AWARE's Design Thinking Workshop on Active Bystander

👋 Calling all Social Sector Changemakers & Volunteers!

Wish to play your part in shaping a safer community?💪

At AWARE, they know frontline volunteers and community groups see the realities of violence firsthand ranging from subtle, underlying signs to overt, critical incidents. However, knowing how to safely step in can be incredibly daunting. In this collaborative Design Thinking Workshop, they hope to co-create a specialized Active Bystander curriculum and you get to play a part to shape it with your ground experience and expertise! 🌟Snacks & drinks will be provided! ☕️🍰

Collectively, let's build a robust framework that empowers communities to safely, effectively, and confidently de-escalate violence.

This workshop can hold up to 20 pax.

📅 11 July 2026, Saturday
⏰ 1pm - 5pm
📍TBC
💵FOC
🔗 Sign up here: http://tiny.cc/ActiveBystander11Jul26

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weALL SG Film Series - The Economics of Happiness

What connects climate change, global economic instability, and the rising tide of mental and emotional strain around the world?🤔 What if meeting human needs could also heal our relationship with the planet we call home?🏡

As part of the weAll SG Film Series 2026, they invite you to watch The Economics of Happiness before the event. Join them for a post-screening discussion with Cai Bingyu, President of Ground-Up Initiative (GUI).

The film reminds us that localisation is not only a pathway to living in harmony with the Earth but also a way to rebuild community, strengthen belonging, and rediscover the relationships that sustain us🤩

Find out how GUI’s journey offers hope for revitalising our communities and responding to climate apathy with courage and care💕

📅 27 June 2026, Saturday
⏰ 4.30pm - 6pm
📍 60 Jalan Ikan Merah, S(578084)
💵FOC
🔗 Sign up here: http://tiny.cc/weALLSGFilm27june

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🇸🇬🎉 8th National Day Ground-Up Party

Bored of scrolling? Come celebrate National Day with us! Make friends IRL, and discover cool new interests and communities ❤️

At the Unconference, YOU shape what happens. Host or join an activity – from book sharings to board games, art jams to thoughtful conversations. Just head to the Activity Board and dive in!

Also, don’t miss the Ground-Up Booths — explore a variety of causes, communities, and creative ideas built from the ground up.

🍪 Light snacks will be provided – please bring your own lunch.

Sign up now for a day of connection, creativity, and community 🎉

📅 2 Aug 2026, Sunday
⏰ 12:00pm – 6.00pm
📍 The POD @ National Library Board (Level 16), 100 Victoria Street, S188064

Sign up at: bit.ly/ndgup26

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✨PGS Circle: This AIn't It!✨

Have you also been feeling discomfort, anxious, or even burnt out from staying in the tech industry amidst the national AI push?🧐

"To realise AI's potential, we must organise at a national level, and move with speed and scale"...what does this really mean for the tech students and professionals? 🤔

🧑🏻‍💻If you are a student or professional, or simply curious about the tech industry, this gathering is for you!

📅 14 Jul 2026, Tuesday
⏰ 7.30pm - 9.30pm (Registration starts at 7pm. Have dinner before or bring your dinner along!)
📍 Near Bendemeer MRT. Exact location shared in confirmation email

Sign up at: http://tiny.cc/pgsseason4

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SPD Disability Talk: Stronger Together - How Community Helps Us Through Life’s Challenges

Looking to better understand about disabilitie, inclusion and to learn practical tips in interacting with persons with disabilities? 🤝

Join Guest speakers, SPD Inclusion Champion Mikail Wong, and wife, Siti Nooraini Abdul Manaf as they share their journey on mental wellness and navigating life-altering events together and the difference that family, friends and the wider community have made along the way✨

📅 8 July 2026, Wednesday
⏰ 7.30pm - 8.30pm
📍Online

Sign up at: http://tiny.cc/spd8july

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Through Our Eyes: Dementia Through Lived Experiences Soft Launch

Step into the lived realities of dementia through this soft launch event. You can expect:

🎤 Live Panel: Understanding dementia and youth-led conversation with real stories & insights

🎪 Interactive Booths: Step into a world about dementia and caregiving

📑 Afterglow Bingo: Explore, interact, and win YOCHI, NTUC Vouchers & more — learn more about dementia & caregiving in a fun way

📅 11July 2026, Saturday
⏰10am-2.30pm
📍 Jurong Regional Library
💵FOC
🔗 Sign up at: http://tiny.cc/throughoureyes11jul

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Open Endings – Fostering Dialogues: The Good Ending We Need To Talk About

What does a good ending look like, and are we doing enough to make it possible? 🥹

This session explores the hopes, the hard questions, and the conversations around dignity, comfort and care at the end of life💖

📅 10 Jul 2026, Friday
⏰ 6.30pm-9pm
📍HCA Oasis@Outram Day Hospice, Outram Community Hospital
💵FOC
🔗 Sign up here: http://tiny.cc/TheGoodEnding10jul

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🇸🇬 Step into the conversation shaping Singapore’s future at SG Youth Forum 2026

Join over 1,000 youths, community partners, and government leaders at the SG Youth Forum 2026, where the SG Youth Plan, shaped by over 400,000 sentiments from 62,000 youths, will be unveiled.

Explore how young people, communities, businesses, and the Government can work together to build a Singapore where youths feel more confident about their future, more connected to one another, and empowered to contribute to society. Whether you’re passionate about civic participation, community building, or simply curious about how youth voices shape national priorities, this is a chance to be part of the conversation. 🤝

Look forward to:
- Witnessing the launch of the SG Youth Plan
- Exploring the Marketplace featuring opportunities from the People, Public, and Private sectors
- Joining the Marketplace of Ideas to share your perspectives on Singapore’s future (onsite registration, limited slots)
- Connecting with fellow youths, organisations, and changemakers
- Experiencing live podcasts, workshops, and a marketplace featuring local creators and entrepreneurs

📅 25 July 2026, Saturday
⏰ From 10:30AM onwards
📍 Suntec Convention Centre, Engage Theatre 2 (Halls 401–402)

🎟️ Register by 24 July 2026: https://go.gov.sg/sgyouthforum-2026

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🇵🇸 Film Screening: Al Awda 🎬

What does solidarity look like in the face of conflict? Al Awda offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the 2018 Freedom Flotilla mission: a civilian-led effort to challenge the blockade of Gaza through peaceful direct action.

Experience the Freedom Flotilla through the eyes of those on board in the document. Follow 22 international activists, including Singaporean humanitarian Dr Ang Swee Chai and filmmaker Jason Soo, as they journey towards Gaza, and discover the personal convictions, challenges, and acts of solidarity that shaped this humanitarian mission

📅 11 July 2026, Saturday
⏰ 8:30PM
📍 Filmhouse, Golden Mile Tower, Level 5

🎟️ Tickets: https://filmhouse.sg/film/127/al-awda/
🎥 Trailer & more information: https://linktr.ee/jasonsoo

Join this screening to gain deeper insight into one of the lesser-known humanitarian missions to Gaza and engage with stories of courage, solidarity, and peaceful activism.

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Resist Temptation Workshop: Instant Gratification or Long Term Growth?

What does it take to support youths who face countless tempations today?🤔

From endless scrolling 📱 to gaming 🎮, substance use 🚭, and other distractions that can pull them away from their goals. Resisting temptation isn't just about willpower.

Join this interactive workshop organized by Break The Wheel and SOAR SG to understand the underlying drivers and the range of possible strategies (and there are many!) can support youths to make positive choices and make a real difference. 🌱

📅 11 July 2026, Saturday
⏰ 3pm-4.30pm
📍 Kaleo Event Space, 362 Upper Paya Lebar Road, #06-12, S(534963)

Sign up at: http://tiny.cc/resisttemptationworkshop

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