Removing barriers to social support
We helped Mdm Rokiah eliminate the bed bug infestation in her home that had been a barrier to receiving additional social support services.
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Habitat for Humanity Singapore
- Jul 14, 2020
Regaining control for this independent woman
We help fiercely independent Mdm Lim regain control of her home.
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Habitat for Humanity Singapore
- Jul 14, 2020
The (he)art of de-cluttering
The process of change cannot start without the fundamental influence of understanding and trust.
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Habitat for Humanity Singapore
- Jun 22, 2020
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.
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Habitat for Humanity Singapore
- May 22, 2020
From hurdle to haven: Home as a refuge in times of crisis
Project HomeWorks help vulnerable families like Mdm Odah break free from an unhealthy home environment during this circuit breaker period.
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Habitat for Humanity Singapore
- Apr 16, 2020
The power of community: Rallying behind the Ho brothers
It started with a fall, but Uncle Ho's unfortunate accident unwittingly became the catalyst that rallied a community of support.
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Habitat for Humanity Singapore
- Apr 7, 2020
Winning the 83-year war on bed bugs
At a time when the whole world is keeping safe by staying home, Uncle Chong's only refuge was his bed bug-infested rental flat.
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Habitat for Humanity Singapore
- Jan 22, 2020
Making room for good luck this Lunar New Year
Getting the stamp of approval from Uncle Png meant so much more, coming more someone who is still very much the 'Superman' of his family.
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Habitat for Humanity Singapore
- Nov 27, 2019
From rubble to restoration: Rebuilding the Chaulagain family's future in Nepal
Four years on, the Chaulagain family in Nepal are finally rebuilding their lives after the devastating 2015 earthquake that destroyed their
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Arman Shah, Habitat Contributor
- Nov 18, 2019
Bed bug-free Home Rekindles Hope for an Elderly Couple
Mdm Pallayah and her husband had been battling a bed bug-infestation in their home for months. As a former interior designer, it was Mdm Pal
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Habitat for Humanity Singapore
- Oct 18, 2019
Smiles that only a safe & secure home can bring
"This new house is my new life," said 80-year-old Mr Jun Saengmanee. Stability is something Mr Jun and his family had been missing
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Habitat for Humanity Singapore
- Oct 11, 2019
A parent's dream: a home their child deserves
All parents just want to be ale to provide their children with the best of everything. For Reno & his wife, it was to give their daughte
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Habitat for Humanity Singapore
- Aug 20, 2019
A hand up to empower our elderly
If you belong to the camp who believes that vulnerable Singaporeans like our elderly are too entitled or too dependent on charity...
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Arman Shah, Habitat Contributor
- Jul 19, 2019
On The Path To A Brighter Tomorrow
Adding a new TV, washing machine and standing fans to their 4-room flat used to seem like an extravagant luxury that 63-year-old Mdm Kng...
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Habitat for Humanity Singapore
- Jul 4, 2019
Bringing joy back to the home
To most people, home is a refuge. But what happens when the home becomes a pressure point in the family and barrier to receiving...
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Habitat for Humanity Singapore
- Mar 19, 2019
Women building for women: Helping two mothers' quest for their dream homes
As women everywhere were championing female rights on International Women's Day, Hesti only had 1 wish: to bring her children back under...
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Habitat for Humanity Singapore
- Feb 12, 2019
A dream house worth waiting for
Mrs Dumchuea and her husband waited one year for their Habitat house. And to them, every second was worth waiting for. "When I received...
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Habitat for Humanity Singapore
- Dec 13, 2018
Crossing borders, crossing faiths.
"As we grow in our consciousness, there will be more compassion and more love, and then the barriers between people, between religions,...
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Habitat for Humanity Singapore
- Nov 28, 2018
Reclaiming their home
"How did the house get to this state?" It's one of the most common questions we're asked when we talk to potential partners and the...
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Habitat for Humanity Singapore
- Nov 19, 2018
10 Things that make your grandparents Singapore's #OGs
Take an elderly family who has lived in the same house and amassed a collection of things from the past 30 years. De-cluttering their...
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