by Sital Ruparelia | Dec 17, 2023 | Stories Behind the Causes
Digital inclusion is a critical and often overlooked aspect of modern society, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background or abilities, has access to and can effectively use digital technologies. My journey towards understanding and advocating for digital...
by Sital Ruparelia | Oct 4, 2023 | Stories Behind the Causes
At the age of 39, I found myself at a crossroads. Approaching my 40th birthday, it was one of those periods of pondering the meaning of my life. I was inspired by author and blogger Seth Godin, who used his birthdays as an opportunity for philanthropy. Rather than...
by Sital Ruparelia | Oct 3, 2023 | Stories Behind the Causes
In 2015, my life took an unexpected turn when I was diagnosed with cancer. Between surgeries and chemotherapy, I found myself confined to my home, unable to work, and grappling with a persistent cough that just wouldn’t go away. I realized the importance of...
by Sital Ruparelia | Oct 1, 2023 | Stories Behind the Causes
“Life is a series of mountains, valleys and missiles” This is a lesson I learned from my old friend and mentor, Chris Barrow To paraphrase Chris: Mountains: Are the moments when we feel on top of the world. When everything is going really...
by Sital Ruparelia | Sep 30, 2023 | Stories Behind the Causes
On one of my parents winter visits to me in Singapore from the UK, I noticed a change in my father. He had become quieter, slept a lot. At the time I just put it down to jet lag and ageing When I saw him during that same year in the UK – he seemed to be getting worse....
by Sital Ruparelia | Sep 28, 2023 | Stories Behind the Causes
On 13th February 2017, we lost a dear friend and colleague in tragic circumstances.The last time I saw Mai – she was leaving the Singapore office one evening – I saw her whilst working in a meeting room and just about to step out and say: “Hey Mai , do you...