Singapore International Foundation

In the face of growing uncertainty and division, we reflect on the stories that bring us together and celebrate these moments of connection. Through a series of collaborative videos with UNFOLD Asia — each capturing a facet of Singapore’s multicultural tapestry, shaped by different communities, histories, and lived experiences — we are reminded that mutual respect and understanding can build bridges across cultures. In learning about one another, showing up for our neighbours, and staying open to our differences, we find care, cohesion and camaraderie. Learn more about our work at: sif.org.sg #ABetterWorld

We sit down with Chairman of the Singapore International Foundation Janadas Devan to find out what it was like following Singapore’s separation from Malaysia. Watch the full conversation on Episode #713 of Yah Lah But! youtu.be/auCp8fvp4eI

我们是🇸🇬华人，偏偏爱上了印裔音乐🎶！看这家人用音乐连接和展现新加坡的多元魅力！祝新加坡60岁生日快乐🎉！Meet the 🇸🇬 Chinese family who has embraced Indian culture and celebrates the unique diversity of Singapore through music🎶! Happy 60th Birthday, Singapore🎉! 本期视频与新加坡国际基金会（SIF）合作，庆祝新加坡多元文化与团结。关注 @siforg ，了解更多新加坡文化故事。 This episode is in collaboration with Singapore International Foundation (SIF), celebrating Singapore’s multicultural heritage and unity. Follow @siforg for more stories on Singapore’s culture. #singapore #tiktoksg #sg60 #ndp #ndp2025 #indianmusic #chinese #trending #foryourpage #foryou #fypsg #music #interracial #ourgrandfatherstory #wholesome #story #新加坡 #印度音乐 #华人 #传统乐器 #跨种族 #友谊 #音乐 #新加坡国庆

You apply for the leadership programme. You leave with SEA-blings across ASEAN. Organised with the National Youth Council (@nycsg ), the ASEAN Youth Fellowship brings together emerging leaders from across the region — and the connections often continue long after the programme ends. Applications are now open until 24 May 2026. 📩 DM us “AYF” for the application link.

Across Southeast Asia, water is not just a resource — it is central to how economies, communities and systems adapt to climate change. At this event, the Southeast Asia Partnership for Adaptation through Water (SEAPAW), an initiative of the Singapore International Foundation in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (@worldeconomicforum ), convenes leaders across sectors to explore how capital can be mobilised for climate adaptation through water. The session will feature a preview of “Adaptation through Water: Scaling Private Sector Finance for Climate Adaptation in Southeast Asia”, developed with Boston Consulting Group, followed by a high-level panel discussion on accelerating adaptation finance and unlocking bankable opportunities. Moderator: Dave Sivaprasad, Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group Speakers: • Satoshi Ishii, Director, Strategy & Partnerships, Water & Urban Development Sector Office, Asian Development Bank • Melissa Moi, Head of Sustainable Business, Group Corporate Sustainability Office, United Overseas Bank • Kavickumar Muruganathan, ESG Policy & Planning Director (APAC & Middle East Africa), Microsoft • Dr Graeme Riddell, Managing Director, Head of Climate & Sustainability, Asia Pacific, Marsh Risk This is a partner event of Ecosperity Week 2026 by Temasek.

When systems break, what matters most becomes clear. For Singaporean Quah Zhengwei, it meant building solutions that brought order during uncertainty. For Indonesian Windy Natriavi, it meant staying close to communities and understanding how access can change livelihoods. Through the ASEAN Youth Fellowship (AYF), organised by SIF and the National Youth Council (@nycsg ), they engaged with peers across the region to explore how technology, policy and leadership play out in different contexts. Their experiences show that building for ASEAN is not about scale alone. It is about designing for real people, in real conditions. 📖 Read more about their journey and perspectives on our blog: Link in bio If your work is shaped by the communities you serve and you want to connect across ASEAN, this may be for you. Applications for the 8th ASEAN Youth Fellowship are now open. Comment or DM "AYF" to get the application link!

Voices of Us brings together creators to explore identity in a complex digital world shaped by misinformation, echo chambers, and online harms. Anchored in diversity, compassion, and cohesion, it creates space for honest conversations and real stories that shape how we understand ourselves in Singapore and across the region. In our pilot edition, with the help of historians, heritage practitioners, creatives, researchers, and community voices, we unpacked the difference between history and heritage, heard from those working closely with communities, and questioned how stories are told and whose voices are heard. One thing was clear: there isn’t a single story of Singapore, and how we choose to tell these stories matters. Thank you to our speakers Dr John Kwok, Amanda Cheong and Stanley Cheah from @hiddenheritage.sg , @benkheng , Dr Mathew Mathews, and Shaza Ishak for shaping the conversations. We are also grateful to our co-facilitators @yahlahbut , Singapore International Volunteers Fauziah Ahmad and Seluasundram, and youth leaders @heruiming and @nava_neetha for grounding the dialogue in lived experiences.

Climate leadership does not always begin in policy rooms. Sometimes, it starts with lived experience. For Lara Jean Salaysay from Philippines, it began with growing up in a country deeply affected by climate change. For Singaporean Rueban Manokara, it came from a drive to take action on one of the defining challenges of our generation. As part of the ASEAN Youth Fellowship (AYF), organised by SIF and the National Youth Council (@nycsg ), they exchanged perspectives with peers across the region, gaining new insights into how climate action looks across different contexts and communities. Their reflections are a reminder that shaping ASEAN’s future requires leaders who can think beyond borders and work across them. 📖 Read more about their journey and perspectives on our blog: Link in bio If you are working on challenges that go beyond your own country and want to connect with leaders across ASEAN, this may be for you. Applications for this year’s ASEAN Youth Fellowship are now open. Comment or DM "AYF" to get the application link!

I thought I knew what leadership looked like until I had to make decisions that didn’t have clear answers…   To become a better leader, I turned to self-help—but that complicated things even further. In the end, what really helped was learning by doing and admitting I don’t have all the answers. By learning and growing alongside leaders across cultures, contexts and perspectives, I could try to figure out what kind of leader I’m going to be.   Leadership is not about having it all figured out. No one is born a leader, but we’re all becoming one as we go.   In collaboration with @nycsg  @siforg  ❤️‍🔥   #leadership #leadershipskills #selfhelp #workplacewellness #youthdevelopment

What does it mean to learn across cultures in healthcare? At the Palliative Care Accessibility Core Training (PACT) Module 3 in India, healthcare professionals and Singapore International Volunteers (SIVs) came together not just to exchange knowledge — but to understand each other’s contexts, challenges, and approaches to care. From clinical practices to psychosocial support, these conversations sparked new ideas that participants are already bringing back to their communities. 👉 Learn more about the project: .sg/Our-Work/Health/Specialist-Programmes

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧! Comment on this post or DM “AYF” to get the registration link --- Emerging leaders across ASEAN are coming together to learn, connect and collaborate. Through the ASEAN Youth Fellowship (AYF), organised in collaboration with the National Youth Council Singapore (@nycsg ), participants engage with peers from across the region, exchange perspectives, and explore how to address shared challenges in their respective fields. Hear from our alumni as they reflect on what the experience meant to them and how it has shaped their work. If you are looking to grow your leadership journey and connect with others across Southeast Asia, this may be an opportunity for you.

ASEAN youth leaders, where you at? 👀🌏 The ASEAN Youth Fellowship (AYF) is BACK for its 8th edition to bring together driven young professionals (27–35) to learn, connect, and make moves across the region. Think big convos with policymakers, exclusive behind-the-scenes visits, and a network of passionate changemakers from all over ASEAN. 💡 You'll also get to: ✅ Grow through immersive, real-world learning experiences ✅ Connect with a diverse network of youth leaders across ASEAN ✅ Unlock opportunities to create impact beyond borders Happening from 13 to 20 November 2026, starting in Singapore and continuing in the Philippines! ✈️ Visit go.gov.sg/ayf-apply or tap on our link in bio and register by 24 May 2026! 🔗 #nycsg #SIFOrg #ASEANYouthFellowship #AYF #YouthLeadership