Stories

After 10 years in social services, including 6 years with THKMC, Seelvi continues to bring calm, wisdom, and genuine care to families in need. From her early days handling difficult customers and supporting staff through domestic violence in the corporate world, to mentoring new social workers and managing up to 25 active cases today, her path shows how one person’s soothing presence can plant seeds of lasting change.

Faybien walked into the THKMC Student Clinic full of ideas but with very few words to share them. He spoke mostly in 2–3-word phrases, struggled to take turns in conversation, and concepts like “big”, “small”, “fast”, “slow”, and “loud” were still mysteries to him. His family’s quiet hope: that with the right help, Faybien would one day tell the world everything that was in his heart.

From a rebellious teen sent abroad to a dedicated leader in family counseling, Peronna's path is one of grit, growth, and giving back. At Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities (THKMC), she channels her experiences into empowering families through programmes at Strengthening Families Programme (Thye Hua Kwan – Commonwealth). Her story—from saving her family's business to mastering counselling—highlights the meaningful journey of working in the social services in Singapore.

Yvonne Gan, once faced some of the darkest days of her life. Family tensions and financial burdens weighed heavily, leaving her feeling isolated and overwhelmed.