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Rey Hian, Aliffah, Queenie, Stella

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1. Platform (Social Media, Word of Mouth, ETC)
2. Awareness
3. Objective
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young adults, age range: 20 - 30

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Society - A society is a group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social group sharing the same spatial or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.

Giving back to society - monetary, skills

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Young Adults
They have more control of their time. They get to choose what they want and don't want to do. Have more resources as well, compared to teenagers.

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some overlooked groups of people in society that we can give back to:

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some overlooked groups of people in society that we can give back to:

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1. teachers
2. homeless
3. single parents
4. security guards
5. small businesses
6. hawkers
7. bus captains
8. Taxi drivers

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- Who are the individuals?
- Who can we motivate?
- Who do we refer to as 'the society'?
- Who do we want to give back to?
- Who can benefit from this?
- Who can contribute to this cause?

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- What is giving back to society all about?
- What can motivate individuals to give to society? (Extrinsic vs Intrinsic)
- What can designers include in their design in order to motivate individuals?
- What can individuals do to give back to society?
- What are some of the groups of people in society that individuals may want to give back to?
- What are some benefits of giving back to society?

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When should individuals give back to society?
When will this future be? (will our solution be possible in this instance)
When does society need to be given back to?
When does motivation to give back to society come?

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Where would the platform be?
Where is this society?
Where are issues the most important?
Where would we focus on first?

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- Why would people be motivated to give back?
- Why should they give back?
- Why do we choose this specific society?
- Why is it important to give back to society?

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Most people will agree with me that the act of giving to others is a good idea in itself. Actually, it tends to depict support, kindness and empathy for other people around you. But when you give more to others, it will have a direct positive effect on your mental wellbeing. Sometimes people think of wellbeing in relation to what they have - be it their income, job, car or even a home. However, what they may not know is that the way we think and the things we do have a great impact on our mental health and wellbeing. In this article, we are going to have a look at some of the reasons as to why giving is good for you and your community.

Chances are that when you give, you are more likely to get the same from your family, friends or even the community at large. These exchanges tend to promote cooperation and a sense of trust that in turn ends up strengthening our ties with others. A simple gift such as a name necklace will not only make the recipient feel closer to us but also make us feel closer to them. You should, therefore, exercise kindness and generosity if you are to perceive other people more positively and charitably.

The act of giving has been proven to make people happier than if they had decided to use the thing for their own personal gain. For instance recent studies found that giving money to other people tends to lift the happiness of participants more than spending it on themselves. This is not only applicable to money but any other act of kindness that you may show to other people. It is, therefore, advisable that you make kindness part of your life if you are to avoid the stress life brings at times.

There is a strong connection between different acts of generosity and better health even among the elderly and sick people. Giving to people who are suffering from chronic health complications makes them feel loved and it is eventually reciprocated in their overall health. One of the reasons why giving may improve physical health and longevity is the fact that it helps in decreasing stress which is highly associated with a wide range of health complications. Furthermore, people who offer support to others tend to have lower blood pressure compared to those who do not.

Practicing the act of giving is a step in the right direction if you want to make your life better. However you should not push yourself to the limit as it will only end up increasing your stress levels. Instead, you should only give what you can as it will still go a long way in improving your wellbeing while at the same time touching the recipient's heart.

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Why the Act of Giving is Beneficial to Your Wellbeing

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Most people will agree with me that the act of giving to others is a good idea in itself. Actually, it tends to depict support, kindness and empathy for other people around you. But when you give more to others, it will have a direct positive effect on your mental wellbeing.

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The importance and benefits of giving back to your community

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The importance and benefits of giving back to your community

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https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/efacademyblog/importance-giving-back-to-your-community/

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By Madeline Ames 2 min read

Volunteering your time to support a cause you are passionate about is something you will never regret. It will enrich your life, familiarize you with your community, and connect you to people and ideas that will positively impact your perspective for the rest of your life. Helping your community is an opportunity for you to grow as a person, to better understand how you fit into the world around you.

Why is it so important to give back to your community?

Why is it so important to find a cause you love and volunteer your time? Spending time enriching your community is a great way to broaden your perceptions of the world. By immersing yourself in a community and surrounding yourself with people who are dedicated to bettering the world, you can learn so much about how the world works. You gain a unique sense of purpose by serving those around you, one which often manifests in other areas of your life.

Of course, it's also important for your community! Without volunteers, many of the services and events we enjoy in our communities would not be so readily available. Spending time helping out at local shelters or food banks provides an important service to less fortunate neighbors. Giving back to the place you call home helps to unite the community and bridge some of the social, economic and political gaps.

What are some of the benefits of volunteering?

Donating your time to support those around you is extremely beneficial, both for you and your community. It is statistically proven that people who volunteer regularly are healthier both physically and mentally. Individuals who have volunteered throughout their lifetime typically live longer and have better psychological well-being. In addition to the health benefits, volunteering gives people a sense of purpose. The fulfilling feeling of giving back and contributing to society is unparalleled.

Giving back is also a great way to get to know your community and its citizens. When you volunteer, you have the opportunity to meet lots of new people. Working alongside individuals who also care about improving their surroundings will allow you to broaden your network of friends. Additionally, it will help you to better understand the circumstances of other members of your community. Having a broad, open-minded perspective of the different walks of life around you will help you to be an effective and empathetic citizen.

People skills are not the only skills you will gain through volunteering! Dedicating time to help others will teach you patience, kindness, and resilience. Not only will you improve your communication abilities by working alongside a diverse team of people, but you will also gain a plethora of other experiences that will help you as you navigate your future. Volunteering may even help you discover a new passion or interest.

How can you get involved in your community?

There are so many important causes out there that always need volunteers to support the work they're doing. Whether you're passionate about advocacy, animal rights, or helping the homeless, you can find a valuable way to donate your time. Many towns and cities have community centers, which can be a great place to find opportunities to give back to the place you call home. You can also check websites like VolunteerMatch or Idealist for volunteer opportunities that fit your interests and abilities. Even if you only donate a few hours of time each month, you will be making a huge difference in the lives of others.

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The importance and benefits of giving back to your community - EF Academy Blog

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By Madeline Ames 2 min read Volunteering your time to support a cause you are passionate about is something you will never regret. It will enrich your life, familiarize you with your community, and connect you to people and ideas that will positively impact your perspective for the rest of your life.

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- in secondary school, i went on an overseas trip to Cambodia. this trip was meant for us to help and build a local school. we had a fundraiser in which we raised funds for materials. we also help spread the message of our purposes in Cambodia.

- i also held workshop for the elderly and taught them how to use their phones and take pictures. (photography and digital media club)

- in ITE, i went to an old folk's home and organised a 'sports day' event. we would play games with the old folks, talk to them and entertain them for the day. some of us would frequently go to the old folks home and thus, we created bonds with the elderly there.

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as part of my via project in secondary school, my class brought the elderly from an old folks home (who were not with their families) to marina barrage to eat, fly some kites and have fun.

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Volunteering: Helped to pack and organise clothes for sale, where proceeds will go to a charity organization. Attended CCA charity fairs where I walked with the less abled to build publicity of the event and spent time interacting with them. In the event, I also helped maintain stalls to sell donated items, where the proceeds will go to the charity.
Donations: Donated money and items like toys and stationeries which have been sold for proceeds to go to charity.

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- intrinsic and extrinsic motivation (what type of motivators would attract a larger group of people to give back to society)

- competitor research (find out organisations or even individuals who give back to society and pin-point the pros and cons.)

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In a cca trip, we went to an old folks home when we performed to the elders and even went to do short performances to the bedridden elderly in their bedrooms. We spent time talking to and entertaining the elderly by singing old songs they enjoy. Afterwards, we ate with them and assisted them by feeding them or cutting their food to make it easier to eat and safe.

For VIA, we tried to raise awareness for mental health. We set up a booth in the school canteen with brochures with positive messages and encouraged people to share their own mental health experiences by writing them onto a board. We wrote unique cards with positive messages and gave them out to people who wanted them. We asked for donations to give to a trusted mental health association.

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How the individual gives back should be fun for both the individual and the society (eg. Allifah's trip to cambodia : overseas travel - extrinsic motivation for kids and students?) (eg. Stella's example about bringing elderly to marina barrage to fly kite and play with the elderly : playing and having fun, may not feel like a chore to volunteer and give back - intrinsic and extrinsic to gain a sense of satisfaction and/or gets to experience for free etc)
Queenie's example about bonding and making friends with the elderly - extend social bond and also having fun and pleasure while helping out others
Could also be for external rewards like bonding and extending circle to have more contacts - for business men etc ( or the opposite where they want to extend social circle to make more friends and have more bonds with others - no motives )

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https://www.mindmovies.com/blogroll/10-creative-ways-of-giving-back

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Giving is what the holidays are all about! That’s why I’m going to share with you some creative and easy ways to give back to your community this holiday season.

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We can also think about how we can spread the word? How do we expand our connections and reach out to a wider audience. Perhaps pin-point the trends in which how news is being spread. Do people get information via social media? The newspaper? Word of mouth?

We also can think about why is it we chose our target audience? Is it because there isn't much help or support for them? What are the existing support to they get and what more can we do to help?

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What would be the method used?
Monetary - easy to give back to society by donating money and or items but not as much personal experience and satisfaction
Time - takes more effort but sense of satisfaction is higher and can increase social bond

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For the first time, I wondered.

That challenge became personal. As someone who always avoided taking the tougher road, I soon find myself on a solo trek through Nepal, to Mt. Everest Base Camp in search of meaning.
It was on the eve of 2016 Christmas when a friend gave me a book. On the cover, he scribbled " do one thing that scares you next year."

What I found instead were young boys and girls, already out of school working in backbreaking jobs with little to no pay. Then I met Madan, a 16-year old porter who told me he used to walk 3-4 hours every day to school. Now, he have to work.Today, hundreds of supporters and readers like you have enabled us to fund dozens of classroom projects serving thousands of students.

It wasn't clear at the start, but I knew there was a need I wanted to fill. To find ways where I can tap on my business acumen and passion for education to serve the people at the bottom of the pyramid.
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"What would you do if you weren't afraid?"

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For the first time, I wondered. It was on the eve of 2016 Christmas when a friend gave me a book. On the cover, he scribbled "do one thing that scares you next year."That challenge became personal. As someone who always avoided taking the tougher road, I soon find myself on a solo trek through Nepal, to Mt.

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https://www.capitaland.com/international/en/about-capitaland/sustainability/capitaland-hope-foundation/overview.html

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CapitaLand Hope Foundation, the philanthropic arm of CapitaLand Group, was established in 2005. As a registered charity and grantmaker, the Foundation aims to nurture and inspire the young, improve the quality of life of seniors, and protect the environment for future generations, with a focus on communities where CapitaLand operates. Going beyond donations, the Foundation also advocates volunteerism as an integral part of building a caring and inclusive community.

CHF set up CapitaLand Hope Foundation (China) in 2011 to co-ordinate the Foundation's programmes and spearhead new initiatives in China. CHF has been donating to build Hope Schools across China, including China's first Green Hope School in Sichuan province. Please visit CapitaLand Hope Foundation (China) official site for more information.

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2/3 aged 20-25 + 2/3 aged 26-30

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1. Have you done volunteer work recently? Be it for cleaners, migrant workers, the elderly etc

2. If yes, when and what did you do? Why do you volunteer and how does it make you feel?

3. If no, when was the last time you did something that involves giving back to the society? (eg: via projects in schools) How did you feel?

4. If no, are there any factors that may result in why you do not volunteer? (lack of time, confidence etc)

5. What mode/platform/method do you prefer to use to give back to society? (eg. donating or charity work)

6. If you had the means to do so, for example you have all the time you need and the financial means, would you give back to society? Why/ Why not?

7. What do you think is an important factor that influences/ will influence you to want to give back to society?

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1. How old are you? (20-25, 26-30)

2. What is your employment status? (unemployed, part time, full time, freelance)

3. What is your monthly income? ($0-$1000, $1001-$2000, $2001-$3000, above $4000, prefer not to say)

4. How many hours per week do you work/study ? - (0-20, 21-40, 41-50, more than 51)

5. What is your preferred mode of giving back to society? (Time, monetary, raise publicity, acts of service) (ranking list)

-TIME: How much time are you willing to spend weekly? (0-2, 3-5, 6-8, more than 8 hours) (1-5%, 6-10%, 11-15%, 15-25%)

-TIME: When are you most likely to spend that time? (monday-tuesday, wednesday-thursday. Friday-saturday, sunday)

-TIME: How will you spend that time? (social work, orphanage, elderly, others ie.)

-MONETARY: What percentage of your monthly wage are you willing to use (on helping the society ie. donations)? (1-10%, 11-20%, 21-30%, 31% and above)

-MONETARY: Where will the money likely go? (children, elderly, disabled, others ie.)

-RAISE PUBLICITY: What platform do you use? (social media, posters, television, others ie.)

-RAISE PUBLICITY: How do you raise awareness? (intrinsic rewards, extrinsic rewards, emotional appeal, influence)

-ACTS OF SERVICE: (pick up litter, helping someone in need, helping to promote existing causes, recycling, landing a hand when needed, offer seat on public transport, giving away unused food) (taking care of environment, community)

1. How often do you give back/contribute to society? (Daily, weekly, monthly, others ie.)

2. Who or what attracted you to give back the way you do? (family, friends, adverts, celebrity influence, others-specify)

3. What does giving back to society mean to you?

4. If you had the power and means to do so, how would you prefer to give back to  society?

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- Competitor comparison (Existing solution). When we compare
- be more open-ended about interview question
- switch the tables on the interviewee (have they ever been on the receiving end?)
- try not to give the answers to them

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what we gathered from interviewees' responses

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How might we make giving back to society something less intimidating/ don’t require much commitment for young adults in their 20s so that they will be more open to giving back to society?

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How might we make giving back to society more accessible for young adults in their 20s so that they can easily give back when they want to?

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How might we make giving back easier to carry out for young adults in their 20s so that they will feel more motivated to do so?

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Simple acts can also be a form of contributing back to society, giving back is not limited to only monetary.

People prefer giving back monetarily because it is a simple and no fuss way that requires little to no time to do.

Having to search and apply to volunteer seems intimidating and troublesome to most people.

People prefer to do small acts of service instead of large scale volunteering.

Most do not have much time to spend and thus only give back by volunteering when they find a good cause that they genuinely care about and when they have the time and means.

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HMW make giving back to society something less intimidating/don't require much commitment for young adults in their 20s so that they will be more open to giving back to society?

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HMW make giving back to society something less intimidating/don't require much commitment for young adults in their 20s so that they will be more open to giving back to society?

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1. donation drops in public places
2. app design that can be easily accessible to users on updates about campaigns that are currently active

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apps that organisations can sign up and be verified and others can donate
apps where people can use like a game where they start doing small good deeds and 'levels up' to do bigger deeds

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1. Social media account with link to website for collecting donations and to sign up to volunteer.
2. App/website with links to reliable charities sorted according to place.

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- A Kinder You, A  Stronger Us
- Be Greater - video by Singapore Kindness Movement
- Kindness Boomerang - One Day
- Yellow Ribbon Project
- wearenotreallystrangers - Instagram and Tiktok Page that shares motivational quotes