[GROUNDUP FEATURES]
In this edition of Groundup Features: We had a lovely and insightful chat with Laura, founder of ToiletRollSG, a green initiative that aims to reduce our carbon footprint and supports a circular economy. While its peculiar name might draw a laugh from you, it also piqued your curiosity, didn’t it? Read on to find out more about the humble beginnings of ToiletRollSG as well as its aspirations.
Click on the links below to read more:
👉 Website Feature: ToiletRollSG
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
In this edition of Groundup Features: We had a lovely and insightful chat with Laura, founder of ToiletRollSG, a green initiative that aims to reduce our carbon footprint and supports a circular economy. While its peculiar name might draw a laugh from you, it also piqued your curiosity, didn’t it? Read on to find out more about the humble beginnings of ToiletRollSG as well as its aspirations.
Click on the links below to read more:
👉 Website Feature: ToiletRollSG
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
August 10, 2021
[SERVICES]
📋 Conjunct Consulting: Strategy Consult
Conjunct Consulting is back with another round of Strategy Consult. Thinking about pivoting your initiative or find yourself wondering what direction to take next? Tap on brilliant strategic minds through Conjunct Consulting's pool of highly-skilled volunteer advisors to realise the full potential of your groundup!
• Work with a dedicated advisor
• 1-to-1 advisory sessions
• 4 x 1.5 hour sessions over a period of 2 months
• Session dates will be scheduled based on mutual availability
📣 Express your interest at bit.ly/3CEV1fD
📋 Conjunct Consulting: Strategy Consult
Conjunct Consulting is back with another round of Strategy Consult. Thinking about pivoting your initiative or find yourself wondering what direction to take next? Tap on brilliant strategic minds through Conjunct Consulting's pool of highly-skilled volunteer advisors to realise the full potential of your groundup!
• Work with a dedicated advisor
• 1-to-1 advisory sessions
• 4 x 1.5 hour sessions over a period of 2 months
• Session dates will be scheduled based on mutual availability
📣 Express your interest at bit.ly/3CEV1fD
August 12, 2021
[SERVICES]
📋 Rajah & Tann - Pro Bono Legal Clinic
In need of legal advice and information for your groundup or on behalf of those you serve? Seek help at pro bono legal clinics for groundups, specially organised by lawyers from Rajah & Tann! Meet with a legal counsel for a 45-minute legal guidance session and get your legal considerations addressed so that you can move ahead with confidence.
Next session:
1st September 2021, 7.30pm
Online on Zoom
*Held once every two months
📣 Express your interest at bit.ly/3yJX5AM
📋 Rajah & Tann - Pro Bono Legal Clinic
In need of legal advice and information for your groundup or on behalf of those you serve? Seek help at pro bono legal clinics for groundups, specially organised by lawyers from Rajah & Tann! Meet with a legal counsel for a 45-minute legal guidance session and get your legal considerations addressed so that you can move ahead with confidence.
Next session:
1st September 2021, 7.30pm
Online on Zoom
*Held once every two months
📣 Express your interest at bit.ly/3yJX5AM
August 13, 2021
[GROUNDUP FEATURES]
In this edition of Groundup Features: We speak with Man Wei, founder of SayurStory - a groundup initiative conceived out of Man Wei's interest for nature, heritage, community and participatory design. Hear from her as she shares more on how SayurStory engages Singaporeans and migrant domestic workers in conversations and activities that promote personal and cultural exchanges.
Click on the links below to read more:
👉 Website Feature: SayurStory
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
In this edition of Groundup Features: We speak with Man Wei, founder of SayurStory - a groundup initiative conceived out of Man Wei's interest for nature, heritage, community and participatory design. Hear from her as she shares more on how SayurStory engages Singaporeans and migrant domestic workers in conversations and activities that promote personal and cultural exchanges.
Click on the links below to read more:
👉 Website Feature: SayurStory
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
August 31, 2021
[EVENT]
Thinking About Leadership Succession: Groundups, Nonprofits & Communities
🗓 25 Sep 2021 (Sat)
⏰ 2 - 4PM (SGT)
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
Have you been leading your ground-up initiative for some time now and are thinking of how you can hand over the baton to a next generation of leaders? Or are you thinking of stepping up into a leadership role in your community but unsure of how to navigate that transition?
Join us and our 4 speakers from diverse backgrounds and communities, as they share their lived experiences as both incumbents and successors on the leadership succession journey.
📣 Sign up now: bit.ly/3ytRBcn
*Organised by Community Matters and Groundup Central
Thinking About Leadership Succession: Groundups, Nonprofits & Communities
🗓 25 Sep 2021 (Sat)
⏰ 2 - 4PM (SGT)
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
Have you been leading your ground-up initiative for some time now and are thinking of how you can hand over the baton to a next generation of leaders? Or are you thinking of stepping up into a leadership role in your community but unsure of how to navigate that transition?
Join us and our 4 speakers from diverse backgrounds and communities, as they share their lived experiences as both incumbents and successors on the leadership succession journey.
📣 Sign up now: bit.ly/3ytRBcn
*Organised by Community Matters and Groundup Central
August 31, 2021
[EVENT]
Youth Action Challenge Season 3
🗓 2 Oct 2021 - 29 Jan 2022
The Youth Action Challenge (YAC) is where like-minded youth create solutions to help address gaps they see in society and have access to resources, funding and mentorship to bring their ideas to life.
Have a heart for vulnerable groups, youth mental well-being, or the environment? Want to shape the future work landscape? Here’s your chance to make a difference!
📣 Sign up now at: bit.ly/3zMYvLi
*Registration ends 15 September 2021
Youth Action Challenge Season 3
🗓 2 Oct 2021 - 29 Jan 2022
The Youth Action Challenge (YAC) is where like-minded youth create solutions to help address gaps they see in society and have access to resources, funding and mentorship to bring their ideas to life.
Have a heart for vulnerable groups, youth mental well-being, or the environment? Want to shape the future work landscape? Here’s your chance to make a difference!
📣 Sign up now at: bit.ly/3zMYvLi
*Registration ends 15 September 2021
September 3, 2021
[GROUNDUP FEATURES]
In this edition of Groundup Features: we hear from Rachel, an ardent volunteer of Singapore Youth for Climate Action (SYCA). The groundup was formed in 2015, by a group of youths who are passionate about making positive changes to the climate landscape. SYCA aims to educate youths in Singapore on climate change, provide a safe space for youths to express their opinions on climate policies and to encourage youths to act.
Click on the links below to read more:
👉 Website Feature: SYCA
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
In this edition of Groundup Features: we hear from Rachel, an ardent volunteer of Singapore Youth for Climate Action (SYCA). The groundup was formed in 2015, by a group of youths who are passionate about making positive changes to the climate landscape. SYCA aims to educate youths in Singapore on climate change, provide a safe space for youths to express their opinions on climate policies and to encourage youths to act.
Click on the links below to read more:
👉 Website Feature: SYCA
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
September 16, 2021
[GRANT]
📋 SG Eco Fund
Have an idea that supports environmental sustainability and involves the community? Looking to receive funding to get your project started?
Check out the SG Eco Fund, now open for grant applications till 17 October 2021. SG Eco Fund hopes to enable our community to build a sustainable Singapore for both present and future generations.
Click on the link below to submit your application!
📣 bit.ly/3kuSPAB
📋 SG Eco Fund
Have an idea that supports environmental sustainability and involves the community? Looking to receive funding to get your project started?
Check out the SG Eco Fund, now open for grant applications till 17 October 2021. SG Eco Fund hopes to enable our community to build a sustainable Singapore for both present and future generations.
Click on the link below to submit your application!
📣 bit.ly/3kuSPAB
September 20, 2021
[VOLUNTEERS]
📋 Skills For Good - Volunteer Matching Platform
On the search for high-calibre volunteers to contribute their talents and help you in the areas of Digital Marketing, Digital Communications, Digital Operations and Data Analytics?
Skills For Good can match you to the volunteers that you need!
📣 Find out more and express your interest here: bit.ly/3EBE1rJ
📋 Skills For Good - Volunteer Matching Platform
On the search for high-calibre volunteers to contribute their talents and help you in the areas of Digital Marketing, Digital Communications, Digital Operations and Data Analytics?
Skills For Good can match you to the volunteers that you need!
📣 Find out more and express your interest here: bit.ly/3EBE1rJ
September 21, 2021
[GROUNDUP LEARN ARTICLE]
Audience engagement is one of the most important aspects of running a social good organisation. Good audience engagement can lead to enhanced program design and participation, as well as strengthen volunteer and donor management. It can also increase organisational credibility which paves the way for more sustainable partnerships, allowing the organisation to expand.
Conjunct Consulting shares 4 steps you can take, to engage your groundup's audience: bit.ly/2XVQ7uJ
Audience engagement is one of the most important aspects of running a social good organisation. Good audience engagement can lead to enhanced program design and participation, as well as strengthen volunteer and donor management. It can also increase organisational credibility which paves the way for more sustainable partnerships, allowing the organisation to expand.
Conjunct Consulting shares 4 steps you can take, to engage your groundup's audience: bit.ly/2XVQ7uJ
September 28, 2021
[GROUNDUP FEATURES]
In this edition of Groundup Features: we speak with Mouli, founder of I am Green, a groundup initiative that aims to create awareness of the climate issues we face today and encourage the community we live in to develop good recycling habits and lead a sustainable lifestyle. Hear from Mouli as he shares about the inspiration behind I am Green, what encourages him and lessons he has learnt as a groundup founder.
Click on the links below to read more:
👉 Website Feature: I am Green
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
In this edition of Groundup Features: we speak with Mouli, founder of I am Green, a groundup initiative that aims to create awareness of the climate issues we face today and encourage the community we live in to develop good recycling habits and lead a sustainable lifestyle. Hear from Mouli as he shares about the inspiration behind I am Green, what encourages him and lessons he has learnt as a groundup founder.
Click on the links below to read more:
👉 Website Feature: I am Green
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
October 4, 2021
[GRANT]
📋 Groundup@Sg Fund
The Majurity Trust and the Community Foundation of Singapore are proud to announce Groundup@Sg, a new $300K funding initiative that aims to help ground-up teams in Singapore build capacity and strengthen their impact as part of the SG Strong Community.
If you are working on building capacity for your groundup or are looking to trial new approaches in how you do your community work, this is the fund for you!
📣 Find out more: bit.ly/3j6RzT9
📋 Groundup@Sg Fund
The Majurity Trust and the Community Foundation of Singapore are proud to announce Groundup@Sg, a new $300K funding initiative that aims to help ground-up teams in Singapore build capacity and strengthen their impact as part of the SG Strong Community.
If you are working on building capacity for your groundup or are looking to trial new approaches in how you do your community work, this is the fund for you!
📣 Find out more: bit.ly/3j6RzT9
October 10, 2021
[EVENT]
From the Ground Up
🗓 18 Nov 2021 (Thurs)
⏰ 7:30 - 9:00PM (SGT)
📍Hosted on Zoom
From the Ground Up gathers groundup stakeholders and change seekers in one place, to facilitate collaboration, sharing and networking.
Hear from groundup founders, volunteers and day-to-day folks, and learn about how self-initiated volunteer projects can promote kindness to communities in Singapore. Get up close and personal with causes close to your heart. Breakout discussion rooms will be assigned based on your preferred cause.
📣 Registration closes 29 Oct, sign up now at bit.ly/3area82
The power of the collective is limitless. Real change happens from the ground up!
From the Ground Up
🗓 18 Nov 2021 (Thurs)
⏰ 7:30 - 9:00PM (SGT)
📍Hosted on Zoom
From the Ground Up gathers groundup stakeholders and change seekers in one place, to facilitate collaboration, sharing and networking.
Hear from groundup founders, volunteers and day-to-day folks, and learn about how self-initiated volunteer projects can promote kindness to communities in Singapore. Get up close and personal with causes close to your heart. Breakout discussion rooms will be assigned based on your preferred cause.
📣 Registration closes 29 Oct, sign up now at bit.ly/3area82
The power of the collective is limitless. Real change happens from the ground up!
October 11, 2021
[EVENT SPEAKER PROFILE]
At the height of the circuit breaker, Triston and five of his friends created Hey, You Got Mail! to bring joy to socially isolated elderly suffering from the pandemic, most notably started through the delivery of handwritten, personalized cards.
Today, backed by a strong team and dedicated volunteer pool, they've extended their capabilities to rental flat distributions, nursing home befriending sessions and the promotion of digital literacy efforts and more.
Join the webinar "From the Ground Up" to find out more about Triston's Ground Up journey and many more from the groundup community. Breakout discussion rooms will be assigned based on your preferred cause.
📣 Registration closes 29 Oct, sign up now at bit.ly/3area82
At the height of the circuit breaker, Triston and five of his friends created Hey, You Got Mail! to bring joy to socially isolated elderly suffering from the pandemic, most notably started through the delivery of handwritten, personalized cards.
Today, backed by a strong team and dedicated volunteer pool, they've extended their capabilities to rental flat distributions, nursing home befriending sessions and the promotion of digital literacy efforts and more.
Join the webinar "From the Ground Up" to find out more about Triston's Ground Up journey and many more from the groundup community. Breakout discussion rooms will be assigned based on your preferred cause.
📣 Registration closes 29 Oct, sign up now at bit.ly/3area82
October 13, 2021
[EVENT SPEAKER PROFILE]
In 2015, Syazana found herself seeking support after suffering physical and emotional abuse from a family member, but couldn't find a group that addressed her needs.
“A lot of survivors want a kind of normalcy in our lives," she shares, "so while focus groups are important and help you tend to your specific issues, we don’t really want to be labeled as ‘the other’. We still want to integrate and move on with our lives; we can’t do it alone, the community needs to know we exist and everybody has a part to play.”
Join the webinar "From the Ground Up" to find out more about Syazana’s Ground Up journey and many more from the groundup community. Breakout discussion rooms will be assigned based on your preferred cause.
📣 Registration closes 29 Oct, sign up now at bit.ly/3area82
In 2015, Syazana found herself seeking support after suffering physical and emotional abuse from a family member, but couldn't find a group that addressed her needs.
“A lot of survivors want a kind of normalcy in our lives," she shares, "so while focus groups are important and help you tend to your specific issues, we don’t really want to be labeled as ‘the other’. We still want to integrate and move on with our lives; we can’t do it alone, the community needs to know we exist and everybody has a part to play.”
Join the webinar "From the Ground Up" to find out more about Syazana’s Ground Up journey and many more from the groundup community. Breakout discussion rooms will be assigned based on your preferred cause.
📣 Registration closes 29 Oct, sign up now at bit.ly/3area82
October 16, 2021
[EVENT SPEAKER PROFILE]
Hao Yun believes that learning need not always be painful, it can be fun as well.
As a former tutor and event coordinator with STARdy Kaki, he is an advocate for freely sharing knowledge in the community, and believes that it benefits both young learners and their older counterparts. Now, he aims to share the lessons he learned with new communities.
RSVP your interest to "From the Ground Up" before 29 Oct to hear more of Hao Yun's story and many more from the groundup community. Breakout discussion rooms will be assigned based on your preferred cause.
📣 Registration closes 29 Oct, sign up now at bit.ly/3area82
Hao Yun believes that learning need not always be painful, it can be fun as well.
As a former tutor and event coordinator with STARdy Kaki, he is an advocate for freely sharing knowledge in the community, and believes that it benefits both young learners and their older counterparts. Now, he aims to share the lessons he learned with new communities.
RSVP your interest to "From the Ground Up" before 29 Oct to hear more of Hao Yun's story and many more from the groundup community. Breakout discussion rooms will be assigned based on your preferred cause.
📣 Registration closes 29 Oct, sign up now at bit.ly/3area82
October 18, 2021
[GROUNDUP PARTNER FEATURES]
The 'Groundup Partner Features' explore the behind-the-scenes of our partners and the resources they offer to support Groundup Central members in sustaining and growing their initiative.
In this edition: we find out more about the strategy consults for groundups, offered by Conjunct Consulting. We hear from Janice, a management consultant who is an advisor at Conjunct Consulting and has recently worked closely with Singapore Youth for Climate Action (SYCA) to develop a strategy for their organisation.
Click on the link below to read more:
👉 bit.ly/3BZKLOn
The 'Groundup Partner Features' explore the behind-the-scenes of our partners and the resources they offer to support Groundup Central members in sustaining and growing their initiative.
In this edition: we find out more about the strategy consults for groundups, offered by Conjunct Consulting. We hear from Janice, a management consultant who is an advisor at Conjunct Consulting and has recently worked closely with Singapore Youth for Climate Action (SYCA) to develop a strategy for their organisation.
Click on the link below to read more:
👉 bit.ly/3BZKLOn
October 19, 2021
[EVENT SPEAKER PROFILE]
Ritu created GoodKarma to connect heads, hearts and hands to serve the planet.
She believes that we only have one earth, and our collective efforts are what will ensure that it stays in good health for our children's future. Over the past few years, Ritu has lead from the front to empower a diverse pool of volunteers ranging from 3 - 85 years to roll up their sleeves and give time to earth care.
Join the webinar From the Ground Up to find out more about Ritu’s Ground Up journey and many more from the ground up community.
📣 Registration closes 29 Oct, sign up now at bit.ly/3area82
Ritu created GoodKarma to connect heads, hearts and hands to serve the planet.
She believes that we only have one earth, and our collective efforts are what will ensure that it stays in good health for our children's future. Over the past few years, Ritu has lead from the front to empower a diverse pool of volunteers ranging from 3 - 85 years to roll up their sleeves and give time to earth care.
Join the webinar From the Ground Up to find out more about Ritu’s Ground Up journey and many more from the ground up community.
📣 Registration closes 29 Oct, sign up now at bit.ly/3area82
October 21, 2021
[GROUNDUP EVENT]
Youth Music Day
🗓 1 - 3 Dec 2021
⏰ 9:00AM - 6:30PM (SGT)
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Youth Music Day is a 3-day virtual camp that seeks to introduce and bring together the community of youth musicians. It aims to support youth musicians in their journey of musical, personal and leadership development, and to encourage them to use their skills to serve the community.
Be exposed to a wealth of experiences like masterclasses, workshops, group discussions and more!
📱 Know of a youth musician? Share this with them now!
📣 Check out for bit.ly/3BfkhXS more information
*Organised by YouthHarmony
Youth Music Day
🗓 1 - 3 Dec 2021
⏰ 9:00AM - 6:30PM (SGT)
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Youth Music Day is a 3-day virtual camp that seeks to introduce and bring together the community of youth musicians. It aims to support youth musicians in their journey of musical, personal and leadership development, and to encourage them to use their skills to serve the community.
Be exposed to a wealth of experiences like masterclasses, workshops, group discussions and more!
📱 Know of a youth musician? Share this with them now!
📣 Check out for bit.ly/3BfkhXS more information
*Organised by YouthHarmony
October 26, 2021
[PUBLICITY]
📋 OpenJio Volunteer Feature Shoutout
Looking for opportunities to feature the committed volunteers in your groundup to give them some recognition while also spreading the word about your initiative's work?
OpenJio would like to invite them to share more about their volunteering journey on OpenJio's Instagram channel that has over 1,500 youth-centric followers - inspiring others to give back to the community!
📣 Express your interest at bit.ly/3ECRfUk
📋 OpenJio Volunteer Feature Shoutout
Looking for opportunities to feature the committed volunteers in your groundup to give them some recognition while also spreading the word about your initiative's work?
OpenJio would like to invite them to share more about their volunteering journey on OpenJio's Instagram channel that has over 1,500 youth-centric followers - inspiring others to give back to the community!
📣 Express your interest at bit.ly/3ECRfUk
November 3, 2021