My Births and Rebirths

Doulas are trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to mothers before, during, and shortly after childbirth. Join doulas Chantel Kismet and Olivia Lee in a one-of-a-kind experience as they share their expertise and heartfelt approach to childbirth support.

A former Boys’ Town resident himself, Dr Roland Yeow will take participants on a heartwarming tour around the compound and share how Boys’ Town represents not just a shelter, but a place of second chances – a home where he rebuilt his sense of purpose in life.

Ever wondered what a halfway house look like? This tour offers a rare glimpse into the community-based home where ex-offenders rebuild their lives after release from prison or rehabilitation centres. We will also learn how ex-offenders confront their past choices while taking meaningful steps towards a better future.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to discover faith as an adult, to start over spiritually while carrying the weight of your past and the uncertainty of your future? In this heartfelt and deeply personal session, Narumi Maruyama shares her journey of embracing Islam—one that began not in a moment of dramatic change, but through quiet reflection and a growing sense of purpose.

In this behind-the-scenes tour of the National Environment Agency’s mosquito production facility, learn how tiny male Wolbachia-Aedes mosquitoes are “born” through a meticulous breeding process—from egg collection and larval cultivation to high-tech sex sorting using AI and precision machinery.

How do our ex-convicts reintegrate into society after serving time behind bars? Gain deeper insight into the rehabilitation and reintegration journey of former offenders with a visit to Pertapis Halfway House—one of only two Muslim halfway houses in Singapore. More than just a place of temporary residence, this halfway house offers transitional support and substance abuse treatment to help residents rebuild their lives and prepare for re-entry into the community.

Follow Jason Setok and Hafiz Misran, who are both visually impaired, on a tour of the Low Vision Clinic, Braille Library and Assistive Devices Centre where they will be sharing candidly about their emotional journey – From the initial shock and loss of independence to the anxiety of adapting to daily life without sight.

Once a small business owner at Whampoa Market, Diana’s whirlwind experience with cancer and her recovery journey has led her to a completely new perspective on life. Join us to see how she has experienced this “rebirth”, and get the tour of Singapore Cancer Society’s facilities to see how they support cancer patients through their journey in battling the disease.

What does it take to navigate pavements and traffic junctions with a physical disability? Join Jean Ling and Mikail Wong as they take you on a tour of SPD’s rehabilitation spaces and share their challenges in completing everyday tasks.

What goes into designing a new limb and helping someone take their first steps again? At the Prosthetic Company, meet the healthcare professionals who design, build and fit prosthetic limbs. Also, hear from Gregory Pink who is learning to walk again after a life-changing amputation.

Join us for an open and deeply personal conversation with Shania Yusof, a transgender advocate, and Dr Jeremiah Pereira, the resident physician at Pulse Clinic, Singapore’s only one-stop provider of holistic, gender-affirming care. This programme offers a rare opportunity to hear both the medical and lived realities of navigating gender dysphoria in Singapore today.

Singapore’s iconic orchids are more than just flowers—they are living symbols of diplomacy and national pride. Join orchid breeder Zhuo Hongyi as he shares the meticulous process behind cultivating, cross-pollinating, and nurturing new hybrids, continuing the tradition of naming these blooms after visiting foreign dignitaries and esteemed guests.

Recovering from addiction can be a long and lonely journey – whether one is addicted to substances like alcohol or drugs, or behaviours like gambling, pornography, or even gaming. Meet Recovery Guides who draw on their personal experiences to connect with and journey alongside individuals in the process of recovery, before taking a look at the therapy rooms where trained counsellors sit down with individuals to identify issues that contribute to their addictions and develop strategies to manage these problems.