Straits Times E-Forum Reflection

Week 6 (9th March)

Article: “Help for single mums in downturn” – ‘Main’ Section (Pg A4-5)

Question 1:
What project was launched to help single mums? Briefly explain what is this project about?

1: Helping a single mother by finding/ getting them a job, also be able to join support groups that arrange various activities for them and their children in their difficult days. The aims is to reach out to divorcees, widows and other single mothers who not only have a tougher time balancing their work and family.Apart from helping those out of work to find jobs NTUC will encourage those who cannot go out to work to make use of other skills, like baking or sewing, to help themselves increase their family income.

Question 2:
Imagine you come across a single mum who is unemployed, what are some advice you can give her? Who can she turn to?


2: I would teel the person to seek help from National Trades Union Congress.I would suggest her to a get the booklet from NTUC.The booklet will include material on custody, care and maintenance of children, where to seek help for family violence, and the telephone numbers of various support organisations.