In a quiet corner of the university library, Qian Qian listened intently as her classmate shared her story of sexual assault. Moved by her friend’s experience, Qian Qian turned to AWARE’s Sexual Assault First Responder Training. Her journey from attending the programme to stepping up as its trainer gave her the courage and knowledge to not only support her classmate but also to successfully advocate for better institutional policies against sexual assault.

Elsewhere, in the streets of Singapore’s heartland, Ghaz grappled with the rigidity of masculine norms. With AWARE’s guidance, he transformed his frustrations into action. Today, he’s an integral part of AWARE’s comprehensive sexual education initiative, imparting the importance of respect, equality, and consent to young minds.

Then there’s Sham. A survivor of a traumatic event in her youth, she once buried her pain, seeking to move past it. But with AWARE’s guidance, she didn’t just find closure; she became the driving force behind AWARE’s community outreach, empowering countless others to find strength in their voices.

Each of these individuals, from different walks of life, found a common thread: AWARE. Their stories are at the heart of our ‘Voices for Change’ campaign.

While initiatives like the Women’s Helpline and Sexual Assault Care Centre offer immediate solace, AWARE’s broader mission is to build a society where there is true gender equality—where individuals are free to make informed and responsible choices about their lives.

The impact of AWARE’s work is evident in the recent legislative changes, such as the inclusion of emotional and psychological abuse in the definition of family violence and the introduction of anti-discrimination legislation. However, this progress needs your support to continue.

Every contribution will go directly towards our ability to continue providing trauma-informed services, public education, and advocacy.