My grassroots leaders, my kawan : touching hearts, changing lives



Digitised Book 216.73.216.191 (0)

2011

My grassroots leaders, my kawan : touching hearts, changing lives

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"This book is a testimony to the effort put in by these unsung heroes without whom we would not have strong communities today. It is not often that we document the good work put in by ordinary Singaporeans. This book is a celebration of the true spirit of volunteerism — a recognition that a good heart complemented by a desire to serve are key ingredients to strengthening the ties that bind. The process of writing this book is a unique demonstration of how social capital can be enhanced within a community. Engaging young Singaporeans to interview the grassroots leaders and residents and then write up their untold stories brings a new dimension to national education and community involvement"--Pref.

Subjects

Community development--Singapore Social service--Singapore

Categories

Community and Social Services

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Title
My grassroots leaders, my kawan : touching hearts, changing lives
Creators
  • Innova Junior College
Subject
  • Community development--Singapore
  • Social service--Singapore
Publisher
  • National Library Board Singapore, 2011
  • Admiralty Citizens' Consultative Committee, 2011
Contributors
  • Baker, Jim (James Michael), 1948-
  • Baker, Junia Marion
Digital Description
application/pdf, 13783 KB, 100 p. ; ill.
Table of Contents
  • Grassroots leaders are caring neighbours. Divorce, dialysis and despair. Friends make tough times bearable. An unemployed and over-burdened parent -- Making a difference in the Neighbourhood: Ah Po and his 1,600 friends 20. The joy of being a grassroots leader. 5 mummies lead neighbourhood recycling -- Residents learn to be self-sufficient: Matched savings programme encourages children to plan for the future. Caring community programmes subsidize education and teach financial prudence. Rental units provide temporary refuge -- Our community, our responsibility: Enclosing the residents' corner. Citizens on patrol against loan sharks. Neighbourly neighbours. Creating a close-knit community -- Admiralty grassroots leaders: A Community with ties that bind. Comments from project participants -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements.
Copyright
  • All rights reserved. Admiralty Citizens' Consultative Committee 2011