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The Ethnosprouts Project
Singapore is considered a developed country with a high standard of living, and many would take food security for granted in this prosperous nation, especially with its renowned food culture and cheap meals.
However, food insecurity is still a prevalent issue in many demographics in Singapore, often disregarded and invisible to most. As a country with a high population density and limited agricultural land, in 2023, Singapore imported more than 90% of its food supply, making Singapore vulnerable to global market fluctuations and supply chain disruptions. Migrant domestic workers are most impacted by food insecurity, referring to workers from neighbouring developing countries, making up 300,000 out of Singapore's 6 million population. Hence, I started the Ethnosprouts Project, a youth-led initiative to facilitate and raise nutrient-packed vegetables for donation. I am closely working with Krsna's Free Meals, a soup kitchen aiming to deliver free meals to these migrant domestic workers. By providing healthy vegetables that suit their tastes and diets, I hope to make an impact, and spread my message nationwide, encouraging other like-minded youth to start their gardening projects. Land is scarce in Singapore, but we can make a difference to those in need through collaborative, creative urban farming.
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