner for non-profits and provides useful tips in getting the most out of that relationship.
CRM for Causes 101
Fuze Night presentation deck on the talk that Steve Power, Group GM of the Wunderman Group, provided at Fuze Night July 2015. He covered why causes need to invest in relationship management to be more effective at making a difference.
The ills of volunteerism
Consultant and community engagement lead, Rebekah Lin, shares her thoughts on volunteering and the real impact she made in the endeavour. She offers thoughts as to help make volunteering more meaningful.
Tessa Kwek, Children of Cambodia @ Fuze Night March 2016
Tessa Kwek - part of the young, bold and ambitious pioneer team at Children of Cambodia - shared her personal journey to better the state of paediatric healthcare in Cambodia. She shares the impact of their efforts to boost infrastructure, robust programmes, empower people and establish relationships between the Singapore and Cambodian medical communities.
Esther Nai, Saleforce.org @ Fuze Night March 2016
Esther Nai, programs manager for Salesforce.org, shares her thoughts on how focused change and impact is made possible via skills-based volunteering but cautions companies to think carefully about the intended and unintended consequences of corporate volunteering efforts before embarking on them.