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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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πŸ‘·β€πŸ‘·πŸΏβ€ MIGRANT X ME
Join us on an educational learning journey with migrant workers to listen to their stories, understand their challenges and the migrant landscape in Singapore!

πŸ—“ Choose a date :
14th November: 7:00pm - 10:30pm
17th November: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
28 November: 7:00pm - 10:30pm

πŸ™Œ SPECIAL RATE OF $35/pax for Open Jio subscribers (original price $45) if you sign up by this Sunday 11 Nov! πŸ™Œ

This will go towards transportation costs to the partner dormitory, a starter pack on migrant landscape in Singapore, dormitory food tasting, administrative & operations costs and donations to the partner NGO SG Accident Help Centre which serves to provide holistic care to injured workers in Singapore!

Sign up now πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/2RAD6yj before slots run out!!
ASEAN Youth Pre-COP Capacity Building Workshop
Are you a youth (or youth at heart) from the ASEAN region? Are you interested to know how YOUths can play a role at the United Nations Climate Change Conference?

For this FREE workshop, Singapore Youth for Climate Action has teamed up with our friends from:

- Energy Studies Institute, National University of Singapore
- Environmental Law Students Association at NUS Law
- Malaysian Youth Delegation

πŸ”΄ 15 Nov
πŸ”΅ 10am-2pm
βšͺ️ Dungeon, The Red Box

Sign-up here πŸ‘‰: bit.ly/2Oya1ld

#environment
Foster Care Week 2018: The Blind Side Film Screening x Post-show Dialogue

Join us for a film screening of The Blind Side, a heartwarming story about the compassionate response to vulnerability and need.

At the post-show dialogue, together with sector professionals and foster parents, explore this segment of our society that’s not talked about often enough, and listen to stories told about the hope that is fostered in every child's life through the Fostering Scheme.

This event is FREE.

πŸ”΄ 24 Nov
πŸ”΅ 1.30pm - 4.30pm
βšͺ️The Projector

Sign-up here πŸ‘‰: bit.ly/2yZ5O5f

#fostercare
TEDxPickeringStreet Adventures #9: Inter-tidal Walk @ Tanjong Rimau

Celebrate International Year of the Reef with us! Did you know that Singapore is home to more than 250 species of hard coral? But that's JUST the coral, we haven't even scratched the surface of the many fascinating species living around and within them!

Explore the coastline and inter-tidal area with Ivan Kwan from Nature Adventure SG. The walk will end with a coastal cleanup!

This adventure is FREE.

πŸ”΄ 25 Nov
πŸ”΅ 5pm-7pm
βšͺ️ Meet @ Singapore Cable Car Station - Siloso Point

Sign-up here πŸ‘‰: bit.ly/2ASUJ6Z

#environment
AIM FOR ZERO LAUNCH EVENT

Organized by AWARE, this national campaign seeks to address the national under-reporting of sexual violence in Singapore and press for collective support for survivors of all forms of sexual violence.

The event will include an empowering dialogue with a sexual assault survivor, a community changemaker and experts in trauma-informed practice.

Guest-of-Honour for this event is Minister of Law and Home Affairs, Mr. K Shanmugam.

πŸ”΄ 26 Nov
πŸ”΅ 2.30pm-4.30pm
βšͺ️ Social Service Institute (Auditorium)

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πŸ”ˆCalling all upper sec and tertiary students! Want to bridge the generation GAP and enrich your life?

🀝 Camp REConnection V 🀝

A 4-day camp co-organised by NUS University Scholars Programme (USP) and Ren Ci Hospital, we aim to facilitate inter-generational bonding between youth and seniors.

Some ✨highlights✨include:
1) Human Library with Seniors
2) Makan with Seniors
3) Dialect lessons
4) Experiential learning sessions!

Throughout the camp, you will also be learning and writing about the stories of seniors, which will be submitted for Singapore Bicentennial πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬.

πŸ”΄ 10 Dec - 13 Dec | 9am-6pm
πŸ”΅ Ren Ci @ Bukit Batok
βšͺ️ Fee: $10

VIA hours will be awarded to participants for time spent with seniors.

If you're interested, sign up at bit.ly/2BfPzT2 by Fri 23 Nov!

DM @Melzo if you have any questions 😊
πŸ—Ί Global Migrant Festival πŸ—Ί
Promoting multiculturalism, providing a platform for migrant workers and refugees to have their voices heard

πŸ”΄ 15-16 Dec
πŸ”΅ National Gallery, Arts House & Singapore Book Council, Singapore
βšͺ️ For more info, visit πŸ‘‰πŸ»: bit.ly/2OX07tR

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE

✨Highlights✨

Singapore Migrant Worker Poetry Competition Finals 2018

Poetry Readings written and performed by migrants from all over Asia

Cultural Performances from the theatre group "The Birds" to the band "Migrants Band Singapore”

Panels & Discussions by academic experts, doctors, activists and community advocates from non-profit organisations

Film Screenings depicting the stories of migrants.

#migrantworkers
Be Inspired Speaker Series: Celebrating the Indomitable Human Spirit

In conjunction with the upcoming International Day of Persons with Disabilities, come hear the stories of two inspiring differently-abled individuals: Ezzy, a right-pelvic amputee cancer survivor and Michael, whose legs are immobile from childhood polio; who have gone on to create purposeful and joyful lives.

Join us, and reimagine the label of disability that we often place on our differently-abled friends.

πŸ”΄ Fri 30 Nov
πŸ”΅ National Volunteer Philanthropy Centre
βšͺ️ Sign up here πŸ‘‰πŸ»: bit.ly/2qYF7Jt

#PWDs
The Giving Street @ Club Street and Ann Siang Hill
Discover more about issues and causes around us and find out how you can give back to help Singapore become a City of Good.

For one evening only, join us for a carnival of music, munchies and magic – all in the spirit of giving! Catch enthralling performances and take part in exciting activities while supporting non-profits, ground-up movements and social enterprises.

πŸ”΄ Sat 1 Dec | 7 pm to 10.30 pm
πŸ”΅ Club St & Ann Siang Hill
βšͺ️ For more info, visit πŸ‘‰πŸ»: bit.ly/2r7fuWV
Passionate about a cause but don’t know where to begin?

Seeking new ways to make sustainable social impact?

Check out this 6 months programme with a joint emphasis on mentoring & exposure to the operations of a social impact initiative! Meet passionate mentors who have dedicated themselves to these 4 global goals:

(1) Good Health and Well-Being
(2) Reduced Inequalities
(3) Responsible Consumption and Production
(4) Life Below Water

Hurry, Round 1 Application closes on 7 Dec 2018!

http://www.bit.ly/2rhoBo4