Twestival Singapore: 24 March at TAB! #Twsg11

Twestival™ (or Twitter Festival) uses social media for social good.  It is an event which Twitter users (in fact everyone!) work hand-in-hand to do something meaningful. All of the local events are organized 100% by volunteers and 100% of all donations go direct to projects.

Last year, we raised more than US$ 7,000, of which US$ 4,500 was raised on the night itself, making Singapore amongst the top ten nations in terms of funds raised.

This year, for @TwestivalSg 2011, we are supporting Children-at-Risk Empowerment Association (CARE). Established in 1997, CARE Singapore provides school-based social work services, reaching out to primary and secondary youths who are at risk of academic failure, behaviour problems, emotional maladjustment, self-harm or delinquency.

The Twestival team chose CARE Singapore for their focus on empowering the youths at-risk in Singapore by providing them with skills training for their future.

On 24 March 2011, we will have a fun, family friendly event to raise awareness of and funds for CARE Singapore with live entertainment, jamming sessions with local artistes like Jack & Rai, Nicholas Chim & Band, Andrew & Azad as well as face painting, photo booths and games!

We hope you are as thrilled as we are to be a part of this worldwide event as we raise funds for a worthy cause like youth empowerment. The team is hoping to raise $10,000 this year, so every dollar counts and together, we can become a part of a global initiative to help the next-generation.

If you’re in Singapore, feel free to join us. There are so far more than 100 who have signed up for the event:

When: Thursday, Mar 24 2011- 6.00pm to 10.00pm
Where: TAB at 442 Orchard Road, Orchard Hotel #02-29 Singapore 238879

Register here. Otherwise, any amount of donation or even a tweet to spread the word would be of great help! On behalf of the team, I thank you for helping and reading this far.