Social Innovation Park
Social Innovation Park (SIP) is an impartial, not-for-profit
organization that aims to develop a self-reliant and thriving
model for both aspiring and budding social entrepreneurs
alike to bring about positive transformation and innovations
to society. In so doing, SIP intends to eventually create
a robust and dynamic social entrepreneurial community
both locally and globally. Its 3E mission – to Educate,
Empower, Enhance, supports the incubation of a shared
resource pool of talents, from start-up to fruition concept.
Consequentially, SIP works to also leverage on its local
and international networks, to better access funds and
business ideas, serving as a primary exchange for learning,
connection, awareness, outreach and change.
Pop and Talent Hub (PaTH)
It has been observed that most people under-perform due
to low self-esteem and dignity, and a gap in their understanding
of how they can be relevant in the ICT (Global) era. Ironically,
it is also this ICT era that could help seek solutions
from within the community; and help the marginalized level
up. With this conviction, SIP believes that a truly inclusive
society can be built - where everyone finds space for
his or her own talents and modus operandi, where they
can maximize their talent and passion, and build a most
self-reliant and cohesive society, regardless of their
backgrounds, physical or intellectual abilities.
Hence Pop and Talent Hub (PaTH) was launched, the first
social enterprise and talent development platform in Singapore,
to champion social entrepreneurship via the arts. PaTH
espouses the dream of creating a more level playing field
especially for the traditionally marginalized but artistically
talented – be they the hearing or visually impaired,
chronically depressed, weak stay@home mums, youths@risk,
epileptics and so on. Along the way, PaTH coaches each
talent (and group) and further empowers them with the
relevant survival skills to fill the gaps, actively exploring
opportunities to enable them to scale new heights. PaTH
is purposefully designed to provide regular network support
with industry experts, including the Singapore government
and community.
PaTH Market@VivoCity is a space where
creative talents from the financially challenged and marginalised
group are empowered to find new means of sustenance, and
where talented participants realise the potential of their
individual skills and gain confidence.
PaTH Market operates on the first and
last weekend of every month, from 11:00am to 10:00pm,
at VivoCity Level 3 Concourse (opposite Sentosa Express
& Food Republic).
For more information, log on to www.socialinnovationpark.org/hubs/pohub.html |
