reflections

When Annabella and Monica first walked into Tak Takut Kids Club (TTKC) in 2021, they weren’t sure what to expect. What they discovered was more than just a place to volunteer, it became a space where retired adults could find new purpose and routine, helping children develop life skills through cooking. Three and a half years later, the two retirees have become a steady presence, shaping a weekly routine where kids learn to make flatbreads and pizza, handle hot pans safely, a

When Rowshaun first started hanging out at Block 176, he was just 14. Five years later, he has become a trusted anneh  (older brother in Tamil) to the children, a Lion Dance Club leader, a youth volunteer, an intern, and now an Assistant Coach with Lion Dance Club.  From afternoons spent playing with younger children, to taking on real duties as the “community policeman”, creating edutainment videos, or leading the Lion Dance Club, his influence grew through connection and ca

We’re proud to share that our Assistant Director, Ho Kah Yoke , was recently featured in Social Dimension , the flagship publication of...

Children work together in the kitchen to prepare meals. School holidays often upend routines for many children, especially those without...

By Lin Shiyun Edited by Ashley Chean and Lin Shiyun In January 2024, five students from Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) followed their instincts and chose to carry out their Service-Learning (SL) Project at Tak Takut Kids Club (TTKC). This decision required them to break from the tradition of running pre-planned programs and convince their teachers to support their approach. Over six months, they spent time weekly with the community, learning about the children, their environment

A Reflection on Learning Support at TTKC By Viknesh Subramaniam and Lin Shiyun Tuesdays to Thursdays, in the twilit hours, 3Pumpkins’ Tak...

This is a speech by 3Pumpkins’ founder, Lin Shiyun, at the launch of the Singapore Government Partnerships Office (SGPO) on 19 January...

Photographs and writing by Phua Li Ling Co-edited with Lin Shiyun Tak Takut Kids Club (TTKC) was intentionally set up to build an...

Interview by Amanda Yeo Edited by Lin Shiyun Seeing the Obvious (STO) is 3Pumpkins’ annual community action project that highlights the...

Edited by Lin Shiyun Introduction and Copyediting by Amanda Yeo Interview supported by Lim Ci Xuan Kiap Kiap Revolution: Re-Imagine,...

Dear friends of 3Pumpkins, Our annual community fundraiser This is Us! has just concluded in January 2023. In this fundraiser, we have...

By Amanda Yeo Edited by Lin Shiyun This is Me! is an annual zine publication by 3Pumpkins that showcases artwork produced freely by...

by Kar-men Cheng Was there someone you talked to on the trip that you don't talk to in your everyday life? Me. - H, TTKC's boisterous...

by Kar-men Cheng “African sujee with African stew. If you take away the sujee and replace it with rice, it can also be eaten as Malay...

By Ziv Oh Edited by Lin Shiyun Ci Xuan is a young artist who volunteers regularly at TTKC, assisting the centre on Wednesdays where a...

Happy New Year to all! During our three-week hiatus from social media, the 3Pumpkins team found time to recharge, reflect, and rehash…Now...

Essay and Photography by Marc Nair It is Friday evening in Boon Lay. People are hurrying home for dinner, tired after another week at...

By Ziv Oh Edited by Lin Shiyun Interview supported by Cheryl Gan Amanda and Megan are a pair of fresh graduates who have been...

Written by Ajriani Asrul Mural at the void deck of Blk 177 Boon Lay Drive Over the course of two weeks in April 2021, the void deck of...

By Ziv Oh Guided by Lin Shiyun Uncle Chris and Aunty Kat are a senior couple who volunteer regularly at Tak Takut Kids Club (TTKC). Their...