Revolutionising the way we give - Technology & Crowdfunding
Is online crowdfunding the future of giving? What are effective ways to contribute to social causes?
In this roundtable, join Aseem Thakur (Give.Asia & Givola Labs) as he takes us through his journey to βdemocratize givingβ, learn more about the future of giving and the role we can play to help others.
π΄ 30 Apr, Thurs
π΅ 930 - 1030am
βͺοΈ Online
π Sign up here https://bit.ly/2zkEHo6
Organised by SPECTRUM Global
#giving #talk
Is online crowdfunding the future of giving? What are effective ways to contribute to social causes?
In this roundtable, join Aseem Thakur (Give.Asia & Givola Labs) as he takes us through his journey to βdemocratize givingβ, learn more about the future of giving and the role we can play to help others.
π΄ 30 Apr, Thurs
π΅ 930 - 1030am
βͺοΈ Online
π Sign up here https://bit.ly/2zkEHo6
Organised by SPECTRUM Global
#giving #talk
HeartBeats Online Series: Creating Social Impact from Home
VolSG presents the first series on skills-based volunteerism and community impact! From running charity drives to raising funds, hear from Skye Yeo who actively runs several social initiatives. Gain insights from her sharing of challenges & triumphs!
π΄ 28 May, Thurs
π΅ 6-645pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2LQHAjy
Organised by VolunteerSG
#talk #volunteerism
VolSG presents the first series on skills-based volunteerism and community impact! From running charity drives to raising funds, hear from Skye Yeo who actively runs several social initiatives. Gain insights from her sharing of challenges & triumphs!
π΄ 28 May, Thurs
π΅ 6-645pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2LQHAjy
Organised by VolunteerSG
#talk #volunteerism
LumiNation 2020: Imagining Migration and Migrants in Singapore by Anju Mary Paul
A talk by Anju Mary Paul that explores how potential migrants rate and rank different destination options, discussing how different groups of migrants think about Singapore before they arrive and after their arrival. The second half of this talk considers the power of imagination in constructing the figure of the migrant, making some seem more worthy than others and some groups more easy to integrate into the Singapore identity.
π΄ 30 Aug, Sun
π΅ 4 pm - 5 pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3glbOIf
#migrants #identity #talk
Organised by The Arts House at The Old Parliament
A talk by Anju Mary Paul that explores how potential migrants rate and rank different destination options, discussing how different groups of migrants think about Singapore before they arrive and after their arrival. The second half of this talk considers the power of imagination in constructing the figure of the migrant, making some seem more worthy than others and some groups more easy to integrate into the Singapore identity.
π΄ 30 Aug, Sun
π΅ 4 pm - 5 pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3glbOIf
#migrants #identity #talk
Organised by The Arts House at The Old Parliament
What can we do to prevent suicide?
At what point should someone call a crisis hotline? How do hotline volunteers actually deescalate a situation where someone is feeling suicidal? And what can we do on an individual level if someone reveals they have suicidal thoughts?
π΄ 9 Sept, Wed
π΅ 8.30 pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2EWDg2s
#mentalhealth #suicide #talk
Organised by Samaritans of Singapore & Calm Collective
At what point should someone call a crisis hotline? How do hotline volunteers actually deescalate a situation where someone is feeling suicidal? And what can we do on an individual level if someone reveals they have suicidal thoughts?
π΄ 9 Sept, Wed
π΅ 8.30 pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2EWDg2s
#mentalhealth #suicide #talk
Organised by Samaritans of Singapore & Calm Collective
How I Went from Leaving to Living
In this intimate & honest sharing, join Egan as he speaks with Calm Collective founder Sabrina on dealing with suicidal thoughts, helpful recovery strategies & her ongoing mental health journey. Ending with a live Q&A, learn how to live life as fully & meaningfully as possible!
π΄ 29 Sep, Tues
π΅ 9pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2HyGWIJ
Missed the live event?
Come check out the recorded event here
Organised by Calm Collective
#mentalhealth #talk
In this intimate & honest sharing, join Egan as he speaks with Calm Collective founder Sabrina on dealing with suicidal thoughts, helpful recovery strategies & her ongoing mental health journey. Ending with a live Q&A, learn how to live life as fully & meaningfully as possible!
π΄ 29 Sep, Tues
π΅ 9pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2HyGWIJ
Missed the live event?
Come check out the recorded event here
Organised by Calm Collective
#mentalhealth #talk
SAMH Creative SAY! - Trauma Informed Care (TIC) Awareness Talk
The Safe Circle programmes are complimentary programmes for parents, teachers, young adults, and helping professionals. As a participant in the programme, you will learn about what trauma is, its prevalence in Singapore, how it affects our children and youth, and how to integrate trauma-informed care into your work and life.
π΄ 23 Oct, Fri
π΅ 1 pm - 2 pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3jbG9uw
#mentalhealth #talk
Organised by Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH)
The Safe Circle programmes are complimentary programmes for parents, teachers, young adults, and helping professionals. As a participant in the programme, you will learn about what trauma is, its prevalence in Singapore, how it affects our children and youth, and how to integrate trauma-informed care into your work and life.
π΄ 23 Oct, Fri
π΅ 1 pm - 2 pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3jbG9uw
#mentalhealth #talk
Organised by Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH)
#ifeelyoubro - Men Share Their Feelings
Why is it so hard for men to share their feelings?
How do I get him to share his feelings?
Where can I share my feelings without feeling judged?
We'll be discussing these questions and more during our 2nd episode of #ifeelyoubro. Join our panel and live Q&A talk!
π΄ 11 Nov, Wed
π΅ 830pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/38mREgT
Organised by Calm Collective
#mentalhealth #men #talk
Why is it so hard for men to share their feelings?
How do I get him to share his feelings?
Where can I share my feelings without feeling judged?
We'll be discussing these questions and more during our 2nd episode of #ifeelyoubro. Join our panel and live Q&A talk!
π΄ 11 Nov, Wed
π΅ 830pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/38mREgT
Organised by Calm Collective
#mentalhealth #men #talk
Having Rituals for Rest - A Masterclass for Men
Being primarily the breadwinners, men are rarely taught to have rituals around rest. Rest often disappears from the priority list and before you know it - shows symptoms in different ways. Hear Jourdan Hussein as he discusses the importance of ritualising rest, how men can do it in their lives, and the benefits & risks of ritualising rest.
π΄ 18 Mar, Thurs
π΅ 830-915pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3rL5Oz0
Organised by Mantor
#men #mentalhealth #talk
Being primarily the breadwinners, men are rarely taught to have rituals around rest. Rest often disappears from the priority list and before you know it - shows symptoms in different ways. Hear Jourdan Hussein as he discusses the importance of ritualising rest, how men can do it in their lives, and the benefits & risks of ritualising rest.
π΄ 18 Mar, Thurs
π΅ 830-915pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3rL5Oz0
Organised by Mantor
#men #mentalhealth #talk
Are We in Debt to the Planet?
Are climate change, deforestation and the loss in biodiversity, symptoms of a ravaged earth? Join Dr. Chua Siew Chin (NUS) to learn about the planetary boundaries, earthβs carrying capacity and why we may be in an environmental deficit.
π΄ 20 Apr, Tues
π΅ 730-830pm
βͺοΈ Central Public Library - Programme Zone, 100 Victoria Street NLB, #B1-01, S188064
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2Rr47cT
Organised by National Library Board
#climatechange #talk
Are climate change, deforestation and the loss in biodiversity, symptoms of a ravaged earth? Join Dr. Chua Siew Chin (NUS) to learn about the planetary boundaries, earthβs carrying capacity and why we may be in an environmental deficit.
π΄ 20 Apr, Tues
π΅ 730-830pm
βͺοΈ Central Public Library - Programme Zone, 100 Victoria Street NLB, #B1-01, S188064
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2Rr47cT
Organised by National Library Board
#climatechange #talk
Fostering Info-Sharing Session
Interested in fostering or becoming a foster parent?
Tune into this info-sharing session organised by Boysβ Town Fostering Services, where you will get to learn about fostering in Singapore and how to contribute to the fostering community by volunteering and spreading the word.
π΅ 24 Apr, Sat
π΄ 10am-12pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3gq3VF0
Organised by Boys' Town Fostering Services
#fostering #talk
Interested in fostering or becoming a foster parent?
Tune into this info-sharing session organised by Boysβ Town Fostering Services, where you will get to learn about fostering in Singapore and how to contribute to the fostering community by volunteering and spreading the word.
π΅ 24 Apr, Sat
π΄ 10am-12pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3gq3VF0
Organised by Boys' Town Fostering Services
#fostering #talk
Brown Bag Sessions: Decision-Making
How can you make it easier on yourself to make better decisions?
Join us in this session as we explore the science of Decision-Making! From what to eat for lunch to life-changing ones, we're constantly making decisions. But we don't always make good ones.
π΄ 3 Jun, Thurs
π΅ 8-9.30pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2RKEzYU
Organised by Happiness Initiative
#talk
How can you make it easier on yourself to make better decisions?
Join us in this session as we explore the science of Decision-Making! From what to eat for lunch to life-changing ones, we're constantly making decisions. But we don't always make good ones.
π΄ 3 Jun, Thurs
π΅ 8-9.30pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2RKEzYU
Organised by Happiness Initiative
#talk
Fostering Info-sharing Session (Virtual)
In this info-sharing session organised by Boysβ Town Fostering Services, you will get to learn about fostering in Singapore, how to apply to become foster parents, and hear our foster parents share their experiences in caring for the foster children! We will also be addressing the common fears and myths about fostering in this session.
π΄ 29 Oct, Fri
π΅ 7.30-9pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3Ec538c
Organised by Boys' Town Fostering Services
#fostering #talk
In this info-sharing session organised by Boysβ Town Fostering Services, you will get to learn about fostering in Singapore, how to apply to become foster parents, and hear our foster parents share their experiences in caring for the foster children! We will also be addressing the common fears and myths about fostering in this session.
π΄ 29 Oct, Fri
π΅ 7.30-9pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3Ec538c
Organised by Boys' Town Fostering Services
#fostering #talk
Othering in Gender and Sexuality Talk #2
Explore normativities in the everyday with speakers Alfian Saβat, Amanda Lee Koe and Carissa Cheow.
From visual and textual representation in the media, communicative tools and dating apps to sites of advocacy, they unpack the perpetuated stereotypes in queer representations and the narratives that are eclipsed in the process.
π΄ 8 Dec, Wed
π΅ 8pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3psxrx5
Organised by TWorks Singapore
#gender #sexuality #talk
Explore normativities in the everyday with speakers Alfian Saβat, Amanda Lee Koe and Carissa Cheow.
From visual and textual representation in the media, communicative tools and dating apps to sites of advocacy, they unpack the perpetuated stereotypes in queer representations and the narratives that are eclipsed in the process.
π΄ 8 Dec, Wed
π΅ 8pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3psxrx5
Organised by TWorks Singapore
#gender #sexuality #talk
Building Resilience & Pursuing Dreams
Join us as we listen to Ms Joan Poh, Olympic rower and nurse, as she shares her inspiring story on how she manages her mental health while balancing her twin passion in rowing and nursing.
π΄ 25 Mar, Fri
π΅ 7pm - 8pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3uedCvw
Organised by Silver Ribbon Singapore
#resilience #mentalhealth #talk
Join us as we listen to Ms Joan Poh, Olympic rower and nurse, as she shares her inspiring story on how she manages her mental health while balancing her twin passion in rowing and nursing.
π΄ 25 Mar, Fri
π΅ 7pm - 8pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3uedCvw
Organised by Silver Ribbon Singapore
#resilience #mentalhealth #talk
Love is a pious act: Butch Muslim Masculinities, Gendered Subjectivities and Parenthood in Singapore
In Singapore, discrimination toward LGBT citizens has been reinforced through a monolithic notion of the traditional Asian family.
Drawing upon frameworks of intersectionality and piety, Dr Ad Maulod (Duke-NUS) explore how βbutchesβ negotiate, contest and reconcile their queer practices as Muslim daughters around βcoming out,β raising children with same-sex partners, biological parenthood and their perceptions of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART).
π΄ 22 Apr, Fri
π΅ 2 - 3.30pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3xAhlqE
Organised by NTU SoH Gender and Diversity
#lgbt #muslim #talk
In Singapore, discrimination toward LGBT citizens has been reinforced through a monolithic notion of the traditional Asian family.
Drawing upon frameworks of intersectionality and piety, Dr Ad Maulod (Duke-NUS) explore how βbutchesβ negotiate, contest and reconcile their queer practices as Muslim daughters around βcoming out,β raising children with same-sex partners, biological parenthood and their perceptions of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART).
π΄ 22 Apr, Fri
π΅ 2 - 3.30pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3xAhlqE
Organised by NTU SoH Gender and Diversity
#lgbt #muslim #talk
Youth For Change Conference
Join us as we discuss the theme of Peace Talks, and uncover how conflict mitigation, humanitarian operations, and post-conflict rehabilitation help to keep children safe in the most dangerous parts of the world. Hear from World Visionβs field practitioners as they share what they are doing to build conflict resilience and forge reconciliation in different countries affected by violence, and embark on a virtual trip to a regional city recovering from armed conflict.
π΄ 17 & 18 Dec, Sat & Sun
π΅ 17 Dec: 9am-5pm; 18 Dec: 9am-1.30pm
πΊ Republic Polytechnic
π°$20 (Registration end 1 Dec)
π Sign up here: http://bit.ly/3u75zkB
Organised by World Vision Singapore
#humanitarian #youth #talk
Join us as we discuss the theme of Peace Talks, and uncover how conflict mitigation, humanitarian operations, and post-conflict rehabilitation help to keep children safe in the most dangerous parts of the world. Hear from World Visionβs field practitioners as they share what they are doing to build conflict resilience and forge reconciliation in different countries affected by violence, and embark on a virtual trip to a regional city recovering from armed conflict.
π΄ 17 & 18 Dec, Sat & Sun
π΅ 17 Dec: 9am-5pm; 18 Dec: 9am-1.30pm
πΊ Republic Polytechnic
π°$20 (Registration end 1 Dec)
π Sign up here: http://bit.ly/3u75zkB
Organised by World Vision Singapore
#humanitarian #youth #talk
Intro to Forum Theatre
Interested in learning more about Forum Theatre(FT) or socially engaged arts?
In this short session, Zhong Han will share briefly about FT (origins, history, approach) and talk about local and overseas case studies where it has been practiced with communities.
π΄ 7 Dec, Wed
π΅ 8-9pm
πΊ Online via Zoom
Registration closes 4 Dec
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3GPXzMw
#forumtheatre #talk
Interested in learning more about Forum Theatre(FT) or socially engaged arts?
In this short session, Zhong Han will share briefly about FT (origins, history, approach) and talk about local and overseas case studies where it has been practiced with communities.
π΄ 7 Dec, Wed
π΅ 8-9pm
πΊ Online via Zoom
Registration closes 4 Dec
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3GPXzMw
#forumtheatre #talk