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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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Fresh insights in the social space!

πŸ“° THIS WEEK'S FEATURE:
Notes On Mutual Aid by Diana Rahim

πŸ‘‰ Click here: https://bit.ly/OJWeeklyBites35
The Ground Speaks: Civil Society After GE2020

How has social activism helped advance policy agenda & shape national conversation?

Let us take stock of what has happened and contextualise our respective roles in the political landscape. Join activists Alfian Sa’at, Ching S. SIA, Jolovan Wham, Margaret, Mohamed Imran Mohamed, Ng Kok Hoe, Ranganayaki Thangavelu, Teo You Yenn & Tim Min Jie as we discuss recent gains, what lies ahead & how we can play our part!

πŸ”΄ 26 Jul, Sun
πŸ”΅ 8pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here https://bit.ly/32qwdZ5

Organised by Ethos Books
#live #paneldiscussion #GE2020
Consent: Do you get it? Young Singaporeans perceptions of sexual consent

Join panel experts Carissa Cheow (LKY School of Public Policy), Lee Yi Ting (sex ed facilitator) & Priscilla Chia (private lawyer) as we share our survey findings, followed by breakout discussions. Let’s work towards understanding Consent, debunk harmful myths and ensure that our decisions are informed by empathy & respect!

πŸ’° Pay-what-you-can
(Proceeds go to AWARE’s Vulnerable Women’s Fund)

πŸ”΄ 25 Jul, Sat
πŸ”΅ 2 - 3.30pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here https://bit.ly/3eDxPBk

Organised by AWARE
#consent #youth #relationships
Get coached by a Recruiter

Interested to work in the social services or non-profit sector? Dont miss this chance to get a FREE 1-on-1 career coaching from Jerviel Lim, an experienced recruiter for various social service & non-profit organisations. Get personalised recession job hunting advice, and more!

πŸ”΄ Register by 21 Jul Tues, 10pm!

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here https://bit.ly/3jmEcwA

Organised by WerkWerk SG
#career #coaching
YSI SEA Virtual Demo Day 2020

From YSI SEA's Online Innovation Programme, we proudly present 23 regional impact entrepreneurs and their solutions to pressing sustainability challenges! Come listen & support these impact startup founders who worked relentlessly for the past 4 months.

πŸ”΄ 23 Jul, Thurs
πŸ”΅ 5- 7pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here https://bit.ly/2OAP0Ji

Organised by YSI SEA
#entrepreneurs #innovation
Read for Books 2020

Join us in an online book charity drive - for every 10 people who reads for 15 minutes, 1 book will be donated! Discussions and Q&A follows after reading. With our collective effort, we hope that more books can be donated!

πŸ”΄ 23 Jul, Thurs
πŸ”΅ 8- 9pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here https://bit.ly/2Oyo3px

Organised by National Reading Movement
#books #charity
The Exit Interview: 14th NMP Cohort

We invite NMPs leaving the 13th Parliament to reflect in light of these words. What do they view as their main achievements, and what would they have done differently? Is there still a place for the NMP scheme in our evolving democracy? Do they consider a two and a half year term long enough to be effective, and would they be open to serving a second term?

πŸ”΄ 1 Aug, Sat
πŸ”΅ 7.30pm-9pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3fXRHk6

#parliament #paneldiscussion

Organised by Singapore Policy Journal
Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum Essay Competition

Want to share your thoughts and aspirations for Singapore’s post-COVID future? KRMF Essay Competition is calling for submissions from 17 July to 17 August! Top entries from the tertiary and higher education categories stand to win attractive prizes!

πŸ”΄ 17 Jul, Wed - 17 Aug, Mon

πŸ‘‰ Join here: https://bit.ly/3jx0pbn

#essay #competition

Organised by NUS Students Political Association & the Convergence
Arete Fellowship Fall 2020

Are you a university student thinking about making an impact in your life? The Arete Fellowship helps equip students with decision making tools and high impact career planning resources related to Effective Altruism to maximise the good they can do.

❗️ Application deadline is 2 Aug!

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

#career #fellowship

Organised by Effective Altruism Singapore
How to Become an Effective Ally

Being an β€œally” is about being willing to act with and for other in pursuit of equality. Join our panel as we discuss actionable steps you can take to become an effective ally and change-maker!

πŸ”΄ 28 Jul, Tues
πŸ”΅ 6pm-7pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: https://ga.co/2CHvI2k

#privilege #ally #paneldiscussion

Organised by General Assembly (Singapore), Penawar & Prout
A Grand Design Audio Experience + Panel Discussion

A Grand Design, is an audio experience that will reconnect you with nature. This lecture-performance will take you on a remarkable journey with Cheyenne as she recounts her hilarious misadventures in the environmental sector. Stay for the panel discussion after where Cheyenne and Yingxuan will speak about the artistic process of making the work together with environmentalists and activists Kathy Xu and Abhishek Bajaj.

πŸ”΄ 30 Jul, Thurs
πŸ”΅ 8pm-10pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3hz2Tnx

#nature #audio #paneldiscussion

Organised by Checkpoint Theatre, Cross Island Line civic response Singapore, Eco Youth Collective & 6th Sense
Hey OJ!

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Want to explore Singapore's social space in a fun and experiential way? Welcome to our second National Day Ground-Up Party, Better To(Gather)!

Last year, a hundred of you came in person. This year, our three-day party will be held online in a home-made virtual carnival space (launching soon). We have planned an exciting schedule consisting of human library sharing πŸ“–, breakout activities 🎨, and many more fringe activities ✨.

Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for more information.

πŸ”΄ 7 Aug, Fri - 9 Aug, Sun

πŸ‘‰Sign up here https://bit.ly/ndgup2020

πŸ€— Mark your calendars, and as always stay OPEN and JIO your friends!
OpenJio #WeeklyBitesπŸͺ
Fresh insights in the social space!

πŸ“° THIS WEEK'S FEATURE:
Locked In A Transparent Cage: The Lives Of The Autistic In Singapore’s Lockdown
The author is a participant in the RicexDialogic op-ed competition

What are some transparent cages you have experienced? How might we bring awareness to these transparent cages?

πŸ‘‰ Click here: https://bit.ly/OJWeeklyBites37
M1 Peer Pleasure Youth Theatre Festival: What If

A new media experience co-created by a multidisciplinary group of performers, designers & directors! Presenting to you 4 originals, each accompanied by a short animation, What If explores being human amid a pandemic, and how we exist and connect feels alienating.

πŸ’° $5

πŸ”΄ 4/8/11/15 Aug, Tues/Sat
πŸ”΅ 8pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/39MCcJs

Organised by ArtsWok Collaborative
#performance #film
Three Lives - Design Your Life Special

Join us in this engagement workshop to experience your many possible lives and manage risks in a safe space! Using one of the most sought after tools, Three Lives, come find out the values that matter to you and the right guiding questions through your next phase in life.

πŸ’° $15

πŸ”΄ 15 Aug, Sat
πŸ”΅ 10-11.30am

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

Organised by Bold At Work
#workshop
Lawful Assembly of Ex-offenders

An Exclusive 'LIVE' Talkshow with Ex-offenders! In this inaugural series, we explore "Why Lifelong Learning is a Critical Factor in Preventing Relapse". Our panelists will share how they overcame personal and societal barriers to adopt a growth mindset, and how lifelong learning can prevent reoffending.

πŸ”΄ 10 Aug, Mon
πŸ”΅ 10.20am - 12pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3gqKiKk

Organsed by Architects of Life
#live #exoffenders #paneldiscussion
Let's Talk About... LGBTQ+ Mental Health

Leading up to World Mental Health Day, participate in this community workshop on LGBTQ+ Mental Health! Understand topics on mental health vs mental illness, LGBTQ+ risk factors, common mental illness symptoms, supporting someone with a mental illness & self-care tips!

πŸ”΄ 10 Aug, Mon
πŸ”΅ 3-5pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3flsE9x

Organised by Oogachaga
#mentalhealth #LGBTQ+
Activism in Crisis

Dive into a virtual festival aimed at building stronger links between environmental groups and social justice activists, drawing on the intersectional nature of the climate crisis! Lets sustain conversations & practices to facilitate meaningful structural change in our socio-political climate.

πŸ”΄ 8/10/15/22/23 Aug
πŸ”΅ 10.30am-12.30pm / 2.30-4.30pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2XhmwJ2

Organised by SG Climate Rally
#activism #environment #festival