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We seek to ignite people’s curiosity in social issues, and create a learning community of people who care.
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BetterSelfves: Exploring the Dynamics of Self and Relationships

Eager to find balance in your relationships? πŸ€”

At ✨BetterSelfves, gain inner clarity to navigate relationship dynamics, conflict resolution, enhance emotional intimacy and celebrate differences. Join them to gain new insights and create meaningful connections that truly matter to you.

πŸ”΄17 Aug 2024, Saturday
πŸ”΅ 10am - 1pm
πŸ—Ί Crane, @ Claymore Connect
(Nearest MRT: Orchard)
πŸ’΅ $10

Sign-up now at: https://bit.ly/4drvGr5
Creating Narratives for Change Festival 2024πŸŽ‰

Common Ground Civic Centre is gathering anyone interested in change-making for two exciting weekends to explore themes and topics centred around our personal, professional and civic lives. They invite you to be a part of meaningful conversations and interactive learning experiences designed and delivered by over 10 socially-oriented organisations!

πŸ”΄ Weeekend 1: 17 Aug 24, Sat, 9am - 6pm
(Registrations start at 8am)
πŸ”΄ Weekend 2: 24 Aug 24, Sat, 9.30am - 8:30pm
(Registrations start at 8:30am)
πŸ—Ί Common Ground Civic Centre (21 Bedok North Street 1 Singapore 469659)
πŸ’΅$86.58 per weekend (price inclusive of Eventbrite fees and gst)
‼️Use the promo code: OPENJIO to grab discounted tickets at 25% off, especially for OpenJio subscribers (valid till 10 Aug 2024)!

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3WJIKTf
Disability Etiquette Talk by Society for the Physically Disabled (SPD)

Join them to learn more about different types of disabilities, how to interact respectfully with individuals with disabilities, recognising and addressing barriers they face.

πŸ”΄ 23 August 2024, Friday
πŸ”΅ 7.30pm-8.30pm
πŸ—ΊOnline
πŸ’΅ FOC

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/4dDysJQ
Lessons of Yesteryears: Inspiration from Singapore's Pioneers on Building Resilience and Future-readiness 

π‘ͺπ’‚π’π’π’Šπ’π’ˆ 𝑨𝒍𝒍 π‘ͺπ’‰π’‚π’π’ˆπ’†π’Žπ’‚π’Œπ’†π’“π’” 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔! 🌟

Learn from Pioneers' stories in building resilience and moving beyond band-aid solutions to create lasting, meaningful change. Learn how to rally people around your cause and create a united front for change.

πŸ”΄ 17 August 2024, Saturday
πŸ”΅ 2pm-5pm
πŸ—ΊGUI's Training Room at our Kampung Kampus, 91 Lorong Chencharu
πŸ’΅ Pay as you wish

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3SIVmrx
Merlion Project Human Library: Holland Village Little Library

Wong Kae Chee, a piano teacher, started HV Little Library in Aug 2022 with β€œjust one bookshelf and a few books”. Now, the community library in Holland Village has grown to a void deck of bookshelves and more.

The kampung spirit is so strong, residents even organize their own community events at HV Little Library, such as weekly sewing sessions and workout sessions.

Hear firsthand from Kae Chee about the challenges she faced when setting up the library.

πŸ”΄ 17 August 2024, Saturday
πŸ”΅ 3pm - 5pm
πŸ—ΊHV Little Library
Blk 2 Holland Avenue, Singapore 271002
πŸ’΅ FOC

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3LZp0on
Sip n Learn x Lights Camera Censor!

What happens when two filmmakers produce a movie about the Muslim community and LGBT issues?

Join them for a fireside chat, over a pint to hear their stories. Learn about the challenges they faced and the pushback they encountered as they pushed boundaries and sparked conversations about family and identity.

Their recent movie, Salam Gembira (which means "happy greetings" in Malay), is a comedy that revolves around Moe, a Malay-Muslim Singaporean living in Rotterdam with his Dutch girlfriend.

πŸ”΄ 16 August 2024, Friday
πŸ”΅ 7.30pm-8.30pm
πŸ—ΊMonk’s Brew Club,57 East Coast Road
πŸ’΅ $15

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/4dEdWJm
Fostering Info-Sharing Session by Boys' Town Fostering Services

Join them us to learn more about fostering in Singapore and hear from foster parents about their experiences caring for their foster children✨

πŸ”΄ 7 September 2024, Saturday
πŸ”΅ 10am-12pm
πŸ—Ί City On A Hill, 9 King Albert Park, #B1-01 KAP Mall, S(598332)
πŸ’΅ FOC

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/46YCaMb
IASH Zine for my Zen

Unlock your creativity and express yourself through zine-making! Join their hands-on workshop where art meets mental wellness. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just starting out, this is your chance to explore your thoughts, share your story, and connect with others in a safe, supportive space🎨

πŸ”΄ 22 August 2024, Thursday
πŸ”΅ 7.30pm-9pm
πŸ—Ί226 Bishan St. 23, Singapore 570226
πŸ’΅ $10

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3ACIhtm
Men’s Growth Circles by Strangers Convo in collaboration with GrowthBeans

Join them to dive into a safe space where men can talk openly and honestly about sensitive topics in their lives and share issues close to their heart that centres around the male experienceπŸ™‹πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

πŸ”΄ 7 September 2024, Saturday
πŸ”΅ 7pm-9pm
πŸ—Ί 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace, #02-38D l
πŸ’΅ $10.97

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/4dODEe4
ASEAN-Australia Young Leaders Forum (AAYLF) 2024

This forum held in Ho Chi Minh City aims to connect and cultivate the next generation of leaders in ASEAN and Australia. This year’s theme β€œInnovASEAN: Shaping Tomorrow’s Tech Leader” focuses on Technology in Institutions, Emerging Technologies and Technology for Good🌍

πŸ”΄ 28 Nov 24 -2 Dec 24 (Application closes on 2 Sept 24)
πŸ—Ί Ho Chi Minh City
πŸ’΅ $160 AUD (You will need to cover your flight and travel insurance if you are unable to secure your university, work, local organisation or government’s support)

Delegates must be 18-29 years old

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3M9jsrC
IATSS Forum Leadership
Programme in Japan:
Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders


This programme aims to cultivate the future leaders among young adults by engaging them in active discussions and problem-solving sessions around current issues in ASEAN, Japan, and globally. Participants will gain fundamental knowledge and methodologies to address these challenges effectively and allows intercultural exchange to enhance understanding of Japanese society and cultureπŸ‡―πŸ‡΅

πŸ”΄67th IATSS Forum: May - Jul 2025 (8 weeks)
68th IATSS Forum: Sept - Nov 2025* (8 weeks)
(Application closes on 30 Sept 24)
πŸ—Ί Japan
πŸ’΅ Successful applicants will be awarded a fully funded scholarship for this programme which will cover the round-trip airfare, participation fees for the program, accommodations, and almost all food expenses.

Participants must be 35 years old and younger and has at least 2 years of full-time professional job experience

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/46TkgKB
Hold me Now Exhibition by Montfort Care and Drama Box

This is an immersive caregiving exhibition that delves into the depths of care work through innovative art and interactive experiences.

Engage with creative prompts designed to reflect on your own caregiving experiences. The showcase features a thought-provoking short film by Tan Wei Ting and an inventive reimagining of walking sticks by anGie seah, crafted with 20 seniors from Montfort Care✨

πŸ”΄ Aug 24 -2 Feb 25
πŸ”΅ Various timing available
πŸ—Ί Chinatown Point, 133 New Bridge Road, #04-01 S(059413)
πŸ’΅ FOC

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3X7ohXI
Tak Takut Kids Club (TTKC) Better Eat Better Open House: Nurturing Health Through Community Living

Join them at the TTKC to experience how they leveraged the power of community to promote awareness, adoption, and advocacy for healthy eating among children and their familiesπŸ₯—

The 2-hour tour consists of Interactive Neighborhood Tour, Healthy Snacks,Exhibits & Video of participatory action research as well as discussion with TTKC’s directors on how upstream community health initiatives can benefit disadvantaged children😊

πŸ”΄6 & 7 September, Fri and Sat
πŸ”΅ 1pm-3pm, 4pm-6pm
πŸ—ΊTak Takut Kids Club, Block 176 Boon Lay Drive #01-362 S(640176)
πŸ’΅ Pay as you wish

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3Mkt9U5
Project Hayat White Paper Launch

The Project Hayat White Paper (Hayat, 'life' in Malay) is a community-led effort, guided by a working group comprising policymakers, suicide experts, researchers, community workers and helping professionals, religious leaders, corporate leaders, representatives from the media, and people whose lives have been impacted by suicideπŸ“‘

You will hear about the key findings from stakeholder interviews with 13 representatives from different countries with their national suicide prevention strategies. There was also FGDS with 14 different groups of individuals with lived experiences and sector professionals as well as a public consultation with 506 respondents. You will also learn about the comprehensive recommendations from these findingsπŸ’‘

πŸ”΄ 10 September 24, Tuesday
πŸ”΅ 8.30am-11.30am
πŸ—ΊThe Lecture Theatre 37, Tahir Foundation Building (MD1) Level 3 NUS, 12 Science Drive 2, S (117549)
πŸ’΅ FOC

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/471kr6Q
Good Start Conference 2024

GoodStart is an Annual Early Childhood Conference that hopes to build a community of practice that equips, supports and advances inclusion in preschools.

There are speakers, breakout workshops and a Human Library section. The conference hopes to equip attendees practical handles they can immediately apply. The conference also allows the exchange of ideas, experiences, experience, motivation and optimise learningπŸ€—

πŸ”΄ 27 September 24, Friday
πŸ”΅ 8.30am-6pm
πŸ—ΊSuntec City Convention Centre
πŸ’΅ Individual full day admission:
OpenJio subscribers price‼️
Use discount code: OpenJioxGS
Full day ticket will be $120, after including GST and platform fees, $130.80 in total.
Original price is $163.50(exclude platform fee)

Sign up at:
https://bit.ly/3ZhHEjx

If you are a student, sign up at this unique student link here with your student email with a special student price at $109(exclude platform fees)
https://whova.com/portal/registration/gssec_202409/tljiu5ys
Navigating the Complexities of Suicide: An Introductory Talk from A Caregiver's Perspective

Navigating the complexities of suicide can be overwhelmingπŸ˜ͺ

Join them for a compassionate conversation about suicide and prevention, and find support as a caregiver. The event welcome caregivers 21 and above who are suicide loss survivors or have loved ones who are suicidal to join them.

πŸ”΄ 14 September 24, Saturday
πŸ”΅ 2pm-4pm
πŸ—Ί 491B River Valley Road #04-04 Valley Point Office Tower, S(248373)
πŸ’΅FOC

Sign up at:
https://bit.ly/478iMMO
β€œDeath Cafe …with ASHTRONAUT”

Join them in conversation about life and end-of-life, as we cordially invite you to the 12th & final edition of Death Cafe ...with ASHTRONAUT!
This time round, they are excited to offer a Lie-in-Coffin Experience βš°οΈ

They hold the space for you to discuss death, and anything related under the sun.  Let’s make the most of our (finite) time on Earth & carry out a fearless exploration together πŸš€

πŸ”΄ 14 September 24, Saturday 
πŸ”΅ 12pm - 6pm
πŸ—Ί GV x The Projector at Cineleisure, Ruby Lounge - Level 6
πŸ’΅ FOC

Sign up at: bit.ly/deathcafeRSVP