Avelife Foundation Upcoming Initiatives

Youth Environment Envoy Programme by National Environment Agency

2010-11-21T07:38:00.000-08:00

Youth Environment Envoy Programme
THE SEARCH FOR 'GREEN' YOUTH ENVOYS
Come and be an envoy with NEA's Youth Environment Envoy Programme

BACKGROUND
The program aims to nurture and build a network of youth who will become leaders and change agents in moving their peers and the community towards environment ownership and sustainability. The network complements the existing Environment Champion (EC) Movement in primary, secondary and ITE schools.

THE PROGRAMME
Groomed as Youth Environment Envoys (YEEs), this passionate group of youths committed to the goal of sustainable development in their institutional and personal capacities will receive training to strengthen their knowledge on environmental issues and attend workshops to improve their public speaking, networking, facilitation, project management and motivational skills so as to enable them to take on a proactive role as a leader and change agent for environmental sustainability.
YEEs are challenged to initiate and implement meaningful projects that will contribute towards Singapore's environmental sustainability. This could include projects with the community (e.g. recycling, conservation), surveys, mentoring of environment champions from primary / secondary schools and organizing environment youth events / fringe activities, forums and dialogue sessions for their peers. YEEs are encouraged to take on leadership roles in promoting environmental ownership and sustainability.

SUPPORT / BENEFIT

Receive mentorship and advice on environmental projects undertaken by YEEs;
Platform to coordinate environmental efforts and projects;
Go on environmental learning field trips to various locations;
Opportunity to mentor younger students (Environment Champions from schools);
Part of NYAA Awards Scheme;
Work with industries and other partners (3P);
Financial (seed funding) and in-kind support for projects;
Network with other environment envoys who can work together with you to make the environment better and more sustainable;
Attend workshop with leading experts in the field of environmental sustainability;
Develop relevant skills in project management, facilitation, networking, public speaking and event management;
Participate in National Forums and dialogues on environmental issues;
Represent Singapore in International environment-related forums / conferences e.g. United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) events.
Take up opportunities to contribute towards the betterment of the environment and benefit to the community;
Take part or assist in events and activities organized for or by the YEEs and youth.

REQUIREMENTS

Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident;
Age 17 - 35;
Committed, motivated and passionate about the environment;
Active in community / school-based environmental projects / studies or activities;
Possess good oral and written English skills

HOW TO JOIN THE PROGRAMME
Email your essay of about 300-400 words, describe how you qualify to be in this programme with Sections A & B of the application form to Mr Bryan Mah (e-mail: bryan_mah@nea.gov.sg) with the subject heading: 'Youth Environment Envoy Programme'.
For more information, you can contact Mr. Bryan Mah at 6731 9861 / e-mail bryan_mah@nea.gov.sg during office hours.

OBJECTIVES / OUTCOMES

Acquire additional knowledge about the sustainable development process;
Acquire additional tools to assist in analyzing how sustainable development is occurring and how it can be accelerated in practical ways applicable to Singapore's context;
Gain greater clarity on approaches towards integrating diverse multi-stakeholders into a cohesive plan for sustainable development;
Enhance project proposals that will be further developed, with support from NEA.

*Participants are to submit their finalized project proposal, to be sent to NEA two weeks after the completion of the training workshop.

APPLICATION FORM
CLICK HERE for Training Workshop Information and Application Form
For the latest YEE application forms, pls contact Mr Bryan Mah at 6731 9861
a) Applicants may be required to attend a short interview @Environment Building to assess their eligibility.
b) Application forms that have incomplete information will not be processed.
Email your queries to: Mr. Bryan Mah (bryan_mah@nea.gov.sg).

Source: http://app2.nea.gov.sg/sch_youthprogrammes.aspx

Updates on Green Exchange

2010-11-21T07:30:00.000-08:00

Green Xchange

Basic info:

The Green XChange, organised by Avelife, and in collaboration with Sembcorp, works in this manner: Firstly, the residents are informed about the exchange; and on the day of the exchange, they will bring their recyclables to the venue to exchange for rice, sugar, etc. in accordance with a scale.

Objective:

To inculcate a recycling culture around Singapore's heartlands together with the Corporates

Proposed plans:

· 27th Nov 2010: Holland Drive with Turf club

· Dec 2010: Redhill and Pasir Ris

· Jan 2011: Queenstown

· Feb 2011: Joo Chiat

· March 2011: Eunos

· April 2011: Marine Parade

· May 2011: Jurong

· June 2011: AMK

· July 2011: Keat Hong

Past Xchange:

7th Nov 2010: Minister Community Visit at Al-Mawadda Mosque, Sengkang

Green Exchange-Minister Community Visit

2010-11-02T07:06:00.000-07:00

Green Exchange-Minister Community visit

7th November 2010

With the presence of:
Guest-of-honor:
Minister of Manpower, Mr Gan Kim Yong

Special Guests:
DPM, Minister of Defence, MP for Pasir Ris- Punggol GRC, Mr Teo Chee Hean
Mayor, North East Distric, MP for Pasir Ris- Punggol GRC, Mr Teo Ser Luck
MP for Pasir Ris- Punggol GRC, Mr Charles Chong
MP for Pasir Ris- Punggol GRC, Dr Ahmad Magad
MP for Pasir Ris- Punggol GRC, Mr Michael Palmer
MP for Pasir Ris- Punggol GRC, Ms Penny Low

We-Avelife Foundation organization along with our sponsors, jointly honour to organize the green exchange day during the Minister Community Visit at Sengkang.

The key objective of Green exchange day is to create public awareness about environment and recycle. After being educated, residents will know how to make few nice stuff by using their own recycle items.

The mission of this event is to spreading importance of environment through action and participation among the community members.

For enquiries: Ask@avelifefoundation.org

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Avelife Sustainable Art & Design Awards

2010-10-31T09:29:00.000-07:00

Avelife is organizing its first

Avelife Sustainable Art & Design Awards

Avelife Sustainable Design Awards 2010 at SCAPE ORCHARD SINGAPORE

Calling for Entries

A. Theme: Asia 2020

B. Objective: The main objective of the Avelife Sustainable Design Awards is to engage and spur creative innovative minds of Tertiary Students in Singapore to come out with Green innovations that are futuristic & asian inspired.

C. Categories: 1. Fashion & Fashion Accessories 2. Home Decor 3. Furniture

D. Open to ALL Singapore Tertiary Institutions: ALL Universities, Polytechnics, ITEs, Private Schools and Design Schools.

E. Entries Submission: Asda2010@avelifefoundation.org Entries Submission Deadline: 5th November 2010, Friday 2300 Hours.

F. Prizes Best of Show will receive $2000 for CTC Travel vouchers,and $1000 cash Second Prize will be $1200 of CTC Travel Vouchers and $600 cash Third Prize will be $800 of CTC Travel Vouchers and $400cash Good Effort Prizes : 5 groups of $160 worth of vouchers of a mixture of Frolick ,Olive Ventures and Simply Living.

G. Venue of Exhibition: *SCAPE GRID on 20th November 2010

Download Application forms on SCRIBD: http://www.scribd.com/doc/36936627/ASDA-Application-Form-2010