Singapore Prison Service

TAKING HEART

New charity Yellow Ribbon Cares commits S$5 million to programmes for ex-offenders

The entity streamlines three organisations’ programmes and operations

Artworks by Ang Lai Seng, an inmate in Changi Prison, on display at the Yellow Ribbon Community Arts Festival. His works are inspired by religious imagery and Chinese cultural symbols.
TAKING HEART

Yellow Ribbon Community Arts Festival raises funds to help ex-offenders reintegrate into society

The festival includes a roving art truck that will make several stops downtown and in the suburbs to showcase works of art by inmates and ex-offenders

Changi Prison in Singapore. Even with qualifications in hand, ex-offenders often face a wall of societal judgment – employers may hesitate to interview them and colleagues may question their credibility.
THE BROAD VIEW

From bars to business: Why inclusive education is key to a stronger economy

The SUSS’ Prison School Project, which offers inmates a shot at earning business degrees, is a deeply human endeavour that will need broader societal support