Stories
Against the Odds: A Story of Resilience and Perseverance
Photo credit: Wesley Wee’s book “Finding Happiness Against The Odds”
If life were a storybook, we would probably choose to skip the first few chapters of Wesley Wee’s. If his life were a movie, we would probably close our eyes for the first half of it. When I read Wesley’s story for the first time, it was heart-wrenching and almost unimaginable. It was fraught with hardships and difficult experiences that we would not wish on anyone. And yet, many of us would be unable to close the book or pause the movie because above it all, his strength and perseverance greatly overshadowed the adversities in his life.
Now, you might be wondering: What’s so special about this Wesley Wee?
5 Best Father’s Day Gifts on Budget
We all know how hard it is to get a gift for dad which would make him elated and would also not burn our pocket. Don’t worry! We present you Father’s Day gifts for 5 types of dads that they would surely love! read more
Fairmarch’s COVID-19 Lockdown Story
Video credit: CoronaVideo
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses and individuals have had to adapt and evolve as we adjust to a new normal. This is our story in such uncertain times. While it has been tough for the business, we had to also grapple with work from home challenges as a team. In figuring out new ways of moving forward, more than ever we need to stay focussed and be thankful for all the opportunities that have come our way.
We would love to hear your lockdown story as well. To take part, share your story here: coronavideo.us/take-part and tag #fairmarch on your social media.
Victor is Empowering Communities to Maximize Their Contributions to Society
Post MBA, Victor took the leap of faith and joined Fairmarch an online marketplace for socially and environmentally responsible products.
The initial plan was simple: get his MBA, build networks and find a job in a big company. However, the time in Beijing as well as his entrepreneur-classmates changed his perspective. Fairmarch started to make sense and what excited Victor was the opportunity to steer the business’s growth in an industry where people were starting to pay more attention to social and environmental issues.
It’s not easy running a start-up and this has been a steep learning curve. Looking back, Victor believes that it is important to stay focused and not be afraid to fail as you can learn from your mistakes.
Check out his story in The Asian Entrepreneur here.
Raffles’ banded langur swings onto Jane Goodall Institute Singapore
Photo credit: Jane Goodall Institute (Singapore)
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall
Did you know that the Raffles’ banded langurs, which are native to Singapore, was discovered by Sir Stamford Raffles almost 200 years ago?
These furry black-and-white creatures with white rings around their eyes are shy creatures and rarely seen. Though once common in the 1920s, they have been threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation and urban development. Today, the species is critically endangered with about 60 monkeys left in Singapore. As we celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May, let us consider the difference that we can make to conserve what we have for future generations.
Find out more or get involved in some of these efforts led by Jane Goodall Institute (Singapore) here.
Alternatively, support them by getting their cute and furry Raffles banded langur keychains with their endearing eyes here.
