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It’s Graduation Day! 🎓 16 weeks, 3 core pillars, 15 Groundbreakers From Purpose and Leadership to Systems Thinking, and Strategy, our Groundbreakers have taken away skills to elevate their groundups, better preparing them for potential challenges 💪 Wondering what were our Groundbreakers’ biggest takeaways? Read more on our Facebook or Linkedin! Congratulations to our very first batch of Groundbreakers! 🎉 Interested to be a part of the next intake of Groundbreakers? Register your interest here!

What does it take to turn an idea into action? At our Craft Your Pilot Project workshop, aspiring changemakers took their first step towards launching their initiatives. With guidance from ThinkPlace, they refined their ideas, scoped their projects realistically, and developed actionable pilot plans. One key insight? Start small, test, and adapt. Pilots don’t have to be perfect from the start—what matters is taking measurable steps and learning along the way. Curious about what went on? Catch the highlights on our LinkedIn and Facebook!

Unlock the support you need to bring your groundups to the next level! Over the past year, BAGUS Together has teamed up with incredible partners to refresh our offerings to provide you with valuable resources—from event spaces and marketing expertise to legal guidance and professional photography. Whatever you need to amplify your impact, we are here to help! Don’t miss out—visit the "Resource" tab at www.bagustogether.sg and book the support you need today! Need help? Connect with us at hey@bagustogether.sg or schedule a coffee chat with us here. #BAGUSTogether #NVPC #Groundups

From Groundup to Growth: Strengthen Your Community Impact In Singapore’s evolving care ecosystem, ground-up initiatives play a vital role. You’ve built trust, fostered relationships, and made an impact—now, how do you sustain and scale your work? Designing Impactful Ventures (DIVE) 2025 is a 6-day bootcamp designed to help you turn your initiative into a sustainable force for change. Programme Details: 📅 Dates: 25 March (Kick-off, 9.30am - 12pm), 1 - 8 April (9.30am - 6pm) What You’ll Gain: ✔ Validation Tools: Use the Javelin Board & Value Proposition Canvas to refine and scale your solutions ✔ Cross-Sector Collaboration: Connect with seniors (50+) and non-profit leaders for fresh perspectives ✔ Community-First Design: Test and validate ideas through real-world engagement This is for you if: ✅ Your initiative is already making an impact in the care economy ✅ You’re ready to build a sustainable model ✅ You can commit fully and collaborate with peers Register by 12 March to secure your spot. Sign up here.

Want to impact seniors in a fun and meaningful way? Join Digi-Up! as a Youth Volunteer and help seniors stay safe from scams! You’ll be a small group game facilitator, guiding them through SIMI Scam—a board game inspired by the childhood favorite Snakes and Ladders, but with an educational twist on scams! No experience? No worries! We provide a free half-day training to equip you with everything you need. All you need is a friendly attitude and a willingness to connect with seniors. Why Join Digi-Up!? ⭐️ Gain hands-on facilitation experience and community service 👵🏽 Build meaningful connections with low-income seniors & seniors living alone 📲 Play a role in digital empowerment Sign up here !

🚀 Groundbreakers Special Edition Alert! 🚀 Time flies and we’re now at the tail end of our Groundbreakers Leadership Programme! Our Groundbreakers got the incredible opportunity to meet with Ms Genevieve Chye, Senior Director, Government Partnerships and Engagement Group (MCCY), Mr Kenneth Lee, Director of Character and Citizenship (MOE), and Ms Wong Shiow Pyng, Director, Digital Access and Inclusion (IMDA)! Through an insightful panel discussion, our Groundbreakers explored how groundups can collaborate more effectively with their respective agencies to drive greater impact🤝 💡 Curious what conversations transpired? Read more on our Linkedin and Facebook!💡 Interested to be a part of the next intake of Groundbreakers? Register your interest here!

“The giving.sg platform has enabled ProsperAll to quickly attract a significant number of volunteers, with filtering functions that help us identify those with the right skills for specific tasks. We’ve successfully recruited 7 volunteers, with 3 of them forming part of the core team. As a groundup initiative focusing on financial literacy for youths, the recruited volunteers lead various aspects like marketing, content creation, as well as planning and facilitation of gameshows. The platform also allowed me to clearly display expectations and requirements for volunteers at a glance, ensuring that interested individuals fully understood their roles and responsibilities from the outset. This efficiency has been vital in building a capable and well-aligned team.” – Eugene Low, Groundup Founder and Leader of ProsperAll Looking to recruit volunteers? 🙋Sign up for an account here and list your volunteering opportunities! 🙌 Email us at hey@bagustogether.sg if you need help. Photos courtesy of ProsperAll.

From envisioning Singapore’s 2030 headlines to charting their roadmap for the next 3, 6, and 12 months, our Groundbreakers honed their strategic skills as they wrapped up the final pillar of the Groundbreakers Leadership Programme—Strategy. Want a glimpse into the future they’re shaping? Dive into the full story on LinkedIn and Facebook! Feeling left out? Express your interest for the next intake here (embed link: https://www.bagustogether.sg/events/blossom/groundbreakers-24-25/register) #BAGUSTogether #BAGUSGroundbreakers #Leadership #Strategy

From envisioning Singapore’s 2030 headlines to charting their roadmap for the next 3, 6, and 12 months, our Groundbreakers honed their strategic skills as they wrapped up the final pillar of the Groundbreakers Leadership Programme—Strategy. Want a glimpse into the future they’re shaping? Dive into the full story on LinkedIn and Facebook! Feeling left out? Express your interest for the next intake here https://www.bagustogether.sg/events/blossom/groundbreakers-24-25/register #BAGUSTogether #BAGUSGroundbreakers #Leadership #Strategy

Have a project or activity in mind to empower Singaporeans through digital? Apply for the Digital for Life Fund and make it happen! 🚀 Through this initiative, you can play a part to improve digital access, literacy and wellness in the community. Applications are open to individuals and organisations from now till 31 March 2025. Learn more about the Digital for Life Fund and submit your proposal now: https://go.gov.sg/digitalforlifefund2025

Burnout from volunteering🪫? Ready to dive into some 🧘mindful conversations 💬 and recharge 🔋for another year of doing good work? Join us and Mindfulness-trained practitioners Dr Mabel Yap and Stanley Ng for 3 sessions of connecting and mindfulness-based practices! Sign up closes on 6th Feb Thursday 12pm 👀 Register with your groundup members and volunteers here today! (up to 2 per GU; regular volunteers without GUs are welcomed too): https://www.bagustogether.sg/events/bridges/managingburnout

Hey there! 👋 Feeling the burnout from your groundup journey? You’re not alone 💪 Join us for BAGUS Together’s new three-part series: Managing Burnout, where we dive into mindfulness practices to help you build resilience, connect with others, and find balance in your work. Led by Dr. Mabel Yap and Stanley Ng from Mindful Circle, this series is all about supporting each other and creating a space for growth, connection, and recovery! 🔋 It is highly recommended to attend all three sessions. Priority will be given to participants who indicate their attendance for all three sessions. 📅 Monday, 10th February 2025 📅 Monday, 24th February 2025 📅 Monday, 3rd March 2025 All Sessions will be held at: 📍 378 Alexandra Road, Blk 29, Level 2 Mind Art Experiential Lab, Alexandra Hospital, 159964|⏰ 7pm – 9.30pm ✨ Limited spots available! Find out more and sign up at: https://www.bagustogether.sg/events/bridges/managingburnout #BAGUSTogether #BuildingBridges #Networking #Mindfulness #Burnout

Hey there fellow BAGUS Members! 👋 Feeling the burnout from your groundup journey? You’re not alone, and we've got your back! 💪 Join us for BAGUS Together’s exciting new three-part series: Managing Burnout, where we dive into mindfulness practices to help you build resilience, connect with others, and find balance in your work. Led by Dr. Mabel Yap and Stanley Ng from Mindful Circle, this series is all about supporting each other and creating a space for growth, connection, and recovery! 🔋 It is highly recommended to attend all three sessions. Priority will be given to participants who indicate their attendance for all three sessions. 📅 Monday, 10th February 2025 📅 Monday, 24th February 2025 📅 Monday, 3rd March 2025 All Sessions will be held at: 📍 378 Alexandra Road, Blk 29 MAELAB, Level 2 Mind Art Experiential Lab, Alexandra Hospital, 159964 ⏰ 7pm – 9.30pm ✨ Limited spots available! Find out more and sign up at: https://www.bagustogether.sg/events/bridges/managingburnout #CityofGood #BAGUSTogether #BuildingBridges #Networking #Mindfulness #Burnout

Is systems thinking really relevant for a groundup in Singapore? 🤔 We know that groundups make an impact in their communities in their own little ways, but what then is the next step? Find out how our Groundbreakers are taking a step up to elevate their groundup to new levels on our Facebook and LinkedIn channels! #BAGUSTogether #BAGUSGroundbreakers #SystemsThinking #Leadership

✨ Got a cause you care about and a drive to make a difference? Turn your passion into action! ✨ Presenting Craft Your Pilot Project, a hands-on workshop for aspiring changemakers to create real impact through thoughtful planning and execution. Whether you’re just starting out or already have ideas brewing, this is your opportunity to take action! Expect to: 🌟 Sharpen your focus with a refined problem statement 🛠 Learn practical tools for research, planning and prioritisation 🚀 Design a pilot project plan that’s ready for action The workshop will be held on 22 Feb 2025, 9am-1pm (refreshments and lunch provided) at NVPC. This workshop is ideal for aspiring changemakers with a cause in mind, ready to create real impact — whether you're solo or bringing a team. 👥 Spaces are limited to just 40 participants, so secure your spot today! Bring your ideas to life and create meaningful change. Register by 14 Feb, 12pm ➡️ bit.ly/CYPPfeb2025 #makeadifference #socialimpact #groundup #BAGUSTogether #NVPC #givingsg

Are you looking to build essential skillsets? Want to network within the groundup community? We’ve revamped our offerings to serve you better with three main programme types: 💪 Building Blocks: Equip yourselves with capability-building workshops 👥 Bridges: Connect with fellow groundups and ecosystem partners through networking events 🚀 Blossom: Elevate your leadership skills and meet fellow groundup leaders Stay tuned as we bring you exciting events in 2025! 🌟 Discover more ➡️ bagustogether.sg/programmes #BAGUSTogether #NVPC #groundups

BAGUS Legal Bites ⚖️ is a new series on legal concepts in an accessible manner, curated for groundup founders and leaders by Gabriel Li (VP, Legal at Kredivo), Clifton Teo (Legal Counsel, APAC at StorHub Group) and other legal professionals. In this second article, find out more about the importance of considering employment law for groundup founders. 📝 Read more ➡️ bit.ly/baguslegalbites2 Got a topic you’re curious about? Let us know at hey@bagustogether.sg! #BAGUSTogether #employmentlaw #groundups

🌟 Empower change with every purchase 🌟 This January, discover 12 inspiring local social enterprises supporting causes like sustainability, elderly care, single mothers, and more! 🛍✨ Expect exciting giveaways, exclusive discounts, heartfelt introductions, and honest product reviews. 🎁 Follow @buyforgoodsg on Telegram and Instagram to stay updated and shop products that support a good cause. Together, let’s make a difference! ❤️

“The Achievers is a groundup initiative that serves long stay residents in the Buangkok Green Medical Park through befriending. Over the last five years, we’ve created more than 70 volunteering opportunities on giving.sg to recruit volunteers for PHAngel, which involves snack distribution during public holidays, and befrienders to bring residents for outings. The platform is easy to navigate and use. Creating a volunteer opportunity takes less than 5 minutes, and we can answer queries on the go as our contact information is made available to interested volunteers. To date, we have successfully recruited over 500 volunteers, many of whom came back to volunteer with us.” – Kwon Seng, Groundup Leader of The Achievers Seeking volunteers for your groundup’s activities? Sign up for an account on giving.sg/volunteer and list your volunteering opportunities! 😊 All photos are courtesy of The Achievers. #BAGUSTogether #nvpc #givingsg #volunteerism #singapore