Doraemons - Youth Corps Singapore

Moments captured on 18/03/16 of our volunteers and clients in action, engaging with the public to raise awareness and understanding of Down Syndrome!

Let's Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! 🎉

Join our team on 18th March to advocate World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD)! World Down Syndrome Day takes place on the 21st of March annually. It is a day for commemorating Down Syndrome and we hope that through our event, we can raise public awareness, understanding, inclusion for people with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) in Singapore, as well as increase participation annually on the 21st!

We need YOU to give out colourful socks and temporary tattoos to the public and encourage them to participate by wearing either the socks or temporary tattoos we have given them. On top of that, you can help explain what Down Syndrome is, what it means to have Down Syndrome, and how people with Down syndrome are essential in our lives and communities.
We will be teaming up with students from SIM and Loyang Secondary to help us advocate this special cause to the public! What are you waiting for?! Sign up closes on 13th March! Join us!

Hope to see you there!

Sign up link: https://www.youthcorps.sg/Public/ViewProject/411

NOTE:
A briefing will be given on the day of the event. No lunch would be provided so do have a heavy meal before you come down! A volunteer t-shirt would be provided.

Head down to SCAPE! and along Orchard Road on 👉 18th March 👈 as we will be giving out FREE socks and temporary tattoos!

We want YOU to wear them on ✨ 21st March ✨ , the official date for World Down Syndrome Day to commemorate and raise awareness on Down Syndrome!
What are you waiting for?! Keep the 18th free and come find us! See you there!

More about WDSD❗: It is a commemerative day, celebrated annually on 21 March to advocate the rights, inclusion and well-being of people with Down Syndrome (also known as Trisomy 21). The date for WDSD, being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down Syndrome. It was first observed in 2006 and was officially declared "World Down Syndrome Day" by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011.

FACT #4✨: Many people believe that people with down syndrome are always happy. That is not true as they experience the full range of emotions just like anyone else. They respond to positive expressions of friendship and are upset by inconsiderate behavior.

More about WDSD❗: It is a commemerative day, celebrated annually on 21 March to advocate the rights, inclusion and well-being of people with Down Syndrome (also known as Trisomy 21). The date for WDSD, being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down Syndrome. It was first observed in 2006 and was officially declared "World Down Syndrome Day" by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011.

FACT #3✨: People with down syndrome do not have a shorter lifespan compared to people who don’t have the condition. This is especially so due to better research and awareness over the years. More about WDSD❗: It is a commemerative day, celebrated annually on 21 March to advocate the rights, inclusion and well-being of people with Down Syndrome (also known as Trisomy 21). The date for WDSD, being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down Syndrome. It was first observed in 2006 and was officially declared "World Down Syndrome Day" by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011.

FACT #2✨: Down Syndrome is only hereditary in 1% of all instances. There other 99% is completely random!

More about WDSD❗: It is a commemerative day, celebrated annually on 21 March to advocate the rights, inclusion and well-being of people with Down Syndrome (also known as Trisomy 21). The date for WDSD, being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down Syndrome. It was first observed in 2006 and was officially declared "World Down Syndrome Day" by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011.

FACT #1✨: Down syndrome is not a rare condition. Approximately 1 in 700 babies are born with Down Syndrome annually.

As today is the 1st day of March, we would like to begin sharing some facts about Down Syndrome! This would continue on up until 21st March, officially known as “ World Down Syndrome Day(WDSD) ”! We hope that by doing so, we can help more of you understand what Down Syndrome really is, and hopefully encourage you to play a part on the 21st this year!

More about WDSD❗: It is a commemerative day, celebrated annually on 21 March to advocate the rights, inclusion and well-being of people with Down Syndrome (also known as Trisomy 21). The date for WDSD, being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down Syndrome. It was first observed in 2006 and was officially declared "World Down Syndrome Day" by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011.

Hey everyone! Project Give For Gifts is back! This time for the upcoming Lunar New Year!

If you are keen to hop on board and join us again for a day of fun, head over to this link and sign up for your preferred date! 22nd/29th Jan! The event is held on a friday from 12.30pm-4pm and only limited slots are available! So hurry and sign up!

https://www.youthcorps.sg/Public/ViewProject/411

Hello everyone! We are looking to recruit volunteers for our year-end Christmas project, 'GIVE FOR GIFTS' at our Tampines TDC! ☃Volunteers would be making craft works such as paperweights, coasters and chopstick art with our clients in the centre! ✂️

Meals would be provided and lots of fun is guaranteed! ✨ More details are mentioned in the image below. Do sign up with us if you are free on the 8th&10th December! Spread the word of our event to all of your friends as well~ We look forward to working with all of you! 🌝

Sign-up link: http://tinyurl.com/decgiveforgifts

Prep for our fundraiser Clothes For a Cause all done! All ready for collection at Innova JC tomorrow! ✌️ Thank you to Sherlyn and her friends for helping out!

Back to when we conducted a door-to-door survey to understand the Tampines community's view and understanding of MINDS (Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore) and PWIDs! It was a success and allowed us to have a clearer vision as to where and how we should direct our project! This was fundamental for us to gain insights on current situations and helped us kick-start Project Empathise Not Sympathise (PENS)! We were also lucky enough to have had Nando's sponsor us with vouchers for their new 'Peri Peri Chicken' to give to the residents!