- when there is unity among citizens, they are attached to fellow citizens and their country
- Show care and take action to help one another. Feel like they have an important place in society and become more concerned about shaping country’s future.
| How Govt achieves this | How citizens achieve this |
|---|---|
| - provide every citizen a stake in country’s affair ⇒ by providing platforms for citizens to air views - Eg: Meet the MP sessions, FB lives with PM | - Participate in Events so as to have common experience with Singaporeans (Eg; NDP celebrations in neighbourhoods) - contribute to creation/maintaining of common spaces (Eg; giving feedback on improving housing states) |
SocialStudiesExamples Persevering memories of Dakota Crescent ⇒ seen as Singapore’s heritage
- govt announced Dakota Crescent would be redeveloped as part of renewal plans
- Residents would be able to relocate to another are
- announcement was made later that some of the buildings and a playground in Dakota Crescent would be retained and repurposed for civic and community uses
Efforts by Community Groups
- 2 people and private media company came together to form an informal community group for project called Between 2 Homes.
- produced multimedia website to document the rich heritage and community of Dakota Crescent ⇒ and it showed the impact of the relocation on residents
- also conducted educational workshops in schools ⇒ discuss how plans for redevelopment and relocation can be improved.
Efforts by Govt Our Singapore Fund ⇒ launched by SG govt.
- supports ground up projects that build national identity or meet social and community needs.
- Successful applicants ⇒ may receive funding of up to 80% of costs, subject to maximum 20 000 per project
Efforts by Individuals Various citizens joined Between 2 Homes initiative
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conducted interviews with residents of Dakota Crescent and documented their stories
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volunteers became more aware of needs of Dakota Residents.
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to care for these residents ⇒ some volunteers formed Cassia Resettlement team ⇒ focus on helping residents overcome challenges before, during and after relocations
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included weekly house visits and potluck parties for residents
→ group of passionate Singaporeans came together in an informal group ⇒ efforts help to bring sense of belonging as citizens develop attachement to history, people and places in the country. → more concerned about shaping country’s future as well as they show care and take actions to help others.