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 six children and has lived in Ang Mo Kio since 2014. She has been volunteering with Allkin Singapore since 2019. She began her volunteering journey by baking cookies during Deepavali for the residents, and eventually became a volunteer I/C overseeing her own and surrounding residential blocks. From distributing rations to being a voice for the residents, Lydia is a friendly face that neighbours are very familiar with. She is currently a Senior Community Animator at Allkin Community @ Ang Mo Kio 643, 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. She is also an aspiring entrepreneur and founded ‘Aely Bridal & Events’ Bridal Boutique through finding her niche in styling wedding outfits and accessories for Muslim clients. 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.

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 practices conversational Japanese, learns to breed guppies in her home, and explores her community with her family to learn more about its history and culture.