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Who we are

We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the common good here in Singapore.

“Culture is not a battle to be fought,
but a garden to be cultivated.”

We aim to strengthen social bonds by creating room for reasonable conversations and finding common ground. We hope to create a common understanding of values that will help us thrive together for generations.

Latest Articles

Wrong or Not: A nuanced look at attitudes towards marriage definition

A survey by the Institute of Policy Studies found that local views on gay sex and marriage “liberalised significantly” over the past decade, while Cultivate SG’s “Marriage, Family and Social Discourse” suggests a high level of support for marriage as a man-woman union. We unpack these findings in this article. Could it be that society is becoming less “judgmental”?

Why Singapore’s Marriage Policy Makes Sense

Why Singapore's Marriage Policies Make Sense
Singapore laws define marriage as a union between a man and a woman, and various policies support the family formed through marriage. In this thought-provoking piece, a guest contributor explains why these laws and policies make sense.

“Cinderella Effect”: Is risk of abuse higher in stepfamilies?

Cinderella Effect Singapore
Drawing its name from the popular fairy tale, the “Cinderella effect” describes the tragic phenomenon where children have a higher risk of abuse by non-biological parents (married or unmarried to the biological parent). Though well-documented, the reasons for the trend are hotly debated. Nevertheless, understanding the unique and specific challenges and complexities faced by stepfamilies can guide us in preventing and addressing child abuse.

Media

ParentEd Podcast by Focus on the Family Singapore | Raising Digitally-Savvy Kids – Discerning Fact from Fiction

Talkback on CNA938 | Why did the Dragon Year not boost Singapore’s birth numbers?

Family Ties on CNA938 | Grander together!

Upcoming Events

Tan Sin Cheng Tan Seow Hon Lim Su Ching

Cultivate Commune – Success and Flourishing in Singapore

“Unfiltered: The Whole Family Conversation” Conference

Cultivate-Commune-Feb-2025

Cultivate Commune – P*rn: What’s the Harm?

Cultivate Commune – Mismatched: Dating and the Gender Divide