Lydia Susiyanti

• Mentor Guide at Skillseed

• Senior Community Animator, Allkin Community @ Ang Mo Kio 643

• Facilitator at Empowered Families Initiative

• Business owner, ‘Aely Bridal & Events’ Bridal Boutique 

• Former Canteen Operator and Business Owner (online baby clothes business)

“I may not have money to give to others, but I can contribute my time and energy.”

Lydia is married, a mother of 6 children and has lived in Ang Mo Kio since 2015. She has been volunteering with Allkin Singapore since 2019. She began her volunteering journey by baking cookies during Deepavali for the residents, eventually becoming a volunteer IC overseeing her own and surrounding residential blocks. From distributing rations to being a voice for the residents, Lydia is a friendly face that her neighbours are very familiar with. Lydia is currently a Senior Community Animator at Allkin Community @ Ang Mo Kio 643, which is a Community Hub run by and for residents, and plans new initiatives for the community. 

Her enterprising spirit motivates her to take on multiple roles and jobs. She had started a Muslim food stall with a friend at a primary school near her block. Lydia is also an aspiring entrepreneur and founded ‘Aely Bridal & Events’ Bridal Boutique through finding her niche in styling wedding outfits and accessories for a Muslim clientele. She had even taken over her friend’s online baby clothes business to help clear existing stocks, but has since shifted her focus to other commitments in the community.

Currently, Lydia is working as a facilitator at Empowered Families Initiatives (EFi), supporting two groups. One group is focused on obtaining licenses to upskill themselves, while the other works towards various goals, including debt management, licensing issues, and building up home-based businesses. Together with her fellow facilitators, Lydia guides participants through their goal-setting journeys by sharing resources and training them to facilitate group meetings independently.

Lydia’s strong learning drive and innate curiosity has also motivated her to diversify her interests and skills. When she is not occupied with her various roles, Lydia practises conversational Japanese, learns to breed guppies in her home, and explores her community with her family to learn more about its history and culture.