![For the Women of Tomorrow](https://cdn.magzter.com/Singapore Tatler/1714357137/articles/qingBkt0P1715779112323/FOR-THE-WOMEN-OF-TOMORROW.jpg)
At the heart of the movement for gender equality in Singapore today are dedicated advocates such as Georgette Tan, who leverages her extensive experience in corporate communications and leadership to champion women's empowerment on multiple fronts. As part of her former role as senior vice-president of communications at Mastercard Asia Pacific, she led corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes as well as partnerships with non-governmental organisations (NGOs), which involved working with women's groups and rural communities. Through that, she found her calling.
"I visited women in rural areas who farm and take on sewing projects to earn money," recalls Tan. "In the Philippines, women operate sari-sari stores (neighbourhood retail shops) in front of their homes, serving their communities by selling essential items and in smaller quantities-such as shampoo sold in sachets-due to the poverty in the area and a lack of space in the home." Reflecting on their motivations, she shares: "They said it's so their children could have better lives than they had, and so they could provide food and care for the elders." She also observed how these women were reluctant to acknowledge that their own self-fulfilment, though a factor, was their last priority.
Returning to these communities after a year, the impact of the CSR programmes was evident. As Tan tells it, "the women had gained confidence, and told us they wanted to help the next village and teach more women so their children can also benefit". It was this resilience that motivated her move to the non-profit sector.
This story is from the May 2024 edition of Tatler Singapore.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the May 2024 edition of Tatler Singapore.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
![THE GREENER SIDE OF PARADISE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/425/1782592/X5VZH713b1724845877539/THE-GREENER-SIDE-OF-PARADISE.jpg)
THE GREENER SIDE OF PARADISE
The future of luxury travel is constantly evolving as travellers look for memorable experiences that feed the soul while nurturing the planet.
![A Sanctuary at Sea and Shore](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/425/1782592/Ri5W7PSbK1724845621047/A-SANCTUARY-AT-SEA-AND-SHORE.jpg)
A Sanctuary at Sea and Shore
Epitomising luxury sea travel with all-suite rooms, exquisite dining and personalised service, Regent Seven Seas Cruises also sets the gold standard by offering unrivalled experiences ashore and aboard their world-class elegantly appointed ships.
![CROSSING BORDERS](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/425/1782592/17D1I2VqS1724845387371/CROSSING-BORDERS.jpg)
CROSSING BORDERS
On the 90th anniversary of Nikka Whisky, Taller explores the enduring legacy of Taketsuru Masataka, its founder and the pioneering godfather of Japanese whisky, and the cross-cultural love story that shaped Nikka Whisky's indomitable spirit
![Powder Paradise](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/425/1782592/OElgRSrj01724845217501/POWDER-PARADISE.jpg)
Powder Paradise
Club Med’s Hokkaido havens invite us to experience a winter escape that combines the thrill of world-class skiing with cultural exploration and unparalleled luxury
![MAN OF THE HOUR](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/425/1782592/Fi6Maj-PM1724845024936/MAN-OF-THE-HOUR.jpg)
MAN OF THE HOUR
Beautiful Destinations founder Jeremy Jauncey talks about his first experience with culture shock, the undeniable power of social media, and his upcoming role as co-chair for the Tatler Best of Asia event
![FOREIGN POLICY](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/425/1782592/VsZ6ON7SL1724844711230/FOREIGN-POLICY.jpg)
FOREIGN POLICY
The robust presentation of art by Asian artists and those of Asian descent at the Biennale Arte 2024 in Venice brings a shift to the typically ethnocentric gaze of the world's oldest international art exhibition
![NEW NOSTALGIA](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/425/1782592/Tju3DIkgO1724844616704/NEW-NOSTALGIA.jpg)
NEW NOSTALGIA
Grammy-winning Gen Z singer-songwriter Laufey refuses to be put into boxes and talks the importance of going off the sheet music’ in both performance and life
![The Real Milano](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/425/1782592/oS2lWKlXJ1724844498402/THE-REAL-MILANO.jpg)
The Real Milano
The beauty of Italy's cosmopolitan metropolis can be found in its contrasting yet complementary traits, as Pomellato demonstrates in its latest high jewellery collection, The Dualism of Milan
![When in Rome](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/425/1782592/CzWtLvP2n1724844186264/WHEN-IN-ROME.jpg)
When in Rome
Tatler Singapore visits the Eternal City, the home of Bvlgari, for the unveiling of the house's most extraordinary collection of high jewellery to date, created in celebration of its 140th anniversary
![Dazzling Dichotomy](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/425/1782592/MHc7hwvTj1724844057297/DAZZLING-DICHOTOMY.jpg)
Dazzling Dichotomy
Armed with an evolutionary focus on redefining what it means to be a woman and fashion designer from Asia, Lisa Von Tang shows how small steps can make significant impact