About Us
Catalyse is a social enterprise founded by AWARE, Singapore's leading gender equality advocacy organisation, operating as an independent consulting and training practice. All profits from our work are reinvested into AWARE's mission to advance gender equality and support survivors in Singapore.
We specialise in helping organisations prevent, investigate and resolve workplace harassment and discrimination - and in building inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures.
Our work is grounded in over two decades of research, direct engagement with affected individuals, organisations and government, and a trauma-informed approach that puts the wellbeing of all parties at the centre of everything we do.
We are Singapore-founded and based, and that shapes everything about how we work. Our consultants understand the cultural dynamics at play in APAC workplaces - how hierarchy shapes workplace dynamics, how deeply held norms around harmony and not causing trouble keep complaints unspoken, and how DEI priorities and sensitivities differ across this region. We know how to make training land here - our team brings deep local roots and decades of experience on the ground across the region.
Our team of lawyers, senior leaders, mediators and subject matter experts offers a 360-degree perspective that few organisations can match - with direct experience advising survivors, corporates, institutions of higher learning, and government across Singapore and the APAC region.
Our RISE Philosophy
Respectful, Inclusive, Safe, and Empathetic
We believe that workplaces should be fair, safe and dignified for everyone – not as an aspiration, but as a practical reality that organisations can build and sustain. Four values (RISE) guide everything we do.
Respectful
Every person in a workplace deserves to be treated with consideration and regard, regardless of their background, identity or beliefs. Respect is not just about avoiding harm – it is about actively recognising the value that each individual brings.
Inclusive
Inclusion means more than representation. It means creating environments where people feel genuinely welcome, where diverse perspectives are sought out and valued, and where everyone can contribute fully without having to mask who they are.
Safe
Physical and psychological safety are foundational. Everyone has the right to work without fear of harassment, bullying or discrimination. Safety requires clear policies, trustworthy processes, and leaders who take their responsibilities seriously.
Empathetic
Understanding the experiences of others – especially those who have been harmed or marginalised – is essential to getting this work right. Empathy informs how we investigate, how we train, and how we advise. It is what turns good intentions into good outcomes.
RISE Workplace Cultures
If you’re eager to explore how we can empower your organisation with RISE principles, take the next step and reach out to us today. Your transformation begins with a simple click.
Our History
Catalyse has been delivering anti-harassment and discrimination training since 2010. We started this work because AWARE’s helplines and research made clear that workplace harassment was far more common than organisations were aware of – and that practical, expert support for employers was urgently needed.
Through AWARE, members of our team have been involved in advocacy and consultation on landmark measures including the Protection from Harassment Act (2014), the Tripartite Advisory on Managing Workplace Harassment (2015), and the Workplace Fairness Act (2025). This gives us a grounded understanding of how legislative intent translates into organisational practice – and what good looks like.
In 2024, Catalyse was incorporated as an independent subsidiary of AWARE, with a mandate to extend our work across the APAC region. Today, we have partnered with over 300 organisations across 23 countries and 6 continents – bringing the same rigour, care, and commitment to every engagement.
