Building A Fairer and Stronger Society
We believe the inequality gap has widened in Singapore, exacerbated by recent global events. Hence, we wanted to explore social and labour-related initiatives that will uplift low income working households. Our journey has seen us convening partners, developing the foundational research we need to support our advocacy efforts, and raising awareness on policy issues.
Our Approach
We take a Research, Pilot, and Advocacy approach to tackle social challenges. By conducting research to uncover social and policy gaps, piloting innovative solutions to test real-world impact, and advocating for systemic change.
Our Path To Impact
AUG 2020
Launched Singapore Rebalanced (SGR)
SEP 2020
Convened a policy roundtable to discuss reforms needed to position Singapore for continued success in a post pandemic world
FEB 2021
Published Op-Ed in The Business Times on SGR policy positions
NOV 2021
Embarked on an internal landscape study and conducted research to inform potential approaches to social and work income support
APR 2022
Partnered NUS Social Service Research Centre to explore enhancements to Workfare Income Supplement (WIS)
NOV 2022
Organised LEAP201 Social Innovation Dinner to promote SGR initiatives
JAN 2023
Published WIS Reimagined report with NUS Social Service Research Centre, recommending a shift of WIS support from an individual to household level
APR 2023
Convened LEAP201 roundtable with academic and government experts to gather feedback to WIS Reimagined
JUL 2023
Noted MSF’s announcement to revise Comcare Short-to-Medium-Term Assistance (SMTA) which is in the impact direction of our advocacy efforts
DEC 2023
Launched C4S pilot which aims to provide support to students from low-income families, so that they can achieve a significant uplift in their PSLE results
FEB 2024
Leap201 Op-Ed “Budget 2024: Let’s rethink Workfare for lower-income families amid higher living costs” published in The Straits Times Two Workfare enhancements are announced at Budget 2024 that equate to bigger payouts for more low-income workers. This move is in the impact direction of LEAP201’s advocacy efforts.
