About us
Who we are
A community that began in Singapore in 2021, and now spans eleven countries and counting.
Our story
How this started
Healing the Divide began in Singapore in July 2021 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. From the beginning, we advocated for medical freedom, human rights, informed consent and the dignity of every person.
Over the past five years, our work has reached far beyond Singapore. Our message has been shared and recognised by activists, advocates and communities around the world.
Although our roots are in Singapore, the issues we address are not confined to any one country. As Healing the Divide enters its next chapter, we warmly invite people from anywhere who resonate with these values to join us.
Where our work has reached
Our founder
Iris Koh
Iris Koh
Founder, Healing the Divide
Iris Koh is a Singaporean musician and entrepreneur.
In 2021, her life took an astonishing turn when she became an accidental advocate for medical freedom. Alarmed about COVID-19 vaccinations and related policies, she instituted the Healing the Divide (HTD) Telegram groups and organised Zooms and events to discuss COVID-19 issues.
In January 2022, she was invited to speak at a World Council for Health event, but was suddenly arrested one day before the talk. She was placed in remand for 15 days and is currently facing 14 criminal charges as a result of her advocacy. She continues to write petitions on medical health and globalist issues.
In 2023, she objected to Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s candidacy for President due to his affiliations with international organisations such as the World Economic Forum. A bill was subsequently enacted to allow Tharman and other ministers to join such organisations.
A born Catholic, Iris attributes her work to not being able to turn a blind eye to the current existential crisis facing the world. Despite her challenges, she continues to place her trust in God.
A personal note of gratitude
Still Standing
Five years ago, neither Raymond nor I could have imagined where this journey would take us.
As a result of my advocacy and the legal actions we have taken — including proceedings involving public institutions and media organisations — the Attorney-General’s Chambers applied for orders against Raymond and me under sections 74 and 73D of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act.
On 15 July 2026, we appeared before the General Division of the High Court for the hearing. The orders sought could significantly restrict our ability to begin or continue civil proceedings without the court’s permission.
On 4 August 2026, Justice Hoo Sheau Peng declared Raymond a vexatious litigant, and the court imposed litigation restraints on me — despite finding that I am not a “vexatious litigant”. We are currently evaluating our options and will reserve further comment.
Raymond is also facing separate criminal charges arising from the VendShare matter. These remain allegations, and we continue to maintain our innocence and seek the opportunity to clear our names. His first tranche of trial has concluded, while the proceedings continue.
Through all of this, Raymond has remained my faithful companion.
He reminds me that family is not merely present for life’s celebrations. Family stays through uncertainty, disappointment, exhaustion and pain.
Please continue to pray for Raymond and me as we face the legal proceedings ahead.
We will continue to stand, to speak and to ask difficult questions and hold power to account.
Because no one is above the law. And everyone deserves its protection.
To my rock and fortress, my beloved hubby
Thank you for your loyalty, your fortitude, and for standing by me when the going got tough.
Thank you for your optimism, your belief in the law, and for being the most honest man I know.
Whatever the next chapter brings, we will face it as we have faced the last nineteen years:
Together.
Love, Iris
Community standards
How we treat each other
Healing the Divide is a shared space on Telegram — t.me/healingthedivide. Every member helps shape its culture.
Seek truth
Share verified sources, check context, and distinguish clearly between fact, opinion and uncertainty.
Practise intellectual humility
None of us has the complete picture. Stay open to new evidence, acknowledge mistakes, and be willing to revise your views.
Engage in respectful discourse
Challenge ideas without attacking people. Speak honestly, listen carefully, and disagree without contempt.
Show compassion
People may be at different stages of understanding or questioning. Meet others with patience rather than judgment.
We seek truth together — with humility, respect and compassion for one another.
The Healing the DividePledge ♥
I will:
- 1Speak truthfully.
- 2Seek what is real.
- 3Verify before I amplify.
- 4Choose the higher path.
- 5Exercise compassion.
- 6Act courageously.
- 7Be part of the solution.
The next chapter belongs to all of us. ♥
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