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

Eyes on the Price: A Cultivate Commune (March) update

The more people prize parenthood, the less deterred they are by its perceived price. The reverse is also true. These were the findings from our “Eyes on the Price” supplementary analysis released at our Commune on 28 March. With our society becoming more atomised and narratives thinking of children as a burden, can we refocus our values and priorities as a society?

April 16 2026

Even in Old Age, Marriage Matters

As the foundation of family life, the benefits of marriage for children are well-known. But what about the elderly? Elderly who never married or are divorced or separated tend to have weaker intergenerational connections, being less likely to provide and receive support from their families. In “super-aged” Singapore, strengthening marriages must be a key priority, even as we look out for vulnerable seniors.

April 2 2026

Sandwiched Families: Too Many Ways to Make a “Sandwich”?

Conceptually, there is no one definition of a “sandwiched” family, ranging from those who live together or nearby, to different kinds of support or care provided to young and old. A reasonable estimate suggests there are more than 100,000 sandwiched households in Singapore. Perhaps valuing and supporting people in their caregiving journeys may be a more constructive way forward.