"We want to foster a culture where well-being is seen as a core to every child’s development, enabling sustained support and space for every child to thrive."
Divya Nanthakumaran,
Founder of Forte360
Divya Nanthakumaran decided to help non-profits develop programmes on a consultancy basis during university, having observed a lack of affordable skills-based programmes for children. Now, through Forte360, she is focused on improving the well-being and increasing the self-worth of children in Singapore.
Forte360 supports the well-being of children from under-resourced communities by addressing gaps in affordable, skills-based programmes. It delivers a positive education-based well-being curriculum through schools and student care centres to help children thrive and build resilience.
Forte360 builds an ecosystem of affirmation and acceptance that strengthens children’s resilience and well-being. It prioritises "journeying" with children - listening, learning and co-creating alongside them - so that support is age-appropriate and responsive to each child’s needs.
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They take an evidence-informed, whole-school approach that begins with educators. It coaches teachers to build capability and secure authentic buy-in, then translates wellbeing practices into developmentally appropriate student experiences - aligning adult modelling, classroom culture and student learning.
Outcomes
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In 2025,
Outreach and Partnerships
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Delivered 10 programmes, reaching over 600 students across diverse education settings.
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Partnered with 5 schools to deliver well-being initiatives, from targeted small-group interventions to whole-school approaches.
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Collaborated with 6 social service agencies and 4 school-based student care centres, expanding access to support for children beyond the classroom.
Volunteer Engagement
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Established partnerships with 6 SG Cares Volunteer Centres, strengthening the volunteer ecosystem and achieving a volunteer-to-student ratio of 2:5.
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Expanded its volunteer pool from 30 to 80.