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⏰ We post events mostly on Mondays and Fridays every week! All events are #-ed according to their relevant topics e.g. #inequality
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a telegram channel to help you keep up with events happening in the social sector.
👨👩👧👦 We seek to ignite people’s curiosity in social issues, and create a learning community of people who care.
⏰ We post events mostly on Mondays and Fridays every week! All events are #-ed according to their relevant topics e.g. #inequality
💬 Have any events you’d like to share? Don’t bojio, pm @ameliaaalim. Contact her for queries, feedback and suggestions too 😊
📱Follow us on Instagram to connect with #teamopenjio: http://Instagram.com/OpenJio/
❤️ Lastly, continue to Stay OPEN & JIO your friends 🤗
🌱 Come join us for a FARM-TASTIC and FARM-FILLED family-friendly Saturday for the 1st ever Ground-Up Initiative's Farmers' Market!
Our Farmers' Market aims to support local entrepreneurs, as well as vendors that promote sustainable practices such as organic natural farming.
🔵 Sat, 16 March 2019
🔴 10am-5pm
⚪️ Kampung Kampus, 91 Lorong Chencharu (Yishun) Singapore 769201
For more information on the event line-up and to rsvp 👉🏻: http://bit.ly/2Tc9Tzj
GUI is a non-profit community that takes pride in encouraging sustainable living and educating an eco-conscious community.
To learn more about GUI, visit: https://groundupinitiative.org/
#sustainability #environment
Our Farmers' Market aims to support local entrepreneurs, as well as vendors that promote sustainable practices such as organic natural farming.
🔵 Sat, 16 March 2019
🔴 10am-5pm
⚪️ Kampung Kampus, 91 Lorong Chencharu (Yishun) Singapore 769201
For more information on the event line-up and to rsvp 👉🏻: http://bit.ly/2Tc9Tzj
GUI is a non-profit community that takes pride in encouraging sustainable living and educating an eco-conscious community.
To learn more about GUI, visit: https://groundupinitiative.org/
#sustainability #environment
Make The Change, Design For Good 2019
Good design is universal and widely applicable. True or False?
Moving well into its fifth edition in 2019, Make The Change’s Design For Good Talk is an initiative aimed at engaging and provoking communities to use works of creativity and design to positively influence the world.
The talk sets up the stage for passionate changemakers in Singapore to come on board and share about their success, failures, insights, and experiences as guest speakers.
🔵 Sat, 16 March 2019
🔴 4pm-7pm
⚪️ National Design Centre
Sign-up here 👉🏻: http://bit.ly/2tGNvyN
Good design is universal and widely applicable. True or False?
Moving well into its fifth edition in 2019, Make The Change’s Design For Good Talk is an initiative aimed at engaging and provoking communities to use works of creativity and design to positively influence the world.
The talk sets up the stage for passionate changemakers in Singapore to come on board and share about their success, failures, insights, and experiences as guest speakers.
🔵 Sat, 16 March 2019
🔴 4pm-7pm
⚪️ National Design Centre
Sign-up here 👉🏻: http://bit.ly/2tGNvyN
NUS Social Policies Forum 2019
Interested to hear from experts about social inequality and social stratification? Want to know how we can respond to them as a society?
Come down to NUS Social Policies Forum 2019 and engage with youths from various universities, tertiary institutions and junior colleges, while gaining deeper insight about these issues!
🔵 Tues, 19 March 2019
🔴 7pm-9pm
⚪️ NUS UTown Auditorium 2
Sign-up here 👉🏻: http://bit.ly/2SDM0eQ
Open to all NUS students and alumni, pre-tertiary students and undergraduates from other universities in Singapore!
It is organised by the NUS Student’s Political Association. To find out more, visit @nuspasg on telegram/instagram!
#inequality
Interested to hear from experts about social inequality and social stratification? Want to know how we can respond to them as a society?
Come down to NUS Social Policies Forum 2019 and engage with youths from various universities, tertiary institutions and junior colleges, while gaining deeper insight about these issues!
🔵 Tues, 19 March 2019
🔴 7pm-9pm
⚪️ NUS UTown Auditorium 2
Sign-up here 👉🏻: http://bit.ly/2SDM0eQ
Open to all NUS students and alumni, pre-tertiary students and undergraduates from other universities in Singapore!
It is organised by the NUS Student’s Political Association. To find out more, visit @nuspasg on telegram/instagram!
#inequality
Participatory Practice?
Wish you could delve deeper into the many ways in which we can be at the forefront of powerful community-based civic action, through social media and participatory practice methods?
Through an interactive sharing by researcher Meghan Downes, along with designer and community organiser Mizah Rahman, learn how you can take center role in creating innovative solutions in your environment and community!
🔵 Wed, 6 March 2019
🔴 7pm-9pm (registration starts at 6.30pm)
⚪️ SCAPE Gallery Level 5, 2 Orchard Link, S237978
Sign-up here 👉🏻: nus.edu/2HdsIKX
This event is organized by the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, and National Youth Council.
Wish you could delve deeper into the many ways in which we can be at the forefront of powerful community-based civic action, through social media and participatory practice methods?
Through an interactive sharing by researcher Meghan Downes, along with designer and community organiser Mizah Rahman, learn how you can take center role in creating innovative solutions in your environment and community!
🔵 Wed, 6 March 2019
🔴 7pm-9pm (registration starts at 6.30pm)
⚪️ SCAPE Gallery Level 5, 2 Orchard Link, S237978
Sign-up here 👉🏻: nus.edu/2HdsIKX
This event is organized by the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, and National Youth Council.
🔴 Fri, 8 March 2019
🔵 6.00pm-7.30pm
⚪️ Yale-NUS Performance Hall, 18 College Avenue West Singapore 138528
To find out more about Professor Rao and to sign up, 👉🏻: http://bit.ly/2VByNF7
🔵 6.00pm-7.30pm
⚪️ Yale-NUS Performance Hall, 18 College Avenue West Singapore 138528
To find out more about Professor Rao and to sign up, 👉🏻: http://bit.ly/2VByNF7
What can we do to reduce waste beyond our individual actions of rejecting a straw or bringing your own container?
Come join this workshop organised by LepakInSG, which seeks to change your perspective on the impact we can make on the Zero-Waste movement.
Learn how to best reduce waste in Singapore!
🔴 Tues, 12 March 2019
🔵 7pm-9pm
⚪️ Singapore Sustainability Academy
Sign-up 👉🏻: http://bit.ly/2C4YKWf
LepakInSG is an informal environmental group.
They run a one-stop calendar listing environmental events and activities in Singapore and also organise offline activities to raise action and awareness about the various environmental issues!
To find out more about LepakINSG, visit: https://lepakinsg.wordpress.com/
Come join this workshop organised by LepakInSG, which seeks to change your perspective on the impact we can make on the Zero-Waste movement.
Learn how to best reduce waste in Singapore!
🔴 Tues, 12 March 2019
🔵 7pm-9pm
⚪️ Singapore Sustainability Academy
Sign-up 👉🏻: http://bit.ly/2C4YKWf
LepakInSG is an informal environmental group.
They run a one-stop calendar listing environmental events and activities in Singapore and also organise offline activities to raise action and awareness about the various environmental issues!
To find out more about LepakINSG, visit: https://lepakinsg.wordpress.com/
🦁🐵 WILDLIFE MATTERS 🐳🐘 Economy to Ecology, Insights to Innovation
How can we make wildlife thrive here in Singapore and overseas?
Join various mavericks in wildlife, such as an inventor who was part of a movement to secure the world's first shark sanctuary 🦈 in Silicon Valley, a researcher preserving corals and marine life 🐡 through engineering structures, a citizen scientist who documents insects 🦟 and endangered animals 🦅, and many more ecology enthusiasts sharing their insights and perspectives from the ground!
#wildlife #ecology
🔵 8 Mar, Fri
🔴 730pm - 930pm (Potluck)
⚪️ Social Collider, 69 Ayer Rajah Crescent, Level 3, S139961
More details here: bit.ly/2UkBBGs
How can we make wildlife thrive here in Singapore and overseas?
Join various mavericks in wildlife, such as an inventor who was part of a movement to secure the world's first shark sanctuary 🦈 in Silicon Valley, a researcher preserving corals and marine life 🐡 through engineering structures, a citizen scientist who documents insects 🦟 and endangered animals 🦅, and many more ecology enthusiasts sharing their insights and perspectives from the ground!
#wildlife #ecology
🔵 8 Mar, Fri
🔴 730pm - 930pm (Potluck)
⚪️ Social Collider, 69 Ayer Rajah Crescent, Level 3, S139961
More details here: bit.ly/2UkBBGs
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Want to meet people of different educational backgrounds to discuss this important issue of education inequality?
Come for Common Space: Series One, where you can share your honest opinions and listen to personal stories about meritocracy in Singapore's education system - both the good and the bad - in an open, respectful environment!
🔵23 March 2019, Saturday
🔴️10am to 1pm
⚪️ NUS Enterprise Hangar, 21 Heng Mui Keng Terrace, Singapore 119613
Sign-up here 👉🏻: http://bit.ly/2SMFr9P
Illuminate Singapore is a social initiative which seeks to reduce conflicts stemming from misunderstandings. We organise workshops and events that bring together different social groups to spark civil conversations around Singapore's most pressing issues.
For more information, visit: https://illuminatesingapore.weebly.com/
#inequality #education
Come for Common Space: Series One, where you can share your honest opinions and listen to personal stories about meritocracy in Singapore's education system - both the good and the bad - in an open, respectful environment!
🔵23 March 2019, Saturday
🔴️10am to 1pm
⚪️ NUS Enterprise Hangar, 21 Heng Mui Keng Terrace, Singapore 119613
Sign-up here 👉🏻: http://bit.ly/2SMFr9P
Illuminate Singapore is a social initiative which seeks to reduce conflicts stemming from misunderstandings. We organise workshops and events that bring together different social groups to spark civil conversations around Singapore's most pressing issues.
For more information, visit: https://illuminatesingapore.weebly.com/
#inequality #education
What are some of the signs and symptoms of mental health distress? How can we create a supportive environment for those journeying towards recovery?
An Introduction to Mental Health looks at the idea of health, highlighting key indicators of wellness as well as several fundamentals for improving our sense of well-being.
🔵28 March 2019, Thursday
🔴️12.30pm-1.30pm
⚪️The LLiBrary, Programme Area
11 Eunos Road 8, #03-02, Singapore 408601
Sign-up here 👉🏻: http://bit.ly/2Ccy0Da
The speaker, Renay Pereira, is an Outreach Manager with Caregivers Alliance Limited, a social service organisation that provides support for families looking after one or more loved ones a with mental health condition.
Renay has also served as a Caregiver Support Specialist at the Institute of Mental Health and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
#mentalhealth #talk
An Introduction to Mental Health looks at the idea of health, highlighting key indicators of wellness as well as several fundamentals for improving our sense of well-being.
🔵28 March 2019, Thursday
🔴️12.30pm-1.30pm
⚪️The LLiBrary, Programme Area
11 Eunos Road 8, #03-02, Singapore 408601
Sign-up here 👉🏻: http://bit.ly/2Ccy0Da
The speaker, Renay Pereira, is an Outreach Manager with Caregivers Alliance Limited, a social service organisation that provides support for families looking after one or more loved ones a with mental health condition.
Renay has also served as a Caregiver Support Specialist at the Institute of Mental Health and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
#mentalhealth #talk
www.nlb.gov.sg
An Introduction to Mental Health
This talk looks at the idea of health, highlighting key indicators of wellness. Many of us are not aware of the types and manifestations of mental health conditions, including those commonly reported in Singapore. What are some of the signs and symptoms of…
Hashtags, Harassment and Hope: the State of Gender Relations in Singapore
Remember the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment and sexual assault?
In light of this, AWARE and market research company Ipsos will be tackling various questions such as what effects this movement has had on our society, the gaps in understanding the issue, and where to go from here.
Join us to find out more about the social discussion regarding gender parity in Singapore today!
🔵 13 March 2019, Wed
🔴️ 6.30pm-8pm
⚪️ Twitter, 138 Market Street, S048946
Sign-up here 👉🏻: bit.ly/2TvQ464
The Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE) is Singapore’s leading women’s rights and gender equality advocacy group. Ipsos Public Affairs is the worldwide leader in social and government research, with presence in more than 41 countries.
💰 This is a paid event. Tickets are priced at $10 each.
#gender
Remember the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment and sexual assault?
In light of this, AWARE and market research company Ipsos will be tackling various questions such as what effects this movement has had on our society, the gaps in understanding the issue, and where to go from here.
Join us to find out more about the social discussion regarding gender parity in Singapore today!
🔵 13 March 2019, Wed
🔴️ 6.30pm-8pm
⚪️ Twitter, 138 Market Street, S048946
Sign-up here 👉🏻: bit.ly/2TvQ464
The Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE) is Singapore’s leading women’s rights and gender equality advocacy group. Ipsos Public Affairs is the worldwide leader in social and government research, with presence in more than 41 countries.
💰 This is a paid event. Tickets are priced at $10 each.
#gender
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Let’s Talk Empathy!
Looking for an evening of food and meaningful conversations? Through the use of the Empathy Box, you can look forward to deep conversations and open sharing with each other. Allowing participants to reconnect with their empathetic sides once more, ABC Women hopes to provide you with the platform to experience giving and receiving empathy through such in depth conversations.
🔵 12 March 2019, Tues
🔴️ 6.30pm-9.30pm
⚪️ Jamie’s Italian (VivoCity). 1 Harbourfront Walk, #01-165-167. S098585
Sign-up here 👉🏻: bit.ly/2HrbhXs
💰 This is a paid event. Tickets are priced at $29 each.
Looking for an evening of food and meaningful conversations? Through the use of the Empathy Box, you can look forward to deep conversations and open sharing with each other. Allowing participants to reconnect with their empathetic sides once more, ABC Women hopes to provide you with the platform to experience giving and receiving empathy through such in depth conversations.
🔵 12 March 2019, Tues
🔴️ 6.30pm-9.30pm
⚪️ Jamie’s Italian (VivoCity). 1 Harbourfront Walk, #01-165-167. S098585
Sign-up here 👉🏻: bit.ly/2HrbhXs
💰 This is a paid event. Tickets are priced at $29 each.
Women for women: A tribe of mentors
Have been looking for a mentor? Or do you want to be a mentor to someone else?
As part of #TheGoodWomen series, organizers seek to challenge the traditional notions of how a good woman has to be, and how successful female entrepreneurs are more than just their titles and resumes.
Join this event and be a part of the community of women mentors who support, encourage and challenge you as you grow alongside each other.
🔵 16 March 2019, Sat
🔴️ 3pm-5pm
⚪️ 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, S059817
Sign-up here 👉🏻: http://bit.ly/2F3X0hX
This event is supported by The Hidden Good, A Good Space, U.S Embassy Singapore.
#women
Have been looking for a mentor? Or do you want to be a mentor to someone else?
As part of #TheGoodWomen series, organizers seek to challenge the traditional notions of how a good woman has to be, and how successful female entrepreneurs are more than just their titles and resumes.
Join this event and be a part of the community of women mentors who support, encourage and challenge you as you grow alongside each other.
🔵 16 March 2019, Sat
🔴️ 3pm-5pm
⚪️ 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, S059817
Sign-up here 👉🏻: http://bit.ly/2F3X0hX
This event is supported by The Hidden Good, A Good Space, U.S Embassy Singapore.
#women
[🐥EARLY BIRD ENDS 15 MAR!]
Homelessness Learning Forum
Homelessness is a complex problem and requires the commitment of a broad coalition of partners and the community to journey together with these vulnerable families and children.
Join us for a forum with various stakeholders from the People, Public and Private sector to tackle homelessness by learning and sharing ideas on how to help our fellow Singaporeans.
🔵 25 April, Thurs
🔴 9am-5pm
⚪ SMU, Mochtar Riady Auditorium, Level 5, 81 Victoria Street S188065
💰 This is a paid event. Early Bird tickets are priced at $20 (till 15th Mar). Regular tickets are priced at $80.
👉 Sign up now: http://bit.ly/2u4Hqw2
Homelessness Learning Forum
Homelessness is a complex problem and requires the commitment of a broad coalition of partners and the community to journey together with these vulnerable families and children.
Join us for a forum with various stakeholders from the People, Public and Private sector to tackle homelessness by learning and sharing ideas on how to help our fellow Singaporeans.
🔵 25 April, Thurs
🔴 9am-5pm
⚪ SMU, Mochtar Riady Auditorium, Level 5, 81 Victoria Street S188065
💰 This is a paid event. Early Bird tickets are priced at $20 (till 15th Mar). Regular tickets are priced at $80.
👉 Sign up now: http://bit.ly/2u4Hqw2
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Celebrating Women & Diversity: Different Shades of Strengths & Success (Public Book Launch)
What does success look like to you? What does success look like for women, and how do we celebrate the women who defy conventional notions of success?
In celebration of International Women’s Day, author and NMP Anthea Ong will be launching her book ‘50 Shades of Love: Unearthing Who We Are’. Invited panelists will also do a short reading from the book, and answer any questions that you may have.
The first 100 registered guests will also receive a free copy of the book. Do register now!
🔵 22 Mar 2019, Sat
🔴 12pm-2pm
⚪ The Metro @ thebridge, 2 Science Park Drive, #01-07.
Sign up here 👉🏻: bit.ly/2TEXwvJ
What does success look like to you? What does success look like for women, and how do we celebrate the women who defy conventional notions of success?
In celebration of International Women’s Day, author and NMP Anthea Ong will be launching her book ‘50 Shades of Love: Unearthing Who We Are’. Invited panelists will also do a short reading from the book, and answer any questions that you may have.
The first 100 registered guests will also receive a free copy of the book. Do register now!
🔵 22 Mar 2019, Sat
🔴 12pm-2pm
⚪ The Metro @ thebridge, 2 Science Park Drive, #01-07.
Sign up here 👉🏻: bit.ly/2TEXwvJ
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[🐥UPDATE: EARLY BIRD EXTENDED TO 31 MAR!]
Homelessness Learning Forum
Homelessness is a complex problem and requires the commitment of a broad coalition of partners and the community to journey together with these vulnerable families and children.
Join us for a forum with various stakeholders from the People, Public and Private sector to tackle homelessness by learning and sharing ideas on how to help our fellow Singaporeans.
🔵 25 April, Thurs
🔴 9am-5pm
⚪ SMU, Mochtar Riady Auditorium, Level 5, 81 Victoria Street S188065
💰 This is a paid event. Early Bird tickets are priced at $20 (till 31st Mar). Regular tickets are priced at $80.
👉 Sign up now: http://bit.ly/2u4Hqw2
Homelessness Learning Forum
Homelessness is a complex problem and requires the commitment of a broad coalition of partners and the community to journey together with these vulnerable families and children.
Join us for a forum with various stakeholders from the People, Public and Private sector to tackle homelessness by learning and sharing ideas on how to help our fellow Singaporeans.
🔵 25 April, Thurs
🔴 9am-5pm
⚪ SMU, Mochtar Riady Auditorium, Level 5, 81 Victoria Street S188065
💰 This is a paid event. Early Bird tickets are priced at $20 (till 31st Mar). Regular tickets are priced at $80.
👉 Sign up now: http://bit.ly/2u4Hqw2