CARE Singapore

Comments from:
• Principals
• Teachers
• Students
• Parents
• Volunteers
• Leaders

Success Stories:
• From Depression to Inspiration
• From Dropout to Achiever
• From Truant to Top Student
• From Cynicism to Community involvement
• From Doubt to Self-belief

		From Depression to Inspiration [top] Lionel Louis Past: I felt like a failure with no future, no possibility of achieving anything; just a disappointment to my family. All this made me depressed and suicidal. Present: Completed Higher Nitec in Business Studies (Accounts) at ITE College Central (Bishan). Am now working towards getting a degree in business & finance. I’m proud of: Everything I do now – I’m so thankful to be alive! But the highlights are definitely the NYAA Gold (2004), the LKY-ITE Model Student Award (2002) and the LKY-ITE CCA Award (2004). What CARE did for me: CARE believed in me and helped me discover my potential and motivated me to be a better person. After 2 years in this program, I had no more suicidal thoughts. CARE has helped me to be all that I am today. Thank you!


		From Dropout to Achiever [top] Kin Leong Past: An angry boy with little self-control; gave so much trouble that I was expelled from school. Present: Studying automotive repair at ITE Balestier. After NS, I hope to study more and be a successful person I’m proud of: I went to Vietnam on a Youth Expedition Project with CARE, and I learnt so much. I’m also studying something that I like! What CARE did for me: They care about me, want to know and help me. They helped me get back to school again and taught me so much about life.


		From Truant to Top Student [top] Sharifah Past: A lazy girl who hated school so much. Lonely, shy, quiet, with very low self-esteem, I was the weakest student in my class. Present: Studying Info Communication Technology at ITE College East (Simei), planning to go on to Polytechnic for further study. I’m proud of: Being the top student in my school for the “N” level exams & one of the top 24 students in Singapore. Unbelievable! What CARE did for me: CARE taught and helped me discover my true self, how to set and achieve my goals, gave me opportunities to learn and experience so much more than I ever dreamed of! Greatest of all, SUPPORT! Thank you, CARE!


		From Cynicism to Community Involvement [top] Cheang Shu Ee Past: Very lazy and “bo chap” (not involved, not interested). My relationship with my dad was also getting from bad to worse. Present: Program assistant at CARE! I also do freelance photography for wedding and events. And it was CARE that introduced me to photography. I love it! I have also volunteered at 4PM, YP (Young PAP), etc. I look forward to studying counseling, so I can help students the way I have been helped! I’m proud of: Growing from zero level to amateur photographer. Being an active volunteer – this is really an achievement for me! What CARE did for me: They advised and guided me, especially when I had no one else to turn to. They taught me to reflect, be self reliant, overcome my fears, and much more. They supported me through difficult times and helped me find the light that brought me out of my darkness.


		From Doubt to Self-belief [top] Noriani Shah Past: Impatient, lazy, uninvolved in any activities. Started to do stupid things which got me into trouble. Present: Studied Digital Media Design at ITE Ang Mo Kio, planning to study more and someday to become a filmmaker. I am also much more patient, ambitious and very active in community service and volunteer work. I’m proud of: My National Youth Achievement Award (Bronze), Student leadership positions and honours in Secondary school What CARE did for me: Guided me through and opened my eyes to possibilities I never imagined. Understanding and motivating, never giving up on me, no matter what happens.