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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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Advisory presents Reflections with Mr Alan Chan

You are at the crossroads of your career journey. Wouldn't it be great to hear some advise from a wise senior?
Hear from Mr Alan Chan as he shares his wisdom.

Mr Chan is Chairman of the Land Transport Authority and Singapore-China Foundation, and has held numerous appointments over his decades of service including CEO of Singapore Press Holdings and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Singapore.
Mr Chan will be kickstarting the Reflections dialogue that gives Singaporean youths the chance to hear and talk to leaders from the 3P (public, private, people) sectors.

If you are a young working professional or a student in an IHL, this is a unique chance to hear from and engage with Mr Chan through a moderated conversation and a closed-door Q&A.

πŸ”΅ Mon, 8 July 2019
πŸ”΄ 7 - 9:30pm
βšͺ️ The Pod at National Library Board

πŸ‘‰ Sign-up at: bit.ly/ReflectionsAlanChan

#dialogue #career
Climate Conversations' presents Workshop: "Scalable Volunteer Empowerment"

How can we fuel people to pursue the causes they advocate for, especially when they are not paid for it?

Through this workshop, learn how to
β€’ Use conversation for engagement and recruitment
β€’ Plann for different levels of engagement
β€’ Level people up to greater engagement

πŸ”΅ Tues, 16 July 2019
πŸ”΄ 7 - 9:30pm
βšͺ️ The Giving Place, A Good Space (NVPC), #04-88 The Central, Singapore 059817

πŸ‘‰ Find out more and sign up at: https://bit.ly/2FSbWzu
πŸ‘‰ Find out more about Climate Conversations at https://training.climateconversations.sg

#volunteerism #empowerment
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The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) presents Dialogue with DSW

Social issues are complicated. And policies and practices in the sector often stir up trade-offs that can be tricky. How do we go about tackling these and limit their side effects?

Join us for a dialogue with Director of Social Welfare (DSW), Ms Ang Bee Lian, where she will answer your questions you have on the social service sector, including questions on professional practice and practice tips, ethical dilemmas and supervision.

πŸ”΅ Date: 17 July 2019, Wed
πŸ”΄ Time: 3 to 5pm
βšͺ️ Venue: Chill-Out Room, Level 5 MSF Building
512 Thomson Road S(298136)

πŸ‘‰ Sign up at: https://bit.ly/30n8S6z

#socialservice #policy
Bamboo Builders presents Food Waste: Ugly yet Edible

More than 60mil kg of food waste is generated each year in Singapore. Only a small fraction of it is recycled.

A huge amount of our food gets eliminated for "their lacking looks". Give these "ugly vegetables" a chance by heading out to rescue them with a passionate team. Yes, you are going to be out on the frontline in the fight against food wastage, while learning more about the food chain and why edible food is disposed.

πŸ”΅ Date: 19 Jul, Fri
πŸ”΄ Time: 8.45pm - 11pm
βšͺ️ Venue: Little India
⚠️ Tickets cost $10
⚠️ Sign up by 14 July
⚠️ Only 15 slots available

πŸ‘‰ To learn more on food wastage in Singapore head to https://bit.ly/2NDIV14
πŸ‘‰ Sign up at www.bamboobuilders.org/join

About Bamboo Builders
Bamboo Builders is a social enterprise that aims to give youths direction in creating change through running experiential programmes.

More on Bamboo Builders at https://www.bamboobuilders.org/about

#foodwastage
SkillsFuture SG presents Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship

It is totally possible to do business and go good.

Find out how through this workshop. You will learn
- the various types of social enterprises
- case studies on innovative ways to solve social problems
- different ways to get funding
- how to measure an enterprise's social impact
and more

πŸ”΄ 12 July 2019, Fri
πŸ”΅ 6 - 10pm
βšͺ MAD School (Address: Riverside Point, #03-22, 30 Merchant Road)

⚠️ Tickets cost $10 each
πŸ‘‰ Sign up at https://bit.ly/2L97xNa

About the speaker
Pedro Adrian Aguirre is the founder of Make the Change (MTC), and has been invited to several leadership development conferences in Belgium, Brazil, Serbia, Germany, Portugal, France, Spain, Mexico, and Singapore.

#socialenterprise
National Youth Council (NYC) and the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) presents Youth Conversations

Everyone has a story that is worth our Saturday mornings, because you can't find it on Google

We invite all youth (aged 15 to 35 years old) to come together to share your story. Breathe life into statistics, as you inspire each other to spark change in each of your own ways. Through the SG Youth Action Plan, we'll put your ideas into action to build a better Singapore for all!

πŸ”΄ Date: 13 July 2019, Sat
πŸ”΅ Time: 10am - 2pm
βšͺ Venue: My Tampines Hub, Function Room 2

πŸ‘‰ Sign up at bit.ly/ycsgyap5
⚠️ We encourage you to bring your own cutlery and tupperware to dabao free food. Therefore, no cutlery will be provided

#youth #gogreen #yourstorymatters
Youth Corps Singapore (YCS) presents Learning Festival Networking Session

How can we do good better?

You are invited to join us for a Networking Session as part of the Learning Festival. This is an opportunity for you to make diverse connections with other like-minded youths.

Have a community project and wish to seek platforms for collaboration? Sign Up Now!

πŸ”΄ 27 July 2019, Sat
πŸ”΅ 10am - 12pm (registration starts at 9:45am)
βšͺ The Red Box, Learning Hub (Level 2)

πŸ‘‰ Please RSVP at http://bit.ly/2XGKn2v by 12 July 2019

#network #community
Skillseed presents Skillseed x SkillsFuture Festival 2019: Intro to ABCD for NGOs

Social issues are more than just phenomena, and community projects that target such may either be unsustainable or bring forth ramifications or both. How can we limit such?

This foundation course on Asset-based Community Development (ABCD) helps VWOs and NGOs gain fluency in identifying, mapping, and activating community assets, achieving dignified and sustained community building from within.

πŸ”΅ 19 Jul, Fri
πŸ”΄ 2 - 5pm
βšͺ️ Lifelong Learning Institute
πŸ’° Tickets are $30 each
πŸ‘‰ Sign up at http://bit.ly/2NKnifq
For participants from VWOs, NGOs and social work organisations only.

#community #skillsdevelopment
The National Library Board (NLB) presents [Read! Fest 2019] CEO Reads: Book Talk by Entrepreneurs

What books do accomplished people read? And how do they make use of and apply what they read in their lives?

Join Xinyan, co-founder of YoRipe, See Ting, co-founder and CEO of Pitchspot and Irsyad Ramthan, co-founder of YSI SEA as they share on books that have inspired and influenced them.

πŸ”΄ 19 July, Fri
πŸ”΅ 7 - 8pm
βšͺ The LLiBrary Programme Area (Address: 11 Eunos Road 8 #03-02)
πŸ‘‰ Sign up at http://bit.ly/2XEHcrP

#socialentrepreneurship #innovation #sustainabilty #foodwaste
National Day Ground Up Party 2019

Didn’t manage to get tickets for NDP? Fear not! You can still celebrate and take part in a National Day Party!

This year,we are excited to invite you to celebrate National Day together and also recognise those who started social initiatives which contribute to Singapore!

Come learn and meet the people behind some of the social initiatives in SingaporeπŸ€—

πŸ”΅ 9 August, Friday
πŸ”΄ 1 - 5pm
βšͺ️ National Volunteer & Philanthropy Center, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #04-88, S059817
πŸ‘‰Sign up at http://bit.ly/2LRBL6S

Feel free to pm @Amoslwq on telegram if you have any questions!

#NDP
Calling young adults (18-35) who live in Clementi! Join us for another night of fun and meaningful conversations!

Friendzone is a movement to create fun and meaningful communities for young adults in their neighbourhood. πŸ‘«πŸŒ€οΈπŸ‘ Come connect with your neighbours so we can socialise in Clementi without having to travel to town haha :)

Don't stay in Clementi? You can nominate your neighbourhood on their website at www.friendzone.sg and pass on this event to your friends who stay in Clementi!

πŸ”΄ Sat 20 July 2019
πŸ”΅ 7.00pm-9.00pm
βšͺ Blk 439 Clementi Ave 3 Cascadia Pavilion (Beside Blk 440B)

πŸ‘‰Sign-up here : www.bit.ly/2SeYPxu
Breaking the Chain: Insights into Fake News

Why do people circulate fake news and how can we stop its spread, especially within our own social circles? Delve into the current media landscape and psychology behind the proliferation of fake news as our speakers share how our social groups and reading habits can affect our exposure and susceptibility to online falsehoods.

πŸ”΄ 20 Jul, Sat
πŸ”΅ 10 - 12pm
βšͺ️ Level 5, Possibility Room, National Library Building

πŸ‘‰ Sign up now: http://bit.ly/2jGxjfx
Meet the Masters: Business for Good - Sustainability vs Impact

It takes a lot of wit, hard work and perseverance to be a social entrepreneur. More often than not, it is a struggle to manage both the business and social goals in a company.

Join us on a panel discussion to hear about the journey of four individuals in the social entrepreneurship scene.

πŸ”΄ 20 Jul, Sat
πŸ”΅ 1.30 - 4.30pm
βšͺ️ Scape, 2 Orchard Link #04-01, S 237978

πŸ‘‰ Sign up now: http://bit.ly/2jGuJ9i

utoocentral is a community crowdsourcing platform where entrepreneurs can share their journeys from the moment an idea is born.
BookJio July: This Is What Inequality Looks Like

Join us at our first ever book club meeting conducted by our very own member, Hilda as we explore the book - This is What Inequality Looks Like

πŸ”΄ 20 Jul, Sat
πŸ”΅ 5 - 7pm
βšͺ️ library@harbourfront

πŸ”΄ 24 Jul, Wed
πŸ”΅ 7 -9pm
βšͺ️ library@harbourfront

πŸ‘‰Sign up at: tiny.cc/bookjio01
Systems Thinking Workshop

How could we be better thinkers when approaching societal issues?

Join is for an evening workshop where we:
1) Share personal experience on systems thinking
2) Experience systems thinking hands-on!

πŸ”΄ 24 Jul, Wed
πŸ”΅ 7 - 830pm (registration starts at 6pm)
βšͺ Singapore Sustainability Academy (located in City Square Mall), 180 Kitchener Road, #06-10, S (208539)

πŸ‘‰ Sign up at: http://bit.ly/2O46IY4
The Invisible Struggle

People afflicted with feelings of hopelessness and absence often perceive themselves as the only ones suffering in this way and find themselves struggling to reach out.

Join us at The Invisible Struggle Symposium as we begin with understanding depression and mood disorder and what can we when equipped with the relevant knowledge do for those suffering in silence.

πŸ”΄ 27 Jul, Sat
πŸ”΅ 2 - 6pm
βšͺ HDB HUB Convention Centre, Auditorium, Basement 1

🎟 Tickets are priced at $10

πŸ‘‰ Sign up by contacting NuLife at 6300 8706/ 92737871 or email us at projects@nulife.com.sg for further enquiries.
Sustainability: Hype or Hope? YSI SEA Showcase

Eco-friendly, ethical production, social well-being - what do these buzzwords mean? Do you view sustainability as just a passing trend or do you see it as indication of a more conscious society working towards meaningful change?

Broaden your perspectives with us at this year's YSI Showcase as we learn to embrace both the hype and hope of sustainability, and understand the importance of follow-up action. This showcase will provoke you to reconsider your views on socio-economic and environmental sustainability issues through deeper understanding and knowledge, and provide you with opportunities to play a more active role.

πŸ”΄ 27 Jul, Sat
πŸ”΅ 2 - 6pm
βšͺ Heliconia Jr, Sands Expo and Convention Centre

🎟 Entry is Free but tickets limited to first come first serve basis

πŸ‘‰ Sign up at: http://bit.ly/2O3Obel
[⚠Suitable for ages 13 and above]

Experiential Workshop on Poverty


Ever wondered how poverty feels like? Join us for an experiential workshop facilitated by social workers, this workshop is an opportunity for young people to gain a deeper understanding of poverty, to humanise the issue and reflect on our response.

πŸ”΄ 27 Jul, Sat
πŸ”΅ 930am - 130pm
βšͺ Esplanade Annexe Studio 1 Esplanade Dr, S 038981

🎟 Tickets are priced at $15.00 per participant. Enjoy 10% discount, if you buy tickets to any of the festival plays and pay $13.50 per participant

πŸ‘‰ Sign up at: http://bit.ly/2O5O0PI

M1 Peer Pleasure is a celebration of youth theatre. It is a platform for young people aged 13-25 to stage productions at professional theatre venues, under the mentorship of theatre professionals, for audiences young and old. These collaborations let youths engage with their peers and with issues that concern them, culminating in creative and open exchanges through drama and dialogue.
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DM us your event reflections on Instagram or PM @Amoslwq on Telegram and we will post them on our Instagram!

We look forward to your entries πŸ€—
Skillshare: Share & Regenerate
(Social, Ecology, Economy )


How can we amplify sharing within community? In the context of social, ecology, economy in a regenerative way.

Join us at a gathering with one aim of connecting, learning and contributing (idea, network, monetary) with other change makers then co-create shared resources & share space in Singapore.

πŸ”΅ 27 Jul, Sat
πŸ”΄ 12 - 6pm
βšͺ 6 Eu Tong Sen St, 04-88, S 059817

🎟 Entrance fee of $10 at the door (free for contributors)

πŸ‘‰ Sign up at: http://bit.ly/2Ya3diq

Reconnect & Recharge is created to focus on healthy relationships with self and others. We believe overall wellbeing starts from within. Our signature content for our events consists of eye contact, deep talk, sound listening, power of touch, gratitude circle, inner child meditation, bonding activities, and breathing techniques.
Yuhua, we got a Pazaar

Embark on an exploration mission around SPACE(s) this July! Think mental, meta-physical, emotional and physical spaces. Let your curiosity take flight! Choose to start as a NOVICE explorer or challenge yourself to an ADVANCED exploration because what you seek is also seeking you!

πŸ”΅ 27 Jul, Sat
πŸ”΄ 2 - 5pm
βšͺ Bold At Work, 319 Jurong East Street 31, S 600319

🎟 Free for Novice Explorers Activities
🎟 $5 for Advance Explorers Activities


πŸ‘‰ Sign up at: http://bit.ly/2Y6mQIp