The Women & Family Department of Jamiyah Singapore celebrated the first year anniversary of the department’s, Diva Wellness Connect (Diva), last Saturday, 8th April 2017 at the Grassroots’ Club.

Some 200 women from various organisations including Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) and People’s Association’s Women Integrated Network (WIN) gathered for ‘Brunch with Diva’ where they discussed on issues relating to women and how women can make a difference in their lives and the community.

The attendees were divided into groups of 10, and each group was headed by a facilitator, consisted of power women who have made a difference in their respective fields like Dr Priya Kamat, Homeopath Doctor, Ms Zarina Yusof, Associate Director (Programmes) from Temasek Foundation and Ms Violet Lim, CEO of Lunch Actually.

Ms Claire Chiang, Senior Vice President of Banyan Tree Holdings, who is also the Advisor and Ambassador of Diva, was present as moderator for the discussion. She was honoured at the event with a bouquet of flowers for her recent success in achieving top accolade at MediaCorp’s Women Entrepreneur Award.

Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Finance & Ministry of Law, Ms Indranee Rajah graced the event as Guest-of- Honour. In her speech, Ms Indranee highlighted the importance of believing in one’s self as the key to success.

“Make a start, and if you don’t know how to do it, ask.”