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Join Dr Roland Yeow, Executive Director and former resident of Boys’ Town, for a quiet and reflective walk through the grounds of this long-standing institution. Having grown up within its walls and now leading its mission, Dr Yeow brings a deeply personal lens to the experience—one shaped by both his own journey and the stories of countless others who have called this place home.
As you walk through Boys’ Town’s key facilities—from dormitories to classrooms, therapy spaces to outdoor fields—Dr Yeow will share how the environment is structured to provide stability, safety, and a chance to start over. More than a tour, this is an invitation to understand the often unseen work of nurturing change: how trust is built, how setbacks are handled, and how small, consistent support can lead to transformation.
As part of the My Births and Rebirths series, this programme focuses on the quiet but powerful theme of second chances—how young people find new footing in the face of disruption, and how a place like Boys’ Town can serve as the ground for that renewal. Whether you are interested in youth development, social care, or the many ways communities hold space for growth, this visit offers thoughtful insight into what it means to begin again.
Dr Roland Yeow is the Executive Director of Boys’ Town and a former resident of the organisation himself. Trained as an engineer, he began his career in the technical and training consultancy sector before returning to Boys’ Town in 2004 to work directly with youth. Since then, he has dedicated his life to supporting vulnerable children and young people through care, guidance, and second chances.
Dr Yeow brings with him both professional expertise and lived experience—offering a unique perspective on resilience, growth, and community. Under his leadership, Boys’ Town continues to be a safe, inclusive space where young people are equipped with the skills and confidence to thrive. For Dr Yeow, home is not just a place—it’s a foundation for healing, learning, and becoming.
Boys’ Town is a charity founded by the Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel in 1948. Its key services include residential care, fostering service, respite care, youth outreach, adventure therapy and clinical intervention.
Boys’ Town serves both boys and girls, from infants to young adults. It helps children and youth coming from disadvantaged and disengaged families who may have faced hardship due to difficult home situations, financial struggles, abandonment, and abuse. Boys’ Town equips children and youth in need with skills to become socially integrated, responsible and contributing members of society.
May Hui is an active volunteer with My Community, contributing as a heritage guide and facilitator for tours and cultural programmes. She also brings significant experience from her longstanding roles as a docent with Singapore’s heritage institutions, including the Indian Heritage Centre, Malay Heritage Centre, and Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, where she has guided diverse audiences through Singapore’s history.
May’s volunteerism extends beyond heritage work: she has spent over a decade mentoring inmates as a volunteer with the Singapore After-Care Association (SACA), helping them prepare for reintegration into society. For her, these seemingly different volunteer activities share a common thread—unlocking “prisons of the mind” by encouraging openness, curiosity, and learning.
In My Community, May’s dedication as a volunteer guide reflects her passion for engaging the public, sharing stories that connect individuals to Singapore’s past while inspiring them to explore more deeply.
Her guiding approach is meticulous and thoughtful; she is known for weaving historical details into narratives that resonate personally, ensuring that every visitor leaves not just informed but motivated to continue exploring.
Participants should be dressed respectfully in smart casual (i.e. collared shirt, long pants and covered shoes). Sleeveless attire, shorts/miniskirts or sandals are strictly not allowed.
Parking is available along the street near Block C.
My Births and Rebirths
My Births and Rebirths
My Births and Rebirths
My Births and Rebirths
My Births and Rebirths
My Births and Rebirths
