Kenneth builds his future around his passions. Previously from the banking industry, a desire to influence the lives of the less fortunate drove him to do some soul-searching. “I wanted so much to play a part in the development of lives, I nearly took a degree in human resources,” he laughs.
Instead, he opted for the psychology route and is now in charge of organising events that support the Yellow Ribbon Project, an initiative that aims to reintegrate ex-offenders into society. “I believe everyone should be given as many chances as they need in life,” he says. Since he started work with the project, Kenneth views his glass as half full: By helping ex-offenders, he’s indirectly helping their families and benefiting society.
“Selflessness was something my dad taught me,” he says. When his father’s friend was in financial trouble, he allowed the latter’s entire family to bunk in with them in their three-room flat. After his father’s friend recovered from the crisis, the family left without a word. “My dad didn’t utter a single word of protest except to urge us to just offer help whenever we can.”
Kenneth’s life ethos carries over to his work as well. “To be truly compassionate, you must learn to view things from a different perspective,” he says.
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