THE GIVING HABIT

Episodes

Carol Schlesinger - Co-founder of Kids Giving Back

What happens when children learn that giving back is not just about helping others—but also about building empathy, resilience, and connection?

In this episode of The Giving Habit, Carol Schlesinger, co-founder of Kids Giving Back, explains how volunteering can create a “triple impact” for children, the people they support, and the wider community.

Jetha Devapura - Founder of the CCC Foundation

What happens when your darkest moment becomes your life’s purpose?

In this episode of The Giving Habit, host Stephen Keys sits down with Jetha Devapura, founder of the CCC Foundation and the Let’s Talk programme, to explore a remarkable story of overcoming struggles with mental health and using it as fuel for two of Sri Lanka’s biggest humanitarian efforts.

Saleemah Ismail - Founder, New Life Stories

Saleemah Ismail, founder of New Life Stories, breaks down the critical importance of helping those with incarcerated parents to forge their own path, as well as the process of structuring an organisation to let it make meaningful change.

Hannes Schmid - Founder, Smiling Gecko

Hannes Schmid is the co-founder of Smiling Gecko, a sprawling 1,500-hectare social enterprise in Cambodia housing a school, farm, fish farming, carpentry workshops, and 34 small businesses. All built to create genuine, lasting change rather than dependency.

The Giving Habit Podcast Introduction

Do you feel the pull toward contribution but aren’t quite sure where to start?

Have you ever wondered how your time, skills, networks, or resources could make a greater difference?

And in a world full of worthy causes, how do we better understand what is happening today, so we can contribute to a better tomorrow?

The series was inspired by my experience in the inaugural Distinguished Senior Fellowship Program at NUS School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE).

First episode drops on 2 July.

The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust

The Majurity Trust is a philanthropic organisation working with donors and social impact partners to build a thriving and sustainable community for all in Singapore.

Learn more at majuritytrust.sg