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Social Innovation: How Societies Find The Power To Change

Join
us for the launch of Social Innovation: How Societies Find The Power To Change and an exciting multi-generational panel discussion on how social innovation can provide answers to today's social, economic and sustainability issues.

πŸ”΄ 5 Dec, Thurs
πŸ”΅ 4 pm – 6 pm
βšͺ️ Singapore Management University Administration Building, 81 Victoria Street, Level 6, U-Lounge, S188065

πŸ‘‰ Find out more here http://bit.ly/2XFs4vX

#socialinnovation #paneldiscussion #booklaunch

Organised by Lien Centre for Social Innovation
Virtual Book Launch & Meet-The-Author Session – One Husband Two Men

Hear Margaret's intimate story over a series of talks, as she shares about her ups and downs in her caregiving journey for her husband who is diagnosed with schizophrenia.

The first talk share how she overcame her struggles to separate the illness from her husband. This event also raises funds by purchasing her book. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Caregiver Alliance Limited, to reach out to caregivers of persons with mental health issues.

πŸ”΅ 1 Dec, Wed
πŸ”΄ 7-830pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: bit.ly/3oLWHhn

Organised by Caregivers Alliance Limited
#mentalhealth #booklaunch #fundraiser
Book Launch of Constance Singam's Where I Was

In Where I Was, prominent women's rights advocate Constance Singam reflects on her life as a civil society activist and the events that led to the 2009 AWARE Saga. Join us for an intimate conversation with Constance and Balli Kaur Jaswal, as they talk about place and identity, the act of forgetting and remembering and the cathartic process of returning to memory.

πŸ”΅ 20 Mar, Sun
πŸ”΄ 4 - 5.30pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3tXnMAC

Organised by Ethos Books
#civilsociety #booklaunch
Book Launch of Khairat Kita: documenting a legacy of community aid

What are Malay/Muslim Mutual Benefit Organisations (MMBOs) and why are we documenting their legacy?

Join us in conversation with MMBO representatives, authors Fauzy Ismail, Zakaria Zainal and Zaki Jumahri, and filmmaker Hakimi Jamil, moderated by historian and writer Hidayah Amin. MMBOs will discuss their history and value to the community, followed by conversations about the challenging process of documenting this intangible heritage during Covid-19. The launch will also feature a photo exhibition and book signing with the authors.

πŸ”΄ 25 Sept, Sun
πŸ”΅ 230pm - 4pm
βšͺ The POD @ NLB, 100 Victoria St, National Library, S188064, access from L1

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3UhLm7M

Organised by Ethos Books
#booklaunch #heritage #conversations
[Book Launch] Not Without Us: Centring Disability and Inclusion in SG

How can we embrace a more inclusive way of being?

Join contributing writers of Not Without Us: Alvan Yap, Fadiah Johari and Jocelyn Tay, in conversation with co-editor Meng Ee Wong, as they discuss their lived experiences of and observations on disability, and explore ways to expand notions about inclusion and care in Singapore.

πŸ”΄ 4 Feb, Sat
πŸ”΅ 2.30pm - 4pm
πŸ—Ί The POD @ NLB, 100 Victoria St, National Library, S(188064)

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: http://bit.ly/3WepCJF

Organised by Ethos Books
#booklaunch #disability #inclusion