News & Stories
There’s Something Different About this TCM Clinic
Every medical consultation is an encounter with a patient's life story. This Chinese medicine clinic not only heals the body, but also...
Active Living Turns the Clock Back on Ageing
These three elders, with an average age of 78, are regular visitors to SEEN@Bukit Batok. How do they enjoy the facilities and activities of the centre while also contribute in their own ways.
Retirement Ends Work, But Not Living Fully
What is your ideal retirement life? Many people believe that after being busy for most of their lives, retirement should be a time to rest. However, this often leads to a life of eating, sleeping, and waiting for time to...
Growing Old, But Never Slowing Down
Singapore is one of the fastest-ageing countries and is projected to become a super-aged society by 2026, with 21% of the population aged 65 and above. According to the findings of the WiSE study conducted by the Singapore Institute of...
Happy Chinese New Year, Granny and Grandpa!
Every Lunar New Year, teachers and students from Great Love Preschool in Yishun, Toa Payoh, and Sengkang visit local neighborhoods and nursing homes to wish the elders a happy New Year. This year, due to the poor health of the...
Volunteers Celebrate Spring Festival with Residents at the Institute of Mental Health
The Lantern Festival symbolises the end of the Lunar New Year celebrations. On 16 February 2025, which is the 19th day of the first lunar month, Tzu Chi volunteers specially visited the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) to provide ongoing...
Sharifah Faizah: Why I Left the Corporate World to Work in an NGO
Quitting a high-paying job without any offers or backup plans, and then switching fields to the social service industry, all in the name of finding meaning in life? That is exactly what Sharifah Faizah did when she reached a crossroads....
Vegetarian Lunar New Year Dishes to Reset Your Taste Buds
Would you be interested in trying a vegetarian Buddha Jumps Over the Wall that retains the same taste as the original? With the Lunar New Year approaching, Tzu Chi Continuing Education Centre once again held a cooking class that saw...
Wait, this pineapple tart is made without flour, butter, or sugar?!
Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and the pineapple tart—symbolising "prosperity"—is a must-have! Craving one but worried about the calories? The ingredients in the Tzu Chi Food Farmacy's pineapple tart will surprise you!
Lens of Identity: Photography as a Guiding Light for Youths
In life, there are many roads to take. When it comes to empowering today’s youth, instead of dictating what they should or should not do, it is more effective to have them take charge of navigating their own journeys.
Students Celebrate Their Achievements at Seeds of Hope Award Ceremony
The Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore) holds the Seeds of Hope Merit Award Ceremony each year, featuring five awards: Academic Excellence Award, Special Talent Award, Academic Progress Award, Diligence Award, Conduct Progress Award, and Filial Piety Award. Students from primary schools, secondary...
Seeds of Hope: Nurturing Growth and Inspiring Dreams
"I used to score only 8 marks on my math exam and even thought about giving up on my studies. However, with my mother’s continuous support and my sister’s tutoring, I managed to get a Grade B in my PSLE...