UNPHILTERED by NVPC
UNPHILTERED by NVPC
Welcome to UNPHILTERED, a podcast by NVPC where our hosts - Grace and Mahdhir - have UNPHILTERED conversations with various guests and unpack stories from the PHILanthropic sector. Join us as on our debut season as we chat about topics such as wish-granting for terminally-ill patients, caregiving for people with dementia and autism, and how all of us can volunteer and contribute towards the vario…Social links:
A New Dad Chats with a Dad of 7 Kids
In this episode of UNPHILTERED, we chat with Kevin from Centre for Fathering Ltd, David - a dad of 7 kids, and Juan, an expecting father, about how support networks are important and vital, especially for young fathers. From overcoming parenting anxieties to dishing out the most outlandish dad jok…
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Lawyering for the Less-Privileged
In this episode of UNPHILTERED, we chat with Tanguy and Qian Hui from Pro Bono SG about the importance of making legal aid accessible and available to everyone. From being good listeners and clients' cheerleaders, to digging beyond the surface to properly represent clients, learn why access to leg…
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How Tech Can Be a Force for Good
In this episode of UNPHILTERED, we chat with Patrick from Engineering Good and Kai from Stick'Em about the importance of making technology more accessible and inclusive. From potato guns to ingenious inventions for persons with disabilities, learn how you can help to bridge the digital divide for …
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How We Should Live Alongside Our Wild Neighbours
In this episode of UNPHILTERED, we chat with local content creator - BioGirl MJ, and Anbu from ACRES about how we can co-exist with wildlife in Singapore. From understanding lonely otters looking for love to breaking up civet cat parties, learn how we can respectfully share our urban landscape wit…
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Reaching Out to Youths from a Tinted Van
In this episode of UNPHILTERED, we chat with Ziying and Jai from Boys' Town and Lionel from Innervate Fitness on the topic of creating engaging programs for youths at risks. From unruly stories of outreach work to reminiscing childhood pranks, learn more about how you can connect with marginalized…
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Wish-Granting: Creating Meaningful Memories for the Terminally-ill
In this episode of UNPHILTERED, we chat with Carol Wee from Ambulance Wish Singapore and Florina from Singapore Cancer Society about granting final wishes for the terminally-ill. From heartwarming stories of patients, to Mahdhir tearing up, learn more about how you can volunteer to create meaningf…
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Anxieties and Aspirations for an Adult with Autism
In this episode of UNPHILTERED, we chat with local Tiktoker Andreana Tay, and Vetri - a job coach from APSN, about the experiences of emerging adults with autism and their anxieties about the workforce. From dealing with online trolls, to handling misconceptions, learn more about the experiences o…
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Why We Should All Play More
In this episode of UNPHILTERED, we chat with Charlotte Goh from Playeum, and Eva, a 13-year-old student, on the importance of play for both adults and children. From recapping nostalgic childhood memories, to Grace cry-laughing over tickle fights, learn more about why play matters and how it can b…
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The Realities of Loving Someone with Dementia
In this episode of UNPHILTERED, we chat with local actress Munah Bagharib and Geline Lim of Dementia Singapore on the topic of caregiving for patients with dementia. From fumbling with clothing to experiencing constant frustrations at everyday tasks, learn about the roller coaster journey of lovin…
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Online Sexual Violence is MUCH Worse Than You Think
In this first episode of UNPHILTERED, we chat with Kelly Leow from AWARE and Nisha Rai from SAFENUS on the trecherous topic of Technology Facilitated Sexual Violence. From creating safe spaces to infiltrating Telegram sex chats, learn more about how you can support survivors of online sexual viole…
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