In our Health Communities Action Plan, community members, supported by partner organisations, share resources and find solutions in order to take care of their individual and collective health. Support their journey towards better health:

At the risk of their family not having enough to eat or get by, they are left with little choice but to bear the health consequences of their jobs.

Prevention is better than cure. But for many members that we spoke to in one neighbourhood, the jobs they worked were fundamentally detrimental to their health and put them at higher risk of serious medical conditions.

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The COVID-19 pandemic pushed countries into an economic downturn. Work vulnerabilities and challenges such as inadequate protection for workers, unfair employment practices and unequal opportunities need to be addressed to mitigate the impact on inequality.

By the time Kevin started primary school, he was about nine years old. School fees were also more expensive as Kevin was not entitled to local rates, which eventually was managed with the support of the school and donations through Beyond. Read more:

Growing up for him was not easy, as both his parents were in and out of prison, from as early as he could remember. “I was still wearing diapers then”, recounts Kevin unabashedly. He lived with his paternal grandmother in a public rental flat nestled in Bukit Ho Swee.

Born and raised in Singapore, Kevin, 27, always felt a strong sense of belonging to this country. "To me, Singapore is really my home, I’ve lived here all my life, I feel proud like a Singaporean”. But despite having spent every minute of his life here, Kevin is stateless.

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Beyond is supporting our community members' efforts as they take charge of their own health. Support our Healthy Communities Action Plan and you will be directly supporting our community members' health!:.

The mental load of daily worries over material concerns is not something you'd commonly see in discussions on mental health, but it is a real issue in low-income communities. Without much discussion on it, community members feel they are "over-thinking". 4/5

For the low-income, addressing their mental health distress is not as simple as "seeking help". Because for them, to seek help already presents barriers they may feel exhausted to overcome. 3/5

For the economically marginalised, offsetting their caregiving labour is not an option. The stress of juggling caregiving and financial stress can be overwhelming. Even if they do think they should seek medical help, cost is prohibitive. 2/5

Countless researchers have shown a direct link between income inequality and a vulnerability to mental health distress. When you're worrying about material concerns each day, it is hard to prioritise your own mental wellness. Here's what our community members say. 1/5

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Some causes for sleep deprivation are closely linked to income inequality, including the higher possibility for community members to endure longer working hours and have excessive caregiving responsibilities.

There are several reasons as to why our community members struggle with sleep. In the following quotes, two community members cite Insomnia, and shift work.

We are often told that adequate sleep is important for our body to recharge, improve brain function and stave off diseases and other health risks. But what happens when your living circumstances prevents you from getting the rest you need?

In 2019, a 13-year old girl appealed to adults in her community to address sexual violence in the neighbourhood. Today, the Collaborative Change Agent programme does exactly that, alongside community members and Whampoa FSC. Read what Sobi has to say: