CO-OP VOICES

YOUTH

2023-07-21 09:31:00

Here’s What Youths Say About Transitioning From School To Work (And How To Be Better Employers)

By 2030, Gen Z — those born between 1997 and 2012— will make up 30 per cent of the workforce. Are co-operative offices ready to attract them?

2023-07-03 06:41:00

Gen Grit: MP Nadia A. Samdin is a changemaker who believes in bringing people together

Gen Grit documents the ferocity behind young Singaporeans. Passionate, driven and have a heart to serve, many of these youths are taking it on their own to empower communities, all while embodying the co-operative values of self-help and mutual help. Here, we profile Singapore’s youngest MP Nadia Ahmad Samdin.

2023-03-08 05:30:00

Gen Grit: Carissa Yap on Miss Universe Singapore '22 and How She Advocates for the Underbanked Women

Gen Grit documents the grit younger generation of Singaporeans possess. Passionate, driven and have a heart to call, many of these youths are taking it on their own to empower communities, all while embodying the co-operative values of self-help and mutual help. Here, we profile Carissa Yap, Miss Universe Singapore 2022.

2023-02-28 12:21:00

Gen Grit: World’s No. 8 Loh Kean Yew Reflects His Sports Journey and How He Is Open To Doing Good

Generation Grit, or Gen Grit for short, documents the ferocity behind young Singaporeans. Passionate, driven and have a heart to call, many of these youths are taking it on their own to empower communities, all while embodying the co-operative values of self-help and mutual help. Here, we profile national shuttler Loh Kean Yew.

WOMEN

Maria B Amri Is An Inspirational Figure and Mentor

In celebration of International Women’s Day in March, SNCF celebrates women who are forging change and impacting society in their communities.

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WOMEN

Get to Know the 4 Co-ops in Forbes’ World’s Top Female Friendly Companies 2022

Four co-operatives made the list by Forbes magazine. Read on to find out who they are.

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WOMEN

SNCF's Female EXCO Members Share Why Women Matter In Empowering the Co-op Movement

Hear from SNCF’s female EXCO members Shena Foo and Thian Ai Ling on how the co-op movement can empower women in the years to come.

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WOMEN

66-YEAR-OLD FASHION MODEL AND ENTREPRENEUR ONG BEE YAN IS NOT LETTING AGE DEFINE WHO SHE IS

This International Women’s Day, SNCF spoke with fashion model Ong Bee Yan on challenging herself, overcoming her fear, and ageism.

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WOMEN

SHARON AU, FINDS LESSONS IN FAILURE AND WANTS MORE TO EMBRACE THEM

This International Women’s Day, SNCF spoke with Sharon Au, former Mediacorp actress, as part of our special feature series.

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THOUGHT LEADERS

“Engaging members on sustainability is critical for success amongst co-ops”: Prof Ang Hak Seng

“Sustainability is at the core of what co-operatives do,” proclaims Prof Ang Hak Seng, director of the Centre of Excellence for Social Good at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS).

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