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A conversation on dreaming big, embracing setbacks, and finding the courage to begin again. In this edition of People Behind Purpose, Dr. (h.c) Jennifer Lim PN shares how resilience, reinvention, and purpose have shaped her journey, reminding us that behind every dream worth pursuing are challenges that help us grow.
A conversation on Deaf leadership, authentic representation, and creating spaces where communities can lead themselves. In this edition of People Behind Purpose, Lily Goh shares why inclusion goes beyond awareness, how language shapes identity and belonging, and why meaningful change begins by listening to Deaf voices.
A conversation on healing, trauma, and the power of self-awareness. In this edition of People Behind Purpose, Quek Rui Yu shares why meaningful change begins from within, and how our struggles can sometimes become the foundation for helping others.
How might we make Singapore a more welcoming place for our migrant workers to work and live in? Over 1.5 years, almost 90 citizens journeyed over a series of workshops and implemented 3 ideas – here’s what happened
With AI tools becoming increasingly accessible, how can changemakers harness the potential of AI tools to do more for the issues / communities they care about? we organized a workshop where four amazing speakers shared insights – here’s what happened.
How can we counter negative stereotypes towards migrant workers in Singapore? One of our volunteer teams designed an experiential workshop, followed by a digital stories competition. Here what’s happened.
On 18 February 2023 (Saturday), A Good Space Co-operative (AGS) gathered a group of 30 changemakers at WeWork Funan, to discuss the following four pillars of the Forward Singapore (ForwardSG) exercise: Equip, Care, Steward and Unite.
The pandemic highlighted widening inequalities between low-income communities and the rest of society, especially the growing digital divide. Since then, there have been various efforts
How can changemakers generate innovative ideas for problems we care about? Ibnur, an award-winning inventor shares his techniques.
In the third workshop of the Digital Inclusion Listening Living Labs, 8 prelim ideas were created to improve digital inclusion in Singapore. Read more about them here.
We formed 3 teams to work on ideas to make Singapore a more welcoming place for migrant workers to work and live in. Come see their ideas!
In the second workshop of our Digital Inclusion Listening Living Labs, 47 people gathered to generate ideas to improve digital inclusion for households living in public rental flats. Here’s what happened.
Here’s what happened when this diverse group of people came together, united by a care to improve digital inclusion for rental communities in Singapore.
On 3 July 2022, we held our 3rd MWL3 session at Kranji RC. Read on to find out what was pitched to make SG a more welcoming place for migrant workers!
What kind of challenges do rental flat residents face with regard to digital inclusion? Read on to find out and sign up for our upcoming Listening Circle on Digital Inclusion event!
Are you a changemaker looking to influence key stakeholders with evidence and research? We sat with Jin Yao Kwan to find out how!
On 29 May 2022, we held our 2nd MWL3 session at Penjuru RC. Read on to find out what was gleaned from the session!
On 24 April 2022, we held a Listening Circle at Terusan Recreation Centre. Read on to find out what was gleaned from the session!
Are you a changemaker looking to leverage the time and skills of volunteers to scale up your initiative and drive social change? Our member, Evelyn Khoo, who founded volunteer-run NPO, Aphasia SG tells us how!
Are you a changemaker looking to design a generative event to co-create meaningful social impact? Our member Douglas O’Loughlin tells us how!
We organised a Learning Circle around the topic of media engagement. Read on to find out all the wisdom that was unearthed at the event!
Want to know what you can do in Singapore for the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine? Read on to find out what the Ambassador of Ukraine in Singapore, H.E. Kateryna Zelenko has to say!
Our General Manager Vincent reflects on AGS’ journey as a co-operative on our second birthday.
Are you a changemaker in need of impactful publicity to amplify your voice and your cause? I sat down with A Good Space member and freegan Daniel Tay for tips on how to make the media your ally!
Margaret Mead once said: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever
We reached out to our members and other changemaking organisations in Singapore to find out their hopes and wishes for Budget 2022.
Our community recently elected a new Committee of Management — read on to find out more about them and their dreams for A Good Space!
What more can we do to change the odds for our low-income communities that we cannot do alone? Journey with us in the Listening Living Labs!
What more can we do to significantly improve the well-being of our migrant workers, that we cannot do alone? Journey with us in the Listening Living Labs!
I recently attended Common Ground’s Creating Narratives for Change Programme. Read on to find out the tips I gathered on creating stories to inspire change!
Our trainee, Melia, spoke to Valerie Lim from the PleaseStay. Movement to find out how we can do more for suicide prevention and mental health in Singapore.
Find out what our trainee, Amanda learnt from our speakers about the frameworks we can utilise to productively talk about race and racism!
Read on to find out how these difficult but necessary conversations can be started and facilitated.
Our intern, Amos, attended a session of Possibility Conversations in June. What did he find out about encouraging youths to be more civically engaged?
All parents share similar responsibilities, but each experience is unique. Find out what these parents wished you knew about parenting in their communities!
“Youth is wasted on the young.” – George Bernard Shaw. Is this true for Singaporean youths? Read on to find out!
The Mind The Gap collective (MTG) raised $1.12 million for families hit hard by the pandemic. What did our intern learn about social inequality through MTG?
Parenting is hard, even more so for “unconventional” families. Here are some organisations who are supporting parents from these families.
Our intern, Amos, attended a session of Possibility Conversations in May. What did he find out about civic technology and its place in Singapore?
Social media is an essential tool for advocacy groups to get their message across. Check out how local changemakers have been advocating for mental health!
We often see things as black or white. What if we started using “and” more? What possibilities can we create for ourselves using Polarity Thinking?
What possibilities could we unlock if we used technology for the good of society? Find out how 6 Singaporean changemakers are already doing so!
What wallet-friendly resources do changemakers use to advance their work? Read on to find out if there are suitable resources for you and your initiative!
Can anxiety about environmental issues lead to mental health struggles? How do environmental changemakers cope with eco-anxiety and solastalgia?
When you read about domestic helper abuse, do you think bystanders shoulder most of the blame? Are there other factors that affect the wellbeing of those who care for our children and seniors?
The days are long but the years are short. Our General Manager Vincent reflects on AGS’ journey as a co-op and the lessons he has learnt, on our first birthday.
Discrimination is the anti-thesis of changemaking. Yet, female changemakers often run into roadblocks that diminish their efforts.
On 16th February, DPM Heng announced Budget 2021. With COVID-19 posing greater challenges to persons from low-income communities, how can Budget 2021 adequately address the needs of people from these communities?
A Good Space co-organised “2020 Reflections: Voices Of Our Migrants” with Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre and Welcome In My Backyard on 27 December 2020.
When it comes to conversations surrounding mental health, which communities and topics are often left out of dominant narratives? We gathered folks from 5 different communities to share their raw and honest lived experiences, as well as explore their community’s intersection with mental health issues.
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