AWARE faced a crisis earlier this year. But, says AWARE President DANA LAM, it was a crisis that was good for Singapore because it got Singaporeans thinking and talking about sensitive issues. And it led to Singapore women taking a stand that will let AWARE continue its work for gender equality. »
Charlene Lee was a supporter of AWARE for a long time but never saw a need to become a member. Then in April this year, when AWARE’s values and policies appeared to be under threat, she decided she had to take a stand. »
It was an ambitious target given the economic downturn and the H1N1 pandemic, but in the end we did not do too badly thanks to the generosity of members, the hard work of staff and volunteers, and the ready response of members of the public. »
