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Today, we shine a spotlight on the critical and growing problem of displaced youth. An unprecedented 79 million people around the world have been forced from their homes due to conflict and violence - including 19 million children displaced within their own countries, more than ever before.

At a time when others may be closing doors or building walls, UWCSEA affirms its commitment to bringing children of the world together to learn, reflect and grow through the Scholarship Programme. Right now our UWCSEA community of generous parents, students, staff and alumni are supporting four young people whose lives have been affected through conflict or persecution.

Anyi's story - from 'Displaced Youth' to UWCSEA Scholar

Colombia - one of the most beautiful countries of the world - is famed for its rich natural and cultural heritage. Yet it's a country fraught with strife from long internal conflict - with over seven million people internally displaced (IDPs), making it the country with the second-largest population of IDPs in the world.

This is Anyi's story. A tale of heartbreak and beauty, of conflict and resolve. How her personal history has become her inspiration to give back, and to give voice to the struggle of Afro-Colombians.

Anyi's early years were spent in a sleepy village in Padilla Cauca, on the Pacific West of Brazil, where bicycles and horses meandered along dusty roads lined with rows of brightly coloured adobe-brick houses. Yet behind this deceptively peaceful scene, the presence of guerillas and other armed groups ensured the harsh reality of life was marked by violence and fear.

Clutching her four young children, Anyi's mother was eventually forced to flee to Bogota. Away from the conflict, but still facing much insecurity, the small family tried to rebuild their lives. Survival in those early years was a desperate struggle; initially selling food and rubbish bags on the streets to make a daily wage, food was scarce and a place to sleep hard to find. Yet, as Anyi says, "My mother's phenomenal. She has fought endless battles for her family, and despite all the obstacles, it was her love and strength that got us through."

Afro-Colombians are amongst the most marginalised communities in the country, with many exposed to poverty, exclusion, and physical insecurity. However, Anyi's mother slowly carved out a new life for the family, finding a home, a regular job as a cleaning woman and getting the children into school.
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"The fact that we were displaced by the violence and had to go through so many difficult situations has been key to strengthening the family bond of love and support."

UWC - The impossible dream

"I learned about UWC through the Director of my school, and fell in love with the mission statement of creating a more peaceful and sustainable world. I had always dreamed of studying abroad but deep down it felt like an unachievable dream, given the economic situation of my family. The application and selection was so hard, but I believed this was a chance to show the world who I was, and who I could be.

When I found out that I had received a scholarship to study here in Singapore I thought I was dreaming, it was one of the most emotional moments of my life. But, what I will never forget about that moment was my mother's face, an expression of such deep pride and happiness.

Arriving in Singapore and on campus has been amazing. What made me feel most welcome on campus was the kindness and happiness of the boarding house when they first met me - both my fellow boarders and houseparents.

What lies ahead? Mine is a story of how a past can shape a future - where the same determination that has brought me to UWC is the fuel that powers my passion to shape a brighter future for my community.

My culture, my family, and my roots have made me the person I am today. As an Afro woman, I want to help and be a voice for the Afro people of my country and region, who often face discrimination because of their skin colour and all too often find that their voices are not heard. I will use my time here at UWCSEA to study hard academically and learn about other cultures and people, and to give the very best of myself. I want to make my family happy and proud, as I grow to be a future female leader in my community.

Stand up for human rights today. Give a UWC education to displaced youth.

The UWC mission to create a more peaceful and sustainable future is more relevant than ever today, on Human Rights Day.

Supporting displaced youth like Anyi, Wera, Manaw and Liza is a critical part of our Scholarship Programme. This year, in face of the fundraising challenges that COVID presents, we need your help more than ever before.

The generosity of donations during this Season of Giving can change the life of a young person whose childhood has been marked by conflict. Supporting the UWCSEA Scholarship Programme today will ensure we can open our doors to another Displaced Youth tomorrow.

Check out the reflections from students below:

Ja Seng, Grade 11 scholar from Myanmar

"My experience teaching English to children in a camp for internally displaced people has made my passion for standing up for every single person's human rights, regardless of who they are or where they come from, become stronger and stronger."

Rakeb, Grade 12 scholar from Ethiopia

"EVERYONE has the right to freedom, safety, and basic needs."

Nichapa, G12 scholar from Thailand

"Focussing on Human Rights has encouraged me to become more thoughtful about the people around me, as well as being more aware of global issues. As a UWC scholar, I would like to bring change to society and make our world a better place."

Evelin, G12 scholar from Hungary

As they say: "Equal rights for others, does not mean less rights for you. It's not pie."

Kinsley, G12 Scholar from Bhutan

Human rights are important to grant equal opportunities, freedom of speech, practice any religion and mostly to protect the vulnerable."

Ashi, Grade 12, India

"Human rights are not a choice. They are a symbol of hope for all individuals. After all, who are we, as humanity/human beings if we ignore the sufferings of others?"

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Today, we shine a spotlight on the critical and growing problem of displaced youth. An unprecedented 79 million people around the world have been forced from their homes due to conflict and violence - including 19 million children displaced within their own countries, more than ever before.

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Impact: gifts to the College enrich the overall UWCSEA experience for all of our students and bring the College closer to achieving its mission.

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Where To freecycle, recycle and donate in Singapore

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See the Package Pals resource list here. It lists various businesses asking for a wide variety of packaging including
- Poly mailers
- Paper envelopes
- Plastic packets
- Bubble wrap
- tetrapaks
- Cream cheese cartons
- Cardboard boxes
- paper and plastic bags
- fabric
- styrofoam stuffing, peanuts, etc
- mooncake boxes[more]

18-Sep-20

Ends May 31. Drop your used sports shoes at one of the collection centres below and they will be recycled as material for a sustainable running track at the Kallang Football Hub [more]

23-Mar-19

Clothes, shoes, bags, bikes, laptops, phones (Drive)

Ends April 23rd. Once a year, the Tana River Life Foundation does a collection in Singapore to send items to a community in Kenya... [more]

26-Feb-19

Residents of Hong Kah North can give and take re-usable shopping bags from their local Sheng Siong. Very soon, all Prime and Sheng Siong Supermarkets will have these shelves for residents to donate their tote bags so that shoppers can use and return when they shop for groceries... [more]

03-Feb-19

Image Mission is a non-profit organisation on a mission to promote the economic independence of the disadvantaged in Singapore, by providing them with coaching, image services and presentable work attire for job interviews and career advancement. Closed until further notice [more]

29-Dec-18

Dignity Mama We welcome donations of English and Chinese books, both fiction and non-fiction, National Geographic, Readersâ€™ Digest, Archie Comics, Young Scientists. We do not accept encyclopedia, pre-tertiary textbooks and magazines & comics except those mentioned above.
Drop off locations:
NUH,
Serangoon Ave 3,
Ng Teng Fong Hospital[more]

03-Aug-18

Willing Hearts operates a soup kitchen that prepares, cooks and distributes about 5,000 daily meals to over 40 locations island wide, 365 days a year. Beneficiaries include the elderly, the disabled, low income families, children from single parent families or otherwise poverty stricken families, and migrant workers in Singapore. For individual donors who would like to donate provisions to us, here is a recommended list of items.

Rice
Bee Hoon
Macaroni
Oil â€" preferably Canola Oil or Sunflower Oil
Salt
Pepper
Sugar â€" preferably Raw Sugar
Tomato Sauce
Chilli Sauce
Sesame Oil
Light Soy Sauce
Dark Soy Sauce[more]

03-Aug-18

Blessings in a Bag do donation collections for low income families in Singapore. Items should be new or like new in most cases. Click through for their wishlist of items include a list of children's books and games that have been requested.
SAMLA Storage Boxes from IKEA
Food
Batteries
Laptops
iPads & Tablets
Lightening Cable
USB Power socket and adaptor
HDMI cable for apple
Book vouchers for Kino and Popular
Soap
Ziplock Bags[more]

03-Aug-18

Pass-It-On The project seeks to provide a meaningful way to distribute unwanted, albeit useful items to benefit the needy. VWOs registered with Pass-It-On can request items on â€œWish Listâ€. General Public can fulfil needy wishes by donating the requested items.
home appliances,
home furniture,
medical aids,
mobility aids,
learning aids,
food,
clothes,
etc[more]

03-Aug-18

ACRES
Filter wools (brand new) for our turtles.
1ml and 3ml syringes.
Surgical face masks (including N95 masks)
Non-powdered latex and nitrile gloves (all sizes are welcome).
Cable ties of different sizes.
Ziploc bags.
Stapler-free newspapers.
Used water pumps.
Flowering/edible plants â€" Hibiscus / Portulaca / Mulberry.
Exoterra Calcium supplements.
Fuel vouchers (diesel for our rescue and education vans).
Supermarket gift vouchers to buy food for animals.
Gift vouchers from electrical appliances/furniture shops.
Gift vouchers from pet shops (that do not sell live animals) to buy treats or food for ACRESâ€™ dogs.[more]

31-Jul-18

H&M collects old clothes as part of its recycling programme. When you drop off your unwanted textiles in a H&M store (just ask for the garment-collecting box, often located next to the cash desks), youâ€™ll get rewarded with a voucher.
WARNING: they are notorious for burning clothes and so are generally NOT recommended. The recycling programme appears to simply be a way to get people to come into their shops. [more]

24-Jul-18

Plastic, Paper, Metal, Glass, Electrical appliances. Clothes, Others

Every second Sunday of the month is Tzu Chiâ€™s Recycling Day. In close to 40 neighbourhoods across the island, Tzu Chi has garnered the support of various Residentsâ€™ Committees, to transform the void decks of HDB blocks, communal pavilions, activity areas, etc. into temporary recycling points. The best way to ensure your items are recycled properly plus proceeds raised go to the good works of the charity. [more]

24-Jul-18

Clothes, Belts & Handbags, Books and newspapers

Metta Welfare Association
For hygiene purposes, please ensure all items are placed in a plastic bag before dropping them in the bin thatâ€™s located in the basement carpark of Metta Building, 32 Simei Street 1, Singapore(529950). For redistribution to needy [more]

24-Jul-18

No charities are taking these at present. Please dispose of your drugs in the trash or return them to the hospital. Drugs returned are not reused. They will be disposed of.

19-Jul-18

The National Library and many Local Libraries have donation shelves near their entrance. Book lovers are welcome to give and take books from these shelves. Some locations are more active than others. The central library, Bedok and Bishan are reported to be quite active. [more]

18-Jul-18

Odds & Ends, Art Supplies and more...

Playeum. These materials will be placed at our Future Maker Space for children who visit us and want to make creations. Until April 2019.

Automobile Odds & Ends (Spring, Wires etc.);
CDs;
Plain Boxes;
Electronic Waste (old laptops computers keyboards phones, TVs);
Functioning Torchlights (pocked sized);
Hoses; Newspapers; Tires;
Tubes (aircon tubing, washing machine tubing etc.);
String (Yarn, Rafia, Fabric);
Spools;
Sports Equipment (tennis balls, rackets);
Plastic Bags (preferably large sized);
Plastic Bottles;
Plywood (various dimensions);
Wine Crates[more]

18-Jul-18

Community compost at Ang Mo Kio Blk 628 Market and Tiong Bahru Market [more]

18-Jul-18

Greensquare Commercial textile recycling company. We will provide free textile recycling services to households and organisations in Singapore and promote awareness of the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) through education, with a focus on engaging youths in schools. Please only give clean and wearable items including clothes, shoes, linen, sheets, towels & accessories.. [more]

18-Jul-18

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Published 8 February 2020 ● Last Updated on 28 May 2023

Given a choice between buying new or repairing old, which one would you go with? And if you are still thinking about your answer, maybe the heavy-weight fact that more than 21,000 tonnes of waste is generated in Singapore on a daily basis will help tilt your decision scale in the right direction. To make a much needed difference and reduce the amount of waste generated, each of us needs to choose the repair option over the discard option, EVERY TIME!

Our previous article on focused on the importance of repairing goods instead of simply trashing them. Globally, consumers want to be able to fix their own products and are challenging the 'repair monopoly' that manufacturers hold. Even a few governments are taking note and enacting legislation to this end. In this article, we've collated a list of all the different fix-it places in Singapore - be it for garments, furniture, household appliances or small electronics. Just head over there and get your repair 'fix'!
As we have not tried all the services ourselves, we cannot guarantee the quality of repair . We've indicated shops that are tried and tested - but please search for reviews online or within your friend circles. Secondsguru's role here is limited to collating info on where repair services are provided. There is no sponsored content. If you have feedback to share - please leave comments so others can benefit from it!
Where to repair CLOTHES / TEXTILES?

Why throw away a great pair of pants when all it needs is some alteration? Whether you need to lengthen the hem of a skirt, shorten the length of your jeans, repair a tear on the shorts, alter the fit of a top or restyle a vintage dress - make up for your lack of sewing skills by heading to the experts below!

For clothes alterations and repairs:

◎ Just Nice* | Roxy Square| Tel: 62477083

* Tried and tested | "I used them for simple length alterations on jeans and dresses, and they were "just nice" as promised!", says Secondsguru founder Anuja Aggarwal.

◎ Alteration Studio | One Raffles Link| Website

◎ | One Raffles Link| Website

For high end clothes and expensive item repairs:

◎ Nelson| 58 Seng Poh Road, #1-25 | Tel: 6220 1991| FB Page

* Tried and tested | "Excellent work on alteration of my work pants", recommends a Secondsguru reader.

For clothes DIY repair:

For soft toys repair:

◎ Plushie Hospital| Repair and cleaning | Website

If you have gently worn clothes that you would like to donate, do check out our guide Where to donate in Singapore .

Good shoes last forever but sometimes with the wear and tear, they do need a bit of extra care. Have a broken heel that needs to be fixed? Or is the leather cracking in places? Need to get your suede shoes cleaned? Or the office shoe re-soled? Our list has repair chains and even neighborhood cobblers you can turn to!

For shoes repairs:

* | "They're dependable for basic repairs such as sole-glueing and equipped with basic machinery to do the job. High priced - but convenient locations," testifies a Secondsguru reader. Tried and tested

◎ Yamaguchi Taro| Yishun| Tel: 9670 4961| Website

* Tried and Tested| "They did a fabulous job at re-soling my office shoes - and at a sensible price - Yamaguchi San is now my go-to guy!", testifies a reader.

◎ Shoelock Holmes| Far East Shopping Center| Tel: 6235 9894 | No website - but see Google Reviews

◎ Steve Autokey & Shoe Services| Behind Holland Road Shopping Mall| Tel: 9007 0889

Where to repair ACCESSORIES

We've got your shoes and clothes covered, so accessories can't be far behind. Have a broken watch strap or need a simple battery change or some jewellery polished, Singapore has repair specialists in these too!

For watch repairs and battery replacements:

For mechanical watch repairs:

For high end watch repairs:

It is preferable to go to the designated service centre for your brand.

For jewellery repairs and maintenance:

For eyeglass frame repairs:

The funny thing about bags is that we need to take one for repair because we use it all the time or it's never been used. Either way, what do you do when your daily-use sling bag's straps come off or your high-end leather purse loses its sheen? Bring in the experts! Plus, travel suitcases need repairs due to the tough journeys they undergo. And we have an option even for bags that don't need fixing - when you are bored with a tote but don't want to throw it out - simply give it a new look!

For handbag repairs:

For handbag maintenance and cleaning:

For handbag upcycling:

* Tried and tested | Secondsguru Founder sent in her bag for a new look and she loved the new look. Take a look at the bag's journey

For suitcase and travel bag repairs:

Where to repair ELECTRONICS

Dropped your iPhone in water? Is your laptop just not switching on? A cracked mobile screen needs changing? All these can be fixed - you do not need to go out and buy a new gadget!

For mobile phone repairs:

* Tried and Tested| "I used their service for my shattered iPhone screen - super quick, super efficient and reasonable prices too," confirms Secondsguru Founder (and serial iPhone screen-breaker) Anuja

For laptop or PC repairs:

For Apple product repairs:

Find your authorised service centres

For DIY electronic repairs:

For camera repairs:

Where to repair HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

Did you ever have the feeling that household items had a self-destruct button - how they get spoiled just as the warranty ends? They seem to know somehow... So, if you have a fridge, air-conditioner, microwave or any other household appliance that needs repairing, here are a few options if your authorised repair center is unable to give you any assistance.

For household appliance repairs:

Where to repair HOME DECOR / HOME ACCESSORIES

Why throw away a sofa because the covers are dirty? Or dump a chair because the leg is broken? Or give up a mattress simply because of a stain? Give a new look to your home, and make your furniture last longer with the help of these experts.

For furniture upholstery:

◎ Kim Hwee Sofa Industry| Golden Pine Industrial Building| Tel: 6280 1208

For furniture restorations:

◎ Cheng Carpenters & Design| Woodlands Bizhub| Tel: 6836 6760, 9845 2567 | FB Page

* Tried and Tested| "When I relocated my furniture from Hong Kong to Singapore, some of my favourite furniture pieces were damaged during shipment. Luckily for me, the insurer sent Cheng Carpenters for restoration services - and they did beautiful repair work. All pieces are still standing strong," attests Secondsguru Founder Anuja

◎ Tommi: King of restoration| Yishun Ave 6| Tel: 8222 5233| Website & FB Page

◎ Blk 352 Ang Mo Kio Street 32, #11-131, Singapore 560352| Tel: 9658 8461

* Tried and Tested| "This HDB shop does rattan work - they did really good job reworking my wooden chair. It was the most reasonable option I found in Singapore," shares a Secondsguru follower.

For furniture cleaning /stain removal /sanitisation services:

◎ ChemDry| Genting Lane| Tel: 6749 3252| Website

* Tried and Tested| "I called them for a home cleaning service for my chairs - very efficient service," reports a Secondsguru reader.

For furniture restyling:

For lamp shade re-upholstery:

◎ Johor and Co| Yishun Industrial Park A| Tel: 6758 5874

* Tried and Tested| " When my beautiful green lampshade purchased from a vintage store in Hong Kong nearly 10 years ago turned pale yellow, I decided to get it fixed. I asked around for recommendations and am glad that I went with Lims for getting it done- both for quality of their work and the professional service provided. The shade is now pastel blue and adds a nice pop of color to the house as its earlier green version did," attests Secondsguru Founder Lara

For rattan repairs:

For ceramics repair:

The failing brakes on bikes, the punctured cycle tires, the sagging strings on tennis rackets - they don't need to keep you away from your game. Head to the experts for a quick fix of sports goods.

For sports goods maintenance and servicing:

◎ Sports Report (Tennis racquet gutting/restringing) | Tel: 6472 3876| FB page|

For cycle servicing:

◎ Decathlon| Select Branches Only| Website

Where to repair MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

* Offer rental services as well as preloved for sale

* For guitars only - offer repair, servicing as well as sales of preloved and vintage guitars.

If you have any suggestions to add or any recommendations, do leave us a message below. Happy Repairing from now on!

Related Articles:

Repair, Reuse, Reduce | All you need to know about the Right to Repair Movement

Declutter, Donate, Dispose: Our guide to giving away old things in Singapore

Recycling in Singapore| Tackling some common myths

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Where to repair? A guide to service providers in Singapore - Secondsguru

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A directory of repair service providers in Singapore - so you can get your shoes, bags, furniture, watches, etc fixed instead of having to throw them out!