The colonial-style house has its charms. Upon entering, you are greeted with the comforting scent of pine wood, taking your imagination to the days of old, where the main hall was filled with laughter, the tinkling of champagne flutes, beautifully dressed people of society talking about great ideas. Or often times, just about each other.
Yes, it was a glamorous life.
Fast forward to this millennium. The neighbourhood sure looks spruced up with million dollar apartments and expat-friendly shopping centres. Shrouded in lush greenery, the old house at 2 Nassim Road has not been forgotten. It now shelters three non-profit organisations - UNIFEM Singapore, Hans Seidel Foundation and the Singapore Institute of International Affairs .
Over the weekend, my colleague and I hauled trash bags of outdated documents in a bid to get the office in ship-shape after several years of inattention. We can't all have too much to read but I've never felt more disgusted at the stacks of un-labeled documents cluttered about the small room. A wealth of research materials remains buried in this construction site - improvements will be made over the coming weeks.
Soon enough, the office will be made-over. And when we look good once more, you'll be invited for the housewarming party :-)
For more information, please visit our website http://www.unifemsingapore.org.sg/
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