HEB-Ashram Halfway House
Community (Healthcare, Social Services)
The Hindu Endowment Board Ashram Halfway House Eco-Garden 2.0 was officially launched by Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam on 23 July 2022.
Brinjal, Okra, Kailan, Sweet Potatoes, and more are sheltered from the elements in 6 cozy “greenhouses”, surrounded by vegetable beds, which we designed and built. Along with expanding the existing Eco-Garden, we also grew the skillsets of 11 current and ex-residents of HEB-Ashram.
Our Basic Maintenance Programme taught them fundamental gardening skills, to aid in their rehabilitation and reintegration into society and improve their moods. Gardening is a healthy hobby that is able to relax the mind, build self-esteem, and foster a sense of accomplishment with each harvest. Beyond a hobby, the residents may use the skills they have learned to pursue jobs in eco-farming, horticulture, and landscaping.
This build was generously sponsored by Lam Soon Singapore.