Volunteering has conventionally been linked to good people with good intentions. When done well, volunteering can benefit many people, communities, … More
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Challenging beliefs – #5 Stray dogs are aggressive and vicious
People have a common belief that stray animals are vicious and dirty. In the various countries I lived, I have … More
Challenging beliefs – #4: Dogs are ‘just animals’
“Why do you care so much? They are just animals!” I cannot count how many times I have heard this … More
Challenging beliefs – #3: Women are treated equally to men on the labour market and in the office
Equality between men and women. It sounds so simple. And in theory, men and women should have equal access to … More
Challenging beliefs – #2: Small dogs are easier/calmer than big dogs
Size does not matter. When I had my hyper Egyptian mutt, people would often say how a smaller dog would … More
Challenging beliefs – #1: Asian women are quiet, submissive dolls
Yellow fever. I first heard about this term from my ‘friend’ in university, describing our other friend who was flirting … More
Looking ‘Asian’
Both my parents are from Hong Kong. It is therefore no surprise that I look ‘Asian’. However, being born and … More
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