BAGUS Together

📢 Crossing Cultures, Creating Community📢 Get ready for the inaugural Integration Symposium 2026, organised by the National Youth Council, bringing together local and international students, young working adults and community leaders for a day of cultural exchange, shared perspectives, and relationship building across nationalities! 📆 Saturday, 12 September 2026 ⏰ 12pm to 5pm 📍 Sands Expo & Convention Centre 🎙️ Guest-of-Honor: Mr Baey Yam Keng, Minister of State for Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Transport (tbc) Here’s what you can look out for: 🎙️ Join a Panel Dialogue exploring local-foreigner topics in Singapore with MOS BBaeyand youth representatives 🌟 Explore a Pasar Malam of Opportunities, where booths showcase networks and resources to support your integration journey 🤝 Meet new friends through Speed Friending and Social Mixers conducted by Never Strangers, matched based on your interests and values 🎨 Dive into Cultural Immersion Workshops, from henna and batik painting to cultural food tasting and traditional local games 💬 Take part in small group conversations to exchange perspectives and build mutual understanding across backgrounds ➡️ Sign up now at https://go.gov.sg/symposium2026 by 17 August to confirm your slot!

🚀 Ready to take action to greater heights? The Youth Action Grant (YAG) by National Youth Council is here for you! Successful applicants may be awarded with funding of up to $70,000 to bring your groundup initiative, a community project, or a brilliant idea to life!   This is YOUR chance to turn your ideas into real impact for the Singapore community. 💡   This grant is for projects that are: ✅ Led by Singaporean or Singapore PR youths aged 15 to 35 ✅ Ready to scale up for sustained impact ✅ Organised by an informal youth group or early-stage organisation   What are you waiting for? Apply now and stand to pitch your project at Impact, IRL happening on 31 October 2026. The stage is yours. 🎤   🗓 Grant Call Open: 25 July – 31 August 2026 📋 🔗 Apply now: https://go.gov.sg/nyc-yag-osg 📖 YAG Grant Factsheet: https://go.gov.sg/yag-nyc-factsheet ⏰ Please note that the grant call closes strictly on 31 August 2026, no late submissions will be accepted.   Let's go! 💪 Send this to a friend who needs to see this.

Happy 61st National Day, Singapore!​ To our groundup community, you turn "someone should do something" into "we did something", and that spirit is quietly shaping the Singapore we all love.​ Thank you for building a stronger, kinder Singapore, one initiative at a time.​ 🇸🇬

🚴‍♂️ Night Cycling, Great Conversations, and Big Impact Looking for a unique way to give back while staying active? Step up, clip in, and join Project Pathfinder as a mentor for Project Pathfinder Night Cycling! This is not just bike ride through the city! It is a chance to connect with, and empower youth while cruising along Singapore’s iconic sceneries! Your stories, encouragement, and presence could be the spark that helps a young person navigate their own path forward. 📅 Event Details Date: Friday, 14 August 2026 Time: 1600hrs – 2000hrs Start Point: East Coast Park (Carpark E2) End Point: Red Dot Design Museum 🍕 What Is Provided - Bicycle Rental (Prefer your own set of wheels? Feel free to bring your own bicycle!) - Delicious Bento dinner and drinks will be provided to keep your energy high. 👟 What to Wear - Comfortable sports attire and covered shoes (safety first!). Sign up now via this link to secure your spot as a mentor!

Calling all Youth! Have you ever wanted to learn how to code but didn't know where to start? Bit by Bit Coding, Singapore's youth-led groundup dedicated to making advanced coding education accessible to everyone, is offering free beginner-friendly Python programming workshops for young people aged 13–22. Whether you've never written a single line of code or are simply curious about technology, this programme is designed to help you build practical programming skills in a supportive and engaging environment. No prior experience is required. In partnership with Ismaili CIVIC, reserved places are available for youth from the Geylang neighbourhood, creating an opportunity for local youths to explore the world of coding, problem-solving, and digital innovation. Venue: Ismaili CIVIC (25 Lor 33 Geylang, L3 Putian Building) Lessons: Every Saturday, 9:30am–12:30pm, starting 15 August Interested? Register to secure a spot at: https://tally.so/r/rjLWOv Let's build the next generation of innovators!

Volunteer Recruitment: Tertiary Silat Championship (TSC) 2026 Hosted by Singapore Institute of Technology Silat Team and supported by Singapore Silat Federation, groundup Aliran Bebas is honoured to support the revival of the Tertiary Silat Championship (TSC) 2026. TSC is more than just a tournament. It's a platform that brings together tertiary institutions across Singapore to celebrate competition, sportsmanship, and the shared passion for silat. 🥋 Want to be part of the action beyond the competition? They're looking for volunteers to help make TSC 2026 a success. From event operations to ensuring everything runs smoothly, you'll play an important role behind the scenes. 🔗 Volunteer Registration Form: here 📍 SIT Punggol Campus (E5 Level 2) 📅 11–13 September 2026 We look forward to witnessing the determination and camaraderie that will fill the gelanggang (arena) this September at TSC 2026!

IUEC KICKSTARTS 2026 is here! 🌱  Calling all university students! Ever wondered what happens when you put a bunch of sustainability students in the same room? Now's your chance! Join IUEC Kickstarts for a chill evening of: - Meeting fellow eco-nerds (affectionate) - Fun games (yes, actual fun) - Real conversations about what your clubs are doing - Finding people to collaborate with instead of saying "we should totally work together" and never texting again 👀 When? 📅 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 🕖 10.30am to 12pm 📍 Youth Innovation Hub (Near Raffles Place MRT) ⚠️ Sign up by 8 August here! Leave with new friends, new ideas, and probably another sustainability project to add to your growing list. See you there! 💚

📣 Curious to learn more about BAGUS Together and NVPC? Come visit us at the SG Youth Forum this Saturday! 📅 Sat, 25 Jul ⌚️ From 10.30am 📍 Suntec Convention Centre, Engage Theatre 2 (Halls 401–402) Drop by our Marketplace booth to chat with us. Find out how we can support your groundup initiative and play some games to win exclusive BAGUS merch! 🌟 National Youth Council’s annual signature event brings together over 1,000 youths, Government, and stakeholders to demonstrate whole-of-society efforts to help youths thrive. Discover how the People, Private and Public sectors can come together to help youths become more confident about their future, be more connected, and contribute to a shared future. ⏰ Registration closes 24 July! ️ Sign up here ➡️ https://go.gov.sg/sgyouthforum-2026 (The session is open to Singaporeans, PRs and foreigners with a valid work or student pass, and welcomes participants of all ages.) See you there! 👊

Most people have tried AI. But there's a big gap between trying it and confidently using it in your groundup’s daily work. That’s exactly what the AI for Groundups workshop is designed to close.​ Led by Cognizant volunteers, this hands-on workshop gives you guided practice with GenAI tools, applied directly to the writing, research, summarising, and decision-making you do for your groundup every day.​ 📆Tuesday, 21 July 2026​ ⌚️ 7pm to 9.30pm (registration starts at 6.30pm, dinner will be provided)​ 📍 NVPC: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #04-88 The Central, S059817​ Walk away with real groundup use cases you can start using immediately. Register now to secure your seat ➡️ https://bit.ly/ai-for-workplaces​ #BAGUSTogether #NVPC #groundups #groundbreakers #ai #workshop

Still curious about AI but not sure how to actually use it for your groundup?​ This hands-on AI for Groundups workshop, delivered in partnership with Cognizant, is designed to help you move from “I’ve seen it” to actually applying it to scale your impact.​ 📆Tuesday, 21 July 2026​ ⌚️ 7pm to 9.30pm (registration starts at 6.30pm, dinner will be provided)​ 📍 NVPC: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #04-88 The Central, S059817 ​ Join us for this hands-on session and walk away with practical skills, groundup-specific use cases, and the tools to start applying AI immediately. ​ Reserve your spot and start putting AI to work ➡️ https://bit.ly/ai-for-workplaces​ #BAGUSTogether #NVPC #groundups #groundbreakers #ai #workshop

Still exploring your career path? 🚀✨ In collaboration with Profectus Education, OurSingaporeStories is launching the inaugural Wayfinders Programme ⛵ — a one-day experience that helps youths explore diverse career opportunities, gain industry insights, and build the confidence and essential skills for their future 💡 What participants can expect: 🗣️ Interactive workshops on communication, networking, and confidence-building 🤝 Opportunities to connect with industry professionals and like-minded peers 🎤 Speaker talks and Q&A sessions featuring experts from diverse fields 📚 Career exploration through the Human Library experience 🌱 Guided reflection to help participants identify their interests and plan their next steps 📍 The Trampoline, Level 5, SCAPE (2 Orchard Link, #05-02) 📅 Sunday, 12 July 🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM 🥪 Lunch and refreshments will be provided. 🎟️ Limited slots available! Sign up HERE ✨ ✨ Find out more @oursingaporestories

Looking for a meaningful way to spend your Saturday? 🌿💜 In collaboration with Reset Pilates, AFR-SG is hosting Outdoor Pilates: Move with Purpose. Spend an afternoon of movement, connection, and community wellness while raising awareness and support for refugee communities. 💜 All proceeds (after costs) will go towards supporting refugees in Malaysia. What to expect: 🧘 Outdoor Pilates session 🌿 A welcoming community atmosphere 💜 Move with purpose while making a meaningful impact 📅 Saturday, 11 July 🎟️ Register here: https://luma.com/18nfaskv ✨ Find out more @_afrsg

Interested in learning Python from scratch 💻 ? Bit by Bit Coding is offering FREE Python classes — no fees and no prior coding experience required! The 4-week Taster Programme introduces participants to Python and Bit by Bit Coding's teaching approach. Students for the 12-week Beginner-to-Intermediate Programme will be selected from the taster cohort. Throughout the programme, participants will learn: 🐍 Python fundamentals 💻 Data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming 🚀 Build real projects and participate in a hackathon Students who complete the Python core can also progress to future AI/ML and Robotics courses. 🤖 Who can apply? ✅ Youths aged 13–22 ✅ No coding experience required (over 75% of past participants were beginners!) Participants will need: 💻 Laptop (Chromebook/iPad with a keyboard) 🧐 Curiosity to learn 💪 Commitment to the programme 💜 Willingness to contribute positively to the community 📅 Taster Programme starts: 18 July 🎟️ Limited slots available! Register HERE

✨June Resource Spotlight: Project Obscura ✨ A youth-led BAGUS Together resource partner, Project Obscura offers photography services to groundups, charities, non-profits and social enterprises. They are dedicated to ensuring accessible photography to all, empowering underprivileged groups in Singapore by capturing the most precious and meaningful that might otherwise go unseen. As a BAGUS groundup, you can book them for a 1-hour photography session for beneficiary-facing events, completely pro bono. 📸 Let your impact be seen. Express your interest here ➡️ https://bit.ly/project-obscura