Non Profit Events in Singapore - Expatgiving

16 Days of Activism / Film Screening CUSTODY - UN Women

12/5/2018

From 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day, #16Days of Activism is a time to galvanise action to end violence against women and girls around the world.

For far too long, impunity, silence and stigma have allowed violence against women to escalate to pandemic proportions—one in three women worldwide experience gender-based violence.

The time for change is here and now.

Catch Xavier Legrand’s thrilling debut movie Custody (“Jusqu’à la garde”), which won accolades at the Venice Film Festival in 2017.

A broken marriage leads to a bitter custody battle with an embattled son at the centre.

The film will be followed by a discussion on divorce law in Singapore by June Lim, Managing Director of Eden Law.

Date: 5 December 2018
Venue: The Projector, 6001 Beach Road #05-00, Golden Mile Tower
Time: 7-9.30PM
Film in French with English subtitles
Ticketed $10 ($5 Members) | Book Tickets Here

The Christmas Fair - Caring for Cambodia

12/4/2018

Christmas Glamour - Caring for Cambodia

12/3/2018

A Charity Christmas Fair - Caring for Cambodia

11/29/2018

16 Days of Activism / #HearMeToo - UN Women

11/29/2018

From 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day, #16Days of Activism is a time to galvanise action to end violence against women and girls around the world.

For far too long, impunity, silence and stigma have allowed violence against women to escalate to pandemic proportions—one in three women worldwide experience gender-based violence.

The time for change is here and now.

In this era of #MeToo and #TimesUp, how can sharing one's stories of survival empower women and inspire others to speak up, drive action and debate, and inspire empathy?

Join us for a panel featuring stories from survivors of gender-based violence and from those who have helped survivors find their voice.

Panellists:
Danielle West, MMA Fighter and Author, Girls Can't Be in the Mafia
Eunice Olsen, Founder and Producer, WomenTalk TV
Rachel Chung, Domestic Violence Survivor
Representative, Twitter

Date: 29 Nov 2018
Venue: Twitter Office, 20th Floor, CapitaGreen, 138 Market Street
Live Stream and Online Q&A at @unwomensg
In partnership with Twitter
Free Entry | Drinks and Nibbles | Click here to RSVP

16 Days of Activism / Unspoken Life Photography Exhibition - UN Women

11/26/2018

From 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day, #16Days of Activism is a time to galvanise action to end violence against women and girls around the world.

For far too long, impunity, silence and stigma have allowed violence against women to escalate to pandemic proportions—one in three women worldwide experience gender-based violence.

The time for change is here and now.

Unspoken Life gives voice to the journeys that Foreign Domestic Workers (FDWs) take when they arrive in Singapore. There are over 240,000 FDWs in Singapore but many remain unseen and invisible, defined solely by their duties and responsibilities. This exhibition delves beneath the labels to unfurl the many selves that FDWs keep hidden from Singapore society—as dreamers, artists, and changemakers, both locally and in their home countries.

Date: 24-25 Nov 2018
Venue: Intersections Gallery, 34 Kandahar Street
Time: 1.30 - 6.30PM
Free Entry | Click here to RSVP

A Jolly Holiday Pop-up Market - Caring for Cambodia

11/24/2018

SRC Humanitarian Lecture Series: From Banker to Humanitarian, for China’s “blood orphans" - Singapore Red Cross

11/16/2018

The infamous "plasma economy" of the 1980s and 1990s orphaned thousands of children in China. Against all odds, Hong Kong-born investment banker Chung To founded the Chi Heng Foundation ("wisdom in action" in Chinese) in 1998, and subsequently gave up his career to work full-time at the nonprofit.

For the past 20 years, Chung has worked tirelessly in Central China for children whose parents have died of or are dying of HIV/AIDS via unsanitary blood trade. He has also raised significant public awareness of AIDS through exhibitions, media campaigns, and talks.

Today, Chi Heng Foundation sponsors 9,000 children in education and care, and cumulatively, over 20,000 children across twelve provinces in China. Chi Heng's programme has garnered the support of former President Bill Clinton, Yao Ming, and several organizations such as UNESCO, The Global Fund, The Asia Foundation, and The Clinton Foundation.

Deemed as a best practice model of its kind, the programme has become the largest non-governmental effort aimed at helping children impacted by AIDS in China (www.chfaidsorphans.com).

At the Singapore Red Cross' upcoming Humanitarian Lecture, be inspired by Chung To's life mission in developing a systematic and sustainable humanitarian programme for vulnerable children, whilst leveraging innovative and pragmatic approaches and navigating challenges and political sensitivity.

About the Singapore Red Cross Humanitarian Lecture Series
The Humanitarian Lecture Series was conceived to promote public interest and understanding of humanitarian issues, locally and abroad. The lectures were c o-develo ped by the Singapore Red Cross and its partners, as part of the enduring efforts of the Singapore Red Cross in humanitarian diplomacy.

Please register your interest by 30 November 2018 using the link or QR code: https://goo.gl/forms/5ALpObQ5QrKwb9AB3

Humanitarian Lecture Series - Singapore Red Cross

11/9/2018

From Banker to Humanitarian, for China’s “blood orphans”

The infamous “plasma economy” of the 1980s and 1990s orphaned thousands of children in China. Against all odds, Hong Kong-born investment banker Chung To founded the Chi Heng Foundation (“wisdom in action” in Chinese) in 1998, and subsequently gave up his career to work full-time at the nonprofit.

For the past 20 years, Chung has worked tirelessly in Central China for children whose parents have died of or are dying of HIV/AIDS via unsanitary blood trade. He has also raised significant public awareness of AIDS through exhibitions, media campaigns, and talks.

Today, Chi Heng Foundation sponsors 9,000 children in education and care, and cumulatively, over 20,000 children across twelve provinces in China. Chi Heng’s programme has garnered the support of former President Bill Clinton, Yao Ming, and several organisations such as UNESCO, The Global Fund, The Asia Foundation, and The Clinton Foundation.

Deemed as a best practice model of its kind, the programme has become the largest non-governmental effort aimed at helping children impacted by AIDS in China .

At the Singapore Red Cross’ upcoming Humanitarian Lecture, be inspired by Chung To’s life mission in developing a systematic and sustainable humanitarian programme for vulnerable children, whilst leveraging innovative and pragmatic approaches and navigating challenges and political sensitivity.

Speaker’s Profile
Chung To
Founder and Chairman of Chi Heng Foundation

Highly esteemed as a visionary leader in the Non-Government Organisation sector, Chung played an instrumental role in the development of civil society in China. Named as one of “Ten Future Leaders of China” by People Magazine and “Ten Model Citizens in China” by Phoenix TV, Chung has also been featured in the “Ten Most Touching Persons” in 2005 by the China Charitable Foundation, “Ten Anti-AIDS Heroes in China” in 2004 by People Weekly Magazine in China, “Ten Outstanding Young Persons” of Hong Kong in 2003 and of the World in 2006, “AIDS in Hong Kong for 20 years: Ten Most Inspiring Persons Award” in 2004; and has received the “Rotary Club Centennial Service Award for Professional Excellence” in 2005, the “Ramon Magsaysay Award”, Hong Kong’s First “Humanity Award” in 2007 and the BNP Paribas Philanthropy awards in 2009. Chi Heng Foundation was the recipient of the inaugural “Public Service Award” from the Asia Society in 2006.

Date: 7 December 2018 (Friday)
Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm (Registration start from 6.30pm)
Venue: YWCA Fort Canning Lodge, Ballroom, 6 Fort Canning Road Singapore 179494

Light refreshments are provided.
Admission is free, but seats are limited.
Please register your interest by 30 November 2018.

Sentiments of the Heart - Singapore Red Cross

11/3/2018

Come and join us at our annual Charity Concert, 3 Nov 2018, 8pm at the School of the Arts (SOTA). Sentiments of the Heart tells the story of two generations living in the early days of Singapore. It is a story of friendship, family and relationships tiding through challenges. Get your tickets here. See you!