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June 2022 Issue: Co-operator Newsletter Quarterly Issue 2022

Faces of Co-operators: Mature Career Switcher - Chong Ooi, A Senior Care Coordinator At NTUC Health

Having worked at NTUC Health for eight years as a senior care coordinator, 70-year-old Chong Ooi has connected more than 300 families with NTUC Health services; and in doing so, make a difference in their lives.

100th International Day of Co-ops: 5 Co-ops Share Their Mission Statements

On 2 July 2022, we celebrated the 100th International Day of Co-ops. Hear from five of our local co-operatives sharing about what their co-ops do to the world.

"Cooperatives: The Moment Is Now!" What Went On At The ICA General Assembly 2022

The SNCF delegation attended the 4-day ICA General Assembly with reps from Singapore Malay Teachers’ Co-operative and Co-operative of SCDF Employees (COSEM).

Silver Caregivers Co-operative Is Uplifting Caregivers’ Quality of Health, And So Should You

Societies have relied on these “invisible armies” to manage and take care of those in need within the communities. As it turns out, caregivers need caring too.

Faces of Co-operators: Bernard Yu of E4PID wants more people to support Mushroom Buddies initiative

Employment for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, or E4PID, is empowering persons with intellectual disabilities to gain soft skills, gather work experience, and help them get employed.

PAP’s #BetterTogether Initiative Calls for Collective Action To Uplift One Another in Society

Set against a backdrop of mental un-wellness, learn how one party is striving to uplift one another in society.

SNCF Scholar U Dharshini Wants Singaporeans To Re-think Food Security in Singapore

Growing up and watching her parents, relatives and grandparents work in their family farm in India made a huge impression on SNCF scholar U Dharshini. Now 21 and presently pursuing Environmental Studies at Yale-NUS College, Dharshini wants Singaporeans to rethink food security on the sunny island.

Ariel Guarco re-elected as president of the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA)

Ariel Guarco has been re-elected as President of the International Co-operative Alliance. Guarco was first elected to the position in 2017. His new term will last until 2026.

NTUC Income Corporatisation Does Not Compromise Co-Op Values: NTUC Income’s CEO Andrew Yeo

“It will not change our commitment to deliver positive customer impact through our products, services, and people, and continue to serve our customers well,” says Mr Andrew Yeo, chief executive of NTUC Income.

Mental Wellness Workshop For Co-operators Well-Received, Lauded By Minister of State Alvin Tan

On 27 May 2022, representatives from different co-operatives congregated at the first-ever pilot mental wellness workshop, dubbed “Building Blocks To A Resilient, Happier & Thriving New Normal”.

At the Inaugural Co-operative Movement Night, Women Make Magic

The Inaugural Co-operative Movement Night celebrated the achievements of co-operatives and women co-operators. A total of 56 women were recognised for their contributions at Co-op Movement Night.

ACLC 2022 To Take Place At Kota Kinabalu, Sabah; Sets Sights on Building Resilient Co-ops Ecosystem

The Annual Co-operative Leaders’ Conference (ACLC) sees co-operative leaders around Singapore congregating and sharing lessons so that co-operatives in Singapore can pivot better in the future. This year, ACLC 2022 will take place at Sabah, Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia.

New SNCF Staff Members on their take on volunteering & easing of social restriction

On 9 April and 30 April, SNCF staff members joined SSBEC at their annual Hari Raya events, where they give away hampers for some residents in the Limbang and Jalan Kukoh estates.

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