🗺 Global Migrant Festival 🗺
Promoting multiculturalism, providing a platform for migrant workers and refugees to have their voices heard
🔴 15-16 Dec
🔵 National Gallery, Arts House & Singapore Book Council, Singapore
⚪️ For more info, visit 👉🏻: bit.ly/2OX07tR
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE
✨Highlights✨
Singapore Migrant Worker Poetry Competition Finals 2018
Poetry Readings written and performed by migrants from all over Asia
Cultural Performances from the theatre group "The Birds" to the band "Migrants Band Singapore”
Panels & Discussions by academic experts, doctors, activists and community advocates from non-profit organisations
Film Screenings depicting the stories of migrants.
#migrantworkers
Promoting multiculturalism, providing a platform for migrant workers and refugees to have their voices heard
🔴 15-16 Dec
🔵 National Gallery, Arts House & Singapore Book Council, Singapore
⚪️ For more info, visit 👉🏻: bit.ly/2OX07tR
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE
✨Highlights✨
Singapore Migrant Worker Poetry Competition Finals 2018
Poetry Readings written and performed by migrants from all over Asia
Cultural Performances from the theatre group "The Birds" to the band "Migrants Band Singapore”
Panels & Discussions by academic experts, doctors, activists and community advocates from non-profit organisations
Film Screenings depicting the stories of migrants.
#migrantworkers
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WeWork X OBEY - Equal Work Equal Rights
Join WeWork and OBEY at this exclusive event as we share our support for migrant workers, and raise awareness for their equal rights. This partnership with OBEY is a commitment and support for our migrant workers, with the sale of our limited edition t-shirts to raise funds and help the migrant worker’s plight in Singapore.
Learn from our exciting panel of experts from TWC2, HOME, HealthServe and Migrant x Me. Find out how each and every one of us can make an impact on the for this cause, and how together, we can be a powerful force for positive change in their lives.
Artworks created by migrant workers residing with HOME will also be showcased, along with poetry, prose and curated stories about the experiences and lives of migrant workers in Singapore courtesy of The Best of You.
🔵 24 May 2019, Fri
🔴 7pm-9pm
⚪ WeWork Beach Centre, 15 Beach Road, S189677
👉Sign up at: http://bit.ly/2vRRmtO
#migrantworkers
Join WeWork and OBEY at this exclusive event as we share our support for migrant workers, and raise awareness for their equal rights. This partnership with OBEY is a commitment and support for our migrant workers, with the sale of our limited edition t-shirts to raise funds and help the migrant worker’s plight in Singapore.
Learn from our exciting panel of experts from TWC2, HOME, HealthServe and Migrant x Me. Find out how each and every one of us can make an impact on the for this cause, and how together, we can be a powerful force for positive change in their lives.
Artworks created by migrant workers residing with HOME will also be showcased, along with poetry, prose and curated stories about the experiences and lives of migrant workers in Singapore courtesy of The Best of You.
🔵 24 May 2019, Fri
🔴 7pm-9pm
⚪ WeWork Beach Centre, 15 Beach Road, S189677
👉Sign up at: http://bit.ly/2vRRmtO
#migrantworkers
Mosaic of Voices: A Migrant Worker Human Library
Ever wondered about the aspirations & stories of migrant workers in Singapore?
Engage in conversation with our South Asian domestic workers & migrant brothers conducted in an interactive Human Library format. We invite you to join us and have open & honest conversations!
🔴29 Sep, Sun
🔵12.30pm - 4pm
⚪️The Red Box, 113 Somerset Road, S238165
👉Sign up here http://bit.ly/2kW6rIX
Organised by Women of Shakti: South Asian Domestic Workers in Singapore
#migrantworkers #humanlibrary
Ever wondered about the aspirations & stories of migrant workers in Singapore?
Engage in conversation with our South Asian domestic workers & migrant brothers conducted in an interactive Human Library format. We invite you to join us and have open & honest conversations!
🔴29 Sep, Sun
🔵12.30pm - 4pm
⚪️The Red Box, 113 Somerset Road, S238165
👉Sign up here http://bit.ly/2kW6rIX
Organised by Women of Shakti: South Asian Domestic Workers in Singapore
#migrantworkers #humanlibrary
Migrant Worker Poetry Competition: 2019 Finals
The Migrant Worker Poetry Competition is back!
Come down to support the finals of the migrant worker poetry competition which seeks to celebrate & showcase the literary talents of migrant workers in Singapore! With a keynote address by Kamal Al-Solaylee.
🔴 10 Nov, Sun
🔵 4-6pm
⚪️ The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre, Wild Rice @ Funan Mall, 107 North Bridge Rd, #04-08 S179105
👉 For more info: http://bit.ly/2Ndoc1F
Organized by Global Migrant Festival in collaboration with Singapore Writers Festival 2019
#poetry #migrantworkers
The Migrant Worker Poetry Competition is back!
Come down to support the finals of the migrant worker poetry competition which seeks to celebrate & showcase the literary talents of migrant workers in Singapore! With a keynote address by Kamal Al-Solaylee.
🔴 10 Nov, Sun
🔵 4-6pm
⚪️ The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre, Wild Rice @ Funan Mall, 107 North Bridge Rd, #04-08 S179105
👉 For more info: http://bit.ly/2Ndoc1F
Organized by Global Migrant Festival in collaboration with Singapore Writers Festival 2019
#poetry #migrantworkers
It's Deepavali!
Have you celebrated Deepavali?
Join us where we learn how our Indian migrant brothers celebrate the Festival of Lights. Exciting line-up of activities awaits including lamp decorating, games, performances & yummy snacks! Grab a friend and join us!
🔴 10 Nov, Sun
🔵 1-5pm
⚪️ Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Ln S209924
💰$5/pax
👉 Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2oIODmt
Organised by Vaangae Anna - Come Brother & Migrant x Me
#migrantworkers #festival
Have you celebrated Deepavali?
Join us where we learn how our Indian migrant brothers celebrate the Festival of Lights. Exciting line-up of activities awaits including lamp decorating, games, performances & yummy snacks! Grab a friend and join us!
🔴 10 Nov, Sun
🔵 1-5pm
⚪️ Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Ln S209924
💰$5/pax
👉 Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2oIODmt
Organised by Vaangae Anna - Come Brother & Migrant x Me
#migrantworkers #festival
Celebrate With Us: International Migrants' Day 2019!
We will be celebrating with a panel discussion, exciting performances by our talented migrant workers, a photography showcase and of course, food! Members of migrant and local communities are all welcome.
🔴 15 Dec, Sun
🔵 2 pm – 5 pm
⚪️ A GOOD SPACE, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street (The Central), #04-88, S059817
👉 Find out more here http://bit.ly/2Lwwnov
#migrantworkers #festival
We will be celebrating with a panel discussion, exciting performances by our talented migrant workers, a photography showcase and of course, food! Members of migrant and local communities are all welcome.
🔴 15 Dec, Sun
🔵 2 pm – 5 pm
⚪️ A GOOD SPACE, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street (The Central), #04-88, S059817
👉 Find out more here http://bit.ly/2Lwwnov
#migrantworkers #festival
Stepping Up for Migrant Workers: Voices from the trenches
Join us in this panel discussion featuring our friends from HOME, TWC2, MWC and CMSC to discuss what has happened in the last few months and deliberate over issues and interventions within the migrant worker community.
🔴 9 May, Saturday
🔵 3 pm
👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3daHfUr
#migrantworkers #paneldiscussion
Organised by Healthserve
Join us in this panel discussion featuring our friends from HOME, TWC2, MWC and CMSC to discuss what has happened in the last few months and deliberate over issues and interventions within the migrant worker community.
🔴 9 May, Saturday
🔵 3 pm
👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3daHfUr
#migrantworkers #paneldiscussion
Organised by Healthserve
Backyard Conversations: The Many Faces of Exclusion
What are the ways in which Work Permit holders are excluded from our society, and how does it affect both them and us? This panel will examine how this group is structurally excluded from full participation in Singaporean society and discuss the psychological, social and economic effects of that exclusion on migrant workers as well as various other elements of our community.
🔴 22 May, Fri
🔵 8 pm
👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2yQ0p3L
#migrantworkers #paneldiscussion
Organised by Welcome In My Backyard
What are the ways in which Work Permit holders are excluded from our society, and how does it affect both them and us? This panel will examine how this group is structurally excluded from full participation in Singaporean society and discuss the psychological, social and economic effects of that exclusion on migrant workers as well as various other elements of our community.
🔴 22 May, Fri
🔵 8 pm
👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2yQ0p3L
#migrantworkers #paneldiscussion
Organised by Welcome In My Backyard
Inclusion: pipe dream or possibility?
What does an inclusive Singapore look like & how can we get there?
Join our panellists for a dialogue session which will delve deeper into what inclusion would look like in Singapore.
🔴 12 Jun, Fri
🔵 8 - 930pm
👉 Sign up here https://bit.ly/2XDx8CF
Organised by Welcome In My Backyard
#migrantworkers #inclusivity #paneldiscussion
What does an inclusive Singapore look like & how can we get there?
Join our panellists for a dialogue session which will delve deeper into what inclusion would look like in Singapore.
🔴 12 Jun, Fri
🔵 8 - 930pm
👉 Sign up here https://bit.ly/2XDx8CF
Organised by Welcome In My Backyard
#migrantworkers #inclusivity #paneldiscussion
“CITIZENS AND THE CITY” SERIES: Migration, Cities, and COVID-19
This series seeks to be a platform between urban activists, academics and citizens. This first webinar unpacks challenges that aid organizations deal with in their work on migration during the pandemic. Featuring Cai Yinzhou, Shailey Hingorani & Rieya Piscano as they share about their NGO work in Singapore & Manila.
🔴 1 Sep, Tues
🔵 4-5pm
👉 Sign up here: https://nus.edu/3jgsrGW
Organised by Asia Research Institute, NUS
#migrantworkers #covid19 #webinar
This series seeks to be a platform between urban activists, academics and citizens. This first webinar unpacks challenges that aid organizations deal with in their work on migration during the pandemic. Featuring Cai Yinzhou, Shailey Hingorani & Rieya Piscano as they share about their NGO work in Singapore & Manila.
🔴 1 Sep, Tues
🔵 4-5pm
👉 Sign up here: https://nus.edu/3jgsrGW
Organised by Asia Research Institute, NUS
#migrantworkers #covid19 #webinar
Defining Social imPAct: Building Better Bridges with the Migrant Community
Ever heard of the ‘NIMBY attitude’?
Join us and discussion the diverse & changing perspectives towards social issues. Share insights on future strategies to build a more inclusive & integrated society! Understand the importance of building bridges to support the migrant community as a collective community.
🔴 29 Oct, Thurs
🔵 8-9pm
👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2J0UhdA
Organised by imPAct Hong Lim Green
#migrantworkers
Ever heard of the ‘NIMBY attitude’?
Join us and discussion the diverse & changing perspectives towards social issues. Share insights on future strategies to build a more inclusive & integrated society! Understand the importance of building bridges to support the migrant community as a collective community.
🔴 29 Oct, Thurs
🔵 8-9pm
👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2J0UhdA
Organised by imPAct Hong Lim Green
#migrantworkers
2020 Reflections Voices Of Our Migrants
Experience the poems, photographs, songs, and other artworks created by the very people who have built Singapore to be the city we know today, as they reflect on 2020 and share their hopes and dreams for 2021.
🔴 27 Dec, Sun
🔵 10am - 12.30pm
⚪️ 30A Yishun Central 1, S768796, or in the comfort of your own home!
👉 Sign up here: http://bit.ly/3p1c4kk
#migrantworkers #reflection
Organised by A Good Space
Experience the poems, photographs, songs, and other artworks created by the very people who have built Singapore to be the city we know today, as they reflect on 2020 and share their hopes and dreams for 2021.
🔴 27 Dec, Sun
🔵 10am - 12.30pm
⚪️ 30A Yishun Central 1, S768796, or in the comfort of your own home!
👉 Sign up here: http://bit.ly/3p1c4kk
#migrantworkers #reflection
Organised by A Good Space
Backyard Conversations: One Year On
This past year has been extremely challenging for us all. Yet, out of these tough times have come many heartening instances of community and network building, and Singaporeans and migrant brothers alike coming together to support the migrant community.
One year since our ‘new normal’ began, join WIMBY as we hear more about the challenges and successes our panelists faced while community building during COVID-19, and their hopes for future change.
🔴 8 May, Sat
🔵 5-6.30pm
👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2PN967k
Organised by Welcome In My Backyard
#migrantworkers #paneldiscussion
This past year has been extremely challenging for us all. Yet, out of these tough times have come many heartening instances of community and network building, and Singaporeans and migrant brothers alike coming together to support the migrant community.
One year since our ‘new normal’ began, join WIMBY as we hear more about the challenges and successes our panelists faced while community building during COVID-19, and their hopes for future change.
🔴 8 May, Sat
🔵 5-6.30pm
👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2PN967k
Organised by Welcome In My Backyard
#migrantworkers #paneldiscussion
The Singapore Dream?
The migrant worker issue isn’t as contemporary as we think. Authors Pallavi Gopinath Aney & Wesley Leon Aroozoo discuss how history comments on current issues of migration and what the Singapore Dream means to the community.
🔴 28 Aug, Sat
🔵 7-8pm
👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3g8OrVe
Organised by Epigram Books
#migrantworkers #literature
The migrant worker issue isn’t as contemporary as we think. Authors Pallavi Gopinath Aney & Wesley Leon Aroozoo discuss how history comments on current issues of migration and what the Singapore Dream means to the community.
🔴 28 Aug, Sat
🔵 7-8pm
👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3g8OrVe
Organised by Epigram Books
#migrantworkers #literature
Short Film Social Watch Party: Migrant Workers Edition
Migrant workers form a substantial component of the nation’s workforce. However, most Singaporeans often see them merely as foreign workers and know very little about their stories.
Catch this short film and post-screening panel discussion to delve deeper into the experiences of migrant workers in Singapore as well as the challenges and issues they struggle with.
🔴 7 Oct, Thu
🔵 8-9.30pm
👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3uAdpmk
Organised by SCAPE
#migrantworkers #film #paneldiscussion
Migrant workers form a substantial component of the nation’s workforce. However, most Singaporeans often see them merely as foreign workers and know very little about their stories.
Catch this short film and post-screening panel discussion to delve deeper into the experiences of migrant workers in Singapore as well as the challenges and issues they struggle with.
🔴 7 Oct, Thu
🔵 8-9.30pm
👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3uAdpmk
Organised by SCAPE
#migrantworkers #film #paneldiscussion
Launch of DO YOU SEE ME? (RAW) STORIES . UNTOLD
This is a storytelling & exhibition showcase to generate mutual understanding and build friendship between Singapore’s society and the Migrant’s community. We aim to foster empathy and connection between migrant and Singapore communities, working towards building a more inclusive and cohesive nation.
🔴 7 Aug, Sun
🔵 2-530pm
⚪️ Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre, 30A Yishun Central 1
👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3owyNH1
Organised by IAMinVISIBLE. STORIES. UNTOLD.
#exhibition #migrantworkers #storytelling
This is a storytelling & exhibition showcase to generate mutual understanding and build friendship between Singapore’s society and the Migrant’s community. We aim to foster empathy and connection between migrant and Singapore communities, working towards building a more inclusive and cohesive nation.
🔴 7 Aug, Sun
🔵 2-530pm
⚪️ Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre, 30A Yishun Central 1
👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3owyNH1
Organised by IAMinVISIBLE. STORIES. UNTOLD.
#exhibition #migrantworkers #storytelling
Mental Health Awareness & Wellbeing Festival 2022
Returning for its second edition, the Mental Health Awareness & Wellbeing Festival invites migrant writers, local writers, and mental health professionals to share their diverse perspectives on mental wellbeing during the pandemic and beyond. Its slate of programmes explores ways that communities can build resilience together and celebrates art as a valuable tool for self-expression and coping with difficult times.
🔴 9 Oct, Sun
🔵 1 - 5pm
🗺 The Great Hall @ Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre, 30A Yishun Central 1, S(768796)
👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3fmt4ST
Organised by Migrant Writers of Singapore & Sing Lit Station
#mentalhealth #migrantworkers #festival
Returning for its second edition, the Mental Health Awareness & Wellbeing Festival invites migrant writers, local writers, and mental health professionals to share their diverse perspectives on mental wellbeing during the pandemic and beyond. Its slate of programmes explores ways that communities can build resilience together and celebrates art as a valuable tool for self-expression and coping with difficult times.
🔴 9 Oct, Sun
🔵 1 - 5pm
🗺 The Great Hall @ Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre, 30A Yishun Central 1, S(768796)
👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3fmt4ST
Organised by Migrant Writers of Singapore & Sing Lit Station
#mentalhealth #migrantworkers #festival
A Good Pitch: Ideas For Migrant Workers in Singapore
Are you passionate about supporting migrant workers in Singapore?
Come listen to 3 passionate multi-sector teams pitch their ideas to make Singapore a more welcoming place for migrant workers to work and live in!
🔴 9 Oct, Sun
🔵 1 - 5pm
🗺 Workcentral, 190 Clemenceau Ave, #06-01 Singapore Shopping Centre, S(239924)
👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3frk8vy
Organised by A Good Space
#community #migrantworkers
Are you passionate about supporting migrant workers in Singapore?
Come listen to 3 passionate multi-sector teams pitch their ideas to make Singapore a more welcoming place for migrant workers to work and live in!
🔴 9 Oct, Sun
🔵 1 - 5pm
🗺 Workcentral, 190 Clemenceau Ave, #06-01 Singapore Shopping Centre, S(239924)
👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3frk8vy
Organised by A Good Space
#community #migrantworkers
SWF 2022: Migrant Writers of Singapore Slam Poetry Festival: If We Could Dream
In this slam poetry event, migrant and Singaporean poets respond to this year’s festival theme, “If”. In this convergence of voices, what new poetic possibilities will emerge?
🔴 20 Nov, Sun
🔵 4-5pm
⚪️ Ngee Ann Auditorium, Asian Civilisations Museum 1 Empress Pl, S179555
👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3UC6UuV
Organised by Singapore Writers Festival
#migrantworkers #poetry #festival
In this slam poetry event, migrant and Singaporean poets respond to this year’s festival theme, “If”. In this convergence of voices, what new poetic possibilities will emerge?
🔴 20 Nov, Sun
🔵 4-5pm
⚪️ Ngee Ann Auditorium, Asian Civilisations Museum 1 Empress Pl, S179555
👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3UC6UuV
Organised by Singapore Writers Festival
#migrantworkers #poetry #festival