Community Impact
The Community Impact category seeks to recognise inspiring projects that have made a significant impact in the following fields: community service (local and/or overseas), social integration, sustainability, health and well-being, and promotion of arts or sports.
Individual
Community Impact Active Ageing Advocates
Merit NUS Medical Society
Active Ageing Advocates came about when students found a lack of long-term community projects for older adults. It consisted of a comprehensive screening programme and a three-month intervention workshop which benefitted around 2000 older adults, and empowered them with lasting habits and skills to age gracefully.
Community Impact Desi Lah!: The Rhythm of Home
Merit NUS Indian Instrumental Ensemble
Desi Lah!: The Rhythm of Home by the NUS Indian Instrumental Ensemble was a heartfelt dedication to migrant workers in Singapore, using music to bridge cultural differences between migrant workers and the local community. The production included the voices and stories of migrant workers through collaboration, seeking out similar experiences between India and Singapore that is relatable to audiences. The production received support from collaborations with stakeholders like the Ministry of Manpower's ACE Group, Migrant Writers of Singapore, and Big at Heart, and resonated deeply with the migrant worker audience, who filled up about a third of the audience seats at SOTA Theatre.
Community Impact Project Athlead
Distinction NUS Medical Society
Project Athlead promoted sports benefits by introducing underprivileged children to new activities through a sports camp. Partnering with Beyond Social Services and Singapore Children's Society, the project successfully recruited participants and engaged families via door-to-door outreach. The camp, which emphasised enjoyment and personal growth over competition, offered diverse sports, training with coaches, free transportation and food.
Community Impact Community Impact
Commendation
Health Empowerment for Youth 2023
NUS Medical Society
NUS ResiDANCE
NUS Students' NUS College Club
Project Cebu 2023
Rotaract Club of NUS
Ridge View Residential College Peer Student Supporters
Ridge View Residential College
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