From service crew to co-leading a cafe: What empowering Persons with Disabilities to take charge looks like

From service crew to co-leading a cafe: What empowering Persons with Disabilities to take charge looks like

It’s been a year since we started operations at Foreword Coffee Roasters @ Canberra Plaza. To commemorate this special occasion, we sat Carmen Tan and Josiah Yeap down where they shared their journeys over the past year. Carmen and Josiah are our baristas currently training to co-lead our social enterprise cafe in Canberra Plaza. Josiah (left) and Carmen at Foreword Coffee Roasters @ Canberra Plaza. Please introduce yourself! Josiah: Hi my name is Josiah and I’ve been working in Foreword for three plus years. I mainly do cashiering, food, coffee and latte art. Carmen: Hi my name is Carmen….

10 Gift Bundle Ideas This Christmas

10 Gift Bundle Ideas This Christmas

Round off this challenging year of the pandemic with Christmas, the best chance to spread the warmth and share the love. Whether you are gifting to a coffee lover or a friend who has a sweet tooth, here are 10 thoughtful gift bundle ideas without burning a hole in your pocket. Under $10 1. Nespresso-Compatible Coffee Capsules Know someone who always needs a cup of Nespresso coffee before that morning zoom meeting? Wake up to a shot of the award-winning Yunnan Ou Yang coffee in the form of coffee capsules! With cherry-like acidity and the sweetness of molasses, it…

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Three Principles to Live by in 2021

2020 was an unprecedented year for everyone. At the business level, we were glad that we survived through this financially and explored new ways of reaching out to customers. At the interpersonal level, we were cognizant of how Covid-19 has affected the lives of our employees and their families, and the need to continue engaging them and providing them with the certainty they need in an uncertain era. The only way we could have survived through this was with the financial support of our customers and partners who continued to purchase from us, providing us with the much needed cashflow…