Volunteering has conventionally been linked to good people with good intentions. When done well, volunteering can benefit many people, communities, professionals and governments as well as raise awareness on social issues beyond the …
Tag: awareness
Holidays and animal welfare
Where is the link, you may think? Well, there are several. Holidays bring with them an influx of abandoned pets. They are left at the shelter as they can’t find someone to look …

On being positive and changing your mindset
I’ve been told I’m an eternal optimist. But I’ve also been told I’m too negative. Perhaps it’s like how some people tend to think I’m an extrovert, while others think I’m in introvert. Many …
Lupus, part two.
Almost two years ago, I wrote my first blog post about Lupus, inspired by my friend’s struggle with the disease. She established the Plum Blossom Foundation to raise awareness and support other people suffering from …
Something different: Lupus
Lupus. I must confess I had never heard of lupus before until my friend told me about it. A few years ago, she told me that her sister is ill – she suffers from …