A Good Pitch: Ideas For Migrant Workers in Singapore
Are you passionate about supporting migrant workers in Singapore?
Come listen to 3 passionate multi-sector teams pitch their ideas to make Singapore a more welcoming place for migrant workers to work and live in!
π΄ 9 Oct, Sun
π΅ 1 - 5pm
πΊ Workcentral, 190 Clemenceau Ave, #06-01 Singapore Shopping Centre, S(239924)
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3frk8vy
Organised by A Good Space
#community #migrantworkers
Are you passionate about supporting migrant workers in Singapore?
Come listen to 3 passionate multi-sector teams pitch their ideas to make Singapore a more welcoming place for migrant workers to work and live in!
π΄ 9 Oct, Sun
π΅ 1 - 5pm
πΊ Workcentral, 190 Clemenceau Ave, #06-01 Singapore Shopping Centre, S(239924)
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3frk8vy
Organised by A Good Space
#community #migrantworkers
CAN ANOT? WAN BUILD PUBLIC SPACE TGT
How do we look at public space in Singapore? What are the rules that govern them and how have they changed over time?
Join us for a community event where we reimagine the possibilities of alternative public spaces! We'll kick off with a teach-in about the politics of public space followed by an interactive workshop where you can create, break and interact with the various set-ups and exhibits in the space.
π΄ 9 Oct, Sun
π΅ 3pm - 6pm
βͺοΈ EX-SITU Space, Singapore Art Museum Residencies, 39 Keppel Rd #03-07, S089065
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3CrHjyK
Organised by Your Head Lah & Museum Justice Movement
#publicspace #workshop #community
How do we look at public space in Singapore? What are the rules that govern them and how have they changed over time?
Join us for a community event where we reimagine the possibilities of alternative public spaces! We'll kick off with a teach-in about the politics of public space followed by an interactive workshop where you can create, break and interact with the various set-ups and exhibits in the space.
π΄ 9 Oct, Sun
π΅ 3pm - 6pm
βͺοΈ EX-SITU Space, Singapore Art Museum Residencies, 39 Keppel Rd #03-07, S089065
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3CrHjyK
Organised by Your Head Lah & Museum Justice Movement
#publicspace #workshop #community
Hungry for Change Challenge
This programme aims to empower youth to develop and pilot innovative solutions, that will prevent/reduce food waste in food establishments and/or households in Singapore.
π The top 5 ideas will be supported with up to $25,000!
π Opportunities to consult with NEA and benefit from their expertise
π At least 1 current students or alumni (>5 years) from institutes of higher learning in Singapore in your team
π Teams are encouraged to include elements of community outreach
π Submit your ideas by 31 Oct, Mon
π Submit here: https://bit.ly/3rq5c3k
Organised by DBS Foundation and National Environment Agency
#foodwaste #sustainability #challenge
This programme aims to empower youth to develop and pilot innovative solutions, that will prevent/reduce food waste in food establishments and/or households in Singapore.
π The top 5 ideas will be supported with up to $25,000!
π Opportunities to consult with NEA and benefit from their expertise
π At least 1 current students or alumni (>5 years) from institutes of higher learning in Singapore in your team
π Teams are encouraged to include elements of community outreach
π Submit your ideas by 31 Oct, Mon
π Submit here: https://bit.ly/3rq5c3k
Organised by DBS Foundation and National Environment Agency
#foodwaste #sustainability #challenge
Living in Limbo: Gender and housing insecurity in Singapore
What might adequate housing for everyone look like? Join this panel event as we draw upon local research about the gendered realities of housing insecurity in Singapore.
Our panel of speakers brings advocacy and research as well as women who experienced housing insecurity firsthand. Lets discuss difficulties single mothers face in securing stable housing; unique challenges of women homelessness; implications about living costs and the definition of family; and policy changes that needs to happen.
π°$5 or contribute-what-you-can
π΄ 19 Oct, Wed
π΅ 7-830pm
βͺοΈ Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy 469C Bukit Timah Road Manasseh Meyer Building, Seminar Room 2-1, S259772
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3ygBfXc
Organised by AWARE
#housing #genderequality #inequality
What might adequate housing for everyone look like? Join this panel event as we draw upon local research about the gendered realities of housing insecurity in Singapore.
Our panel of speakers brings advocacy and research as well as women who experienced housing insecurity firsthand. Lets discuss difficulties single mothers face in securing stable housing; unique challenges of women homelessness; implications about living costs and the definition of family; and policy changes that needs to happen.
π°$5 or contribute-what-you-can
π΄ 19 Oct, Wed
π΅ 7-830pm
βͺοΈ Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy 469C Bukit Timah Road Manasseh Meyer Building, Seminar Room 2-1, S259772
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3ygBfXc
Organised by AWARE
#housing #genderequality #inequality
Heritage Game Jam 2022
HGJ is back this year and fully online again! HGJ aims to celebrate the medium of games to talk about Singapore culture and heritage: past, present, and future.
We encourage jammers to explore our heritage not just as a setting or a backdrop β but featuring our culture and society. Through games, we allow players to reflect on what identity is as a Singaporean.
π΄ 28 Oct, Fri - 6 Nov, Sun
π΅ Opens at 8pm, Closes at 10pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3fvtZ3c
Organised by The Sagakaya Collective
#heritage #game #culture
HGJ is back this year and fully online again! HGJ aims to celebrate the medium of games to talk about Singapore culture and heritage: past, present, and future.
We encourage jammers to explore our heritage not just as a setting or a backdrop β but featuring our culture and society. Through games, we allow players to reflect on what identity is as a Singaporean.
π΄ 28 Oct, Fri - 6 Nov, Sun
π΅ Opens at 8pm, Closes at 10pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3fvtZ3c
Organised by The Sagakaya Collective
#heritage #game #culture
Youth Got It
Since the pandemic struck, burnout at the workplace has hit an all time high among young adults. As many are adapting to a new normal in work settings, lines between work and life has started to blur.
Join us at our symposium with keynote speaker, Adrian Pang, to tackle issues on mental health at the workplace, express personal emotions and uncover what's truly important for your next step!
π΄ 7 Oct, Fri - 8 Oct, Sat
π΅ 10am - 4pm
βͺοΈ Metropolitan YMCA Singapore, 60 Stevens Road S257854
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3CC7tis
Organised by Metropolitan YMCA Singapore
#youth #mentalhealth #workplace
Since the pandemic struck, burnout at the workplace has hit an all time high among young adults. As many are adapting to a new normal in work settings, lines between work and life has started to blur.
Join us at our symposium with keynote speaker, Adrian Pang, to tackle issues on mental health at the workplace, express personal emotions and uncover what's truly important for your next step!
π΄ 7 Oct, Fri - 8 Oct, Sat
π΅ 10am - 4pm
βͺοΈ Metropolitan YMCA Singapore, 60 Stevens Road S257854
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3CC7tis
Organised by Metropolitan YMCA Singapore
#youth #mentalhealth #workplace
Intergenerational Activism & Conversations
Hear from different generations of LGBTQ+ activists as they share invaluable nuggets of history, their personal stories, and monumental experiences with the communities across Singapore and Cambodia.
By engaging a spectrum of activists from different generations, we hope that these stories will not only shed light into individual challenges and triumphs, but also become invaluable archival resources for future generations.
π΄ 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov (Sun)
π΅ 1pm - 2.30pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3ysmgcL
Organised by Prout, HearUs, and GEM-Gender Environment Mental
#lgbtq #paneldiscussion
Hear from different generations of LGBTQ+ activists as they share invaluable nuggets of history, their personal stories, and monumental experiences with the communities across Singapore and Cambodia.
By engaging a spectrum of activists from different generations, we hope that these stories will not only shed light into individual challenges and triumphs, but also become invaluable archival resources for future generations.
π΄ 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov (Sun)
π΅ 1pm - 2.30pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3ysmgcL
Organised by Prout, HearUs, and GEM-Gender Environment Mental
#lgbtq #paneldiscussion
Conversations Reimagined: Work Hard Also Not Enough
Our work culture has long led us to believe that if we work hard, we will be rewarded fairly. However, this may not be the reality for many citizens in Singapore. Is working hard truly enough for one to survive in our modern-day society?
Learn more about the experiences faced by the working poor and co-create solutions towards in-work poverty in this virtual event.
π΄ 29 Oct, Sat
π΅ Human Library: 1pm - 1.45pm | Main event: 2pm - 4.30pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3ClZPY9
Organised by The Best of You and AMKFSC Community Services
#inequality #poverty #conversations
Our work culture has long led us to believe that if we work hard, we will be rewarded fairly. However, this may not be the reality for many citizens in Singapore. Is working hard truly enough for one to survive in our modern-day society?
Learn more about the experiences faced by the working poor and co-create solutions towards in-work poverty in this virtual event.
π΄ 29 Oct, Sat
π΅ Human Library: 1pm - 1.45pm | Main event: 2pm - 4.30pm
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3ClZPY9
Organised by The Best of You and AMKFSC Community Services
#inequality #poverty #conversations
Drop-in Community Space
In the lead-up to IndigNation's next queer conference in February 2023, they will be holding a community space at Grey Projects for informal chats about what the future of post-repeal might look like for queer folk.
Got an idea or an issue you'd like to see platformed at their conference next year? What kinds of changes would you like to see as 377A is repealed? Come have a chat with them - sign up for a hourly slot and help contribute to envisioning the future of the queer community beyond repeal.
π΄ 14 Oct, Sat - 15 Oct, Sun
π΅ 2pm - 6pm
βͺοΈ Grey Projects, 6B Kim Tian Rd S(169246)
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3TdmgW9
Organised by IndigNation
#lgbtq #conversations
In the lead-up to IndigNation's next queer conference in February 2023, they will be holding a community space at Grey Projects for informal chats about what the future of post-repeal might look like for queer folk.
Got an idea or an issue you'd like to see platformed at their conference next year? What kinds of changes would you like to see as 377A is repealed? Come have a chat with them - sign up for a hourly slot and help contribute to envisioning the future of the queer community beyond repeal.
π΄ 14 Oct, Sat - 15 Oct, Sun
π΅ 2pm - 6pm
βͺοΈ Grey Projects, 6B Kim Tian Rd S(169246)
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3TdmgW9
Organised by IndigNation
#lgbtq #conversations
ABYA LEAPS Demo Day 2022
Technology presents many opportunities for ASEAN countries to grow. Yet, it poses challenges such as people and businesses lagging behind the digital push. In light of these, we naturally become curious: why is digitalisation relevant to us? What are new technological trends which we could benefit from? And how could we create solutions to overcome digitalisation barriers?
By joining this event, you can look forward to learning more about transforming the digital landscape in ASEAN and networking opportunities.
π΄ 29 Oct, Sat
π΅ 10am - 4.30pm
βͺοΈ DBS Asia X, 1 Fusionopolis View, S(138577)
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3CO4svg
Organised by ASEAN Business Youth Association (ABYA)
#digitalisation #demoday
Technology presents many opportunities for ASEAN countries to grow. Yet, it poses challenges such as people and businesses lagging behind the digital push. In light of these, we naturally become curious: why is digitalisation relevant to us? What are new technological trends which we could benefit from? And how could we create solutions to overcome digitalisation barriers?
By joining this event, you can look forward to learning more about transforming the digital landscape in ASEAN and networking opportunities.
π΄ 29 Oct, Sat
π΅ 10am - 4.30pm
βͺοΈ DBS Asia X, 1 Fusionopolis View, S(138577)
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3CO4svg
Organised by ASEAN Business Youth Association (ABYA)
#digitalisation #demoday
FREE THEM, FREE US: Events for World Day Against the Death Penalty
Over the next month, the Transformative Justice Collective has a series of events focused on the death penalty in Singapore and calling for an immediate halt in executions.
Through these events, it will examine the ways capital punishment affects all of us, create space for the voices of prisoners on death row and their loved ones, and explore different perspectives on the death penalty.
π΄ 26 Oct (Wed) 30 Oct (Sun) and 5 Nov (Sat)
π΅ Various Timings
βͺοΈ The Projector Golden Mile and The Projector X Riverside
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3VfYhrc
Organised by the Transformative Justice Collective
#deathpenalty #transformativejustice
Over the next month, the Transformative Justice Collective has a series of events focused on the death penalty in Singapore and calling for an immediate halt in executions.
Through these events, it will examine the ways capital punishment affects all of us, create space for the voices of prisoners on death row and their loved ones, and explore different perspectives on the death penalty.
π΄ 26 Oct (Wed) 30 Oct (Sun) and 5 Nov (Sat)
π΅ Various Timings
βͺοΈ The Projector Golden Mile and The Projector X Riverside
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3VfYhrc
Organised by the Transformative Justice Collective
#deathpenalty #transformativejustice
Home Alone
What makes a young person stay home, alone?
Youth social reclusion is a phenomenon in Singapore that preceded the Covid-19 pandemic, but seems to be growing worse even as pandemic measures fade.
Come join us in this conversation where we learn from experts about various perspectives and opportunities for intervention with youth social reclusion.
π΄ 29 Oct, Sat
π΅ 9.30 - 11am
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3f4TrNk
Organised by Impart
#socialreclusion #youths #conversations
What makes a young person stay home, alone?
Youth social reclusion is a phenomenon in Singapore that preceded the Covid-19 pandemic, but seems to be growing worse even as pandemic measures fade.
Come join us in this conversation where we learn from experts about various perspectives and opportunities for intervention with youth social reclusion.
π΄ 29 Oct, Sat
π΅ 9.30 - 11am
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3f4TrNk
Organised by Impart
#socialreclusion #youths #conversations
Our Shared Experience: A Youth Civic Discourse on Interfaith & Diversity
Do we really know the people around us especially those of a different race and religion? Ever thought of getting to know what makes each of us tick?
Join us for interactive and meaningful conversations among youths from all walks of life!
π΄ 29 Oct, Sat
π΅ 10.30am - 2.30pm
πΊ SCAPE, 2 Orchard Link, S(237978)
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3VZ4yYy
Organised by Al-Falah Youth
#interfaith #youths #conversations
Do we really know the people around us especially those of a different race and religion? Ever thought of getting to know what makes each of us tick?
Join us for interactive and meaningful conversations among youths from all walks of life!
π΄ 29 Oct, Sat
π΅ 10.30am - 2.30pm
πΊ SCAPE, 2 Orchard Link, S(237978)
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3VZ4yYy
Organised by Al-Falah Youth
#interfaith #youths #conversations
Human Library: Close Conversations with Entrepreneurs
What if we had an open and honest conversation about how we dealt with our setbacks?
Come join us in this human library to hear first hand stories from entrepreneurs who overcame struggles and challenges in their lives.
π΄ 5 Nov, Sat
π΅ 2 - 5pm
πΊ SCAPE #02-15, 2 Orchard Link, S(237978)
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3Dw9GfE
Organised by Merlion Project
#setback #humanlibrary
What if we had an open and honest conversation about how we dealt with our setbacks?
Come join us in this human library to hear first hand stories from entrepreneurs who overcame struggles and challenges in their lives.
π΄ 5 Nov, Sat
π΅ 2 - 5pm
πΊ SCAPE #02-15, 2 Orchard Link, S(237978)
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3Dw9GfE
Organised by Merlion Project
#setback #humanlibrary
A Heart for Inclusivity in our Small City
Ever wondered how you can be inclusive in the places where we work and live? Or, what βinclusionβ means in the first place? And why it even matters, to us?
We warmly invite YOU to join us as we bring to you a series of engaging, thought-provoking activities from our new Inclusivity Simulation Programme & explore the value of inclusion in our everyday lives.
π΄ 10 or 11 Nov, Thu & Fri
π΅ 3 - 5.30pm
πΊ Temasek Shophouse, 28 Orchard Road, S(238832)
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3FbP4uj
Organised by WeHiro SG
#inclusivity #experience
Ever wondered how you can be inclusive in the places where we work and live? Or, what βinclusionβ means in the first place? And why it even matters, to us?
We warmly invite YOU to join us as we bring to you a series of engaging, thought-provoking activities from our new Inclusivity Simulation Programme & explore the value of inclusion in our everyday lives.
π΄ 10 or 11 Nov, Thu & Fri
π΅ 3 - 5.30pm
πΊ Temasek Shophouse, 28 Orchard Road, S(238832)
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3FbP4uj
Organised by WeHiro SG
#inclusivity #experience
Charting a Singapore Just Transition: An Energy CoLab Community Conference
As the world seeks to meet net-zero emission targets, the concept of βjust transitionsβ has emerged to address the social impacts and concerns of energy transition and decarbonisation pathways.
With Singapore aiming to be net-zero in 2050 we ask: what would a just energy transition look like in Singapore & SEA? How do we articulate local, place-based visions and policies to make our own transition to a net-zero society just?
π΄ 12 Nov, Sat
π΅ 10am-6pm
βͺοΈ SCAPE, Level 4 Hubquarters 2 Orchard Link, S237978
π Sign up for Day 2 of Community Conference here: https://bit.ly/3fQw3Uc
Organised by Energy CoLab
#workshop #energy #conference
As the world seeks to meet net-zero emission targets, the concept of βjust transitionsβ has emerged to address the social impacts and concerns of energy transition and decarbonisation pathways.
With Singapore aiming to be net-zero in 2050 we ask: what would a just energy transition look like in Singapore & SEA? How do we articulate local, place-based visions and policies to make our own transition to a net-zero society just?
π΄ 12 Nov, Sat
π΅ 10am-6pm
βͺοΈ SCAPE, Level 4 Hubquarters 2 Orchard Link, S237978
π Sign up for Day 2 of Community Conference here: https://bit.ly/3fQw3Uc
Organised by Energy CoLab
#workshop #energy #conference
EarthFest 2022
Expect a weekend filled with plant-based food and drinks, a sustainability market, workshops, farm tours, exercise, activities for kids, talks and more! Note that sο»Ώome of the workshops will be ticketed and require a separate sign up.
As always please BYO bags, cup, plate, cutlery to enjoy the good food and drinks at the festival and bring your merchandise home sustainably!
π΄ 12-13 Nov, Sat-Sun
π΅ 9am-5pm
βͺοΈ City Sprouts 102 Henderson Road Sprouts Hub S159562
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3UBlUJF
Organised by Centre for a Responsible Future (CRF)
#environment #festival #sustainability
Expect a weekend filled with plant-based food and drinks, a sustainability market, workshops, farm tours, exercise, activities for kids, talks and more! Note that sο»Ώome of the workshops will be ticketed and require a separate sign up.
As always please BYO bags, cup, plate, cutlery to enjoy the good food and drinks at the festival and bring your merchandise home sustainably!
π΄ 12-13 Nov, Sat-Sun
π΅ 9am-5pm
βͺοΈ City Sprouts 102 Henderson Road Sprouts Hub S159562
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3UBlUJF
Organised by Centre for a Responsible Future (CRF)
#environment #festival #sustainability
FreedomFilmFest Singapore 2022 - A Pandemic of Inequality
This Festival celebrates independent filmmaking by showcasing a variety of eye-opening, award-winning films that are not easily accessible.
This year's theme βA Pandemic of Inequalityβ features 11 films and 5 panel discussions, highlighting the struggles of overlooked groups such as domestic workers living through COVID-19, the Orang Asli & youth activists. Come and see exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, deep dives into issues and discuss strategic actions for various causes!
π΄ 19-20 Nov, Sat-Sun
π΅ 2-6pm
βͺοΈ Blue Room, The Projector, 6001 Beach Rd, #05-00 Golden Mile Tower, S199589
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3Ui5JkT
Organised by Function 8
#film #socialissues #paneldiscussion
This Festival celebrates independent filmmaking by showcasing a variety of eye-opening, award-winning films that are not easily accessible.
This year's theme βA Pandemic of Inequalityβ features 11 films and 5 panel discussions, highlighting the struggles of overlooked groups such as domestic workers living through COVID-19, the Orang Asli & youth activists. Come and see exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, deep dives into issues and discuss strategic actions for various causes!
π΄ 19-20 Nov, Sat-Sun
π΅ 2-6pm
βͺοΈ Blue Room, The Projector, 6001 Beach Rd, #05-00 Golden Mile Tower, S199589
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3Ui5JkT
Organised by Function 8
#film #socialissues #paneldiscussion
SWF 2022: Migrant Writers of Singapore Slam Poetry Festival: If We Could Dream
In this slam poetry event, migrant and Singaporean poets respond to this yearβs festival theme, βIfβ. In this convergence of voices, what new poetic possibilities will emerge?
π΄ 20 Nov, Sun
π΅ 4-5pm
βͺοΈ Ngee Ann Auditorium, Asian Civilisations Museum 1 Empress Pl, S179555
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3UC6UuV
Organised by Singapore Writers Festival
#migrantworkers #poetry #festival
In this slam poetry event, migrant and Singaporean poets respond to this yearβs festival theme, βIfβ. In this convergence of voices, what new poetic possibilities will emerge?
π΄ 20 Nov, Sun
π΅ 4-5pm
βͺοΈ Ngee Ann Auditorium, Asian Civilisations Museum 1 Empress Pl, S179555
π Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3UC6UuV
Organised by Singapore Writers Festival
#migrantworkers #poetry #festival
sgMAN Story Circle
sgMAN Story Circle is a safe space where personal anecdotes will be heard and honoured. Using Playback Theatre, these stories, moments and feelings are then enacted through meaningful creative expressions. So join us and be part of this community where we will share stories, listen deeply and playback authentically.
π΄ 26 Nov, Sat
π΅ 1-3pm
βͺοΈ Studio NPLUSC, 18 Tannery Lane, #05-04 S(347780)
π Sign up here: http://bit.ly/3EQcrJo
Organised by Singapore Male Allyship Network
#mentalhealth #playbacktheatre #community
sgMAN Story Circle is a safe space where personal anecdotes will be heard and honoured. Using Playback Theatre, these stories, moments and feelings are then enacted through meaningful creative expressions. So join us and be part of this community where we will share stories, listen deeply and playback authentically.
π΄ 26 Nov, Sat
π΅ 1-3pm
βͺοΈ Studio NPLUSC, 18 Tannery Lane, #05-04 S(347780)
π Sign up here: http://bit.ly/3EQcrJo
Organised by Singapore Male Allyship Network
#mentalhealth #playbacktheatre #community