At 61, Mdm Kiang, who is a single mother, faces severe health challenges that have left her unable to work. Her struggle with arthritis has significantly impaired her mobility and balance, complicating her role as a caregiver. She dedicates herself to the full-time care for her younger daughter, an adult with special needs requiring regular therapies and psychiatric treatments. Adding to the family’s difficulties, her eldest child battles chronic depression but manages to sustain herself through a home-based craft business.

Mdm Kiang’s youngest son, John, a recipient of our bursary awards, exemplifies the transformative power of education. Recently graduating with a diploma in Electronic Engineering, John is now serving his National Service in Combat Engineering. His journey, marked by determination, has seen him grow from self-doubt to a confident young man with strong sense of purpose, committed to lifting his family out of adversity.

FaithActs has been instrumental in supporting this family. The assistance they receive helps cover basic living expenses, while Mdm Kiang finds solace and support through FaithActs’ Social Recreational Programme for seniors. This programme offers her much-needed emotional and social connection, providing a reprieve from her demanding caregiving duties.