Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.6.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # A Good Space Do More For The Social Issues You Care About ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.agoodspace.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [People Behind Purpose: Melissa Kwee – Building Communities That Feel Like Home](https://www.agoodspace.org/people-behind-purpose-melissa-kwee-building-communities-that-feel-like-home/) - What if building community isn't about organising more events, but about helping people feel like they belong? In this edition of People Behind Purpose, we meet Melissa Kwee at the heart of a Queenstown Kakis gathering, where her actions reveal a simple yet powerful philosophy: communities are built through genuine relationships, everyday acts of kindness, and the belief that everyone has something valuable to contribute. Through stories of Beautiful People and Queenstown Kakis, Melissa challenges us to rethink leadership, belonging, and what it truly means to walk alongside others. - [People Behind Purpose: Louis Puah – Reimagining Education for a Changing World](https://www.agoodspace.org/people-behind-purpose-louis-puah-reimagining-education-for-a-changing-world/) - What if education prepared us not just for exams, but for life? Louis Puah shares why authentic learning happens through experience, how curiosity and adaptability matter more than perfect grades, and why creating your own opportunities is the key to thriving in a rapidly changing world. - [People Behind Purpose: Faridah Wu – Creating Spaces Where Stories Matter](https://www.agoodspace.org/people-behind-purpose-faridah-wu-creating-spaces-where-stories-matter/) - Why do we celebrate success but rarely talk about the struggles behind it? Faridah Wu, founder of Merlion Project and Treasurer of A Good Space Co-operative, believes that the stories of rejection, failure, and resilience are the ones that connect us most deeply. She shares how curiosity led her to create spaces for honest conversations, why vulnerability builds stronger communities, and how embracing every season of life has shaped her journey. - [People Behind Purpose: Dean Ng – Facilitating Purposeful Growth ](https://www.agoodspace.org/people-behind-purpose-dean-ng-facilitating-purposeful-growth/) - What does it mean to help someone grow? From police officer to health coach and facilitator, Dean Ng's journey has been guided by a desire to create meaningful change. In this edition of People Behind Purpose, she shares how purpose evolves, why facilitation is about empowering rather than teaching, and the lessons that have shaped her approach to health, community, and life. - [People Behind Purpose: Tines Anbarasan – Growing Through Adversity](https://www.agoodspace.org/people-behind-purpose-tines-anbarasan-growing-through-adversity/) - What does it take to lead with purpose through uncertainty? In this edition of People Behind Purpose, Tines Anbarasan reflects on his journey of building organisations that create lasting social impact, sharing how resilience, service, and a willingness to embrace adversity have shaped both his leadership and his vision for the future. - [People Behind Purpose: Sherman Ho – Finding The True Meaning Of Happiness](https://www.agoodspace.org/people-behind-purpose-sherman-ho-finding-the-true-meaning-of-happiness/) - What does it truly mean to be happy? In this edition of People Behind Purpose, Sherman Ho reflects on the relationships, leadership lessons, and communities that have shaped his journey, reminding us that happiness is not something we achieve, but something we cultivate through the people around us. - [People Behind Purpose: Douglas O’Loughlin – Lessons Beyond the Classroom](https://www.agoodspace.org/people-behind-purpose-douglas-oloughlin-lessons-beyond-the-classroom/) - A conversation on growth, lifelong learning, and embracing uncertainty. In this edition of People Behind Purpose, Douglas O'Loughlin shares why personal growth is rarely linear, how every person has something to teach us, and why navigating life's transitions with curiosity and resilience can lead to a more meaningful path. - [People Behind Purpose: Tan Yi Han – Seeing the Human Behind Every Need](https://www.agoodspace.org/people-behind-purpose-tan-yi-han-seeing-the-human-behind-every-need/) - A conversation on empathy, communication, and seeing the human behind every need. In this edition of People Behind Purpose, Tan Yi Han shares how Nonviolent Communication has transformed the way he relates to himself and others, and why meaningful connection begins by understanding the needs beneath our judgments. - [People Behind Purpose: Dr. (h.c) Jennifer Lim PN – Inspiring Others to Dream Big ](https://www.agoodspace.org/people-behind-purpose-dr-h-c-jennifer-lim-pn-inspiring-others-to-dream-big/) - 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. - [People Behind Purpose: Lily Goh — Building Deaf-Led Spaces](https://www.agoodspace.org/people-behind-purpose-lily-goh-building-deaf-led-spaces/) - 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. - [People Behind Purpose : Quek Rui Yu — Healing Through Self-Awareness](https://www.agoodspace.org/people-behind-purpose-quek-rui-yu-healing-through-self-awareness/) - 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. - [❤️ A love letter to A Good Space on its 2nd birthday](https://www.agoodspace.org/a-love-letter-to-a-good-space/) - Our General Manager Vincent reflects on AGS’ journey as a co-operative on our second birthday. - [How Changemakers Can Design Meetings That Will Change The World](https://www.agoodspace.org/how-changemakers-can-design-meetings-that-will-change-the-world/) - Are you a changemaker looking to design a generative event to co-create meaningful social impact? Our member Douglas O’Loughlin tells us how! - [Here's What a Correspondent, a Comms Manager & a Newsmaker Think You Can Do to Engage the Media Effectively](https://www.agoodspace.org/heres-what-a-correspondent-a-comms-manager-a-freegan-think-you-can-do-to-engage-the-media-effectively/) - 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! - [How Changemakers Can Build a Strong Volunteer Base to Multiply Their Impact](https://www.agoodspace.org/how-changemakers-can-build-a-strong-volunteer-base/) - 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! - [A Special Dialogue: The Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine and How Singaporeans Can Help](https://www.agoodspace.org/ags-a-special-dialogue/) - 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! - [Do we truly understand our Migrant Workers’ needs? A Recap of our 1st Listening Circle](https://www.agoodspace.org/do-we-truly-understand-our-migrant-workers-needs-a-recap-of-our-first-listening-circle/) - On 24 April 2022, we held a Listening Circle at Terusan Recreation Centre. Read on to find out what was gleaned from the session! - [Here Are 7 Ideas That Could Change Singapore for All Migrant Workers](https://www.agoodspace.org/here-are-7-ideas-that-could-change-singapore-for-all-migrant-workers/) - On 29 May 2022, we held our 2nd MWL3 session at Penjuru RC. Read on to find out what was gleaned from the session! - [What can we do to improve digital inclusion in Singapore? A recap of our first Listening Circle](https://www.agoodspace.org/what-can-we-do-to-improve-digital-inclusion-in-singapore-a-recap-of-our-first-listening-circle/) - 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. - [Generating ideas to improve digital inclusion: A recap of our ideation workshop](https://www.agoodspace.org/generating-ideas-to-improve-digital-inclusion-a-recap-of-our-ideation-workshop/) - 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. - [Writing CVs, viewing employer’s hiring history and experiential workshops: 3 ideas to improve the lives of migrant workers in Singapore](https://www.agoodspace.org/3-ideas-for-migrant-workers-in-singapore/) - 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! - [8 preliminary ideas to improve digital inclusion in Singapore](https://www.agoodspace.org/8-preliminary-ideas-to-improve-digital-inclusion-in-singapore/) - 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. - [How changemakers can stay creative and discover innovative ideas](https://www.agoodspace.org/how-changemakers-can-stay-creative-and-discover-innovative-ideas/) - How can changemakers generate innovative ideas for problems we care about? Ibnur, an award-winning inventor shares his techniques. - [3 prototypes to improve digital inclusion in Singapore](https://www.agoodspace.org/3-prototypes-to-improve-digital-inclusion-in-singapore/) - 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 led by government agencies such as IMDA, ground-up groups like Project DIP, NGOs like Engineering Good and companies like Cognizant to improve digital inclusion in Singapore. After being part of - [6 powerful pitches, 1 common purpose: making Singapore a welcoming place for migrant workers to work and live in](https://www.agoodspace.org/here-are-7-ideas-that-could-change-singapore-for-all-migrant-workers-2/) - 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! - [How Changemakers Can Use Evidence-Based Advocacy to Drive Action](https://www.agoodspace.org/how-changemakers-can-use-evidence-based-advocacy-to-drive-action/) - Are you a changemaker looking to influence key stakeholders with evidence and research? We sat with Jin Yao Kwan to find out how! - [Closing the Digital Divide: 3 Challenges to Digital Inclusion for Rental Flat Communities, and Opportunities for Collective Action](https://www.agoodspace.org/closing-the-digital-divide/) - 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! - [Citizens Create Solutions to Address Issues Faced by Migrant Workers in Singapore - The Migrant Workers Listening Living Labs Finale](https://www.agoodspace.org/citizens-create-solutions-to-address-issues-faced-by-migrant-workers-in-singapore-the-migrant-workers-listening-living-labs-finale/) - 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 - [From Foreign to Friend: Creating Inclusion with Migrant Workers Through Stories](https://www.agoodspace.org/from-foreign-to-friend-creating-inclusion-with-migrant-workers-through-stories/) - 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. - [AI for Good: How Can Changemakers Harness AI Tools to Create Change?](https://www.agoodspace.org/how-can-changemakers-harness-ai-tools-to-create-change/) - 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. - [Changemakers Contribute 40+ Ideas to Forward Singapore Conversation](https://www.agoodspace.org/changemakers-contribute-40-ideas-to-forward-singapore-conversation/) - 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. - [Listening Report: Issues Faced by Low-Income Communities in Singapore](https://www.agoodspace.org/listening-report-issues-faced-by-low-income-communities-in-singapore/) - 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! - [Listening Report: Issues Faced by Migrant Worker Communities in Singapore](https://www.agoodspace.org/listening-report-issues-faced-by-migrant-worker-communities-in-singapore/) - 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! - [Insights from the Mind The Gap Webinar - A Collective Impact to Address Social Inequality Amidst the Pandemic](https://www.agoodspace.org/addressing-social-inequality-mtg/) - 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? - [How can Budget 2021 adequately address the needs of our low-income communities?](https://www.agoodspace.org/how-can-budget-2021-adequately-address-the-needs-of-our-low-income-communities/) - 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? - [2020 Reflections: Voices Of Our Migrants](https://www.agoodspace.org/2020-reflections-voices-of-our-migrants/) - 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. This online-and-offline hybrid event was designed together with our migrant friends to understand what would make it meaningful for them. They’ve expressed a desire for their stories to be heard, - [Our Full Impact Report: The #SGGratitudePack journey](https://www.agoodspace.org/our-full-impact-report-the-sggratitudepack-journey/) - Find out more about our #SGGratitudePack journey through our full impact report. - [[Case Study] We tried to nurture 300 Poly students to become changemakers, here’s what happened](https://www.agoodspace.org/poly-forum-2021/) - 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 has.” In September 2021, 10 of our changemaker members worked with the amazing folks from Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Student Development Office and Office of Service Learning on this year’s Polytechnic - [Budget 2022: Wishes from 10 Social Changemakers](https://www.agoodspace.org/budget-2022-wishes-from-10-social-changemakers/) - We reached out to our members and other changemaking organisations in Singapore to find out their hopes and wishes for Budget 2022. - [How Changemakers Can Harness the Power of the Media](https://www.agoodspace.org/how-to-harness-the-power-of-the-media-a-crash-course-for-changemakers-by-freegan-daniel-tay/) - 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! - [Meet A Good Space's New Committee of Management (COM)](https://www.agoodspace.org/meet-a-good-spaces-new-committee-of-management-com/) - Our community recently elected a new Committee of Management — read on to find out more about them and their dreams for A Good Space! - [Want to talk about race and racism? Here are some frameworks and ideas that could help! (Reflections from Possibility Conversations — August 2021)](https://www.agoodspace.org/want-to-talk-about-race-and-racism-here-are-some-frameworks-and-ideas-that-could-help-reflections-from-possibility-conversations-august-2021/) - Find out what our trainee, Amanda learnt from our speakers about the frameworks we can utilise to productively talk about race and racism! - [Musings about Civic Technology (Reflections from Possibility Conversations #1)](https://www.agoodspace.org/musings-about-civic-technology-reflections-from-possibility-conversations/) - Our intern, Amos, attended a session of Possibility Conversations in May. What did he find out about civic technology and its place in Singapore? - [How to encourage youths to be more civically engaged - Reflections from Possibility Conversations (June 2021)](https://www.agoodspace.org/how-to-encourage-youths-to-be-more-civically-engaged/) - Our intern, Amos, attended a session of Possibility Conversations in June. What did he find out about encouraging youths to be more civically engaged? - [How can we have conversations about race and racism?](https://www.agoodspace.org/how-can-we-have-conversations-about-race-and-racism/) - Read on to find out how these difficult but necessary conversations can be started and facilitated. - [5 Actions You Can Take to Combat Suicide in Singapore](https://www.agoodspace.org/5-actions-you-can-take-to-combat-suicide-in-singapore/) - 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. - [4 Tips on Creating Compelling Narratives to Inspire Change!](https://www.agoodspace.org/4-tips-on-creating-compelling-narratives-to-inspire-change/) - 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! - [Here's what 4 parents wish you knew about parenting in their communities.](https://www.agoodspace.org/heres-what-4-parents-wish-you-knew-about-parenting-in-their-communities/) - All parents share similar responsibilities, but each experience is unique. Find out what these parents wished you knew about parenting in their communities! - ["Young people can't change anything?" These youths prove otherwise.](https://www.agoodspace.org/young-people-cant-change-anything-these-youths-prove-otherwise/) - "Youth is wasted on the young." – George Bernard Shaw. Is this true for Singaporean youths? Read on to find out! - [Parenting is hard. Here's how organisations are supporting parents from different communities.](https://www.agoodspace.org/how-are-organisations-supporting-parents-from-different-communities/) - Parenting is hard, even more so for "unconventional" families. Here are some organisations who are supporting parents from these families. - [Social Media Advocacy #1: A collection of Mental Health resources](https://www.agoodspace.org/social-media-advocacy-1-a-collection-of-mental-health-resources/) - 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! - [Polarity Thinking: How might we create change for complex issues?](https://www.agoodspace.org/polarity-thinking-how-might-we-create-change-for-complex-issues/) - 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? - [Create change without breaking your bank! Changemakers share 10 resources to advance your initiative.](https://www.agoodspace.org/create-change-without-breaking-your-bank-changemakers-share-10-resources-to-advance-your-initiative/) - 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! - [What if we used technology for good? Here's how 6 Singaporean changemakers are doing it.](https://www.agoodspace.org/what-if-we-used-technology-for-good/) - What possibilities could we unlock if we used technology for the good of society? Find out how 6 Singaporean changemakers are already doing so! - ["Anxious and Afraid" – How do environmental changemakers cope with eco-anxiety and solastalgia?](https://www.agoodspace.org/anxious-and-afraid-how-do-environmental-changemakers-cope-with-eco-anxiety-and-solastalgia/) - Can anxiety about environmental issues lead to mental health struggles? How do environmental changemakers cope with eco-anxiety and solastalgia? - [Domestic helpers abused: Are bystanders to blame?](https://www.agoodspace.org/domestic-helpers-abused-are-bystanders-to-blame/) - 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? - [Reflections on A Good Space’s First Birthday](https://www.agoodspace.org/reflections-on-a-good-spaces-first-birthday/) - 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. - [Does Gender affect Changemaking?: 4 female changemakers share their stories](https://www.agoodspace.org/does-gender-affect-changemaking/) - Discrimination is the anti-thesis of changemaking. Yet, female changemakers often run into roadblocks that diminish their efforts. - [What Are We Building When We Build A Community?](https://www.agoodspace.org/reflections-on-a-community-building-experiment/) - Heartfelt reflections and stories from our 2 year experiment in community building for changemakers in Singapore. - [Lived Intersections @ A Good Space #1: Exploring Mental Health at the Margins](https://www.agoodspace.org/lived-intersections-1/) - 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. - [Circuit Breaker: Reflections from 8 Social Changemakers](https://www.agoodspace.org/circuit-breaker-reflections-8-social-changemakers/) - Three days ago, our 8-week Circuit Breaker measures came to an end, marking another milestone in a truly eventful last few months for Singaporeans and people around the world alike. In the early stages of Circuit Breaker, an older friend hosted a Zoom call, where she invited us to ponder over the question: what opportunities - [What Book(s) Moved You in 2019](https://www.agoodspace.org/what-books-moved-you-in-2019/) - We asked our community what books moved them in 2019. Here's a list of all the wonderful book recommendations they suggested! - [The Art Of Gathering [Part 1]](https://www.agoodspace.org/the-art-of-gathering-part-1/) - A deep dive into how you can create transformational events, with some examples from events around the world. - [The Art Of Gathering [Part 2]](https://www.agoodspace.org/the-art-of-gathering-part-2/) - Your guests have arrived. How can you gather them in a way that helps fulfil your event’s purpose? Read on to find out. - [Social Presencing Theatre: An Afternoon Of Discovery](https://www.agoodspace.org/social-presencing-theatre-an-afternoon-of-discovery/) - What is our Singaporean soul? What is core to our identity as an emerging city? We gathered 50 Singaporeans to find out, using an immersive theatre experience! - [We’re Giving Away $1,000… Again!](https://www.agoodspace.org/were-giving-away-1000-again/) - How can we do more for the social issues and communities we care about? Come get $1,000 to kickstart your social projects! - [Creating Trust in Complex Diversity - An Evening with Tong Yee at A Good Space](https://www.agoodspace.org/creating-trust-in-complex-diversity-tong-yee/) - Building trust is crucial in navigating upcoming tensions in Singapore but how might we begin? ## Pages - [Home](https://www.agoodspace.org/) - A Good Space Co-operative Singapore's first co-operative for changemakers, by changemakers About A Good Space We are Singapore's first co-operative co-owned by changemakers. Our social mission is to help our 35 changemaker members to sustain their projects and flourish, whilst facilitating collaborative solutions for complex social issues and nurturing employees to become changemakers. Learn more - [Our Social Impact](https://www.agoodspace.org/our-social-impact/) - Our Social Impact Our Annual Report for Financial Year 2024 / 2025 This Impact Report contains the stories, milestones and highlights that our community experienced in Financial year 2024 / 2025 (1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025). Discover how A Good Space strengthened collaboration through shared leadership, Nonviolent Communication, and co-created social impact. Read - [Our By Laws](https://www.agoodspace.org/our-by-laws/) - Our By Laws By-Laws for the A Good Space Co-operative Last Updated: 04 December 2025 Our by-laws govern how we function as a co-operative in Singapore, guided by the Co-operative Societies Act (Chapter 62). It contains clauses on Membership, the roles of the Committee of Management (COM), the functions of a General Meeting, financial matters, - [Our Story](https://www.agoodspace.org/our-story/) - Our Story A Good Space started as an informal movement in 2017 to encourage active citizenry and was officially incorporated as a co-operative under the Co-operative Societies Act of the Republic of Singapore on 31st March 2020, UEN: T20CS0002H Why changemaking? The societal challenges we face are increasingly complex and interrelated, especially in the light - [Our Team](https://www.agoodspace.org/our-team/) - Our Team A Good Space is a co-operative set up by changemakers for changemakers. We are a group of passionate humans who care about diverse social issues and believe in creating positive change, together. Committee of Management Akin to the Board of Directors in a charity, the Committee of Management (COM) are elected by our - [Our Members](https://www.agoodspace.org/our-members/) - Meet Our Community Relationships are at the core of A Good Space. Meet some of our people. Express interest to join our community Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead We choose to come together because we - [Schools](https://www.agoodspace.org/schools/) - What if every student can be a changemaker? We partner with educators to design experiential programs that cultivate empathy in their students for diverse social issues and nurture them to become agents of change. Schedule a Chat with Us Why partner with A Good Space? We can mobilize our diverse community of 35 changemakers to - [Changemakers](https://www.agoodspace.org/changemakers/) - Do more for the issues you care about Join our community of changemakers designing meaningful solutions for good, together. Express Interest Discover a community of Singapore's most passionate changemakers A Good Space is a community of curious, passionate and caring humans wanting to create positive change – from migrant workers to mental health; climate change - [Privacy Policy](https://www.agoodspace.org/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy This page describes our privacy policy, including the any form of personal data we collect and protect. Personal data is defined as any information that can be related to an identifiable individual. 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In Feb 2020, our Founding Chairperson Anthea and changemaker member Abhishek started - [Listening Living Labs with Low Income Communities](https://www.agoodspace.org/low-income-living-labs/) - Listening Living Labs with Low-Income Communities A call for anyone who cares to listen, stretch and act collectively on ideas to enable low-income families to live with dignity. Express Interest Our journey began as an emergency response to support low-income families struggling financially due to the pandemic In Apr 2020, our Founding Chairperson Anthea founded - [Contact Us](https://www.agoodspace.org/contact-us/) - Contact Us Message us on Facebook Click on the blue button to message us. Please allow us a couple of hours to come back to you, thank you! Send us an email Send an email to us at: admin@agoodspace.org Locate us 30A Yishun Central 1, #01-04, Singapore 768796 - [Workplaces](https://www.agoodspace.org/workplaces/) - What if every employee was a changemaker? Purpose and social responsibility are increasingly important drivers for employee engagement. Let’s work together to harness the talents of your employees as changemakers for the good of your business and society. Schedule a Chat with Us Younger employees prefer value-based employment. Care for the community and social purpose - [What We Do](https://www.agoodspace.org/what-we-do/) - What We Do A Good Space is Singapore’s first co-operative to gather diverse changemakers, activists, dreamers, social entrepreneurs, charities and more, to create change for the social issues and communities we care about, together. Our Vision We believe every human being can realize their talents and potential to create a better society and in doing - [Our Values](https://www.agoodspace.org/our-values/) - Our Values These are the values that guide us as a co-operative, alongside the images that we feel best represents each value Inclusion Everyone in the community can be a changemaker We commit to intentionally nurture an environment that enfolds those on the margins of our society to harness the deep wisdom from their lived - [2020 Reflections: Voices of Our Migrants Art Wall](https://www.agoodspace.org/voices-of-our-migrants-art-wall/) - 2020 Reflections: Voices Of Our Migrants Art Wall Thank you to everyone who listened to the stories by our migrant friends and made art with us on 27 December 2020! This art wall represents the hopes and dreams that both our migrants and locals share for 2021. By appreciating our migrant friends’ art, we hope - [Lived Intersections Pledge Wall](https://www.agoodspace.org/pledge-wall/) - What do YOU pledge to do to help make the world kinder? How can YOU make the world kinder? More inclusive? After listening to the speakers for Lived Intersections #1: Exploring Mental Health at the Margins, you might be inspired to do something to help support the various communities! Pledging allyship does not have to - [SG Gratitude Pack 2020](https://www.agoodspace.org/sg-gratitude-pack-2020/) - Repurpose your funpacks as a gesture of gratitude for our migrant workers! This National Day, let us express our gratitude, love and care for our migrant worker friends, who have worked so hard to build our nation and have spent the last 4 months isolated in their dormitories. 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From government-led endeavours such as Community Centres, - [Default Kit](https://www.agoodspace.org/?elementor_library=default-kit) - [Harness the Power of Community](https://www.agoodspace.org/?elementor_library=harness-the-power-of-community) - 1. Receive help for your project Need to be connected to someone? Have an idea that you’d like some feedback on? Join our Facebook Group to tap on the collective wisdom and resources of passionate changemakers. 2. Learn and collaborate with diverse changemakers Social issues are complex and interconnected. You’ll get to attend community events - [Reach More People](https://www.agoodspace.org/?elementor_library=reach-more-people) - 1. Get more signups for your activities We’ll promote your activities to the 2,000 responsive members in our weekly email newsletter and on our social media channels. We’ll also coordinate cross-promotion campaigns amongst members to spread the word for each other’s activities, festivals and workshops. 2. Receive opportunities to be featured in the media We’ll - [Archive Template](https://www.agoodspace.org/?elementor_library=archive-template) - Template: Archive Template People Behind Purpose: Melissa Kwee – Building Communities That Feel Like Home What if building community isn’t about organising more events, but about helping people feel like they belong? In this edition of People Behind Purpose, we meet Melissa Kwee at the heart of a Queenstown Kakis gathering, where her actions reveal - [404 Page (2)](https://www.agoodspace.org/?elementor_library=404-page-2) - 404 The page you were looking for couldn’t be found Go Back to Home Page - [Case Study 3 - JNJ](https://www.agoodspace.org/?elementor_library=case-study-3-jnj) - Johnson & Johnson Engagement Format: A Good Space Bespoke We curated a life-sized Snake and Ladders game where staff of Johnson & Johnson got to learn about various mental health conditions like depression and bipolar disorder through different tasks they had to complete when they landed on specific tiles on the game board. - [Case Study 2 - NUS](https://www.agoodspace.org/?elementor_library=case-study-2-nus) - National University of Singapore Engagement Format: A Good Day For 2 consecutive years, we have curated 2 A Good Day engagements for ASEAN scholars in their first year of University, to cultivate empathy towards local social issues and ignite their personal motivation to contribute to Singapore. The social issues covered include mental health, deaf, death - [Case Study 1 - Singapore Post](https://www.agoodspace.org/?elementor_library=case-study-1) - Singapore Post Engagement Format: A Good Space Bespoke We curated a series of lunchtime activities for SingPost’s staff and tenants of SingPost Centre to come learn about various social issues, including the visually-impaired, deaf and seniors. We curated four activities (once per quarter), including a silent tea bar facilitated by Deaf facilitators, an ageing simulation, - [Customised](https://www.agoodspace.org/?elementor_library=customised) - Already have an idea for a social project your organisation wants to start? Collaborate with our active citizen changemakers to do good through innovative projects! Harness their creativity, resourcefulness and deep wisdom on the ground to find new possibilities in impacting communities and create positive social change. - [A Good Conversation](https://www.agoodspace.org/?elementor_library=a-good-conversation) - About: A Good Space can support your organisation to facilitate conversations amongst employees who are interested to co-create a shared dream for your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies and the impact they’d like your organisation to have in the community. Benefits: Facilitate co-ownership of your organisation’s CSR objectives in your employees beyond the CSR team - [A Good Pitch](https://www.agoodspace.org/?elementor_library=a-good-pitch) - About: A Good Space can support your organisation to organise an internal A Good Pitch, where your employees can be encouraged to submit their ideas and receive a grant of $1,000 to get started. These ideas could be around certain social causes championed by your organisation or for any other causes they may feel strongly - [Learning Journeys](https://www.agoodspace.org/?elementor_library=learning-journeys) - About: A Good Space can curate learning walks for your employees to experience and learn from different communities (e.g. lower income, migrant workers, seniors, etc). Benefits: By being immersed in the communities and listening first-hand to the people involved, they can begin to get a deeper understanding to uncover realities on the ground and root - [A Good Day](https://www.agoodspace.org/?elementor_library=a-good-day) - 1. About: A Good Space can curate a full day of immersive activities for your employees, around certain themes or important occasions. Where possible, your company’s values can be embedded into the activities to help employees connect with them and the company’s culture. Besides involving your employees, A Good Space can also help to source - [AGS Satellite](https://www.agoodspace.org/?elementor_library=ags-satellite) - About: You could host some of the activities organised by changemakers of A Good Space at your space. Each activity is specially curated to address a social issue using an innovative format. Examples of these activities include climate change conversations, poverty simulations, interfaith dialogues and more. Benefits: Expose your employees to a variety of social - [AGS Bespoke](https://www.agoodspace.org/?elementor_library=ags-bespoke) - About: Looking into its network of changemakers, A Good Space can curate activities for your organisation according to its CSR themes (e.g. environment) or around certain important occasions (e.g. International Women’s Day). These activities could be exclusively for your employees, to inspire in them an emotional connection to social issues. 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Access higher tiers of funding Apply for higher tier funding opportunities from companies, government agencies and foundations, sourced by A Good Space. - [Beautiful Spaces for For Your Events](https://www.agoodspace.org/?elementor_library=beautiful-spaces-for-for-your-events) - Get access to cosy and comfortable spaces of all sizes to host your events, for free. As we grow, we hope to add spaces in each corner of Singapore. Currently, spaces are available at: 1. National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (Central) 2. Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre (Yishun) 3. Gardens by the Bay (Central) - [Grow as a Changemaker](https://www.agoodspace.org/?elementor_library=grow-as-a-changemaker) - 1. Access influencers to amplify your project Participate in closed door dialogues with Ministers and influential leaders who can help amplify the impact of your project. 2. 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