International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP 2025) may be over but inequality doesn't take a break.
OJBites is back as we curate/craft articles about social issues/causes๐ง๐ญ โ๏ธ
This article is co-written by OpenJio & Engineering Good
What does Singaporeโs digital divide look like now that much more people are equipped and connected? ๐ป
Right now, itโs about who has resources for healthy digital habits: time, support, and digital confidence/ability. ๐คน
How can we make sure every family can thrive, not just survive, in our Smart Nation?
Read the full article: http://tiny.cc/igfu001
@openjio
OJBites is back as we curate/craft articles about social issues/causes๐ง๐ญ โ๏ธ
This article is co-written by OpenJio & Engineering Good
What does Singaporeโs digital divide look like now that much more people are equipped and connected? ๐ป
Right now, itโs about who has resources for healthy digital habits: time, support, and digital confidence/ability. ๐คน
How can we make sure every family can thrive, not just survive, in our Smart Nation?
Read the full article: http://tiny.cc/igfu001
@openjio
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Uncovering Eros: A Weekend of Adult Sex Education
Struggle to talk about sex, consent, intimacy or desire confidently and in a culturally respectful way? Youโre not alone.
Join Eros Coaching on 8โ9 Nov 2025 at Monkโs Brew Club for Singaporeโs first in-person weekend workshop on adult sex education, designed for both professionals and curious learners.
Learn from Brightly Abby, Tonia Goh, Sharon Teo & Dr Martha Tara Lee as they unpack boundaries, dysfunction, embodiment + LGBTQIA+ dialogue in a Singapore context.
๐ 8โ9 Nov 2025 โข 9:30 AMโ6:00 PM
๐ Monkโs Brew Club, East Coast Road
๐ Redeem free tickets to Uncovering / 15th Sex Positive Comedy: http://tiny.cc/ugju001
๐ Register here for Uncovering Eros event: eroscoaching.com/events/uncovering
Big thanks to @pinklifestyleglobal @carecondomssg and partners.
Letโs not just talk about sex more letโs talk about it better.
@openjio @experiencejio
Struggle to talk about sex, consent, intimacy or desire confidently and in a culturally respectful way? Youโre not alone.
Join Eros Coaching on 8โ9 Nov 2025 at Monkโs Brew Club for Singaporeโs first in-person weekend workshop on adult sex education, designed for both professionals and curious learners.
Learn from Brightly Abby, Tonia Goh, Sharon Teo & Dr Martha Tara Lee as they unpack boundaries, dysfunction, embodiment + LGBTQIA+ dialogue in a Singapore context.
๐ 8โ9 Nov 2025 โข 9:30 AMโ6:00 PM
๐ Monkโs Brew Club, East Coast Road
๐ Redeem free tickets to Uncovering / 15th Sex Positive Comedy: http://tiny.cc/ugju001
๐ Register here for Uncovering Eros event: eroscoaching.com/events/uncovering
Big thanks to @pinklifestyleglobal @carecondomssg and partners.
Letโs not just talk about sex more letโs talk about it better.
@openjio @experiencejio
grovve launch: the week after ๐ฅณ
Experience the good vibes at grovve โ the week after! ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฑ happening Sat, 8 Nov 2025.
Vibe along with X*SCAPE at *SCAPE with youth-led wellness workshops, games, and chill activities designed to help you slow down, reset, and reconnect โจ
๐ grovve @ *SCAPE
2 Orchard Link, #04-06, Singapore 237978
๐ 11am โ 8pm
๐ attend any workshop and receive a wellness surprise bag
if you joined them on 1 Nov 2025โฆ thereโs a special extra surprise waiting for you ๐
Keep the journey going and discover the resources + support grovve has just for youths ๐ฟ
๐ secure your spot now:
https://grovve.zohobackstage.com/grovveLaunchTheWeekAfter
@openjio @experiencejio
Experience the good vibes at grovve โ the week after! ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฑ happening Sat, 8 Nov 2025.
Vibe along with X*SCAPE at *SCAPE with youth-led wellness workshops, games, and chill activities designed to help you slow down, reset, and reconnect โจ
๐ grovve @ *SCAPE
2 Orchard Link, #04-06, Singapore 237978
๐ 11am โ 8pm
๐ attend any workshop and receive a wellness surprise bag
if you joined them on 1 Nov 2025โฆ thereโs a special extra surprise waiting for you ๐
Keep the journey going and discover the resources + support grovve has just for youths ๐ฟ
๐ secure your spot now:
https://grovve.zohobackstage.com/grovveLaunchTheWeekAfter
@openjio @experiencejio
๐ Do Good, Together! ๐
Changemaking isnโt just a big idea; itโs built on stories, community, and small actions stacking over time. โจ
Join Soristic as they share key insights from SG60: Stories of Giving and Community Spirit, plus hear from 10 inspiring changemakers as they spotlight their work, the realities on the ground, and the support they need next! ๐ค
The event will wrap with Networking for Actions โ connect, collaborate, and commit to one meaningful step you can take.
Every voice matters. Every action counts ๐
๐ 20 November 2025 (Thu)
โฐ 4pm โ 5.30pm (Registration from 3.30pm)
๐ Lifelong Learning Institute
๐ Register now: http://tiny.cc/6iju001
For changemakers keen on an Open Mic Showcase slot, apply here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMyaQa7EpBom3VuZqAeWRFEgINRFlJZ1Rsu9Al-m4Nr90nBg/viewform?usp=dialog
@openjio @experiencejio
Changemaking isnโt just a big idea; itโs built on stories, community, and small actions stacking over time. โจ
Join Soristic as they share key insights from SG60: Stories of Giving and Community Spirit, plus hear from 10 inspiring changemakers as they spotlight their work, the realities on the ground, and the support they need next! ๐ค
The event will wrap with Networking for Actions โ connect, collaborate, and commit to one meaningful step you can take.
Every voice matters. Every action counts ๐
๐ 20 November 2025 (Thu)
โฐ 4pm โ 5.30pm (Registration from 3.30pm)
๐ Lifelong Learning Institute
๐ Register now: http://tiny.cc/6iju001
For changemakers keen on an Open Mic Showcase slot, apply here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMyaQa7EpBom3VuZqAeWRFEgINRFlJZ1Rsu9Al-m4Nr90nBg/viewform?usp=dialog
@openjio @experiencejio
๐จ Ageing Artfully Conference 2025 ๐ถ
Harness the therapeutic power of the arts!
The Ageing Artfully Conference: Singaporeโs first of its kind is here!
Brought to you by St Lukeโs ElderCare (SLEC) and NAFA, this full-day experience reimagines ageing through creativity, expression and connection ๐ฑ
Explore. Experiment. Express.
Choose 2 out of 8 immersive workshops across visual arts, music, movement, theatre, storytelling and more
Hear from 14 inspiring speakers leading the way in arts & ageing.
๐ Saturday, 15 Nov 2025
โฐ 9:00am โ 5:00pm
๐ NAFA Campus 1, Wing B L2 Seminar Room
80 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189655
Come play, create and envision a future where ageing is joyful, engaged and artful โจ
๐ Register now: http://tiny.cc/ziju001
@openjio @experiencejio
Harness the therapeutic power of the arts!
The Ageing Artfully Conference: Singaporeโs first of its kind is here!
Brought to you by St Lukeโs ElderCare (SLEC) and NAFA, this full-day experience reimagines ageing through creativity, expression and connection ๐ฑ
Explore. Experiment. Express.
Choose 2 out of 8 immersive workshops across visual arts, music, movement, theatre, storytelling and more
Hear from 14 inspiring speakers leading the way in arts & ageing.
๐ Saturday, 15 Nov 2025
โฐ 9:00am โ 5:00pm
๐ NAFA Campus 1, Wing B L2 Seminar Room
80 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189655
Come play, create and envision a future where ageing is joyful, engaged and artful โจ
๐ Register now: http://tiny.cc/ziju001
@openjio @experiencejio
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๐ Gen2050 Youth Dialogue: The Future of Work Starts With Us ๐
AI is rewriting industries. Sustainability is reshaping how the world measures value. Global shifts are changing what good work looks like โ and who gets to build it.
Instead of waiting to see what happensโฆ come shape whatโs next.
Hear from leaders, learn the skills that will set you apart, and discover where young people can drive real impact in tomorrowโs economy.
๐ Tue, 25 Nov 2025
โฐ 9:00am โ 1:00pm
๐ NUS University Cultural Centre
Register now on Discover On My Way: http://tiny.cc/igju001
๐ค Jointly organised by:
KPMG in Singapore, Institute of Public Relations Singapore, and National Youth Council.
May we build a future of work where young people donโt just adapt but lead.
@openjio @experiencejio
AI is rewriting industries. Sustainability is reshaping how the world measures value. Global shifts are changing what good work looks like โ and who gets to build it.
Instead of waiting to see what happensโฆ come shape whatโs next.
Hear from leaders, learn the skills that will set you apart, and discover where young people can drive real impact in tomorrowโs economy.
๐ Tue, 25 Nov 2025
โฐ 9:00am โ 1:00pm
๐ NUS University Cultural Centre
Register now on Discover On My Way: http://tiny.cc/igju001
๐ค Jointly organised by:
KPMG in Singapore, Institute of Public Relations Singapore, and National Youth Council.
May we build a future of work where young people donโt just adapt but lead.
@openjio @experiencejio
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We are curious to hear your thoughts on this article (pssstt, refer to our previous post if you need a recap! or if you haven't read it)๐
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We are curious to hear your thoughts on this article (pssstt, refer to our previous post if you need a recap! or if you haven't read it)๐
Leave a comment to the polls if you would like to share more!
Have more thoughts than these?
Head over to our Instagram for more discussion questions!
How was the article/infographics for you?
Anonymous Poll
38%
Interesting, I didnโt know much about under-resourced families
36%
Hmm itโs okay,nothing really new
0%
Nah, i donโt agree with the article/infographics
29%
Wished it was more in depth
What has helped you manage your own or your children screen-time?
Anonymous Poll
14%
Create screen free zones
6%
Use technology apps to help
56%
Find a hobby
77%
Increase physical activities or touch more grass
29%
Limiting screen time when my children are around
What do you think about countries like Finland removing devices from classroom? (ie. reverting to pen/pencils and papers)
Anonymous Poll
70%
We should do it too
9%
I donโt think it is a good move
21%
Hmm,undecided
Mission: Hire Possible
Ready to unlock the skills, mindsets and opportunities for tomorrow?
Then, come and join Mission: Hire Possible, where participants will get the opportunity to become career-ready for the future by getting the chance to connect with current professionals.
Expect:
โ A career human library featuring professionals from 8 industries
โ A panel discussion featuring Melvin Yong, Herjeet Singh and Kohe Hassan
Plus!
๐ธ Free corporate headshots
๐ฝ๏ธ Networking lunch
๐ด 15 November 25
๐ต10:00am - 2.00pm (light breakfast and lunch will be provided)
๐บ๏ธ Level 4 Blisshouse, Radin Mas CC
๐ต FOC
Sign up now: http://tiny.cc/bguu001
@openjio @experiencejio
Ready to unlock the skills, mindsets and opportunities for tomorrow?
Then, come and join Mission: Hire Possible, where participants will get the opportunity to become career-ready for the future by getting the chance to connect with current professionals.
Expect:
โ A career human library featuring professionals from 8 industries
โ A panel discussion featuring Melvin Yong, Herjeet Singh and Kohe Hassan
Plus!
๐ธ Free corporate headshots
๐ฝ๏ธ Networking lunch
๐ด 15 November 25
๐ต10:00am - 2.00pm (light breakfast and lunch will be provided)
๐บ๏ธ Level 4 Blisshouse, Radin Mas CC
๐ต FOC
Sign up now: http://tiny.cc/bguu001
@openjio @experiencejio
International Survivors of Suicide (ISOS) Loss Day
International Survivors of Suicide (ISOS) Loss Day brings together people around the world, who have lost a significant other to suicide, within their local communities to share understanding and hope.
Samaritans of Singapore hopes to offer participants a safe space to meet others who share the lived experience. This safe space is an opportunity for attendees to meet others who share their pain, to remember their departed loved ones, and to grieve and seek comfort together.
๐ด 22 November 25
๐ต 9:00am-1.00pm
๐บ๏ธ Connection One Tower 2 #03-20, 169 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 150169
๐ต FOC
Sign up now: http://tiny.cc/jguu001
@openjio @experiencejio
International Survivors of Suicide (ISOS) Loss Day brings together people around the world, who have lost a significant other to suicide, within their local communities to share understanding and hope.
Samaritans of Singapore hopes to offer participants a safe space to meet others who share the lived experience. This safe space is an opportunity for attendees to meet others who share their pain, to remember their departed loved ones, and to grieve and seek comfort together.
๐ด 22 November 25
๐ต 9:00am-1.00pm
๐บ๏ธ Connection One Tower 2 #03-20, 169 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 150169
๐ต FOC
Sign up now: http://tiny.cc/jguu001
@openjio @experiencejio
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Climate Fresk: Act for Cl!mate
Ever wondered how the seemingly disconnected causes of climate change could have such a massive impact on our current world?
Come and find out at Climate Fresk, a powerful science-based workshop that uses a 42-card game that unpacks the causes and consequences of climate change. Using the card game, participants will have the opportunity to piece together the various links that tell the full story.
Guided by trained facilitators, this fun and hands-on workshop makes use of collective intelligence to encourage deep discussions that will make participants feel more informed and empowered to take action.
Suitable for anyone aged 14+, participants do not require a background in sustainability, but previous attendees already working in sustainability often say they learn something new.
๐ดMultiple dates
๐ตDepends on session
๐บ๏ธ Multiple locations
๐ต FOC
Sign up now: https://linktr.ee/climatefresksg
@openjio @experiencejio
Ever wondered how the seemingly disconnected causes of climate change could have such a massive impact on our current world?
Come and find out at Climate Fresk, a powerful science-based workshop that uses a 42-card game that unpacks the causes and consequences of climate change. Using the card game, participants will have the opportunity to piece together the various links that tell the full story.
Guided by trained facilitators, this fun and hands-on workshop makes use of collective intelligence to encourage deep discussions that will make participants feel more informed and empowered to take action.
Suitable for anyone aged 14+, participants do not require a background in sustainability, but previous attendees already working in sustainability often say they learn something new.
๐ดMultiple dates
๐ตDepends on session
๐บ๏ธ Multiple locations
๐ต FOC
Sign up now: https://linktr.ee/climatefresksg
@openjio @experiencejio
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