The good fight: Deborah Henry continues to do what's right


Deborah Priya Henry is committed to shaping futures through education and creativity. — photos: YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

Since she co-founded Fugee School in 2009, Deborah Priya Henry has witnessed the educational journey of over 500 refugee children, and continues to follow their lives as they achieve various milestones.

After our photo shoot, as she sits down to chat about her various philanthropic endeavours, the 36-year-old philanthropist, emcee, TV host, model and beauty queen speaks fondly of her experiences with her students over the years.

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