1How can individuals address the needs of society
Citizens contribute significantly to society's well-being by volunteering their time, effort, and resources to meaningful causes
2What is an example of how the individuals address the needs of society?
By volunteering as an instructor at Age Well Everyday (AWE) programme, which promotes active ageing and healthy lifestyles to reduce dementia risk. She teaches how to exercise, stay healthy, and engage in brain-stimulating exercises
3How can community groups address the needs of society?
Community groups play an crucial role in addressing societial needs through their targeted programs and initiatives
4What is an example of how community groups can address the needs of society
The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), established in 1998, engages seniors in volunteerism, offering initiatives like MyBuddy and CyberGuide. These programs help seniors build frienships and stay updated with IT skills, recognising them as vital contributors to society
5How can the government adddress the needs of sociey?
The government plays a vital role in supporting societal well-being by collaborating with community groups and providing resources to address societal needs
6What is an example of how the government can address the needs of society
The National Council of Social Service (NCSS) enhances the capabilities of Social Service Agencies (SSAs), by developing the Volunteer Management Toolkit 2.0, providing framework and guidelines to help SSAs manage volunteers effectively, ensuring seniors stay active, healthy, and engaged.
7How does influencing of decisison-making in public affairs happen
The government collaborates with citizens to address societal challenges by providing platforms for them to influence public decision-making
8What is an example of influencing of decisison-making in public affairs
Engagement platforms such as REACH and Our Singapore Conversation (OSC) enable citizens to voice their concerns and share ideas. For instance, feedback from REACH led to the creation of *SCAPE, a space for youth to explore and showcase their creative talents, OSC gthered citizens' aspirations, fostering mutual understanding and guiding Singapore's plans
9How do community groups strengthen a citizen's sense of belonging
Community groups play a significant role in fostering a sense of belinging among citizens, uniting people from diverse backgrounds
10What is an example of how community groups strengthen a citizen's sense of belonging
An informal community group for the 2016 project Between Two Homes used Dakota Crescent as a case study to showcase how a community could preserve memories of a shared space while supporting residents affected by relocation. The group produced a multimedia website to document the heritage and communtiy spirit of the area
11How does the government strengthen a citizen's sense of belonging
The government's efforts can enhance citizen's sense of belonging by providing platforms and resources to foster national identity.
12What is an example of how the government strengthens a citizen's sense of belonging
The government launched the Our Singapore Fund in 2016 to support ground-up projects that promote national identity and address social and community needs. By 2020, the Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth had disbursed 4.3 million dollars to support over 240 projects
13How do individuals strengthen a citizen's sense of belonging
Individual efforts when backed by the government, can strengthen citizens' sense of belonging and attachment to their country
14What is an example of how individuals strengthen a citizen's sense of belonging
Volunteers in the Between Two Homes Initiative interviewed Dakota Crescent residents and formed the Cassia Resettlement Team to assist with relocation challanges