Giving children

a fairer start to life

Supporting children of incarcerated parents in Singapore so they can grow up safe, supported and ready for life

Who We Are

At New Life Stories, we understand that imprisonment affects not just the individual but their entire family. We are dedicated to supporting entire families as they navigate the challenges that arise when a loved one is in prison.

Through systemic practice, we address the needs of the incarcerated, their children, and family members to ensure they can succeed and thrive independently.

*a cycle where family members experience repeated involvement in the criminal justice system across generations.

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awards for excellence and impact of our programme

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fathers, mothers, and children supported in a year

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befriending hours in a year

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awards for excellence and impact of our programme

Volunteers are the heart of New Life Stories.

Every week, our volunteers show up with compassion, consistency, and care providing literacy support, mentorship, and encouragement to children impacted by parental incarceration.

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What Our Volunteers Say

Their stories are as moving as the children they support.

— Sabina Fernandez —

“The children are mood-changers. No matter how hard a day I have had, I always leave their home feeling better. Seeing their progress over time – how they have become stronger, more confident readers – is extremely rewarding. As volunteers we think we are giving, but no, I receive and learn so much from them.”

— Zawani Ali —

“Volunteering with New Life Stories has pushed me out of my comfort zone. It was not easy for me to adapt to a new environment as I take time to warm up to strangers. This experience has left an imprint in me, to be a better person not only for myself but especially for the children who look up to me every Saturday!”

— Baw Ai Hong —

“I always believe that if you love and teach a child, as well as impart good values in their life, they will not go wrong when they grow up.”

— Lyn Lee —

“When I found out that one of the kids really liked spider monkeys (he had seen them on a trip to the Zoo, and mentioned them at least 5 times in the hour I was there), I went to sleuth out books on monkeys in the library.”

— Cecile Gasnault —

“Reading to the children has made me more patient and flexible. Also, as the saying goes – giving gives back – and this is absolutely true! I always feel so energised after meeting with them!”