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SYINC
 Mission/Vision
SYINC works to link up and build capacity among Singapore youth organisations so as to incubate, equip and empower young Singaporeans to take action on the issues important to us. Through a network of youth organisations and adult allies, SYINC works to serve as a resource platform for youth engagement on the issues we care about.
We aim to foster courage, action, and a sense of social justice in a challenging global socio-political climate, and seek to engage decision-making processes to find collaborative, creative solutions for positive social change.
What does the organization do?
We have an upcoming SYINConnect conference on the 26th July 2008. Log on
here for more details.
OUR AIMS
• To act as a peer-to-peer resource network coordinating Singapore youth social change organisations, and to build inter-agency linkages across thematic issues and sectors
• To develop and share tools and resources for capacity building that enable youth and youth organisations to be effective change agents
• To provide a channel for dialogue between government and youth to act on the priorities and interests of young people
• To nurture social responsibility and global citizenship through education and awareness, a culture of discourse, and engaging interest in social issues
PILLARS & PROGRAMMES
1. YOUTH-LED DEVELOPMENT | MDGs | GLOCAL ISSUES
Pillar for thematic campaigns/programs
i) HIV/AIDS
ii) Environmental sustainability
iii) Education
iv) Gender equality
v) Social Entrepreneurship
vi) Migrant workers
vii) Social inclusion and anti-discrimination
viii) Fair Trade
ix) Arts for social change
2. GLOCAL CITIZENSHIP
Pillar for youth stakeholdership
i) SYINConnect
Annual summit and “industry conference” for youth sector stakeholders, particularly youth NGOs. Decision-making incl. AGM, skills-sharing, networking, developing best practice. For the inaugural one in 2007: Launch of social change network, SYINCubate (see 3.ii) as well as launch SYINC officially.
ii) Conversations for Change
Cafe-style informal forums on thematic/systemic issues
iii) Dialogue In SYINC
Dialogue sessions with MPs, experts, business leaders, community leaders, etc. on thematic/current affairs issues. Special feature: multi-stakeholder nature.
iv) Glocal enagagement
Sg youth participation at international platforms, incl UN forums, Asean meetings, international youth conferences etc. Then bringing the gains back to peers.
3. CHANGE ACTION NETWORK (CAN!)
Pillar for networking and capacity-building
i) Youth mapping
Framework for creating an active hub-cum-database to identify and network similarly-aligned youth groups
ii) SYINCubate
Program to incubate/mentor new social change initiatives for 1 year, providing support and resources. Initiatives selected through project proposal competition held in conjunction with Annual Summit. Competitive grant provisions based on criteria of sustainability and accountability. Inspired by model of Oxfam International Youth Partnerships (OIYP)and International Youth Foundation's YouthActionNet
iii) Get In SYINC
Informal quarterly gatherings to intro newbie groups, and for updates on various groups. Possibility of a format with a resource person present at gatherings, as a networking opportunity not just with other youths but with potential funders, resource developers, etc. Extends on current format of Initiative SG gatherings (social get-to-know you, over dinner).
iv) Capacity building 101
Program for skills and capacity building. Covering a range of organizational function areas, eg. fundraising, working with media, communication strategies, volunteer management 101, etc.
v) SYINConnect
SYINConnect is a one-day youth conference that connects participants to urgent social issues, and what people are doing about them in Singapore. Participants will get the opportunity to build the skills, networks and confidence to be effective agents of change. More at syinc.org/syinconnect
Opportunities for Youth
Get involved! Join us in our inaugural SYINConnect conference on the 26th July 2008. Log on to www.syinc.org/syinconnect to see how you can make a difference!
Youth: Use your energy, get involved in a project! There are tons of opportunities to volunteer, pursue a cause you care about, or just get to know more like-minded people.
Corporate: Leveraging on our branding to build yours. We are on the lookout for CSR-savvy companies with a strategic common desire to positively impact the community with us. Associate your brand with a Singapore-based youth non-profit of award-winning work and extensive media mileage.
Touch base with us: bernise [at] syinc.org
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Netschwerkly on February 20th, 2008 by  syinc
We met some really cool people today at the startup@singapore interactive digital media event. We told a *lot* of people about Syinc, and what we're trying to do with the hairy mammoth web monster - a
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d people thought it was actually pretty cool! We set out the evening just looking for web developers but found so much more! We met up with a venture capitalist and an incubator dude from the MDA who gave us insightful feedback for our ideas and are willing to take our conversation even further. Lots of possibilities from a single event. w00t!
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SYINC in the Financial Times! on February 3rd, 2008 by syinc
Our very first feature in a major international publication, and we're absolutely stoked! Big deal for small fry make one more humble, Confucius say. The Financial Times Special Report on Investing in
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Young People is released once every 2 years. Big thanks for all the notes of encouragement!! Read more here: http://www.ft.com/reports/youngpeople2008 And our feature HERE
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WAD Up! wrapping up. on January 9th, 2008 by syinc
WAD Up! is finally wrapping up, and the team would like to heartily thank all of you who contributed your interesting and personal perspectives on HIV/AIDS, PLWA, and the challenges involved. So that
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ou don't miss out on anything, head on to wadupsg.wordpress.com to check out the myriad of entries sent in by writers from all walks of life! Do keep a lookout for our exciting projects in 2008! We will definitely be sustaining our efforts and seek to reach out to even more people. Looking forward to WAD Up! with you soon!
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Organization Status
Not-For-Profit (NFP)
Youth Led
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