[EVENT UPDATE]
Pacing Yourself: Caring for ourselves as we champion our causes
🗓 1 April & 7 April 2021 (Thurs & Wed)
⏰ 3 - 5 PM (Thurs), 7 - 9PM (Wed)
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
In the busy-ness of running your groundup and creating positive impact in the society, do you find yourself feeling burnt out?
You are not alone. When you are a community leader, it can be challenging to be vulnerable.
Join Community Matters and Impart as they host an interactive zoom session on Pacing Yourself – providing a safe space for you to care for your mental wellbeing while championing the cause you believe in.
📣 Sign up here for 1 April: bit.ly/3tGRo3L
📣 Sign up here for 7 April: bit.ly/30WonV9
*This event has two sessions which will cover the same content. The only difference between the two sessions are the featured panel speakers and event timing.
Pacing Yourself: Caring for ourselves as we champion our causes
🗓 1 April & 7 April 2021 (Thurs & Wed)
⏰ 3 - 5 PM (Thurs), 7 - 9PM (Wed)
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
In the busy-ness of running your groundup and creating positive impact in the society, do you find yourself feeling burnt out?
You are not alone. When you are a community leader, it can be challenging to be vulnerable.
Join Community Matters and Impart as they host an interactive zoom session on Pacing Yourself – providing a safe space for you to care for your mental wellbeing while championing the cause you believe in.
📣 Sign up here for 1 April: bit.ly/3tGRo3L
📣 Sign up here for 7 April: bit.ly/30WonV9
*This event has two sessions which will cover the same content. The only difference between the two sessions are the featured panel speakers and event timing.
[GROUNDUP FEATURES]
In this edition of Groundup Features: we speak with Aanya - Founder of Art:Connect, a ground-up initiative which connects students to healthcare centres and senior care homes - through card making projects, mural painting projects, and senior buddy programmes. Hear from Aanya as she shares about the inspiration behind Art:Connect, and how her experience volunteering with friends, has been so far.
Click on the links below to read on:
👉 Website Feature: Art:Connect
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
In this edition of Groundup Features: we speak with Aanya - Founder of Art:Connect, a ground-up initiative which connects students to healthcare centres and senior care homes - through card making projects, mural painting projects, and senior buddy programmes. Hear from Aanya as she shares about the inspiration behind Art:Connect, and how her experience volunteering with friends, has been so far.
Click on the links below to read on:
👉 Website Feature: Art:Connect
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
[SPACE UPDATE]
📍 QANVAST
Qanvast is a renovation platform that recommends interior firms to homeowners. From now till 31 Dec 2021, they are extending exclusive discounted rates for their event space located at OUE Downtown Gallery, to non-profit organisations and social enterprises.
📣 Bookings are required and subjected to availability. Find out more at: bit.ly/3th5jha
📍 QANVAST
Qanvast is a renovation platform that recommends interior firms to homeowners. From now till 31 Dec 2021, they are extending exclusive discounted rates for their event space located at OUE Downtown Gallery, to non-profit organisations and social enterprises.
📣 Bookings are required and subjected to availability. Find out more at: bit.ly/3th5jha
[EVENT UPDATE]
Webinar on PDPA Amendment (For Charities & Social Service Sector)
🗓 14 April 2021 (Wed)
⏰ 3 - 5 .30PM
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
With the volume of data growing exponentially, are you concerned over data protection policies and potential data security threats?
Want to learn how to build greater accountability over the data you collect, and how to support data use for innovation?
Hear from Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) as they share on PDPA amendments; the SG Cyber Safe Programme, Cyber Security Toolkits and New Cyber Security Trustmark.
📣 Sign up at: bit.ly/2POfV8N
Webinar on PDPA Amendment (For Charities & Social Service Sector)
🗓 14 April 2021 (Wed)
⏰ 3 - 5 .30PM
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
With the volume of data growing exponentially, are you concerned over data protection policies and potential data security threats?
Want to learn how to build greater accountability over the data you collect, and how to support data use for innovation?
Hear from Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) as they share on PDPA amendments; the SG Cyber Safe Programme, Cyber Security Toolkits and New Cyber Security Trustmark.
📣 Sign up at: bit.ly/2POfV8N
[GROUNDUP FEATURES]
In this edition of Groundup Features: we speak to the co-founders of Jiayou Station, an initiative that aims to provide academic support to students who may not have access to such resources, and to guide them towards realizing their aspirations. Hear from them as they touch on their inspirations, challenges and share their tips for peers who are keen to start their own groundup.
Click on the links below to read on:
👉 Website Feature: Jiayou Station
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
In this edition of Groundup Features: we speak to the co-founders of Jiayou Station, an initiative that aims to provide academic support to students who may not have access to such resources, and to guide them towards realizing their aspirations. Hear from them as they touch on their inspirations, challenges and share their tips for peers who are keen to start their own groundup.
Click on the links below to read on:
👉 Website Feature: Jiayou Station
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
Hi friends of Groundup Central,
The President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards 2021 has arrived!
The award seeks to recognise People, Organisations and Leaders who are exceptional, relational and multiplier givers; and have voluntarily devoted their time, talent, treasure and/or voice to create a positive impact in the community.
Know of an inspiring individual or organisation?
Nominate them now! 👉 bit.ly/3v4ZCDj
*nominations close 14 May 2021
The President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards 2021 has arrived!
The award seeks to recognise People, Organisations and Leaders who are exceptional, relational and multiplier givers; and have voluntarily devoted their time, talent, treasure and/or voice to create a positive impact in the community.
Know of an inspiring individual or organisation?
Nominate them now! 👉 bit.ly/3v4ZCDj
*nominations close 14 May 2021
[EVENT UPDATE]
Facebook Community Accelerator 2021
Are you a groundup looking for funding, training and access to new tools to turn your ideas into action? Application for Facebook’s 2021 Community Accelerator is now open! Selected participants will each receive up to $50k to fund community initiatives.
📣 Find out more and apply here by 31 May 2021: https://bit.ly/2QX15NF
*Use the code ‘VIP2021’ when you apply! 😉
Facebook Community Accelerator 2021
Are you a groundup looking for funding, training and access to new tools to turn your ideas into action? Application for Facebook’s 2021 Community Accelerator is now open! Selected participants will each receive up to $50k to fund community initiatives.
📣 Find out more and apply here by 31 May 2021: https://bit.ly/2QX15NF
*Use the code ‘VIP2021’ when you apply! 😉
Know of an inspiring person or organisation?
Nominate them for the President's Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards 2021! The award seeks to recognise People, Organisations and Leaders who are exceptional, relational and multiplier givers; and have voluntarily devoted their time, talent, treasure and/or voice to create a positive impact in the community.
Here are some of our previous PVPA groundup winners:
• PVPA 2017 Winner: Its Raining Raincoats
• PVPA 2018 Winner: Blessings in a Bag
• PVPA 2020 Special Edition, Leaders of Good Award: Sherry of Be Kind SG
Nominate them now! 👉 bit.ly/3v4ZCDj
*nominations close 14 May 2021
Nominate them for the President's Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards 2021! The award seeks to recognise People, Organisations and Leaders who are exceptional, relational and multiplier givers; and have voluntarily devoted their time, talent, treasure and/or voice to create a positive impact in the community.
Here are some of our previous PVPA groundup winners:
• PVPA 2017 Winner: Its Raining Raincoats
• PVPA 2018 Winner: Blessings in a Bag
• PVPA 2020 Special Edition, Leaders of Good Award: Sherry of Be Kind SG
Nominate them now! 👉 bit.ly/3v4ZCDj
*nominations close 14 May 2021
[EVENT UPDATE]
Community Experiences: Charting the Journey Shared
🗓 19 May 2021 (Wed)
⏰ 7 - 9PM
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
Every experience you have had in any community has a beginning, middle and end - the journey with each community is unique.
In this interactive seminar-cum-workshop, NVPC will be launching the “Community Journey Journal”, a stock-taking tool for community leaders to map out the lifespan of a community and dive deeper into the various phases of community membership.
Join us and our table of panellists to exchange stories and uncover new ways to improve the member experience of your community.
📣 Sign up here: bit.ly/3bi8AFQ
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🗣 Featured speakers:
• Eugene Lee, Triathlon Singapore
The Social Impact in Triathlon
• Noorfaiza Hassan, New Life Stories
Walk with Volunteers: The Learning Friend Journey
• Poh Ying Hui, Company of Good
Make Doing Good the DNA of Every Business
Community Experiences: Charting the Journey Shared
🗓 19 May 2021 (Wed)
⏰ 7 - 9PM
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
Every experience you have had in any community has a beginning, middle and end - the journey with each community is unique.
In this interactive seminar-cum-workshop, NVPC will be launching the “Community Journey Journal”, a stock-taking tool for community leaders to map out the lifespan of a community and dive deeper into the various phases of community membership.
Join us and our table of panellists to exchange stories and uncover new ways to improve the member experience of your community.
📣 Sign up here: bit.ly/3bi8AFQ
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🗣 Featured speakers:
• Eugene Lee, Triathlon Singapore
The Social Impact in Triathlon
• Noorfaiza Hassan, New Life Stories
Walk with Volunteers: The Learning Friend Journey
• Poh Ying Hui, Company of Good
Make Doing Good the DNA of Every Business
[EVENT UPDATE]
The Changemaker Forum
🗓 4 - 5 June 2021
⏰ 3.30 - 6.30pm (4 June), 10am - 5.30pm (5 June)
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom (paid ticketed event)
Join Ashoka Singapore and Lien Centre for Social Innovation at The Changemaker Forum, a dynamic virtual environment that brings a community together to engage in inspiring conversations around the development and practice of key skills for success in a changemaker world.
It will prepare today’s youth and allies for the challenges of tomorrow by providing them with opportunities to access collective intelligence, lead with humanity, and engage in rigorous, creative problem solving.
📣 Find out more at: bit.ly/3w1IQWf
The Changemaker Forum
🗓 4 - 5 June 2021
⏰ 3.30 - 6.30pm (4 June), 10am - 5.30pm (5 June)
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom (paid ticketed event)
Join Ashoka Singapore and Lien Centre for Social Innovation at The Changemaker Forum, a dynamic virtual environment that brings a community together to engage in inspiring conversations around the development and practice of key skills for success in a changemaker world.
It will prepare today’s youth and allies for the challenges of tomorrow by providing them with opportunities to access collective intelligence, lead with humanity, and engage in rigorous, creative problem solving.
📣 Find out more at: bit.ly/3w1IQWf
[PUBLICITY UPDATE]
Calling all Groundup Central members!
NVPC’s Company of Good is piloting Heartland Pays It Forward, a national pay-it-forward initiative through our heartland hawkers.
As part of this initiative, you can make a complimentary booking to display an A4 poster and raise awareness about your cause, at participating hawker stalls located at Chinatown, Geylang East, Marine Parade, and Sims Place.
As slots are limited, we highly encourage you to book your poster space before Friday 28 May 2021.
📣 Express your interest here: bit.ly/2S0cUCY
Calling all Groundup Central members!
NVPC’s Company of Good is piloting Heartland Pays It Forward, a national pay-it-forward initiative through our heartland hawkers.
As part of this initiative, you can make a complimentary booking to display an A4 poster and raise awareness about your cause, at participating hawker stalls located at Chinatown, Geylang East, Marine Parade, and Sims Place.
As slots are limited, we highly encourage you to book your poster space before Friday 28 May 2021.
📣 Express your interest here: bit.ly/2S0cUCY
We hear you, and we are pleased to extend the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards 2021 nomination deadline to 21 May 2021 (Friday), 12pm.
Don’t miss the opportunity to nominate a deserving person, leader, organisation or cross-sector partnership for the highest honour of being recognised for their giving to the community.
📣 Nominate now: bit.ly/3v4ZCDj
Don’t miss the opportunity to nominate a deserving person, leader, organisation or cross-sector partnership for the highest honour of being recognised for their giving to the community.
📣 Nominate now: bit.ly/3v4ZCDj
[GROUNDUP FEATURES]
In this edition of Groundup Features: we speak with Anupriya - Founder of Kindheroes.club, a groundup which aims to enable children to be change agents and make a difference in their communities. Hear from Anupriya as she shares about the inspiration behind her initiative, the challenges she has faced and how she hopes to continue to share the message that every kind action, no matter big or small, matters.
Click on the links below to read more:
👉 Website Feature: Kindheroes.club
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
In this edition of Groundup Features: we speak with Anupriya - Founder of Kindheroes.club, a groundup which aims to enable children to be change agents and make a difference in their communities. Hear from Anupriya as she shares about the inspiration behind her initiative, the challenges she has faced and how she hopes to continue to share the message that every kind action, no matter big or small, matters.
Click on the links below to read more:
👉 Website Feature: Kindheroes.club
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
[EVENT UPDATE]
Youth Co:Lab Virtual Summit 2021
🗓 3 Jun, 11AM - 4 Jun, 5PM (SGT)
📍Hosted virtually
Are you ready to be part of the change? Youth Co:Lab’s Regional Summit, co-organised by UNDP and Citi Foundation is back! Join us on 2-4 June for an entirely online gathering of young leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs from across #AsiaPacific to connect, be inspired and create change.
📣 Sign up here: bit.ly/3woasVO
Youth Co:Lab Virtual Summit 2021
🗓 3 Jun, 11AM - 4 Jun, 5PM (SGT)
📍Hosted virtually
Are you ready to be part of the change? Youth Co:Lab’s Regional Summit, co-organised by UNDP and Citi Foundation is back! Join us on 2-4 June for an entirely online gathering of young leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs from across #AsiaPacific to connect, be inspired and create change.
📣 Sign up here: bit.ly/3woasVO
[EVENT UPDATE]
Panel Discussion: Celebrating Women Refugee Leaders: Impacts, Challenges, Opportunities
🗓 19 June 2021 (Sat)
⏰ 2.30PM - 4.00PM (SGT)
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
RAW 2021, an initiative of AFR-SG, invites you to a panel discussion and dialogue with women leaders from refugee communities in the South East Asia and greater region. Explore the ways in which they navigate challenging circumstances and environments to purposefully lead, support and build communities and initiatives.
📣 Sign up here: bit.ly/2Tu25d6
*registrations close on 18 June, 12PM
Panel Discussion: Celebrating Women Refugee Leaders: Impacts, Challenges, Opportunities
🗓 19 June 2021 (Sat)
⏰ 2.30PM - 4.00PM (SGT)
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
RAW 2021, an initiative of AFR-SG, invites you to a panel discussion and dialogue with women leaders from refugee communities in the South East Asia and greater region. Explore the ways in which they navigate challenging circumstances and environments to purposefully lead, support and build communities and initiatives.
📣 Sign up here: bit.ly/2Tu25d6
*registrations close on 18 June, 12PM
[EVENT UPDATE]
Open Jio Opens Up 2: SG2051
After one year, Open Jio Opens Up (OJOU) is finally back and better than ever!
Join them in a two-part event, where everyone will together envision a better SG2051 through various means, including an exhilarating escape room and an inspiring volunteer panel.
Not only will you have lots of fun trying your hand (and brain) at the different activities, you'll meet and connect with lots of like-minded people, too!
🔵 19 Jun, Sat
🔴 2-6 PM
⚪️ You can sign up for either the first part (2 - 4.40PM) or the second part (5 - 6PM) of the event, or both (2 - 6 PM).
👉 Sign up here: bit.ly/OJOUSignUp
Open Jio Opens Up 2: SG2051
After one year, Open Jio Opens Up (OJOU) is finally back and better than ever!
Join them in a two-part event, where everyone will together envision a better SG2051 through various means, including an exhilarating escape room and an inspiring volunteer panel.
Not only will you have lots of fun trying your hand (and brain) at the different activities, you'll meet and connect with lots of like-minded people, too!
🔵 19 Jun, Sat
🔴 2-6 PM
⚪️ You can sign up for either the first part (2 - 4.40PM) or the second part (5 - 6PM) of the event, or both (2 - 6 PM).
👉 Sign up here: bit.ly/OJOUSignUp
[EVENT UPDATE]
Theatre & Refugees' Agency : An Afternoon With Parastoo Theatre
🗓 20 June 2021 (Sun)
⏰ 4.00PM - 5.30PM (SGT)
📍Hosted virtually
RAW 2021, an initiative of AFR-SG, invites you to a conversation with Parastoo Theatre, a Kuala Lumpur based refugee community-funded theatre team. Get an in-depth insight into how they provide refugees an arts platform for expression as well as socio-emotional support.
📣 Sign up here: bit.ly/3iEc6Pb
*registrations close on 19 June, 11.30PM
Theatre & Refugees' Agency : An Afternoon With Parastoo Theatre
🗓 20 June 2021 (Sun)
⏰ 4.00PM - 5.30PM (SGT)
📍Hosted virtually
RAW 2021, an initiative of AFR-SG, invites you to a conversation with Parastoo Theatre, a Kuala Lumpur based refugee community-funded theatre team. Get an in-depth insight into how they provide refugees an arts platform for expression as well as socio-emotional support.
📣 Sign up here: bit.ly/3iEc6Pb
*registrations close on 19 June, 11.30PM
[GROUNDUP LEARN ARTICLE]
Media attention can help groundups gain public awareness which in turn attracts volunteers, aids in donorship drives, and even offers an avenue to reach out to potential beneficiaries. Media coverage also raises a groundup’s credibility, allowing them to better build their partnerships and networks.
Sounds like a challenging task? We've got you covered! Here are tips that will help you get the attention of journalists: bit.ly/3gMKXIt 💻
Media attention can help groundups gain public awareness which in turn attracts volunteers, aids in donorship drives, and even offers an avenue to reach out to potential beneficiaries. Media coverage also raises a groundup’s credibility, allowing them to better build their partnerships and networks.
Sounds like a challenging task? We've got you covered! Here are tips that will help you get the attention of journalists: bit.ly/3gMKXIt 💻
[GROUNDUP CENTRAL EVENT]
Legal Registration: Things to Consider Before Registering Your Groundup
🗓 27 July 2021 (Tues)
⏰ 7.30PM - 9.30PM (SGT)
📍Hosted on Zoom
Thinking of registering your groundup but not sure if you should take the step forward? We've got you covered!
Join us at our Groundup ConneXion Series on Legal Registration, as leaders who have been there and done that, share their knowledge and unique experiences with legalities.
📣 Find out more and sign up at: bit.ly/360afwU
Legal Registration: Things to Consider Before Registering Your Groundup
🗓 27 July 2021 (Tues)
⏰ 7.30PM - 9.30PM (SGT)
📍Hosted on Zoom
Thinking of registering your groundup but not sure if you should take the step forward? We've got you covered!
Join us at our Groundup ConneXion Series on Legal Registration, as leaders who have been there and done that, share their knowledge and unique experiences with legalities.
📣 Find out more and sign up at: bit.ly/360afwU