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
[EVENT UPDATE]
Fall Prevention for Seniors
📆 21 July 2021 (Wed)
⏰ 7.00 - 8.00PM (SGT)
📍Hosted on Zoom
📢 CALLING OUT TO ALL SENIORS, CAREGIVER & VOLUNTEERS
Are you a senior or do you know of a senior living alone? Did you know that 30% of seniors worldwide suffer from falls at least once a year? These falls can lead to serious injuries and cause psychological traumas leading to social isolation. The good news is that most falls are preventable!
Interested to find out more? GenLab Collective is bringing to you a sharing session on how you can help our seniors!
👉 Register now at: bit.ly/3qKtXWP
Fall Prevention for Seniors
📆 21 July 2021 (Wed)
⏰ 7.00 - 8.00PM (SGT)
📍Hosted on Zoom
📢 CALLING OUT TO ALL SENIORS, CAREGIVER & VOLUNTEERS
Are you a senior or do you know of a senior living alone? Did you know that 30% of seniors worldwide suffer from falls at least once a year? These falls can lead to serious injuries and cause psychological traumas leading to social isolation. The good news is that most falls are preventable!
Interested to find out more? GenLab Collective is bringing to you a sharing session on how you can help our seniors!
👉 Register now at: bit.ly/3qKtXWP
[GROUNDUP FEATURES]
In this edition of Groundup Features: we caught up with Valerie, founder of Penpals in The Community, an initiative that hopes to use letter-writing as a platform to connect seniors and the younger generation. Hear from Valerie as she shares about the steps she took to start her initiative, and her future plans for Penpals in The Community.
Click on the links below to read more:
👉 Website Feature: Penpals in The Community
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
In this edition of Groundup Features: we caught up with Valerie, founder of Penpals in The Community, an initiative that hopes to use letter-writing as a platform to connect seniors and the younger generation. Hear from Valerie as she shares about the steps she took to start her initiative, and her future plans for Penpals in The Community.
Click on the links below to read more:
👉 Website Feature: Penpals in The Community
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
[EVENT]
Let's Talk About Grief
🗓 31 July 2021 (Sat)
⏰ 7 - 9PM (SGT)
📍Hosted on Zoom
Many people say or do things that (unintentionally) causes a person who is grieving to feel worse than before.
Many of us are at the stage in life where death still feels like a distant subject. But the reality is that one day, we will have an intimate encounter with grief. You may be in a position to comfort someone who has just lost a loved one or the grief may be your own.
What should you say or do? What are the things to avoid? These are some common questions that we seldom get to discuss.
Join Ling Yi, Seline, Calvin and Adalie, as they share their personal experiences with parental loss and the things that helped them in their grief journeys.
This webinar is a youth-led initiative that is free for all to join.
📣 Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/d4xupd5c to save a seat.
Let's Talk About Grief
🗓 31 July 2021 (Sat)
⏰ 7 - 9PM (SGT)
📍Hosted on Zoom
Many people say or do things that (unintentionally) causes a person who is grieving to feel worse than before.
Many of us are at the stage in life where death still feels like a distant subject. But the reality is that one day, we will have an intimate encounter with grief. You may be in a position to comfort someone who has just lost a loved one or the grief may be your own.
What should you say or do? What are the things to avoid? These are some common questions that we seldom get to discuss.
Join Ling Yi, Seline, Calvin and Adalie, as they share their personal experiences with parental loss and the things that helped them in their grief journeys.
This webinar is a youth-led initiative that is free for all to join.
📣 Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/d4xupd5c to save a seat.
[EVENT]
Seed the Journey: What Makes Good Onboarding
🗓 26 Aug 2021 (Thurs)
⏰ 7 - 9PM (SGT)
📍Hosted on Zoom
Joining a new community is a unique experience for everyone. For some, it may be exciting and refreshing, but others may find the prospect of joining a new community daunting.
Join the upcoming Community Leadership Series Event organised by Community Matters, "Seed the Journey: What Makes Good Onboarding" to learn more about how to shape an effective and inclusive community onboarding experience.
Featuring panelists:
• Li Woon Churdboonchart
CEO and Founder, Volunteer Switchboard
• Shaily Gupta
Chief Advisor (Human Resources Consulting), Engee Advisors
• Sparsh Deep Singh
Co-Chair, BHP Singapore Community
📣 Sign up now at bit.ly/2TDtTvR
Seed the Journey: What Makes Good Onboarding
🗓 26 Aug 2021 (Thurs)
⏰ 7 - 9PM (SGT)
📍Hosted on Zoom
Joining a new community is a unique experience for everyone. For some, it may be exciting and refreshing, but others may find the prospect of joining a new community daunting.
Join the upcoming Community Leadership Series Event organised by Community Matters, "Seed the Journey: What Makes Good Onboarding" to learn more about how to shape an effective and inclusive community onboarding experience.
Featuring panelists:
• Li Woon Churdboonchart
CEO and Founder, Volunteer Switchboard
• Shaily Gupta
Chief Advisor (Human Resources Consulting), Engee Advisors
• Sparsh Deep Singh
Co-Chair, BHP Singapore Community
📣 Sign up now at bit.ly/2TDtTvR
[EVENT]
National Day Ground-Up Party 2021
🗓 8 Aug 2021 (Sun)
⏰ 10am - 10pm (SGT)
📍Hosted virtually
Want to explore Singapore's lesser-known social and cultural stories in a fun and experiential way?
Join the online National Day Ground-Up Party, Singalore! They are back for the third year with a human library, breakout activities and games/chit-chat rooms. Explore topics such as local food culture and community building. Drop by anytime, even for a 5-minute game or chit-chat.
📣 Click on the link to sign up now: http://nationaldayparty.eventbrite.com/
*Organised by random group of Singaporeans including OpenJio, Praxium, Friendzone, Kanga Creative and A Good Space
National Day Ground-Up Party 2021
🗓 8 Aug 2021 (Sun)
⏰ 10am - 10pm (SGT)
📍Hosted virtually
Want to explore Singapore's lesser-known social and cultural stories in a fun and experiential way?
Join the online National Day Ground-Up Party, Singalore! They are back for the third year with a human library, breakout activities and games/chit-chat rooms. Explore topics such as local food culture and community building. Drop by anytime, even for a 5-minute game or chit-chat.
📣 Click on the link to sign up now: http://nationaldayparty.eventbrite.com/
*Organised by random group of Singaporeans including OpenJio, Praxium, Friendzone, Kanga Creative and A Good Space
[EVENT]
National Day Ground-Up Party 2021: Human Library
🗓 8 Aug 2021 (Sun)
⏰ 2pm - 4pm (SGT)
📍Hosted virtually
Want to explore Singapore's lesser-known social and cultural stories in a fun and experiential way?
At our human library, instead of borrowing a traditional book, borrow a human “book” to have a small group conversation. Ask about their lives and initiatives; find out why they started it and what keeps them going!
📣 Click on the link to sign up now: https://bit.ly/3zX02hy
*Organised by National Day Ground-Up Party
National Day Ground-Up Party 2021: Human Library
🗓 8 Aug 2021 (Sun)
⏰ 2pm - 4pm (SGT)
📍Hosted virtually
Want to explore Singapore's lesser-known social and cultural stories in a fun and experiential way?
At our human library, instead of borrowing a traditional book, borrow a human “book” to have a small group conversation. Ask about their lives and initiatives; find out why they started it and what keeps them going!
📣 Click on the link to sign up now: https://bit.ly/3zX02hy
*Organised by National Day Ground-Up Party