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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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Explorations-In-Ethnicity (Basic Course)

Have an honest, open, and unreserved conversation on race and ethnicity in a safe space. Enhance your awareness of the presumptions, perceptions and attitudes where matters pertaining to race and ethnicity are concerned.

πŸ”΄ 31 Aug, Sat
πŸ”΅ 9 am- 5:30 pm
βšͺ️ OnePeople.sg, Conference Room, 381 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh S319758

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here https://bit.ly/2Zqvcek

#ethnicity #relationship #workshop
Data Science with Impact - Using Technology for a Good Cause

What if the algorithms and analytics that companies use to increase profit can be applied to improve social issues in healthcare and education, and to reap benefits for our society?

Join us for this workshop and panel discussion session to understand how companies can do good using data science.

πŸ”΄ 4 Sept, Wed
πŸ”΅ 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
βšͺ️ BASH, Level 3, Blk 79 Ayer Rajah Crescent, S139955, via Lift Lobby 3

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here http://bit.ly/2ZcKmJb

#technology #impact #socialgood
Hi everyone! It’s time for our weekly polls again πŸ€— From last week's poll, you all preferred us to blast events once a week. Which day should it be on?
Anonymous Poll
16%
Monday
1%
Tuesday
6%
Wednesday
4%
Thursday
12%
Friday
5%
Saturday
8%
Sunday
48%
I have no preference
How many days in advance should we start blasting out events?
Anonymous Poll
38%
> 12 days
51%
7 - 12 days
8%
3 - 6 days
3%
< 3 days
The Future of Education: Disruption & Social Mobility

How can youths be future-ready while being enablers for social mobility?

Join us in this closed-door discussion to share your perspectives & recommendations on ways the education system can prepare youths for the future.

Facilitating this are SG Youth Action panellists Inch Chua (Singer/Songwriter), Lai Chang Wen (Ninja Van Co-Founder) & Dedric Wong (Ding Yi Music).

Lunch is provided! 🍽

πŸ”΄ 7 Sep, Sat
πŸ”΅ 10am-1pm
βšͺ️ Nanyang Academic of Fine Arts (NAFA) Seminar Room (Campus 1), 80 Bencoolen Street

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2zvstWy
πŸ‘‰ Limited slots only, RSVP by 2 Sep Mon!

Access Singapore is a ground-up organisation providing non-academic opportunities to underserved students through externships and mentorships and strives to connect students with working professionals in empowering underprivileged youth.

#education #futureready #socialmobility #participatorydiscussion
TEDxYouth@Singapore 2019: Future of Us

β€œWe believe that small acts can shape big realities”

Come participate in this thought-provoking day as we hope to educate & inspire youths on important societal issues. With diverse speakers bringing expertise & passion, be empowered by knowledge and fuel your passion to ignite change.

Learn, unlearn & relearn what the future requires of us!

πŸ”΄14 Sep, Sat
πŸ”΅10am - 5.30pm (reg starts at 9.30am)
βšͺ️The Ground Theatre @ *SCAPE

πŸ’° $15 - general admission
πŸ’° $10 - students and NSF (valid ID is required for entry)

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here http://bit.ly/2ZoYbV4

Organised by TEDxYouth@Singapore. Follow IG/FB @tedxyouthsingapore for speakers’ lineup & more information!

#youth #learning #talks
BookJio Sep: They Told Us To Move

We’re excited to be back!

Join us for our 2nd book club meetup conducted by our member Hilda (@haechannie) as we explore the book - They Told Us To Move

Sessions are facilitated around themes, so feel free to come even if you haven’t read/finished the book! πŸ™Œ

We’re here to start conversations! ☺️

πŸ”΄ 7 Sep, Sat
πŸ”΅ 5 - 7pm
βšͺ️ library@harbourfront, Program 1 S098585

πŸ”΄ 10 Sep, Tues
πŸ”΅ 7 - 9pm
βšͺ️ library@harbourfront, Program 1 S098585

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: tiny.cc/bookjio02

BookJio is a bi-monthly book club about social issues in Singapore

#bookjio
Caregivers Connect 2019

Welcome to Caregivers Connect! A conference that brings new ideas, support networks, community resources & renewed inspiration to caregivers! Explore how you can advocate for meaningful causes and learn to break labels through a workshop by Limitless.

With various exhibitors, be informed & inspired by keynote speakers A/Prof Lee Cheng (IMH Vice Chairman, Medical Board) & Caregiver Natalie Tan on the challenges and supports of Caregiving.

πŸ”΄7 Sep, Sat
πŸ”΅9am – 4.30pm
βšͺ️Prudential @ Scotts, 51 Scotts Road, #01-01, S228241(beside Newton MRT)

πŸ’°$30 per ticket (includes lunch & refreshments)

Sign up here: bit.ly/2khGyms

Caregivers Alliance Limited is a NPO dedicated to meeting the needs of caregivers of persons with mental health issues through education, support networks & self-care enablement.

#caregiving #mentalhealth #conference
Ground Zero Festival

Get in touch with your Kampung roots and reconnect with nature. Learn about minimal waste lifestyles and plant-based diets!

Bring your whole Kampung - all are welcome! (kids, grandpas & grandmas, pets) πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦πŸΆ

Have fun and enjoy the makan, music, art & more!

πŸ”΄7 Sep, Sat
πŸ”΅10am - 6pm
βšͺ️Ground-Up Initiative, 91 Lor Chencharu, S769201

πŸ‘‰ For more details: bit.ly/2lRddQp

Organised by Back to Ground Zero, powered by National Youth Council Singapore


#environment #arts #festival
One-north Festival 2019 - The Future of Everyone

This festival is an annual celebration of research, innovation, creativity & enterprise.

Come explore how science & tech can steer the way to a sustainable future for everyone!

Experience fun & interactive displays from schools & entrepreneurs to address sustainability challenges. Meet leading scientists & innovators and get hands-on with activities that entertains the whole family!

πŸ”΄13 & 14 Sep, Fri & Sat
πŸ”΅11am - 6pm
βšͺ️Fusionopolis One (one-north MRT)

πŸ‘‰Sign up here: bit.ly/2kdrI0y

Organised by A*STAR, JTC & Science Centre Singapore

#technology #environment #festival
Hi everyone! It’s time for our weekly polls πŸ€— We would like to find out more about our audience demographics, so if you don’t mind, please help us out!

Which gender do you identify with?
Anonymous Poll
67%
Female
30%
Male
3%
Prefer not to say
What makes you want to attend an event?

It’s affordable for me - 103
πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ 25%

My friends are going - 76
πŸ‘πŸ‘ 18%

To deepen my knowledge on an issue - 266
πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ 65%

To meet new people - 52
πŸ‘ 12%

To connect with like-minded people - 148
πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ 36%

To relax - 25
πŸ‘ 6%

To eat free food - 39
πŸ‘ 9%

πŸ‘₯ 409 people voted so far.
✨ WELCOME TO OPEN JIO! ✨
A telegram channel to help you keep up with events happening in the social sector.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ We seek to build a learning community of people who care about social causes.

⏰ We post events every Monday!

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YouthSpeak Forum 2019

YouthSpeak is a global youth movement powered by AIESEC who seeks to understand the hopes & challenges surrounding youth.

Join us in this forum which presents on how young leaders achieve successful careers, not necessarily following conventional ways. Shape your career now!

πŸ”΄14 Sep, Sat
πŸ”΅10am - 330pm
βšͺ️SIM Global Education, 461 Clementi Road, S599491

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: bit.ly/2m6CbeJ

Organised by AIESEC Singapore

#youth #career #talk
NUS Interfaith: For When Death Comes

Have you ever wondered what death is like?

Participate in this safe space as we reflect on our beliefs toward death. Ask curious questions in the Human Library segment and engage in open dialogues to understand the ways to process death when it occurs.

🍽 Dinner is provided!

πŸ”΄ Sep 13, Fri
πŸ”΅ 630-930pm (reg begins at 630)
βšͺ️ NUS Yusof Ishak House Student Lounge

πŸ‘‰Sign up here: bit.ly/2lCF1YL

Organised by NUS Interfaith

#death #participatorydiscussion
TRANS Family Services 40th Anniversary Symposium: Collaborating with or for?

How do we facilitate difficult conversations to foster collaborations between social services?

We invite you to a day of meaningful insights & conversations as we revisit the meaning of collaboration with the community. The future of collaborative work is co-created by all of us!

πŸ”΄ 18 Oct, Fri
πŸ”΅ 830am - 530pm
βšͺ️Orchard Hotel, 442 Orchard Rd, S238879

πŸ’°TICKETS
$100 - Early Bird (till 14 Sep!)
$30 - Student
$160 - Standard
$130 - Group (2 to 5 pax)

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2kpbrFX

Organised by TRANS Family Services

#collaboration #conversation #seminar
TECH TARIK 2019: Singapore's Mental Hell or Health?

How do we take care of our own & others' mental health? Is tech compatible with mental wellness?

Let's discuss the different intersections of mental health & tech! Come analyse how tech can upkeep our mental health and confront 'horrors & nightmares' related to it.

Diverse speakers include Bjorn Lee (MindFi), Tiansern Oon (Acceset), Dr. Pascale Cannon (Holmusk Data Scientist) & Hwee Boon Toh (SG Assoc for Counselling). Moderated by Saiful Anuar (Interverse)

🍽 Food is provided!

πŸ”΄ 13 Sep, Fri
πŸ”΅ 730 - 10pm
βšͺ️ A Good Space, 04-88, NVPC, Central 6 Eu Tong Sen St, S059817

πŸ’°TICKETS
$15 - Youth 13-25 years (with valid ID)
$18 - Early Bird
$25 - Standard

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: bit.ly/2m1tPF2
πŸ‘‰ Limited slots available!

Organised by GUILD - Ground-Up Innovation Labs for Development

#technology #mentalhealth #paneldiscussion
YOUth Alive! 2019

YOUth Alive! 2019, organised by Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH) to reach out to youths about mental wellness.

Now in its second year, YOUth Alive! 2019 will showcase a myriad of youth performances and inspiring stories by a panel of youth speakers on mental health and resilience in the face of personal and life challenges.

πŸ”΄ 21 Sept, Sat
πŸ”΅ 3pm-7pm
βšͺ️Festival Arts Theatre @Our Tampines Hub.

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here http://bit.ly/2mhv3MG

#youth #mentalhealth #festival
Youth Action Challenge: Societal Issues

Do you have what it takes what it takes to improve the lives of those in need and better support one another? Take part in the Youth Action Challenge (YAC) and come up with ideas to impact the future of Singapore.

Pitch your ideas to government leaders and industry experts, and best ideas stand a chance to turn them into reality and receive up to $50,000 in grants in a finale in April 2020.

πŸ‘‰ Find out more and sign up here http://bit.ly/2kKxruV

#youth #social #competition