Period poverty is the challenge of accessing affordable menstrual hygiene products and facilities. It is a problem that affects many women and girls, even in affluent societies like Singapore where the stigma surrounding menstruation often leads to silence and embarrassment. Two NUS College students describe their efforts to work with local community partners in confronting this important issue.

The island of Bali lies within the Coral Triangle, an area of incredibly rich biodiversity that sustains the world's oceans. The marine ecosystem there faces numerous climatic and man-made threats. Three NUSC undergraduate students go beneath the waves to utilize local knowledge and coconut husk to confront this pressing issue.

Stateless people, who are not recognized as nationals of any country, do not have access to basic rights to education, healthcare, employment, and legal protection. Two groups of NUSC undergraduate students are looking to collaborate with community partners to contribute towards the empowerment of stateless communities in Chiang Mai and Sabah.

Two million kilograms of food is discarded in Singapore every day. Two groups of NUSC undergraduate students are collaborating with industry and community partners on implementing practical and organic approaches towards tackling the food waste problem in the city-state.

The relationship between elephants and their human custodians in Thailand are ancient and complex. Over the years, significant attention has been placed on the physical well-being of both animals and humans. Four NUSC undergraduate students share their experiences collaborating with local communities to advance the welfare of elephants and their mahouts in the "Land of Smiles."

Confronting the stigma of bamboo as a 'poor man's material', a group of students discuss their endeavour to advance youth empowerment by promoting bamboo-based agribusiness in the Philippines.

Working with Filipino bamboo artisans, six undergraduate students discuss their plans to facilitate youth-oriented cultural awareness workshops in Laguna, Philippines.