Designing meaningful experiences for learning, wellbeing, and community
Little Changemakers creates inclusive programmes, workshops, and creative experiences that bring people together across generations, abilities, and communities.
Little Changemakers is a purpose-driven brand that designs hands-on experiences for corporates, schools, senior care settings, community organisations, and public partners.
From CSR activations and wellness workshops to intergenerational programmes, festival experiences, and engagement tools, our work is designed to do more than fill time. We create meaningful moments that spark participation, connection, dignity, and joy.
We believe small, thoughtful experiences can lead to meaningful change.
What We Do
Design purposeful spaces that spark calm, connection, and creativity, from wellness corners to learning spaces.
Deliver workshops for diverse groups, including seniors, persons with disabilities (PWDs), school children, and caregivers, whether through CSR partnerships, school holiday programmes, or large-scale public events.
Develop custom learning kits and resources that make caregiving, teaching, and engaging others easier and more joyful.
Whether it’s a CSR activation, school programme, senior engagement activity, or festival event, our work always centres the user, celebrates diversity, and creates space for care.
Why We Do It
We have seen firsthand how small, thoughtful changes, such as a calming corner, a sensory garden, or a tactile art kit, can shift moods, spark memories, and foster connections.
In a fast-moving world, our work invites people to pause, connect, and participate, especially those who are often left out.
We exist to bridge generations, empower underrepresented groups, and build a more compassionate, inclusive society.
Our Impact
To date, we’ve reached over 8,000 individuals across Singapore and beyond, from Active Ageing Centres and nursing homes to special education schools and corporate CSR teams.
We’ve been supported by leading organisations and featured in national media for our work in social design, inclusive arts, and intergenerational wellness.
Cherry Thian, Founder of The Little Changemakers
Award-Winning Innovator | Designer | Educator | Programme Strategist
Cherry Thian is a designer at heart and an educator by experience. With over 20 years of experience teaching, consulting, and innovating across ages and abilities, she is recognised for her ability to spot gaps in community engagement and respond with creative, human-centred solutions.
Cherry spearheads the design of learning, wellness, and engagement experiences that foster inclusion, creativity, and meaningful connection. Her expertise lies in applying Design Thinking to develop sensory-rich, age-inclusive programmes that support physical, emotional, cognitive, and social wellbeing, especially for underserved communities.
Cherry’s work has earned national recognition. She is a recipient of the PS21 ExCEL Gold Award for innovation in the Singapore Public Service, the EXSA Gold Award from the Association of Singapore Attractions, and was named a Company of Good Champion for her leadership in corporate social impact. She has also received grants from leading institutions including Temasek Foundation, The Majurity Trust, Create4Good by SUTD, raiSE Singapore (VentureForGood), and the National Heritage Board.
Beyond her programme work, Cherry is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and mentor. She regularly advises corporate leaders on how to design age-inclusive, sensory-rich, and community-driven initiatives. Her work has been featured on Channel News Asia, The Straits Times, HRM Asia, Wild Child, and more, amplifying her vision to reimagine inclusive education, wellness and social connection through creativity and care.
