A Year of Faith & Growth
MWS CEO Calvin Ngo reflects on his first year with the organisation, and how it has been a journey of profound learning and growth, both professionally and personally.
Looking back on my first year at MWS, I am filled with gratitude and humility.
In the past 12 months, we reorganised our services into Family Services and Healthcare Services, enhancing our ability to meet our beneficiaries’ needs more seamlessly. This restructuring is central to our mission.
The path hasn’t been without challenges though. Experiencing the departure of valuable colleagues and navigating the complexities of our organisation and the evolving social and healthcare sectors demanded that I learn, re-learn and rapidly adapt. Yet, MWS’ mission – to partner with the Methodist and wider community to serve the people in need – remains my focus.
A recent Management team bonding day taught me the importance of clarity if we are to serve effectively. During an art jamming session, my group painted a sunflower blooming in the dark. It symbolised our commitment to serve with tenacity and joy, even in challenging times.
Reflecting on the past year, I have three key takeaways:
1.Unity in Uncertainty: Our collective strength and shared vision are essential in navigating challenges and staying true to our mission.
2.Giving Voice to the Marginalised: Like the sunflower blooming in darkness, we must be a beacon of hope for the forgotten and those who are in need.
3.Faith and Mission: Our work is deeply rooted in faith, and that guides and empowers us to persevere through challenges.
With our celebrating National Day just a few weeks ago, I reflected on 59 years of nation-building. Just as Singapore’s progress did not happen overnight, neither will my plans for MWS materialise in a single year. My time at MWS has opened my eyes to the government’s support for the vulnerable and marginalised segments in Singapore, and how we can all contribute. It’s all hands on deck.
Here’s to many more years of serving alongside like-minded and like-hearted individuals, so that many more may know a full life.
