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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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Special Series - Humans of AOL!

Humans of AOL is back again for Episode 3! This week, Nazia, a youth mentee will be sharing her journey of self discovery. Gain insights on how she navigates through the hardships that an average adult may not even have experienced.

πŸ”΄ 26 May, Tues
πŸ”΅ 830 - 930pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here https://bit.ly/3bW1EeV

Organised by Architects Of Life
#youth #coversations
[ πŸ™Œ OPEN LOBANG]
Arts for Good Projects

πŸ’‘This programme brings together artists to collaborate on arts-based initiatives to enhance cross-cultural understanding and create social impact.

🀝 Designed to support arts practitioners & their arts-based initiatives during this COVID period.

🎯Connect SG & global communities creatively for social good
🎯Promote cross-cultural understanding, international collaboration & positive social change

JOIN
πŸ“ŒIf you have an idea/project that demonstrates the arts & culture to connect, support and uplift global communities

πŸ’°Successful applications may receive up to S$20,000 per project

πŸ”΄Applications close 7 June 2020
πŸ”΄Projects should be completed by 31 Dec 2020

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here https://bit.ly/36qdLQj

Organised by Singapore International Foundation
#openlobang #arts #socialgood
Shifting Perceptions, Ageing Confidently

How do we perceive our seniors?
We invite you to a panel of industry experts who will share how seniors view themselves, and how youths play a part in shifting negative perceptions especially during this Circuit Breaker period.

πŸ”΄ 29 May, Fri
πŸ”΅ 8-930pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2Xj5J7V

Organised by Youth Corps Singapore
#paneldiscussion #eldercare
Mental Wellbeing in the Time of COVID-19

β€œI’ve tried to adapt during COVID-19, but it’s not working!” Is the isolation taking a toll on your mental health?
Come explore this avenue to engage students & professionals with mental health practitioners on how to cope and what to expect post-circuit breaker.

πŸ”΄ 28 May, Thurs
πŸ”΅ 730-9pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3gfMkx2

Co-organised by Advisory, Community Health Assessment Team, Global Shapers, NYC SG and Youth Corps SG
#paneldiscussion #mentalhealth
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!

πŸ”΄ 28 May, Thurs
πŸ”΅ 6-645pm

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

Organised by VolunteerSG
#talk #volunteerism
Social Connex Series: Where Basic Needs Are Not Met

Is there a gap in meeting basic needs in Singapore? What has been done about it, if not, what more can be done?

Join this webinar to find out insights shared by a panel, followed by a live Q&A session!

πŸ”΄ 27 May, Wed
πŸ”΅ 7-830pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2Zt83Mi

Organised by Soristic
#paneldiscussion #poverty
OPEN JIOπŸ€—
Hey OJ! πŸ€— Remember when we wanted to create a safe space for heartfelt conversations about the topics you feel strongly for? We heard ya! (Through your poll votes, of course) Here’s an open jio from us: Join us for a unique participatory event online…
Dear openjio community,

Hope you're well! We blasted a poll in early May - and we heard that many of you are interested in the topic Lessons moving forward: What did we discover about ourselves during Circuit Breaker.😊

So we decided to organise an event around this theme! In this session, there will be small group sharings guided by our team of facilitators.

We warmly invite you to take this time to connect with yourself, as well as to be present as you connect with the stories of others. ❀

If you're keen, you can sign up here: https://bit.ly/OJMeets

See you this sat at 3pm!

Meanwhile, keep safe and stay wellπŸ€—

Cheers,
The openjio team
OpenJio #WeeklyBitesπŸͺ
Fresh insights in the social space!

πŸ“° THIS WEEK'S FEATURE:
The Big Read: Digitally estranged, seniors struggle with sense of displacement in pandemic-hit offline world by Wong Pei Ting

How has limitation of space changed our understanding of boundaries?

πŸ‘‰ Read here: https://bit.ly/OJWeeklyBites29
We the Citizens 4: Millenial Activism in Covid Times

In this panel, we invite young advocates to share more about their experiences conducting ground-up activism in the midst of the pandemic. How has the crisis changed their methods of activism? How are they handling their emotional well-being in this time while continuing their advocacy? There will also be live audience Q&A.

πŸ”΄ 8 June, Mon
πŸ”΅ 8 pm - 9.15 pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2Xmekb2

#activism #youth #paneldiscussion

Organised by CAPE and Singapore Policy Journal
The Role of Visual Art in Environmental Action in Southeast Asia

To celebrate World Envrionment Day, Climate Conversations is co-hosting a webinar with the ASEAN Center for Biodiversity. Join us as we speak with regional photographers/documentarians on how their work is helping to grow awareness around environmental issues and motivate us towards action.

πŸ”΄ 6 June, Sat
πŸ”΅ 3 pm - 4.30 pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2M99RCh

#environment #visualarts #webinar

Organised by Climate Conversations & ASEAN Center for Biodiversity
Redesigning Boundaries for a Post-Crisis Singapore (Revised)

These lectures were written and designed as a way to emotionally embody some of the learnings that we have had over the past few months and to introduce the frames that might help people make more sense of what they have been experiencing in themselves and in broader society.

πŸ”΄ 5 Jun - 6 Jun, Fri - Sat
πŸ”΅ 8 pm - 9.30 pm

πŸ’° $15/night, $20/both nights

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

#boundarywork #webinar

Organised by Common Ground
Fellowship Programme 2020 Rethinking A World Post COVID-19

With lifestyle, trade and connectivity rapidly transforming and affecting the way we work, how can businesses and non-profits adapt to the new normal?

Join us in the inaugural Social Impact Catalyst Fellowship Programme 2020 to rethink the future of these industries!

❗️ Recruitment and interviews will be held on a rolling basis until 26 June 2020.

πŸ”΄ 29 June - 7 Aug

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3gA2ams

#socialentrepreneurship

Organised by Social Impact Catalyst
Hostile Homes Domestic Violence, the Virus and the Vulnerable

This panel will address the factors, both structural and localised, that lead to violence at home. We’ll explore lessons learned from the circuit breaker, and list actions we can take collectively to mitigate domestic violence in the upcoming months.

Everybody deserves to be safe at home.

πŸ”΄ 3 June, Wed
πŸ”΅ 8 pm - 10 pm

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

#domesticviolence #paneldiscussion

Organised by AWARE
OpenJio #WeeklyBitesπŸͺ
Fresh insights in the social space!

πŸ“° THIS WEEK'S FEATURE:
Listen to the story of Lian, a burnt out and financially-drained single mother struggling to cope with her 19-year-old son with autism

What are the struggles and strengths you can draw from this narrative?
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Invisible Stories is a 6-part series that showcases the heart-breaking struggles of six ordinary individuals (including a thai sex worker, a HDB medium and a migrant worker) who are trying to make ends meet while living in the same fictional heartland neighbourhood.

We really learnt a lot from this series!

πŸ‘‰ Watch here: (while it's still free!) https://bit.ly/OJWeeklyBites30
Human Library - don't judge a book by its cover

Ever wondered what it feels like to not be able to express your thoughts?

Discover the untold story of persons with aphasia and their caregivers! Learn what it feels like to have difficulty understanding language, speaking, reading & writing in your adulthood.

πŸ”΄ 13 Jun, Sat
πŸ”΅ 3 - 4pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here https://bit.ly/2XKc5yB

Organised by Aphasia SG
#aphasia #humanlibrary
Praxium Mentorship Program 2020

Are you confused about which industry to pursue? Look no further!

Open to youths aged 16-25, apply for a 5-week program to understand industries you’re interested in. Grab this chance to build your social network & personal development through our mentors and industry experts!

πŸ”΄ Apply by 14 Jun, Sun
πŸ‘‰ Sign up here https://bit.ly/3dEA33L

Organised by Praxium
#youth #mentorship
Refugee Awareness Week: Film Screening "Safe"

To commemorate World Refugee Day, we present the exclusive online screening of "Safe"! Follow the painful separation journey of Abeer, a Syrian aid worker and her 4 daughters in order to secure a new future. Followed by a post-show talk with Abeer herself and the filmmakers.

πŸ’° $5 (Proceeds go to Cahaya Surya Bakti for Rohingya refugee students)

πŸ”΄ 14 Jun, Sun
πŸ”΅ 4 - 6pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here https://bit.ly/2XAF8Va

Organised by Advocates For Refugees - SG & SUTD
#refugees #film #RAW2020
BookJio June: Growing Up Perempuan

Join us for our 5th book club meetup conducted by our member Hilda (@kitashinsuke) as we explore the book - Growing Up Perempuan
Sessions are facilitated around themes, so feel free to come even if you haven’t read/finished the book! πŸ™Œ

πŸ”΄ 13 Jun, Sat
πŸ”΅ 3-4pm

πŸ”΄ 17 Jun, Wed
πŸ”΅ 8-9pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here https://bit.ly/bookjio05

#bookjio
Inclusion: pipe dream or possibility?

What does an inclusive Singapore look like & how can we get there?

Join our panellists for a dialogue session which will delve deeper into what inclusion would look like in Singapore.

πŸ”΄ 12 Jun, Fri
πŸ”΅ 8 - 930pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here https://bit.ly/2XDx8CF

Organised by Welcome In My Backyard
#migrantworkers #inclusivity #paneldiscussion
OpenJio #WeeklyBitesπŸͺ
Fresh insights in the social space!

πŸ“° THIS WEEK'S FEATURE:
Questions about climate change: What goes on in Singapore’s Parliament by SG Greenies

How is climate change being addressed in Singapore?

πŸ‘‰ Read here: https://bit.ly/OJWeeklyBites31