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What does relational work look like? What are the joys and struggles in developing time-based and person-centric work?
Who are the parties involved in community development? How does community engagement work?
This blog documents the processes behind 3Pumpkins' work with various communities. Read on to learn more about what we do!
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ashleychean
Oct 20, 202411 min read
THIS IS US! CHIT CHAT WITH HWA CHONG VOLUNTEERS
By Lin Shiyun Edited by Ashley Chean and Lin Shiyun In January 2024, five students from Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) followed their...
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Shiyun Lin
Jul 5, 202414 min read
Finding Quiet Time
A Reflection on Learning Support at TTKC By Viknesh Subramaniam and Lin Shiyun Tuesdays to Thursdays, in the twilit hours, 3Pumpkins’ Tak...
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Shiyun Lin
Jan 25, 20247 min read
a journey in strengthening communities
This is a speech by 3Pumpkins’ founder, Lin Shiyun, at the launch of the Singapore Government Partnerships Office (SGPO) on 19 January...
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Shiyun Lin
Dec 24, 20233 min read
The 'Teachers' of TTKC
Photographs and writing by Phua Li Ling Co-edited with Lin Shiyun Tak Takut Kids Club (TTKC) was intentionally set up to build an...
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3Pumpkins
Jul 28, 202313 min read
Chaos to Order #3: A Dialogue with Ci Xuan, Shaw & Xuemei on Seeing the Obvious 5th Edition
Interview by Amanda Yeo Edited by Lin Shiyun Seeing the Obvious (STO) is 3Pumpkins’ annual community action project that highlights the...
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3Pumpkins
Mar 18, 202310 min read
Chaos to Order #2: A Dialogue with Jimmy and Shiyun on Kiap Kiap Revolution
Edited by Lin Shiyun Introduction and Copyediting by Amanda Yeo Interview supported by Lim Ci Xuan Kiap Kiap Revolution: Re-Imagine,...
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3Pumpkins
Feb 14, 20232 min read
This is Us! 2022 Fundraiser Report
Dear friends of 3Pumpkins, Our annual community fundraiser This is Us! has just concluded in January 2023. In this fundraiser, we have...
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3Pumpkins
Jan 17, 202310 min read
Chaos to Order #1: A Dialogue with Rizman on This is Me! Zine Series
By Amanda Yeo Edited by Lin Shiyun This is Me! is an annual zine publication by 3Pumpkins that showcases artwork produced freely by...
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3Pumpkins
Aug 25, 20229 min read
Out of the Ordinary: TTKC Learning in Nature
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...
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3Pumpkins
Mar 7, 20229 min read
12 Shared Recipes, Memory Overflowing: Behind-the-scenes of This is What We Eat at Home
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...
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3Pumpkins
Feb 11, 20229 min read
This is Us! Chit Chat with Ci Xuan
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...
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3Pumpkins
Jan 19, 20224 min read
Happy 2022!
Happy New Year to all! During our three-week hiatus from social media, the 3Pumpkins team found time to recharge, reflect, and rehash…Now...
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3Pumpkins
Nov 29, 20219 min read
Tak Takut Kids Club: Holding (Safe) Space
Essay and Photography by Marc Nair It is Friday evening in Boon Lay. People are hurrying home for dinner, tired after another week at...
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3Pumpkins
Oct 13, 20219 min read
This is Us! Chit Chat with Amanda and Megan
By Ziv Oh Edited by Lin Shiyun Interview supported by Cheryl Gan Amanda and Megan are a pair of fresh graduates who have been...
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3Pumpkins
Sep 6, 20219 min read
Seeing the Obvious: Tikam-tikam Mural-making with the Community
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...
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3Pumpkins
Aug 13, 20219 min read
This Is Us! Chit Chat With Uncle Chris & Aunty Kat
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...
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3Pumpkins
Jun 24, 20219 min read
Engaging Children and Youth During Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) at Tak Takut Kids Club
Report by Stephanie Tok and Lin Shiyun Copyediting by Amanda Yeo On 16 May 2021, Singapore entered Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) due to...
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Esther Koh
May 3, 20218 min read
I draw you, you draw me: How do we co-create with the community?
Written by Esther Koh Tak Takut Kids Club (TTKC) recently partnered with the International Community Arts Festival (ICAF) and Drama Box...
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Kotak Foto: Pinhole In Your Neighbourhood
Mar 2, 20213 min read
Arts In The Neighbourhood
By Lin Shiyun, Producer In late 2019, I invited Isabelle Desjeux to work with the children community in Lengkok Bahru, a neighbourhood...
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