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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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We The Citizens: Making Change During a Pandemic
How can we embrace this β€˜circuit-breaker’ to do good together?

In this virtual panel discussion, interact with community leaders NMP Anthea Ong, Gaurav Keerthi (better.sg), Dr. William Wan (Singapore Kindness Movement) & Cai Yinzhou (Geylang Adventures) as they share on changemaking and active citizenry in this period. Followed by a Q&A session.

πŸ”΄ 15 Apr, Wed
πŸ”΅ 8 - 9pm
βšͺ️ Online via Zoom

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

Organised by Singapore Policy Journal
#activecitizenry #paneldiscussion
Work It Series X Bold At Work
Recruiting for E-experience designers!

WE NEED YOU! Come join us for a once-a-month commitment to design and experiment an online interactive experience on topical discussions about the different facets of work! Unleash your creativity, find young businesses to support and harness your persuasive skills to gather "e-users".

πŸ”΄ Registration is open till 1 May 2020
βšͺ️ Online

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

Organised by Bold At Work
#youth #career
So(ul) much to say!
In this uncertain period, we want to hear you!

Many are expressing that there are not enough safe spaces to share. Join us to be seen, to be heard and to hold space! Let this be a safe space to support you in processing your stories, emotions and thoughts.

πŸ”΄ 15 / 22 / 29 Apr, Wed
πŸ”΅ 8 - 10pm
βšͺ️ Online, join via event page

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here https://bit.ly/2VqryS5

Organised by The Congruence Space
#mentalhealth #conversations
OpenJio #WeeklyBitesπŸͺ
Fresh insights in the social space!

πŸ“° THIS WEEK'S FEATURE:
Working Together Towards a Zero-Suicide Singapore by Anthea Ong

Silence can become suffering. Have you given yourself permission to express your pain?

πŸ‘‰ Read here: https://bit.ly/OJWeeklyBites26
During this period of high anxiety, we hope to exercise what it means to be #SGUnited, with an emphasis on our mental well-being!

#MentalCareUnited is a campaign by Silent Conditions which encourages you to take care of your mental well-being and extend this care to the people around you😊 Other than checking in on your friends and family, do practice self-care in this trying time too!
This is a list of mental health resources that they have collated: https://bit.ly/mentalcareunited
The Advisory Mentorship Programme (Online)

With the spread of COVID-19, and as many students face concerns, frustration and uncertainty about their studies, graduation, and career opportunities - we are proud to announce the launch of The Advisory Mentorship Programme! Open to students aged 16-25, get the opportunity to be matched with industry mentors from your field of interest on a one-to-one basis. The Programme runs from May to July.

❗️Sign up deadline for Wave 2: 12pm on 12 May 2020

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

#mentorship #career

Organised by Advisory
Hush+anywhere (Repost)

How are you coping during this Covid19 pandemic? Are you taking pause for yourself? Are you being supported? How are you supporting others?

Hush+anywhere is the new online initiative by Hush TeaBar to help you practice mindfulness and be socially connected while isolated.

You are not alone. We are in this together.

πŸ”΄ Various dates
πŸ”΅ 8 pm - 9 pm
βšͺ️ ONLINE!

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

#mentalhealth #conversations

Organised by Hush Teabar
FriendzoneSG Online

Join us for a time of new connections, great conversation and fresh perspectives! We need one another now more than ever :) Connect with either people from your neighbourhood or all over depending on the session that you choose! Even though you have to be distanced, it doesn't mean that you have to be lonely!

πŸ”΄ Various dates
πŸ”΅ Various timings
βšͺ️ ONLINE!

πŸ‘‰ Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2yoqHJs

#community #conversations

Organised by Friendzone SG
We The Citizens 2: Advocacy & Policy in Crisis

What are the structural issues and policy gaps exposed by the outbreak of COVID-19 in Singapore? How might we be able to enact long-term systemic change as individual citizens? Join us for a panel discussion about the pragmatics of changemaking in Singapore, drawing upon panelists richly diverse expertise to shed light on the relationship between frontline advocacy and the inner workings of policymaking. There will be live audience Q&A.

πŸ”΄ 22 Apr, Wed
πŸ”΅ 8PM - 9.15PM
βšͺ️ ONLINE!

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

#advocacy #paneldiscussion

Organised by Singapore Policy Journal and CAPE
OpenJio #WeeklyBitesπŸͺ
Fresh insights in the social space!

πŸ“° THIS WEEK'S FEATURE:
Commentary: Four things to help bring the best out of us this circuit breaker period by Kuik Shiao-Yin

Have you allowed yourself to breathe, and to grief?

πŸ‘‰ Read here: https://bit.ly/OJWeeklyBites27
Beyond the pandemic: what we have learned, and have still to learn

What can be done to Singapore’s governance model, economic strategies & social arrangements?

In this conversation, let’s reflect on the current crisis and its aftermath with five social scientists: Cherian George (Hong Kong Baptist Uni), Linda Lim (Stephen M. Ross School of Biz, Uni of Michigan), Donald Low (Institute of Public Policy of HK Uni Science & Technology), Kenneth Paul Tan (NUS LKY School of Public Policy) & Teo You Yenn (NTU Sociology Provost Chair)

πŸ”΄ 1 May, Fri
πŸ”΅ 8 - 9pm
βšͺ️ Online via Zoom

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here https://bit.ly/2W8uCTh
πŸ‘‰CMI but want to watch the recording? https://bit.ly/2y2Exl8

Organised by Academia SG
#covid19resilience #paneldiscussion
Hack Care - Online COVID-19 Mental Resilience Hackathon

Do you want to..
▫️Help the community to grow in mental resilience?
β–ͺ️Understand stress and burnout?
▫️Co-create a COVID-19 Mental Resilience Survival Kit?
β–ͺ️Do good by raising funds?

Join us for our upcoming online mental resilience mini-hackathon!

πŸ”΄ 30 Apr, Thurs
πŸ”΅ 3 - 5pm
βšͺ️ Online

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here https://bit.ly/2KrPz5Y

πŸ’° $20 (50% will go to COVID-19 Response by Beyond Social Services)

Organised by Emmaus Strategies
#mentalhealth #hackathon
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 β€œdemocratize giving”, learn more about the future of giving and the role we can play to help others.

πŸ”΄ 30 Apr, Thurs
πŸ”΅ 930 - 1030am
βšͺ️ Online

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here https://bit.ly/2zkEHo6

Organised by SPECTRUM Global
#giving #talk
International Labour Day - Sex Work in COVID-19

As part of Project X, come catch the online interview of sex workers as they share their current experience during this COVID-19 and Circuit Breaker period. Learn to relish the connections we make and the lives we touch!

πŸ”΄ 29 Apr, Weds
πŸ”΅ 7 - 830pm
βšͺ️ Online via Facebook Live

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here https://bit.ly/2yBY6kj

Organised by Project X
#sexwork #projectx #humanlibrary
AOL Special Series - Conversations with Ex-offenders!

A real, no-hold-barred conversation!

Humans of AOL features the stories of ex-offenders, mentors and mentees. In this 7-part special, take a glimpse into their life journey and discover the power of belief to find their purpose and meaning despite the odds!

πŸ”΄ 7 Tues starting from 28 Apr
πŸ”΅ 830 - 930pm
βšͺ️ Online via Zoom

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

Organised by Architects Of Life
#exoffenders #coversations
OpenJio #WeeklyBitesπŸͺ
Fresh insights in the social space!

πŸ“° THIS WEEK'S FEATURE:
We Learn More From Suffering by Tong Yee

What can we learn from our suffering?

πŸ‘‰ Read here: https://bit.ly/OJWeeklyBites28
Acting Up's Youth Beneficiary - A Human Library Experience

Listen to a story about a malevolent darkness consuming a person's light. Hear about her endless battle against monsters like depression and anxiety, and witness how she overcomes them through strength, support and the creative arts. Come interact, ask questions and affirm our youths during the discussion forums. Together we can trudge through tough times.

πŸ”΄ 8 May, Fri
πŸ”΅ 11.30 am - 1 pm
(Revised timing based on the latest poster from the event link)

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

#mentalhealth #humanlibrary

Organised by Acting up