Open Village: A Community Model for Purposeful Ageing and Intergenerational Engagement
In many nursing homes, seniors are well cared for, but daily life can still become passive. Open Village was created to change that. It is a community-based model that helps seniors take on meaningful mini jobs with progression, while opening the nursing home to schools, volunteers, families, and partners through purposeful community engagement.
2025 Highlights: Launching Qi Qi Boom, Growing CSR Impact, and Designing What Lasts Next
Launched in Feb 2025, our flagship Qi Qi Boom (QQB) has reached 1,000+ people across communities and was showcased at raiSE’s 10th Anniversary. Here’s our 2025 impact and what’s next.
“I wish I had known you earlier.” Why CSR managers say this, and what it reveals about CSR today
CSR can be meaningful and fun. Here’s why CSR managers say “I wish I knew you earlier” and how mini drop-in activities can elevate your next event.
Celebrating Community with Shared Creativity
From a simple block party to a model for inclusive community training - how Little Changemakers builds connection, capacity, and confidence in every interaction.
CNY 2026 CSR With Seniors: Turnkey 60–90 Minute Workshops You Can Book Today
Turnkey CNY 2026 intergenerational CSR with seniors in Singapore. Book a 60–90 minute wellness workshop that is safe, inclusive, and measurable.
From Museum Halls to Community Spaces
A behind-the-scenes look at how museum education shaped our empathy-led, research-rooted approach to designing community programmes.
From Art Class To Co-Facilitator: How Our Youth With Disabilities Are Leading Community Craft
Inclusive, engaging sessions for seniors, with optional dementia-friendly adaptations. We also train youth with disabilities as co-facilitators to support sustainable community programmes.
The Strength of Our Seniors: Stories of Giving and Guiding
An 85-year-old senior inspired 100+ participants through craft, showing how community events create connection and empowerment.
Three Defining Moments That Keep Me Going as a Social Entrepreneur in Singapore
A mentor asked for three moments that would keep me going. From disability advocacy to dementia-friendly design, these experiences shaped The Little Changemakers.
How I Win Grants and When to Grow into a Business
Win grants with a 3-sentence pitch, pilot with mini-grants, then scale wider or deeper. Use grants to test and to grow into a business.
When 140 Volunteers Came Together for Seniors
We designed a 140-volunteer nursing-home visit in Singapore as a guided first encounter - shifting mindsets, easing fears, and turning good intentions into ongoing action.
When Children Lead With Heart: CSR at THK@Hougang
Entegris volunteers joined seniors at THK@Hougang for a memorable CSR day of crafting herbal neck pillows and seat cushions. Even two children who came straight from school joined in, learning to sew and playing games with seniors. A true example of intergenerational volunteering with heart.
The Hidden Power of Natural Wood: Sensory Play for Children, Adults, and Seniors
Child scooping wood pieces in a sensory bin, wooden loose parts for calming play
TCM-Inspired Herbal Crafting for Seniors: Qi Qi Boom
Senior crafting herbal balm during Qi Qi Boom session.
Designing a Future We’d Want to Grow Old In: Lessons from Intergenerational Volunteering & CSR Programmes
Designing a Future We’d Want to Grow Old In: Lessons from Working with Seniors