Youth Empowered National Carnival 2005: The Initial Step!

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step…

I'm appealing for your support to help a group of enterprising youths take their initial steps in contributing to the society, specifically to the underprivileged youths in Singapore.

Be part of the Youth Empowered National Carnival 2005: The Initial Step!



What is it and what for?

The Initial Step is a charity carnival. During this carnival, we will also attempt to set a new Guinness world record through collection of the most number of footprints (from all visitors and participants) on a length of cloth. This will also be showcase of budding youth talents in the local music scene, with dedicated time slots for performances by various bands like The Breakfast Club and Trivalation etc. We are expecting at least 20000 people over this 2 day event at this youth hub.

In these 2 fun filled carnival days, students from 20 secondary schools Island wide are invited to manage carnival booths selling accessories, food and beverages. These students will be mentored by a member of the Singapore Polytechnic Student Union.

This event will

· Encourage social interaction between youths of different age groups (through the mentorship as well as on the day itself).

· Raise funds and awareness for the beneficiary, CARE Singapore

· Set a new world record!


Who is this beneficiary?

Established in 1997, CARE (Children-at-Risk Empowerment) is affiliated to neighborhood schools, catering to youth from different backgrounds and age groups. With various programs like SportsPower! (A program that reach out to students through sports) and YouthWorks! (An attachment program for secondary students), CARE hopes to reach out to youths through customized programs that alters according to different individuals. Being a non-profit organization, CARE will need funding to carry on providing these personalized services to the less privileged youths.

For more information, please see CARE's official website: http://www.care.sg/web/html/


Who organised this?

With the notion of youth-for-youth in mind, we are a group of youths with a shared vision of drawing fellow youths into altruistic causes. Our team is Sindrön, which was formed to participate in the Citibank-YMCA Youth for Causes 2005.


How can you participate?

1. Buy some coupons! (FROM ME! i've got a bunch of coupons to sell off)

You can get a piece of coupon for $10 or a booklet of coupons at $50 for yourself, your friends and family! These coupons are fully redeemable for purchases during the Carnival. So please, spread the love and support our youth! Please PM me or contact me at firestarlet@gmail.com if you would like to grab the coupons!



2. Be there!

To support the youth's effort and to contribute your right foot print for the Guinness World Record number of foot prints collected on a banner.

If you put out good (intentions, actions, words), the universe would sent it right back to you ten fold and possibly even gift wrapped. Maybe not immediately, not tomorrow, it may even take a few years...it will happen somehow, whenever.