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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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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Shiyun Lin
- Jan 25
- 7 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 13 min
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, 2023
- 10 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 10 min
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, 2022
- 9 min
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, 2022
- 9 min
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, 2022
- 9 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 9 min
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, 2021
- 9 min
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, 2021
- 9 min
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, 2021
- 9 min
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, 2021
- 9 min
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, 2021
- 8 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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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