Law firm Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow (BMWL) received an honourable mention at the American Chamber of Commerce’s (AmCham) first-ever Partnership for Social Impact Award Ceremony held on 19 November 2013 at St. Regis. AmCham recognised BMWL for its community programmes with ISCOS, specifically on helping children of ex-offenders and their families under the YRF-ISCOS […]
CapitaLand brings cheers through home makeover
Twelve families of ex-offenders under the YRF-ISCOS Fairy Godparent Programme and eight families from CapitaLand’s partner organisations were among the beneficiaries of the first ever CapitaLand Volunteer Day. Led by Mr Lim Ming Yan, President & Group CEO, CapitaLand Limited, 200 staff of the firm volunteered on 15 November 2013 to paint, install fixtures, and […]
Yellow Ribbon Fund supports ISCOS’ Fairy Godparent Programme
The Yellow Ribbon Fund (YRF) now supports the YRF-ISCOS Fairy Godparent Programme (FGP). FGP is an enhanced children’s education and family support initiative of ISCOS which helps ex-offenders’ children achieve a sound education and acquire positive life values. “We are grateful to YRF for supporting FGP. This is a significant milestone for ISCOS and we […]
ISCOS member completes entrepreneurship training, opens food stall
Zulkhairee, 42, a member of ISCOS started up a Malay food stall at Geylang East in mid-April, after successfully completing the ISCOS Entrepreneurship Training in August 2012. He was assisted to apply for business loan by ISCOS’ training provider, Princeton Mind. With the assistance from his wife, Zulkhairee was able open the stall inside a coffee […]
ISCOS participates in Our Singapore Conversation
A total of 25 ex-offenders shared their views and aspirations at “Our Singapore Conversation” (OSC) dialogue organised by ISCOS on 27 April at Civil Service College. They were joined by 10 supporters of ISCOS comprising ex-offenders, volunteers and Directors of ISCOS. Participants raised common issues such as employment and accommodation for ex-offenders, stigma associated with […]
ISCOS welcomes Brunei Prisons delegates
Delegates from Brunei Prisons and Ministry of Home Affairs visited ISCOS Office on 24 April as part of a two-day visit to know more about the aftercare works undertaken by CARE Network members and partners. “We are very privileged to share ISCOS’ initiatives to our counterparts in Brunei Prisons. I hope that best practices on […]