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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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MINDS Film Festival 2020

To raise awareness of persons with intellectual disabilities, MINDS, in partnership with Singapore Film Society, has specially curated a line up of international films showcasing the realities & challenges faced by the special needs community.

πŸ’° $10 per ticket

πŸ”΄ 15 - 19 Jan
βšͺ️  Shaw Theatres Lido Level 5/6  350 Orchard Road, S238868
♿️ Wheelchair Accessible

πŸ‘‰ More details at http://bit.ly/2Fybhmo

Organised by MINDS

#disability #film
Ripples

This drama production follows 4 individuals who come together to evoke change in a neighbourhood with rising tensions. Witness how Sam & Lyanna from the social service sector, Imran a volunteer & Aunty Mei Ling from the community, forge friendships and find their purpose.

President Halimah Yacob will be gracing the event.

πŸ”΄ 18 Jan, Sat
πŸ”΅ 530 - 730pm
βšͺ️ Nanyang Polytechnic - Main Auditorium (Block A)
180 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, S569830
♿️ Wheelchair Accessible

πŸ‘‰ More details at bit.ly/36W2ua8

A collaboration between NYP Social Work & CARE Network

#community #drama
Dear openjio community,

Hope your 2020 has been great :) Here are some quick updates!

β™Ώ Events that are wheelchair accessible are denoted with this icon!

πŸ“±Curious to know more about the people behind openjio? Check out #humansofopenjio on Instagram! http://Instagram.com/openjio/

❀️ Lastly, continue to Stay OPEN & JIO your friends πŸ€—

Love,
The openjio team
OpenJio #WeeklyBitesπŸͺ
Fresh insights in the social space!

πŸ“° THIS WEEK'S FEATURE:
Australian Fires: All Your Questions, Answered by Tammy Gan

If I'm not part of the solution, I'm part of the problem. How will I choose to act today?

πŸ‘‰ Read here: http://bit.ly/OJWeeklyBites11
What's At Stake

Every vote counts! Come and join our panelists as we dig deep to understand the complexities that goes on behind the upcoming general elections! Learn how your voice matters and how you too can also play a part!

πŸ”΄ 7 Feb, Fri
πŸ”΅ 7pm - 9pm
βšͺ️ SIM HQ MPH Hall B, B2 BLK B S(599491)

♿️Wheelchair Accessible

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2tzw0nn

#currentaffairs #paneldiscussion

Organized by SIM Singapore
Spoke & Bird Presents: Photos, Voices, Verses

Spoke & Bird Poetry presents a special poetry-photography collaboration and fundraiser for sex workers advocacy group Project X! This February, come and hear brand new works by four incredible poets, Deborah Emmanuel, Melizarani T. Selva, Shivram Gopinath & William Beale, that respond to photographs by four sex workers.

✨All proceeds from ticket sales will go to Project X

πŸ”΄ 5 Feb, Wed
πŸ”΅ 7.30pm - 10pm
βšͺ️ The Merry Lion Comedy Cafe And Bar, #03-00 Circular Road, #8b, S049364

πŸ’° Tickets are
$15 (regular)
$10 (students)
$20 (walk-in purchase)

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: http://bit.ly/30BfLCu

#poetry #projectx

Organized by Project X
Social Oven 2020

Interested in social entrepreneurship? Want to get more resources for your social startup and network with established as well as aspiring entrepreneurs? Join us in this one day journey to learn more about the feasibility and sustainability of social entrepreneurship ideas. In addition, you will also be able to gain greater exposure to opportunities, resources and networks!

πŸ”΄ 8 Feb, Sat
πŸ”΅ 9am - 6pm
βšͺ️ The Hangar by NUS Enterprise, 21 Heng Mui Keng Terrace, S119613

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: http://bit.ly/30xnOjK

#entrepreneurship

Organized by Social Impact Catalyst and NUS Entrepreneurship Society
Candid Confessions

What is privilege? What makes something a sign of privilege? What does privilege look like to you? Do you think you are privileged? There are no wrong questions when it comes to privilege. Here at Candid Confessions, share your views and listen to others. This will be a closed door session open to English-speaking youths from all walks of life between ages 17 and 35.

❗️ Registration is mandatory.

πŸ”΄ 8 Feb, Sat
πŸ”΅ 1pm - 6pm
βšͺ️ Singapore Khalsa Association, Ballroom, Level 5, S217646

♿️Wheelchair Accessible

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: http://bit.ly/38fqjtw

#privilege #conversations

Organized by TRC Youth Wing
OpenJio #WeeklyBitesπŸͺ
Fresh insights in the social space!

πŸ“° THIS WEEK'S FEATURE:
On community building, restorative/preventive measures and collectivising: how do we move forward and can we do it together? By ila

πŸ‘‰ Read here: http://bit.ly/OJWeeklybites12

PS. Happy Chinese New Year! 🍊 🍊 Please also take care & stay safe amidst the Wuhan virus outbreak!
Future Women Leaders Forum 2020

Ladies, are you looking for a job?

Join the largest and most anticipated recruitment event for female uni students & fresh grads (1-2 years out of uni) by Young Women's Leadership Connection! In this interactive workshop & panel discussion, come network, learn & exchange ideas with established female leaders & peers.

❗️Register by 6 Feb, Thurs

πŸ’° $10

πŸ”΄ 13 Feb, Thurs
πŸ”΅ 615-10pm (dinner & networking)
βšͺ️ Grab Office @ Marina One, 9 Straits View, #23-07/12 Marina One West Tower, S018937

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here http://bit.ly/3ayrC8S

Organised by Young Women's Leadership Connection

#women #networking #forum
What’s Your Take - Youth Edition

Have a great idea? Turn your ideas into reality NOW! MOE wants to co-create solutions with you for mental health & cyber wellness in schools! Look forward to guidance by experts & a platform to pitch your ideas.

❗️Register by 3 Feb

1. Context-setting & Ideation
πŸ”΄ 8 Feb, Sat
πŸ”΅ 930am - 4pm
2. Ideation
πŸ”΄ 28 Mar, Sat
πŸ”΅ 12 - 4pm
3. Pitch
πŸ”΄ 4 July, Sat
πŸ”΅ 930am - 4pm

βšͺ️ Venue provided after successful registration

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here http://bit.ly/2tQsJjE
πŸ‘‰ Open to youths aged 15-25

#mentalhealth
Common Senses for Common Spaces - Foundation of Faiths

Interested to know more about other faith groups? Don’t miss this! Join us for an interfaith exchange on the basic tenets of different faiths! With panel sharing & dialogue on Baha'i, Hinduism & Taoism

πŸ”΄ 5 Feb, Weds
πŸ”΅  730-930pm (dinner starts at 630pm)
βšͺ️  Nee Soon Central CC, 1 Northpoint Drive, #01-201, S768019

β™Ώ Wheelchair Accessible

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here http://bit.ly/37qB501

Organised by People's Association

#faith #participatorydiscussion
Blank Space: Makan-Makan with Dr. Hakim

Join us for a special evening of food & relational learning conversations! In this session, hear about the purpose & vision behind Relational Learning Project initiated by Dr. Hakim & Afghan Peace Volunteers. Participate in Relational Learning Circles on relational knowledge & attitudes to learn from one another.

πŸ’°$15

πŸ”΄ 4 Feb, Tues
πŸ”΅  6pm
βšͺ️  195 Pearl Hill Cafe, #01-56 S168976

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here http://bit.ly/30QrCwr

#socialimpact #conversations
<Ask Us Anything! ANYTHING!>πŸ—£

Dear OJ Community,

Thank you for journeying with us - and a warm welcome for those who just joined! 😊

This year, we're excited to try out a new platform - Podcast! πŸŽ™
We want to spread awareness of social causes by providing a space for people to share their personal stories, such as why they started their own social initiatives!

Ask Us Anything! πŸ“’πŸ“£
In our first podcast in Feb, we're going to answer your questions! Here's a great opportunity to ask us anything you're curious about:

πŸ‘‰ https://pigeonhole.at/OJ2020
We look forward to hearing from you! Let us know who you'd like to hear from, or topics you're interested to hear in our upcoming episodes.

πŸ“±Stay tuned on our Instagram for the latest updates!

Love,
The openjio team
"Been there, don't do that!" - Human Library

Sign up for either of the 3 sessions where beneficiaries and ambassadors of PAVE will share on how they overcame intimate partner violence, found hope in moving on and supporting others with similar experiences. Have a dialogue with the ambassadors after their sharing in an informal and cozy set-up to gain more perspective!

❗️Limited to 15 slots per timing per day.

πŸ”΄ 8 Feb, Sat and 9 Feb, Sun
πŸ”΅ Various timings
βšͺ️ SCAPE Level 2, Atrium
♿️Wheelchair Accessible

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: http://bit.ly/317vLMD

#relationship #humanlibrary

Organized by PAVE
Mission: Unite

Mission:Unite is THE hackathon in Singapore with an aim to catalyse youth action in connecting people with diverse racial and religious backgrounds. Hackers will be guided by thought leaders, policy makers, aspiring entrepreneurs, hackers, and mentors across the region to explore and hack solutions with the objective to strengthen social harmony.

❗️Application deadline : 5th Feb 2020

πŸ”΄ 15 Feb, Sat
πŸ”΅ 9am - 5pm
βšͺ️ JustCo, 6 Raffles Boulevard, #03-308, Marina Square, S039594

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: http://bit.ly/319JJO1

#hackathon #race #religion

Organized by StartupX
Our Student Dialogues #2: A Teacher's Role

The second Dialogue Session will be focused on bridging the gap between the students’ expectations of a teacher’s role, and the reality faced by teachers in the classrooms. We will also discuss the possible ways in which teachers can be supported within the education system.

❗️Registration deadline: 6 Feb 2020

πŸ”΄ 9 Feb, Sun
πŸ”΅ 1pm - 4.30pm
βšͺ️ NTUC Centre, 1 Marina Boulevard, Level 8, Room 801.

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2uNi9dm

#education #conversations

Organized by SGExams