We seek to nourish families and strengthen society
one person, one home, one community at a time,
across generations
Building Loving &
Lasting Families!
Our Impact in Numbers
1,000
200
married couples, parents and young adults who have benefited from workshops organized by IFFD
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lives touched and inspired by the stories from Songs of Life
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For more than 28 years, FES has reached 10,000 hearts and minds in our quest to build loving and lasting families!
3,000
teens and parents formed and educated by the Protect your Heart program
6,500
participants attended our seminars on Parenting, Youth Empowerment and Building Good Families.
We are grateful for every step that brings us closer to nourishing families and strengthening society one person, one home, one community at a time, across generations.
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22 July 2026
Songs of Life XIII – Feat. Mark & Monica
“Find a partner who makes you laugh, trust God’s plan, and focus on what truly matters.”
At Songs of Life 13 on July 22, Mark and Monica gave us 90 minutes of pure inspiration—reflecting on 39 years of marriage, raising a family of seven, facing cancer with humor and grace, and building Rosebrook for neurodivergent and typical children alike.
Mark’s wit kept us laughing, while Monica’s quiet dedication reminded us what generous, everyday love looks like. Their story proved that love isn't divided when shared—it's multiplied.
Who else is ready for Part 2?
Micro-Learning V: Anyone Can
Draw
27 June 2026
In the last weekend of the June holidays, we had an enriching afternoon with six parent-child pairs embarking on a journey of creativity and storytelling!
Every duo managed to illustrate their very own storybook. They are now armed with the tools to keep on creating!
Thank you to Christiane and Trina Tee, the creators of Schtick.World, for passionately conducting this “Anyone Can Draw” workshop.
13 June 2026
Micro-Learning IV: Dating Decoded
A man's guide to dating with confidence and authenticity
Annabelle Siena Lim helped decode and debunk myths about the dating scene and shared practical, actionable tips on dressing presentably, how to hold a conversation and answered questions the participants had.
Martin and Kina also shared their experiences as a married couple. Their Q&A session helped those who had faced challenges in dating, and instilled hope in finding that special someone in spite of setbacks.
2 May 2026
Micro-Learning II: Own The Room
Practical Skills for Professional and Social Confidence
On 2nd May, Belgrace Institute founder Annabelle Siena Lim, a colour analyst and personal branding consultant, led a workshop for FES Micro-Learning II called “Own The Room”.
Participants learned everything from finding the best clothing colours to complement their skin tones, to discovering their authentic selves by evaluating their inner value systems; and even how to embrace their vulnerability as a superpower! Each participant walked away with their own personal branding elevator pitch, and left ready to introduce themselves with confidence and authenticity.
29 August 2026
FES Annual Fundraising Dinner
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Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our fundraising dinner such a warm and unforgettable evening!
We filled the night with laughter, connected with new friends, and shared many meaningful conversations.
Thank you @wakanuisg for being a great partner and providing a wonderful fine dining experience for all our guests.
For the third consecutive year, our good friends at the @royalavilaboutiqueresort in Lombok, Indonesia, have generously sponsored gift vouchers for a 2-night stay at their stunning spa resort. We are incredibly grateful for their continued partnership and unwavering support of our mission.
Thank you, Annabelle of @belgraceinstitute for the insightful presentation on how couples can stay “Radiant for the Love of their life.”
5 July 2025
Protect your Heart for Parents
The team presented a session for the parents where they were introduced to the key concepts and approaches of the ongoing program for their teens and preteens. Apart from getting a taste of what the teens would be learning during the different modules, the session also educated parents on how to communicate with their teen on topics like self-identity and sexuality.The next session for the parents will be on 13 Sept 2025.
13 August 2025
Happily Even After @Halia
On Wed 13 August, FES had the pleasure of hosting 20 couples at the lush, botanical grounds of Halia@ Botanic Gardens for our second annual fundraising dinner! Marriage coaches John and Joann Ooi dished out useful communication tips for married couples in their talk titled “Happily Even After.” Many of their own personal life examples had the audience in stitches and nodding in agreement. All in all, it was a night of good food, moments of reflection for the couples and a free flow of lively conversation between guests. We hope everyone had an enjoyable night!
A big thank you too to all donors and invited guests for making this event possible and for their support of FES and its mission of building loving and lasting families!
9 April 2025
Songs of Life 9 feat. John and Joann
Laughter and smiles filled the room as the couple spilled the beans on all the ups and downs in their forty years of marriage. Their sharing was raw, honest and vulnerable. Their personality differences were evident as they spoke, but so too was their love for each other and their willingness to communicate and adapt to each other. A gem of a session where a full house audience soaked in the many pearls of wisdom distilled by the couple – how they overcame their differences and learnt to overcome a major communication breakdown. They have now put their experience to good use as marriage coaches in their golden years.
25 March 2026
Songs of Life XII - Feat. Leslie and Cecilia
Leslie and Cecilia’s 'Song of Life' was a profound journey of faith—from the struggles of infertility to the grace of adoption. By sharing their story with such vulnerability, they showed us the true heart of a family: one built on surrender, trust in God, and a love that knows no bounds. A truly unforgettable and inspiring evening !
23 August 2025
Boba and Bonds Party for Singles
From the first ice breaker game to the last laugh, FES’s Boba and Bonds party for singles flowed with easy conversation and genuine connections. A simple afternoon gathering turned into a day of camaraderie, chatter, banter and shared good vibes! Good food (we hear the churros was delish!) and bubble tea set the tone for new friendships and beginnings! This is the second party for singles we have organised and there will definitely be more to come.
Designing a life of meaning and purpose after retirement
Micro-Learning I: The Next Chapter
FES was proud to present our very first Micro-Learning Session. As Singapore officially enters a “super-aged” society in 2026, the session was for Seniors and very aptly on the important topic of finding purpose and meaning after retirement.
The participants were enlightened as presenter John Ooi shared about the four stages of retirement and guided the participants in a helpful and thought-provoking exercise to discover their identity, purpose and meaning in their golden years.
18 April 2026
As our guest couple shared their inspiring love and life story to a full house audience, two things strike you. One, Aaron’s cheerfulness, optimism and indomitable spirit despite suffering from a form of muscular dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. Two, the love between Aaron and Yanjun that doesn’t discriminate and how they support and love each other, like any normal couple. Together, they showed us what it means to redefine life and redefine love. Aaron with his many humorous anecdotes, and Yanjun with her very honest and eloquent answers, left all present with a renewed sense of hope about life and love.
8 September 2025
Songs of Life X - Feat. Aaron & YanJun
In this hands-on workshop, participants learned to style the freshest seasonal blooms and took home beautiful handcrafted bouquets for Mother’s Day.
Our botanical artist, Angeline Lim, shared essential floral styling tips and introduced each flower variety.
Despite having no prior experience, every participant successfully created a unique design. The joy and sense of achievement shone brightly in their smiles!
7 May 2026
Micro-Learning III: Handcrafted Love
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Protect Your Heart
The Protect Your Heart Program is a secular, educational program which focuses on character formation of preteens and teens. It is a flexible, modular programme addressing the major issues of the adolescent years, including adolescent sexuality and draws on the sciences like human anthropology, medicine, psychology and more.
Songs of Life
Songs of Life is a series of conversations over food and drinks, centered around stories of ordinary lives, blossoming in extraordinary circumstances; stories that will uplift and inspire us to walk our paths of life in hope and to journey together in community.
IFFD
The International Federation for Family Development (IFFD) is the largest international civil society organization devoted to family development. IFFD’s programs work in 68 countries and 5 continents and have worked to enrich the lives of families for over 30 years.
FES is delighted to provide, in Singapore, these well-loved programs that help the entire family; programs that address the needs of infants right up to helping grandparents embrace the golden years
Science of Good Families
Science of Good Families is an annual seminar organised by the Family Enrichment Society, with the aim of bringing in experts to speak on a wide range of topics that contribute to building good, loving, lasting families, all from a science-based perspective. Learn how science informs best practices in nurturing strong, lasting and loving relationships, marriages and families!
