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Transformative grace which flows from the Resurrection
There are many festivals and special dates of commemorations on the calendar of the church, with some churches placing great emphasis on...
Apr 16, 20222 min read


The power of your dollar: Project HomeWorks
Do you know just how much power your dollar holds? It is the engine which keeps us going – and grants us the capability to be even...
Mar 25, 20224 min read


Hoarding, and its unseen complexities (Part 2)
This is part 2 of our feature on hoarding. Click here to read part 1. So, we haven’t found the solution to ‘cure’ hoarding behaviour - in...
Sep 15, 20215 min read


Hoarding, and its unseen complexities (Part 1)
On Monday a big fire broke out in a Telok Blangah flat which saw 8 injured and over 100 residents evacuated. What fueled it? Hoarding....
Sep 14, 20214 min read


#AskHabitat: We answer your burning questions!
#AskHabitat is our new weekly initiative where we answer all your burning questions in our Telegram group. If you’re not already a...
Sep 14, 20212 min read


Lessons from our forefathers
August is the month when all of Singapore will be decked out in the red and white, colours of the national flag of Singapore. This is due...
Aug 5, 20212 min read


Volunteers tell us their fondest Habi-memories
We asked our Habitat volunteers to share their fondest memories with us on our Instagram account. Here's what they had to say: Have a...
Jul 14, 20211 min read


Bringing out the best side of humanity in 2021
We have just entered into a brand new year with a sober feeling, certainly not seen in many people's life time. 2020 was, quoting Queen...
Jan 27, 20212 min read


More than usual
I suppose many of us are looking at this Christmas with a feeling that must be very unusual compared with all previous years; after all,...
Nov 23, 20202 min read


IN PHOTOS: The Itch Scale
Did you know that Project HomeWorks cases with pest infestations are rated on a severity scale of 1 to 10? Can you place this case on the...
Nov 19, 20202 min read


Project HomeWorks reimagined: Socially-distanced volunteering
Everything you need to know about volunteering with Project HomeWorks in the midst of COVID-19.
Oct 22, 20203 min read


The Insidious Enemy: Why bed bugs are our toughest war
An in-depth look at the perennial bed bug problem plaguing many vulnerable Singaporeans, with personal testimonies from our homeowners.
Jun 22, 20204 min read


The Best and The Worst
A special note from our National Director
Apr 13, 20203 min read


Live for a cause greater than self; Live a life without regret
Life is indeed fragile, vulnerable and even short. So make the most of it by doing things that have impact and significance.
Mar 20, 20202 min read


Living a life of significance in this new decade
New Year, New Message! Our National Director Mr Yong pens an encourage note for the new decade ahead on living a life of significance.
Jan 14, 20202 min read


Volunteering in Asia: 5 Popular Cities For Unique Global Village Experiences
Planning your next build trip but not sure where to go? We've curated our top 5 popular Global Village destinations!
Sep 24, 20194 min read


As for me and my house
In the midst of the festivities celebrating Singapore's 54th birthday, we are all gripped by the massive turmoil going on in neighboring...
Aug 22, 20192 min read


UnLittering Our Red Dot
The first time I visited Japan, I was with all the women in my life, i.e. my wife and two daughters. They were gleefully shopping around...
May 2, 20193 min read


Staff Abroad: Reflections of a team leader
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” — African Proverb. From March 31 to 6 April 2019, I got the...
Apr 24, 20193 min read


A kinder world for women
When I was considering if I would agree to start the Habitat for Humanity Singapore office as a volunteer back in 2004, one of the things...
Mar 4, 20192 min read
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