SINGAPORE, Nov. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore's largest showcase of social initiatives by children, the Be the Change Exposition, ended on a high, following a record turn-out at its fifth iteration, held earlier this week at the SUNTEC Convention Centre. Organised by social enterprise, SoCh in Action, this year's Exposition -- themed 'Unplugged' -- showcased the works of over 200 students and engaged over 1,500 students and teachers at its various theme-based activities facilitated by social organisations and partners, encouraging them all to believe 'I CAN make a difference'.
Held annually, the Be The Change Exposition marks the close of the annual Design for Change Challenge, an international, award-winning programme and movement that is designed to give young people an opportunity to express their own ideas for a better world, and put them into action using a simple Design Thinking framework.
The challenge attracted students from across 30 schools in Singapore this year and the response to all projects presented at the Exposition was encouraging.
"The digital disconnect is getting prevalent in society today with people smiling at their screens, more than at their friends and families. We are oblivious of what is going on around us. It was an issue raised by children this year and the event gave the opportunity to all participants to connect with the real world through face to face interactions with different sections of the society," said Madhu Verma, Founder of SoCh in Action. "We are so proud of all the projects they have presented."
In addition to viewing Design for Change projects, students had the opportunity to participate in activities organised by various participating social organisations that encouraged the children to see the world from a different perspective:
With a belief that children are key agents of social change, SoCh in Action, has trained more than 5,500 students in Singapore in the design thinking approach over the last four years. SoCh believes in empowering children to make a difference in the world around them, by not only being aware of the social issues that surround them, but also by taking positive and proactive action to drive the change.
For the 3rd consequent year, the Be the Change Exposition, was supported by the POSB PAssion Kids Fund, a fund under the People's Association Community Development Fund that supports programmes benefiting children in the community.
PR Newswire is a proud sponsor of the Be The Change Exposition. The exposition is also supported by Rice Communications.
About SoCh in Action:
SoCh in Action designs and implements various programs and events for children to be involved in the social change process. Its belief is that anyone can be a change-maker; through new thoughts, simple beliefs and small actions. For more details visit www.SoChinAction.com
About Design for Change:
DESIGN FOR CHANGE is the largest global movement by children, running in 34 countries, designed to give young people an opportunity to express their own ideas for a better world and put them into action. SoCh is the exclusive country partner for Design For Change. For more information please visit: www.dfcworld.com
About POSB PAssion Kids Fund
The POSB PAssion Kids Fund is a fund under the People's Association Community Development Fund (PACDF). Through corporate and individual donations raised through the POSB PAssion Kids Run, the POSB PAssion Kids Fund will provide funding for the People's Association (PA) children's programmes and activities that will benefit children in the community.
Media Contacts:
Rice Communications for SoCh in Action
Mansi Maheshwari / Justinian Liew
Phone: +65 3157 5687 / +65 3157 5684
Email: sochpr@ricecomms.com
