The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) again invite the world’s youth to submit original and creative videos focusing on PLURAL+ themes: migration, diversity and social inclusion.

Recognizing youth as powerful agents of social change in a world often characterized by intolerance, and cultural and religious divisions, PLURAL+ invites youth to address key challenges in their communities related to migrant integration, inclusiveness, identity, diversity, human rights and social cohesiveness, both at local and global levels. Young people up to 25 years old are invited to submit short videos of five minutes maximum in length.
PLURAL+ supports young people’s expression of their opinions by providing them with a variety of media platforms and distribution networks, including broadcasts, video festivals, conferences and events around the world. PLURAL+ not only provides young people with an effective platform to express themselves on key migration and diversity issues, but also reinforces the firm belief of IOM and UNAOC that youth are powerful and creative agents of social change.
A prestigious international jury will select three winners in each age categories (9-12, 13-17, 18 - 25). All the winners will be invited to New York, all travel expenses paid, to present their work at PLURAL + 2012 Awards Ceremony at the Paley Center for Media on 6th December 2012.
PLURAL+ partner organizations will also award other prizes and professional opportunities, such as winning participants presenting their work at film and video festivals, conferences and events around the world.
PLURAL + 2012 deadline for video submission is 1 July, 2012. Early submissions are encouraged.



The Powerful Self Workshop

SGRainbow is given the first opportunity to participate in "The Powerful Self Workshop".

The lessons that youths learn and the habits they established in their teens will help to shape the rest of their lives. In this 2-day workshop, youths will develop life skills they need to reach their full potential. It will also take in depth look at how they managed their lives. It is an effort to groom youths’ path for their future.

The objectives of the workshop are:
1) To assist youth to develop life skills they need to reach their full potential
2) To create a platform for them to achieve their dreams

SGRainbow is given only 20 seats for this workshop. Registration is required.

Submit your name, age and contact number to contact@sgrainbow.org no later than 12 May 2012.

Young Men Online Survey 2012


Oogachaga is conducting a Young Men Online Survey to ensure that their help stays relevant and sufficient. This survey aims to shed light on:
- when young men start questioning their sexuality;
- how they embrace their sexuality;
- how they approach sexual exploration/experimentation.

It would take about 10 minutes to complete and will close on 20 May 2012.

Click here to participate in this survey.

MSMGF Online Survey 2012


The Global Forum on MSM and HIV (MSMGF) is conducting an online survey.

The survey focuses on different factors that impact the quality of our lives, including community involvement, sexual happiness, experiences of stigma, knowledge about new HIV & STI prevention strategies, access to services, and how we feel about ourselves.

It will only take about 15 - 20 minutes of your time. Click here to take it now!

We want YOU!

Earth Day

22nd April is International Earth Day. The call to "Mobilize The Earth" is this year's theme and tagline.


Each year, more than 1 billion participate in Earth Day activities, from schools to corporate companies and even government bodies.

How can you support?

1) The 3R's - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

2) Using tupperware to pack food instead of the styrofoam pack.

3) Switch off all electrical appliances when not in use.

4) Participate in SGRainbow's Night's OUT 2 on 21st April.

Specially for Night's OUT 2, we have gotten the founder of Plantworks SG to show participants how to make their own terrarium. Participants will also be able to purchase their own terrarium at Earth Day's discounted price. So why wait? Register now! (click on the activities tab)

self.growth.realise | SGRainbow 2009 - 2012