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Participants sharing their thoughts at the workshop’s dialogue session.
Temasek Foundation International
Capability and Capacity Building
Temasek Foundation International-Singapore Cooperation Enterprise Urban Management (Multi-Modal Transport) Programme in Pune, India
TF International partnered Singapore Cooperation Enterprise and the Pune Municipal Corporation in India to train about 100 officials from the Corporation and its associated agencies in multi-modal transportation and integration, and metro operations. This three-year programme supports their plans to develop an urban transport system for Pune.
Local builders learn strengthening techniques at a school in Thailand.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) – College of Engineering Programme on Seismic Strengthening Techniques for Master and Local Builders in Thailand
TF International supported a programme to train 150 master trainers and builders in seismic strengthening techniques in Thailand. A professor from NTU made trips to Thailand to share knowledge on the relevant techniques to reinforce four public schools in two earthquake-prone provinces.
Learning how to respond during an emergency through the “Stay Prepared” storybook.
Temasek Foundation Cares
Communities in Singapore
“Stay Prepared” Storybooks for Primary 3 and Primary 4 students
TF Cares developed and distributed “Stay Prepared” storybooks to all Primary 3 and Primary 4 students. These books tell simple and engaging stories on what to do during emergencies. Students in Special Education schools also received versions with dyslexic-friendly font, Braille and tactile pictures.
Operators are conversant in several languages and dialects.
Care Line
TF Cares is supporting Care Line, a round-the-clock telecare service by Changi General Hospital that provides urgent assistance. Vulnerable seniors are provided with suitable communication devices to contact Care Line any time they need help. Care Line also keeps in touch with the seniors regularly.
Emeritus Senior Minister of Singapore, Mr Goh Chok Tong (left), sharing his experience.
Temasek Foundation Connects
Building Bridges
Singapore Summit Young Societal Leaders Programme
TF Connects partnered the Institute for Societal Leadership to bring together young leaders, aged 40 and under, from around the world, who are doing significant work to better societies. They gathered in Singapore to share their perspectives and to engage with senior business leaders and policymakers.
Financial leaders from nine Asian countries attending classes by WMI.
Reserve Management Module
TF Connects partnered the Wealth Management Institute (WMI) for a new module aimed at building capabilities in reserve and sovereign fund management. The Reserve Management Module brought together Asian financial regulators and central bankers who are stewards of their countries’ reserves.
Children in Teck Whye Primary School learn how to keep calm through a mindfulness activity.
Temasek Foundation Nurtures
Education and Development
Learning is Fun and Exciting (LIFE) Programme
TF Nurtures initiated a fun way of learning values for children in Student Care Centres (SCCs). Training was provided for SCC coaches to deliver the values-based curricula to students. The pilot run was implemented in partnership with Big Heart, YMCA, Julia Gabriel Education and The Alpha Mind.
Students learning a piece during the workshop.
SNYO’s Outreach to Schools
Funded by TF Nurtures, the Singapore National Youth Orchestra (SNYO) conducted performances and workshops for young students to develop their musical skills and boost their confidence in public performances. This also enabled SNYO to discover young talents from all walks of life.
Prof Finkelstein (centre) with his team of researchers.
Temasek Foundation Innovates
Research and Innovation
Singapore Millennium Foundation Research Grant – Palliative Care
A team of Duke-NUS Medical School researchers surveyed 161 elderly patients with end-stage renal failure, and their caregivers. Led by Professor Eric Finkelstein, with a grant from TF Innovates, the team aims to improve awareness about alternatives to dialysis, such as conservative management.
A patient going through her rehabilitation session at home.
Smart Health TeleRehab
TF Innovates funded the initial clinical trials to allow patients to have physiotherapy at home. Under its Singapore Millennium Foundation Research Grant Programme, the National University of Singapore developed a system for patients to follow video demonstrations, and send data back to their therapists.
Researchers with their black soldier flies.
Temasek Foundation Ecosperity
Sustainability
From Organic Waste to Sustainable Food Production
TF Ecosperity has funded an innovative project by biological science professors from the National University of Singapore (NUS), to use black soldier flies to convert food waste into fertiliser and animal feed. The NUS team will continue to develop improved flies with faster food waste conversion rates.
The research team examining the effects of hydrogel absorbing moisture.
Ultra-dry Coating Technology for Reduction of Indoor and Outdoor Humidity
TF Ecosperity supported a sustainable solution by researchers at the National University of Singapore to reduce indoor and outdoor humidity, through a novel and highly efficient hydrogel. This improves thermal comfort in the humid tropics. The next phase will involve pilot testing in practical settings.
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Participants sharing their thoughts at the workshop’s dialogue session.
Temasek Foundation International
Capability and Capacity Building
Temasek Foundation International-Singapore Cooperation Enterprise Urban Management (Multi-Modal Transport) Programme in Pune, India
TF International partnered Singapore Cooperation Enterprise and the Pune Municipal Corporation in India to train about 100 officials from the Corporation and its associated agencies in multi-modal transportation and integration, and metro operations. This three-year programme supports their plans to develop an urban transport system for Pune.
Local builders learn strengthening techniques at a school in Thailand.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) – College of Engineering Programme on Seismic Strengthening Techniques for Master and Local Builders in Thailand
TF International supported a programme to train 150 master trainers and builders in seismic strengthening techniques in Thailand. A professor from NTU made trips to Thailand to share knowledge on the relevant techniques to reinforce four public schools in two earthquake-prone provinces.
Learning how to respond during an emergency through the ‘Stay Prepared’ storybook.
Temasek Foundation Cares
Communities in Singapore
“Stay Prepared” Storybooks for Primary 3 and Primary 4 students
TF Cares developed and distributed “Stay Prepared” storybooks to all Primary 3 and Primary 4 students. These books tell simple and engaging stories on what to do during emergencies. Students in Special Education schools also received versions with dyslexic-friendly font, Braille and tactile pictures.
Operators are conversant in several languages and dialects.
Care Line
TF Cares is supporting Care Line, a round-the-clock telecare service by Changi General Hospital that provides urgent assistance. Vulnerable seniors are provided with suitable communication devices to contact Care Line any time they need help. Care Line also keeps in touch with the seniors regularly.
Emeritus Senior Minister of Singapore, Mr Goh Chok Tong (left), sharing his experience.
Temasek Foundation Connects
Building Bridges
Singapore Summit Young Societal Leaders Programme
TF Connects partnered the Institute for Societal Leadership to bring together young leaders, aged 40 and under, from around the world, who are doing significant work to better societies. They gathered in Singapore to share their perspectives and to engage with senior business leaders and policymakers.
Regional financial leaders from nine countries attending classes by WMI.
Reserve Management Module
TF Connects partnered the Wealth Management Institute (WMI) for a new module aimed at building capabilities in reserve and sovereign fund management. The Reserve Management Module brought together Asian financial regulators and central bankers who are stewards of their countries’ reserves.
Children in Teck Whye Primary School learn how to keep calm through a mindfulness activity
Temasek Foundation Nurtures
Education and Development
Learning is Fun and Exciting (LIFE) Programme
TF Nurtures initiated a fun way of learning values for children in Student Care Centres (SCCs). Training was provided for SCC coaches to deliver the values-based curricula to students. The pilot run was implemented in partnership with Big Heart, YMCA, Julia Gabriel Education and The Alpha Mind.
Students learning a piece during the workshop.
SNYO’s Outreach to Schools
Funded by TF Nurtures the Singapore National Youth Orchestra (SNYO) conducted performances and workshops for young students to develop their musical skills and boost their confidence in public performances. This also enabled SNYO to discover young talents from all walks of life.
Prof Finkelstein (centre) with his team of researchers.
Temasek Foundation Innovates
Research and Innovation
Singapore Millennium Foundation Research Grant – Palliative Care
A team of Duke-NUS Medical School researchers surveyed 161 elderly patients with end-stage renal failure, and their caregivers. Led by Professor Eric Finkelstein, with a grant from TF Innovates the team aims to improve awareness about alternatives to dialysis, such as conservative management.
A patient going through her rehabilitation session at home.
Smart Health TeleRehab
TF Innovates funded the initial clinical trials to allow patients to have physiotherapy at home. Under its Singapore Millennium Foundation Research Grant Programme, the National University of Singapore developed a system for patients to follow video demonstrations, and send data back to their therapists.
Researchers with their black soldier flies.
Temasek Foundation Ecosperity
Sustainability
From Organic Waste to Sustainable Food Production
TF Ecosperity has funded an innovative project by biological science professors from the National University of Singapore (NUS), to use black soldier flies to convert food waste into fertiliser and animal feed. The NUS team will continue to develop improved flies with faster food waste conversion rates.
The research team examining the effects of hydrogel absorbing moisture.
Ultra-dry Coating Technology for Reduction of Indoor and Outdoor Humidity
TF Ecosperity supported a sustainable solution by researchers at the National University of Singapore to reduce indoor and outdoor humidity, through a novel and highly efficient hydrogel. This improves thermal comfort in the humid tropics. The next phase will involve pilot testing in practical settings.
