Friends of YRSG

Dialing in for second chances 📞 Follow Rishi Budhrani as he steps into the role of a call agent at Connect Centre, guided by Chief Operating Officer Angel Ng—an ex-offender who has risen through the ranks over the years to lead with heart and purpose. 💛 Hear from Angel as she shares her inspiring journey of being given a chance, proving that sometimes, all it takes is one call to spark real change. 🎗️ https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSk2C6Mno/ #SecondChances #YellowRibbonProject #BeyondSecondChances #SG4SecondChances #YellowRibbonProject

She is his mum, best friend, and biggest supporter — a constant light during his incarceration. 💛 For Jonathan Pang, her unwavering support became the turning point. Today, he is pursuing a law degree while building his own businesses. 🎓 His journey shows the power of a mother's love and the strength of a second chance. 🎗️ https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSkLQc2Hr/ #SecondChances #YellowRibbonProject #BeyondSecondChances #SG4SecondChances #MyFamilyMySecondChance

Get ready for the Yellow Ribbon Community Arts Festival 2025! 🎨🎗️ We'll be hosting the following: 📍 Static Exhibition @ One Holland Village — 2–6 Aug 🚚 Roving Art Truck — 2–31 Aug, islandwide Explore artworks by inmate artists and ex-offenders, and experience their journey of rehabilitation through art. 🖌️ Plus, enjoy fun-filled activities and grab some limited-edition collaterals! 🎁 Stay tuned for more updates — see you there! 👀 https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSkRsJCAN/ #BeyondSecondChances #SG4SecondChances #YellowRibbonProject #YellowRibbonCommunityArtsFestival

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What are the real struggles of rehabilitation? 🤔 Hear from Tan Lee Chiew, who is now a Peer Leader with Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association and also volunteering with Breakthrough Missions after successfully desisting since 2019!✨ He has since been helping others with the same struggles and challenges that he himself has had to overcome. Drop him some encouragement 💛 in the comments via the link below! https://vt.tiktok.com/ZShoBErdL/ #YellowRibbonSingapore #SG4SecondChances #BeyondSecondChances #YellowRibbonProject

Some behind the scenes of us on live on Kiss92 THEBIGSHOW! 🔥 Together with our Impact Partner Yellow Ribbon Singapore. Thank you for having us Kiss92! Catch the recording below if you missed it ! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ_rk9hSej0/?igsh=NXB3ZGx5dXhvdGl4 #YellowRibbonProject #BeyondSecondChances #UnlabelledMovement #UnlabelledRun #DroptheLabelSeethePeople #THEBIGSHOW

In conjunction with Mother's Day, the Yellow Ribbon Project and Benefit Cosmetics Singapore organised a skincare and beauty workshop for female inmates in Institution A4 at the Singapore Prison Service to help them reconnect with their families. 🤝 The workshop, supported by NeuGen Charity, is part of Benefit Cosmetics's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) movement. Workshops like these not only teach inmates practical skills, but also provide a special opportunity for them to strengthen family relationships, boost their confidence, and inspire them to pursue a life free from reoffending.💛 https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSht1wguo/ #YellowRibbonProject #SecondChances #BeyondSecondChances #SG4SecondChances #SingaporePrisonService #SPS #CaptainsOfLives #BehindPrisonWalls #BenefitCosmetics

New on the YRSG Website! ✨ We've added a "Courses" tab to empower ex-offenders in their journey of upskilling and career development. 💪 This new feature supports informed, purposeful conversations about learning pathways, paving the way for stronger employability and brighter future. 📚💼 Let's continue working together to create opportunities for successful reintegration and meaningful second chances. 🎗️ https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ33h6wPixG/?igsh=bXpsZ2tucW85MHVy #YellowRibbonProject #SG4SecondChances #BeyondSecondChances

Every step counts when it’s for second chances. 💛 Thank you, PSB Academy, for joining us on our journey in advocating for second chances and a more inclusive tomorrow. Last Saturday's event was a strong reminder of the unwavering dedication of your passionate students, alumni, generous donors, supportive family members, and volunteers from Project Defteros & Raffles Institution. Together, we took significant steps towards creating a more inclusive society that embraces hope and beyond second chances.🎗️ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ1aHUeJMiM/?igsh=MWxoaTd2OW03eG80bw== #SecondChances #YellowRibbonProject #BeyondSecondChances #SG4SecondChances #YellowRibbonProject #PSBAWalk4SecondChances

Employers, did you know? You can receive wage support when you hire local ex-offenders? 👀 Through Uplifting Employment Credit, your business can benefit from wage offsets while championing inclusive hiring through providing employment opportunities. This scheme will be applicable to ex-offenders hired from April 2023 to December 2028. 🤝 Find out more here: www.iras.gov.sg/schemes/disbursement-schemes/uplifting-employment-credit. #BeyondSecondChances #SG4SecondChances #YellowRibbonSingapore

Exterminating pests and breaking down stereotypes! 🐜 Rishi Budhrani gets hands-on with termite control at Rentokil Singapore, learning the ropes from Nohhakim, an ex-offender who turned his life around and is now a skilled Pest Control Technician. 💪 Nohhakim shares how he overcame challenges and built a new path through hard work and second chances. A powerful reminder that a second chance can open up new opportunities for everyone.🎗️ https://vt.tiktok.com/ZShb6DJNK/ #SecondChances #YellowRibbonProject #BeyondSecondChances #SG4SecondChances #YellowRibbonProject

"It's never too late to rebuild your life from ground zero." Today, Derrick is employed, happily married and with a five-year-old daughter. He earned his driving license at age 36 and is set to collect the keys to his own BTO flat at 40. His advice, "There are no shortcuts in life. If you think you need help, please seek professional help. Most importantly, don't be afraid to change and acknowledge your mistakes. Your loved ones are there for you." Despite his multiple relapses and incarcerations, his family was always there for him. They never missed a chance to visit Derrick and continued to extend their love and support to him, pushing him to turn his life around. "I wish society could see the effort that we put into changing and listen to our stories. We just need a second chance, and sometimes all we need is just a person who will believe in us!"🎗 #YellowRibbonProject #SG4SecondChances #BeyondSecondChances #ASecondChanceToMyself https://www.instagram.com/p/DJjRH2tMsRM/?igsh=MWZlMWczYWxrYzZwdQ==

Happy Mother's Day to all the mums out there! 💐💛 Kids give the most honest answers, so we caught up with YRSG Mums and their children this Mother's Day with one question: " What does your mum do for work?" Hear what they have to say! ✨ https://vt.tiktok.com/ZShfvDWtD/ #SG4SecondChances #YellowRibbonSingapore #BeyondSecondChances #MothersDay

Step beyond 20 years of championing second chances with an exciting transformation! The Yellow Ribbon Project (YRP) is happy to be supporting the The New Charis Mission’s Unlabelled Run on 28 June 2025 at the Singapore Sports Hub, in lieu of the Yellow Ribbon Prison Run (YRPR). 🎗️ 🏃 The Unlabelled Run and YRP share the same belief – that ex-offenders, if given a second chance in life, can contribute and pay it forward to society. The Unlabelled Run also has strong alignment with YRP’s mission of building an inclusive, cohesive, and compassionate society. 🤝 From 2026, the YRPR will return with a brand new look, so keep a lookout for more exciting details that will be announced in time. Sign up now at www.unlabelledrun.org and show your support! 😉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DJayn5wSJYg/?igsh=dGp2dnp1YjNkNnR0 #BeyondSecondChances #SG4SecondChances #YellowRibbonSingapore #YellowRibbonProject #UnlabelledRun

"Inmates would typically start preparing for employment nearing their release or Community-Based Programme placement, leaving little to no time to explore their potential career paths and aspirations. The Career Circles Programme was introduced to bring career-related conversations much earlier in the incarceration phase." Bryan has been with YRSG for seven years, working on managing ex-offenders' reintegration back into society through gainful employment, supporting and guiding staff and leading initiatives with Singapore Prison Service. 🤝 Career Circles co-developed with inmates from the Empatherapy Hub in Institution B1 in 2023, aims to spark inmates' interest in planning for their careers and help them understand common workplace challenges they may encounter upon release. https://www.instagram.com/p/DJRPjkMMYIk/?igsh=MWk1cWZ6eG9wNmZucw== #SG4SecondChances #YellowRibbonSG #YellowRibbonSingapore #BeyondSecondChances

"I have come to see that everyone's story is different, but one truth remains–with support, belief and compassion, they can rewrite their narratives." Ms Clara Yap, a volunteer with Singapore After-Care Association (SACA), has been passionately supporting the second chances movement since 1999. Her journey began with a community outreach initiative focused on helping ex-offenders reintegrate into society and 26 years later, she continues to be deeply moved by the resilience and stories of those that she has supported through her work. "My hope is that we can build a more compassionate and inclusive society—one that prioritizes rehabilitation over rejection and offers support instead of stigma." 🎗️ https://www.instagram.com/p/DJGMTxvowus/?igsh=MWt1aDM5bmZnZ2w1dA== #YellowRibbonProject #SG4SecondChances #BeyondSecondChances #FriendsofYRP

The Singapore Academy of Law's (SAL) annual charity futsal tournament, Chief Justice's Cup (CJ), was back for another edition in 2025. ⚽ More than 160 members of the legal community joined to raise funds for the Yellow Ribbon Fund (YRF) and the Singapore After-Care Association (SACA). The event raised a record of $205,000 this year and this amount will provide financial support to needy ex-offenders seeking vocational and skills training offered under the SAL-YRF Skills Training Assistance to Restart (STAR) Bursary and befriending services to the incarcerated and their families under SACA's Volunteer After-Care Programme. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the SAL and all the participants at the CJ's Cup for their dedication in supporting the education and rehabilitation of ex-offenders and assisting their families, to offer second chances and hope.🎗️ https://www.instagram.com/p/DJBvAlHyAsH/?igsh=MTd2bmdqc2FwMnV0eA== #BeyondSecondChances #SG4SecondChances #YellowRibbonSingapore

17 individuals from seven companies across various industries participated in a Project Beyond Hiring workshop at Singapore Polytechnic. The session allowed participants to identify motivations, challenges, and performance issues faced by ex-offenders, while learning strategies for inclusion, effective communications, and coaching methods to enhance ex-offender employees' performance. We are grateful for the ongoing commitment of our partner employers in offering second chances to ex-offenders. 🎗️ If you are interested in inclusive hiring, find out more at our website www.yellowribbon.gov.sg. https://www.instagram.com/p/DIv0l0oOxCS/?igsh=dnlmMm4wazh6ZGNp #SG4SecondChances #YellowRibbonSG #YellowRibbonSingapore #BeyondSecondChances

Changing lives, one at a time—starting with her own. 💛 Angel spent nearly 30 years in and out of prison due to drug-related offences. In 2004, she was given a second chance at Connect Centre as a Call Centre Agent, and she seized it. Through grit, growth and grace, Angel rose to become the Chief Operating Officer of Connect Centre. Today, she leads a team where 95% of the staff are ex-offenders like herself. She plays a key role in fostering a supportive company culture, mentoring others, guiding them through challenges, and proving that the past does not define the future. Her journey is a powerful testament to the impact of second chances. When we invest in one life, we ignite a ripple of transformation. 🎗️ https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSrGbdvvH/ #SecondChances #YellowRibbonProject #BeyondSecondChances #SG4SecondChances #YellowRibbonProject

"I wish society would ask more questions rather than use label. If someone were to ask, 'Why did you do it in the first place?' they might gain a deeper understanding." For Hamzah bin Mohd Ariff, his reintegration process was not easy. However, through his actions, he managed to regain the trust and support of his loved ones. During his rehabilitation, Hamzah learnt the concept of 'Super-Substitution', which kept him busy by spending time with his family and new hobbies, instead of relapsing. Through it all, he found his relationships drastically improving, with his family being an anchor throughout his recovery journey. His advice, "Do not be afraid to seek help. There are people out there willing to support you, but you need to take the first step. Be confident, keep upgrading yourself, and stay positive." 🎗️ https://www.instagram.com/p/DIaNEdnBjtB/?igsh=eWNkY2xjdW04ZzJl #YellowRibbonProject #SG4SecondChances #BeyondSecondChances #ASecondChanceToMyself