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Men’s Growth Circles by Strangers Convo in collaboration with GrowthBeans Join them to dive into a safe space where men can talk openly and honestly about sensitive topics in their lives and share issues close to their heart that centres around the male experience🙋🏻‍♂️ 🔴 7 September 2024, Saturday 🔵 7pm-9pm 🗺 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace, #02-38D l 💵 $10.97 Sign up at: https://bit.ly/4dODEe4

IASH Zine for my Zen Unlock your creativity and express yourself through zine-making! Join their hands-on workshop where art meets mental wellness. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just starting out, this is your chance to explore your thoughts, share your story, and connect with others in a safe, supportive space🎨 🔴 22 August 2024, Thursday 🔵 7.30pm-9pm 🗺226 Bishan St. 23, Singapore 570226 💵 $10 Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3ACIhtm

Fostering Info-Sharing Session by Boys' Town Fostering Services Join them us to learn more about fostering in Singapore and hear from foster parents about their experiences caring for their foster children✨ 🔴 7 September 2024, Saturday 🔵 10am-12pm 🗺 City On A Hill, 9 King Albert Park, #B1-01 KAP Mall, S(598332) 💵 FOC Sign up at: https://bit.ly/46YCaMb

Sip n Learn x Lights Camera Censor! What happens when two filmmakers produce a movie about the Muslim community and LGBT issues? Join them for a fireside chat, over a pint to hear their stories. Learn about the challenges they faced and the pushback they encountered as they pushed boundaries and sparked conversations about family and identity. Their recent movie, Salam Gembira (which means "happy greetings" in Malay), is a comedy that revolves around Moe, a Malay-Muslim Singaporean living in Rotterdam with his Dutch girlfriend. 🔴 16 August 2024, Friday 🔵 7.30pm-8.30pm 🗺Monk’s Brew Club,57 East Coast Road 💵 $15 Sign up at: https://bit.ly/4dEdWJm

Merlion Project Human Library: Holland Village Little Library Wong Kae Chee, a piano teacher, started HV Little Library in Aug 2022 with “just one bookshelf and a few books”. Now, the community library in Holland Village has grown to a void deck of bookshelves and more. The kampung spirit is so strong, residents even organize their own community events at HV Little Library, such as weekly sewing sessions and workout sessions. Hear firsthand from Kae Chee about the challenges she faced when setting up the library. 🔴 17 August 2024, Saturday 🔵 3pm - 5pm 🗺HV Little Library Blk 2 Holland Avenue, Singapore 271002 💵 FOC Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3LZp0on

Lessons of Yesteryears: Inspiration from Singapore's Pioneers on Building Resilience and Future-readiness  𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔! 🌟 Learn from Pioneers' stories in building resilience and moving beyond band-aid solutions to create lasting, meaningful change. Learn how to rally people around your cause and create a united front for change. 🔴 17 August 2024, Saturday 🔵 2pm-5pm 🗺GUI's Training Room at our Kampung Kampus, 91 Lorong Chencharu 💵 Pay as you wish Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3SIVmrx

Disability Etiquette Talk by Society for the Physically Disabled (SPD) Join them to learn more about different types of disabilities, how to interact respectfully with individuals with disabilities, recognising and addressing barriers they face. 🔴 23 August 2024, Friday 🔵 7.30pm-8.30pm 🗺Online 💵 FOC Sign up at: https://bit.ly/4dDysJQ

Creating Narratives for Change Festival 2024🎉 Common Ground Civic Centre is gathering anyone interested in change-making for two exciting weekends to explore themes and topics centred around our personal, professional and civic lives. They invite you to be a part of meaningful conversations and interactive learning experiences designed and delivered by over 10 socially-oriented organisations! 🔴 Weeekend 1: 17 Aug 24, Sat, 9am - 6pm (Registrations start at 8am) 🔴 Weekend 2: 24 Aug 24, Sat, 9.30am - 8:30pm (Registrations start at 8:30am) 🗺 Common Ground Civic Centre (21 Bedok North Street 1 Singapore 469659) 💵$86.58 per weekend (price inclusive of Eventbrite fees and gst) ‼️Use the promo code: OPENJIO to grab discounted tickets at 25% off, especially for OpenJio subscribers (valid till 10 Aug 2024)! Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3WJIKTf

BetterSelfves: Exploring the Dynamics of Self and Relationships Eager to find balance in your relationships? 🤔 At ✨BetterSelfves, gain inner clarity to navigate relationship dynamics, conflict resolution, enhance emotional intimacy and celebrate differences. Join them to gain new insights and create meaningful connections that truly matter to you. 🔴17 Aug 2024, Saturday 🔵 10am - 1pm 🗺 Crane, @ Claymore Connect (Nearest MRT: Orchard) 💵 $10 Sign-up now at: https://bit.ly/4drvGr5

“Death Cafe …with ASHTRONAUT” Join them in conversation about life and end-of-life, at the 11th edition of Death Cafe by ASHTRONAUT! They hold the space for you to discuss death, and anything related under the sun. Let’s make the most of our (finite) time on Earth & carry out a fearless exploration together 🚀 🔴 10 Aug 2024, Saturday 🔵 10:30am - 12pm 🗺 A Virtual Gathering - Zoom link will be sent to you. 💵 FOC Sign up at: bit.ly/deathcafeRSVP

Human Library @ 6th National Day Ground Up Party (2024) At our human library, instead of borrowing a traditional book, borrow a human “book” to have a small group convo, for about 40 minutes. Ask them about the initiatives that they are in and what keeps them going ✨ 🔴 4 August 2024, Sunday 🔵 1pm - 3.20pm 🗺 Common Ground Civic Centre & Consultancy 21 Bedok North Street 1 S (469659) 💵 FOC Sign up at: https://bit.ly/ndguphl2024

“So You Think You Can Govern?” By Crowdsense You're invited to join them for "So You Think You Can Govern?", an immersive role playing game that challenges your strategic thinking and negotiation skills during the National Day Ground-Up Party 2024🎉. Step into the shoes of government leaders and navigate the complexities of governance. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the intricacies of decision-making and trade-offs firsthand!🤩 Register now and prove that you have what it takes to govern! 🔴 4 August 2024, Sunday 🔵 1pm - 2.45pm 🗺 Common Ground Civic Centre & Consultancy 21 Bedok North Street 1 S(469659) 💵 FOC Sign up at: https://bit.ly/4dcojUq

Psychodrama Workshop: Untangling Family Web by Ocjectifs and supported by Care Corner Singapore, National Arts Council, and Objectifs Centre for Photography & Film. Family is an integral part of our everyday lives, yet navigating family relationships can present various challenges. How can we become more conscious of our family members and recognize our individual contributions to daily family dynamics? Is it possible to recreate 'good enough' interactions and improve our family connections? Join them for a transformative workshop where we delve into these questions through experiential activities, arts and crafts, and metaphorical psycho-socio-drama re-enactments. This unique approach allows participants to explore and reflect on the possibilities for making a meaningful difference in their familial context. 🔴 3 Aug 24, Saturday 🔵 4pm- 7pm 🗺 Objectifs- Centre for Photography & Film, 155 Middle Road Singapore 💰$20 Sign up at: https://bit.ly/4fdiEz9

Are You OK, Bro? 2.0: Self-Care and Emotional Wellbeing for Men by Lepak Conversations Lepak Conversations’ Malay male mental health season collaborates with Club HEAL’s Our HEALing Voice (OHV) to present a transformative workshop on "Self-Care and Emotional Wellbeing for Men". This workshop is designed to empower Malay Muslim men with essential skills and strategies for maintaining emotional balance, practicing effective self-care to prevent burnout, and advocating for their own needs. 🔴 27 Jul 24, Saturday 🔵 11am-4.30pm 🗺 Club HEAL @ Eunos Crescent (Blk 20 Eunos Crescent) 💵 $10 Sign up at: https://bit.ly/46adkIG

World X 2024 World X is a national career exploration festival organised by The Astronauts Collective (TAC) and the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), in support of the annual SkillsFuture Festival! 🔴 3 Aug 24, Saturday (Green & Sustainable World theme) 17 Aug 24, Saturday (Inclusive & Healthy World theme) 🔵 You can choose from one of the two time slots below, starting at 10am or 11am 🗺Lifelong Learning Institute 💵 FOC Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3WdWZ1i

Performing Normal What does being normal mean to you? What masks do you wear to fit into society? This workshop delves into the complex relationship between care, performance, normalcy and societal expectations through creative movement and collective conversations✨ Workshop participants will gain insights into how looking through the lens of disabled persons can help us to reimagine our worlds, negotiate space and foster a more inclusive culture🤝 🔴 20 July 2024, Saturday 🔵 2pm-4pm 🗺 Singapore Art Museum(Corporate Office and Residency Studios), 39 Keppel Road #03-07 💵 FOC Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3zDpcXN

Singapore Independent Media Fair 2024 Join them for the 2nd Independent Media Fair, co-organized by Singapore Unbound and Jom, founding members of the Network of Independent Media for Better Understanding and Support (NIMBUS). Discover 20 independent media outlets, publishers, podcasters, advocacy groups, art organizations and attend exciting speaker events featuring leaders in news, advocacy, and comedy📽️ 🔴 20 July 2024, Saturday 🔵 1pm-7pm 🗺 Golden Village x The Projector at Cineleisure 8 Grange Road #5th floor Singapore, Singapore 239695 💵 $5-$15 Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3WhXhW6

The Tapestry Project's Writers' Circle The Tapestry Project SG is a registered non-profit organisation that champions mental health education and empowerment through first-person stories. The Writers' Circle is a safe space for our community writers to strengthen their craft and engage in mental health discourse 📝 It is about solidarity and support as writers gather to share their processes in writing about their mental health journeys✨ 🔴 17 July 2024, Wednesday 🔵 8pm-9.30pm 🗺 Zoom 💵 FOC Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3S6BCNU

9th Singapore Humanitarian Conference & 2nd SRC Volunteer Convention This year’s annual Singapore Humanitarian Conference seeks to illuminate the challenges faced by vulnerable communities worldwide and foster greater global cooperation. It aims to inspire meaningful discussions and exchange of innovative ideas, to build a more inclusive and supportive humanitarian landscape. 🤝This event brings together esteemed speakers from the public and private sectors, NGOs, and the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The 2nd Volunteer Convention celebrates and honours the vital role of volunteers in the Singapore Red Cross. Explore the various volunteer opportunities from our different programmes, participate in their panel discussion, and hear their volunteer and leaders’ journey and insights. 🤩 🔴 3 Aug, Saturday 🔵 9.30am - 5.30pm 🗺Sands Expo & Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Avenue Peony Ballroom (Level 4) S(018956) 💵 FOC (Tickets can be bought separately for each event) Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3WceaBu