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Death Cafe

Bring your favourite beverage and dessert, as we come together to chat and share about anything and everything on death.

We meet every last Saturday of the month, online for now.

๐Ÿ”ด 26 Feb, Sat
๐Ÿ”ต 10.30am - 12pm

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register your interest at hello@happyeverafter.sg

Organised by Happy Ever After
#death #conversations
Bloody Periods! We Love Them, We Hate Them!

Menstruation
is an intimately personal yet shared experience that can sometimes be embarrassing to talk about candidly.

Join comics creator @Andeasyand (Nurulhuda Izyan) for a creative night of drawing, conversation, and fun! Participants will get to write and draw their very own period comic in this session too.

All are welcome, no matter where you are in your menstrual journey, or whether or not you have experienced menstruation. Participants under 13 years old will need to be supervised by a guardian.

๐Ÿ”ด 6 Mar, Sun
๐Ÿ”ต 12pm - 2pm
๐Ÿ—บ 46 Kim Yam Road, The Herencia, S(239351)

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3s6ko75

Organised by Difference Engine
#menstruation #conversations
Consent & Respect: Raising Children who become Responsible Adults

Why is there a need to have a conversation with your child about sex? When do you think is the right age to start talking to your child about sex?
What content is appropriate for what age?

An intimate women-only panel discussion to learn how to raise your children who understand consent and respect.

๐Ÿ”ต 16 Mar, Wed
๐Ÿ”ด 6.30pm - 8pm
โšช๏ธ Siri House, 8D Dempsey Rd, #01-02 Dempsey Hill S(249672)

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/37uEJej

Organised by Hedonist x Good Vibes
#sexeducation #consent #conversations
AGS Learning Circle: How Changemakers Can Harness the Power of the Media

Are you a changemaker looking to amplify your cause but don't know where or how to start? Well, you're not alone!

Through this event, you will gain insights and practical tips on how to harness the power of the media to get their stories to a larger audience of people that matter, create a culture of peer-learning amongst changemakers by listening to different perspectives involved in creating a compelling story, and be part of a documentation process on the best practices of changemaking!

๐Ÿ”ต 23 Mar, Wed
๐Ÿ”ด 8 - 10pm

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3I9Foyt

Organised by A Good Space
#changemaking #communication #conversations
Youth-2-Youth Discord Chat: Diagnosis and Management of ADHD

Are you a youth with ADHD? Or a youth who would like to learn more about how to support your peers with ADHD? Join Unlocking ADHD for an event, where we are bringing all such youths together, to create a space to discuss the journey through diagnosis and managing ADHD for youths!

๐Ÿ”ต 17 Mar, Thu
๐Ÿ”ด 8pm - 9.30pm

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/35WvZ07

Organised by Unlocking ADHD
#ADHD #mentalhealth #conversations
STORY TALK: Community Conservation

Wildlife is under threat from human action, but one way we can reverse this is through the conservation efforts of local communities who share the same home with wildlife.

Join us as we discuss our panellists' experiences, challenges and hopes and how you too can help save endangered animals such as Indian rhino, Philippine eagle and Malayan tiger.

๐Ÿ”ด 23 Apr, Sat
๐Ÿ”ต 2pm - 3.30pm

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3vpHaHs

Organised by Our Better World
#wildlife #conversations
Brown Bag Sessions: Overthinking

Are you an overthinker? Does your mind often wander out of control and make you constantly think about the bad things in life?

Overthinking, or rumination, can cause us to spiral into a pattern of thinking negative thoughts. These negative thoughts in turn can impact our well-being and mood.

If this sounds like you, then come and find out more about how you can manage your overthinking and share about your overthinking experiences through this session! ๐Ÿค—

๐Ÿ”ด 28 Apr, Thu
๐Ÿ”ต 8pm - 9.45pm

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/382LjsR

Organised by Happiness Initiative
#mentalhealth #conversations
Youth Mental Health: Opportunities And Challenges In A Digital World

The digital world - friend or foe? For youths who grew up on social media, how does this digital connectivity impact their mental health?

Join us for this yearโ€™s Temasek Shophouse Conversations as we bring together community practitioners, clinicians and policymakers to explore the opportunities and challenges of the digital world on youth mental health.

๐Ÿ”ด 20 May, Fri
๐Ÿ”ต 8.30am-11.30am

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/39S8erw

Organised by Temasek Shophouse
#mentalhealth #conversations
Death Cafe

Bring your favourite beverage and dessert, as we come together to chat and share about anything and everything on death.

We meet every last Saturday of the month, online for now.

๐Ÿ”ด 28 May, Sat
๐Ÿ”ต 10.30am - 12pm

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register your interest at hello@happyeverafter.sg

Organised by Happy Ever After
#death #conversations
Brown Bag: Daniel Tay (Food Rescuer)

Have you ever heard about Food Rescue? Curious about the condition of the food they rescue?

Meet Daniel Tay someone who champions reducing food waste, by channeling unsellable or unwanted but edible food to people who want it. In this Brown Bag session learn more about food rescuing and how you too can be a food rescuer!

๐Ÿ”ด 5 June, Sun
๐Ÿ”ต 1.30pm - 2.30pm
โšช Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre, 30A Yishun Central 1, Singapore 768796

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3xhvZl9

Organised by Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre
#food #environment #conversations
Lighten the Load: Solidarity in Sharing (For Men Only)

The second & finale of the two-part event by Mental ACT, Lighten the Load: Solidarity in Sharing, is an inclusive safe space for everyone identifying as men to learn, advocate and engage in discussions on diverse topics that affect women's mental health and make a commitment to be better allies!

๐Ÿ”ด 18 Jun, Sat
๐Ÿ”ต 2-4.30pm

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3xrcnL7

Organised by Mental A.C.T.
#mentalhealth #conversations
Partnerships 4 Learning Forum 2022

The future is increasingly complex, with growing needs in Education and Career Guidance (ECG), Mental Wellness, Sustainability, and Contemporary Issues. These are domains that benefit greatly when educators tap onto domain experts in the industry for learning or partnerships.

The P4L forum is a platform to facilitate the connection between educators, and sectoral leaders in order to chart the future of learning.

๐Ÿ”ด 16 Jul, Sat
๐Ÿ”ต 9am - 5.30pm

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3AbfvxM

Organised by A Good Space
#forum #conversations #education
Portside Review (Singapore Launch)

Join us in the launch of the 6th issue of Portside Review - a Singapore edition featuring prose, poetry, translations and conversations as we take on race, class, identity and politics, with every tide bringing different shapes, shells and treasures.

From fable-like metaphors, to sound pieces made up of real-life news articles, to a satirical play on porn site headlines; we're sure there'll be something in this issue that surprises you. A fitting promise from the land of opposites โ€“ Singapore.โ 

๐Ÿ”ด 6 Jul, Wed
๐Ÿ”ต 7-8.30pm
๐Ÿ—บ Crane @ Heron Space, 46 Kim Yam Rd, #01-06 S(239351)

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3nyqBoX

Organised by Portside Review
#literature #conversations
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.

๐Ÿ”ด 25 Sept, Sun
๐Ÿ”ต 230pm - 4pm
โšช The POD @ NLB, 100 Victoria St, National Library, S188064, access from L1

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3UhLm7M

Organised by Ethos Books
#booklaunch #heritage #conversations
OnePeople.sg Community Exploration Series

OnePeople.sgโ€™s Community Exploration is a series of learning journeys to various religious sites in Singapore. Participants can learn about the different faiths and uncover little known facts and stories through guided tours and enriching conversations with our religious practitioners. Join us before the slots filled up!

๐Ÿ”ด Various dates
๐Ÿ”ต Various timings
๐Ÿ—บ Various locations

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3RhDwZ4

Organised by OnePeople.sg & International Conference on Cohesive Societies (ICCS)
#religion #experiential #conversations
Conversations Reimagined: Work Hard Also Not Enough

Our work culture has long led us to believe that if we work hard, we will be rewarded fairly. However, this may not be the reality for many citizens in Singapore. Is working hard truly enough for one to survive in our modern-day society?

Learn more about the experiences faced by the working poor and co-create solutions towards in-work poverty in this virtual event.

๐Ÿ”ด 29 Oct, Sat
๐Ÿ”ต Human Library: 1pm - 1.45pm | Main event: 2pm - 4.30pm

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3ClZPY9

Organised by The Best of You and AMKFSC Community Services
#inequality #poverty #conversations
Drop-in Community Space

In the lead-up to IndigNation's next queer conference in February 2023, they will be holding a community space at Grey Projects for informal chats about what the future of post-repeal might look like for queer folk.

Got an idea or an issue you'd like to see platformed at their conference next year? What kinds of changes would you like to see as 377A is repealed? Come have a chat with them - sign up for a hourly slot and help contribute to envisioning the future of the queer community beyond repeal.

๐Ÿ”ด 14 Oct, Sat - 15 Oct, Sun
๐Ÿ”ต 2pm - 6pm
โšช๏ธ Grey Projects, 6B Kim Tian Rd S(169246)

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3TdmgW9

Organised by IndigNation
#lgbtq #conversations
Home Alone

What makes a young person stay home, alone?

Youth social reclusion is a phenomenon in Singapore that preceded the Covid-19 pandemic, but seems to be growing worse even as pandemic measures fade.

Come join us in this conversation where we learn from experts about various perspectives and opportunities for intervention with youth social reclusion.

๐Ÿ”ด 29 Oct, Sat
๐Ÿ”ต 9.30 - 11am

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3f4TrNk

Organised by Impart
#socialreclusion #youths #conversations
Our Shared Experience: A Youth Civic Discourse on Interfaith & Diversity

Do we really know the people around us especially those of a different race and religion? Ever thought of getting to know what makes each of us tick?

Join us for interactive and meaningful conversations among youths from all walks of life!

๐Ÿ”ด 29 Oct, Sat
๐Ÿ”ต 10.30am - 2.30pm
๐Ÿ—บ SCAPE, 2 Orchard Link, S(237978)

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3VZ4yYy

Organised by Al-Falah Youth
#interfaith #youths #conversations
THISCONNECT Event: Self-Love & Self-Care

THISCONNECT is a mental health awareness and suicide prevention movement that aims to spark more conversations about mental health.

Highlight of the event: ๐Ÿ“ฎ
Pay It Forward postcard for you to write/ draw your well-wishes to friends or strangers! We aim to peg more than 10,000 postcards in our exhibition by the end of 2023! Eventually, the postcards will be used to pay it forward to people which we hope to remind them that theyโ€™re not alone in their journey.

๐Ÿ’ดTickets cost $25

๐Ÿ”ด 24 Feb, Fri
๐Ÿ”ต 7pm - 10pm
๐Ÿ—บ National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre - NVPC, 6 Eu Tong Sen St, #04-88 The Central, S(059817)

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/40YrJFc

Organised by THISCONNECT.today
#mentalhealth #conversations