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•ABOUT TRYBE

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What is Trybe? Trybe is a flagship project under Save the Children Singapore Limited (STCS).

February 2001 / The Approval To Go Ahead

We exist to build people via Pro-Positive techniques and Life Skills for the benefit of the youth so they may become success stories. Our vision “Every Youth a Success Story”

STCS met with then Minister for Education, RAdm Teo Chee Hean and Mr Ong Kian Min, then MP of Pasir Ris GRC to present the idea for the programme. They responded very positively and plans were made to start immediately with schools within the Pasir Ris GRC. 1st May 2001 / First Thumbs Up! Volunteer & Facilitator Development

48 volunteers from all walks of life are equipped to facilitate the programme in a 3-day workshop. May 2001 / The First Batch Of Students

Our mission Trybe is a global community inspiring youth for ProPositive living, spreading the “You Can” possibility, so that they can pursue their dreams. Our seven values Encouragement Diligence Serving Zeal Virtuous Resilience Committed

About 500 Secondary 3 students from Loyang Secondary School and Dunman Secondary School attended the one-day Thumbs Up! programme in their school premises. 27th Jul 2001 / The Official Launch

The official launch of Thumbs Up! at Siglap Secondary School by RAdm Teo Chee Hean, Mr Ong Kian Min, Mr Charles Chong, MPs for Pasir Ris GRC. 29th Nov 2003 / First Thumbs Up! Youth Volunteer & Facilitator Development

The first batch of Thumbs Up! Youth Volunteers, aged 13 - 16 years old, were equipped over two days to understand the spirit and approach of Thumbs Up! as well as learn facilitating techniques. 24th July 2005 / Official Thumbs Up! Centre & Life Coaching Launch

Our journey thus far With over 800 volunteers, Trybe has impacted the lives of over 75,000 youth in over 150 schools, youth organisations and government agencies since July 2001. What’s different about Trybe? Passion - The passion of our volunteers to affirm the youth and to bring a message of hope and purpose is infectious! Positive Role Model - Coming from all walks of life, ranging from professionals to students, our trained volunteers are real-life role models who show that one can serve others, no matter how old or young they are! Participation – Interested youth who have benefited from the programmes have an opportunity to be equipped and serve as a volunteer in their community through Trybe!

The Thumbs Up! Centre and our Life Coaching Programme were launched by Minister for Education, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam. The event was also witnessed by Minister for National Development, Mr Mah Bow Tan, Mayor Zainul Abidin and Dr Amy Khor. August 2006 / Trybe Thailand

Official launch of Trybe Thailand Centre based in Bangkok! 7th October 2006 / Thumbs Up! Changes Name to Trybe

Over 50,000 youths later, Trybe now becomes the new name of our awesome programme! 4th September 2007 / Trybe in the Philippines, Baguio

Trybe was very privileged to conduct an exclusive session for 190 National Federation of Student Government Officers and their teachers at the Annual Leadership Camp by the Department of Education, Philippines. 1st June 2008 / Trybe (STCS) accorded IPC status

STCS was awarded the status ‘Institution of a Public Character’ (IPC) by National Council of Social Service (NCSS) to its flagship project Trybe.

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PROGRAMMES

Our current programmes

Leadership Servant Leadership

Student Development

Kouzes and Posner (KP) Leadership

Self Awareness You Can Do It! (based on DISC behavioural profile; also available for Educators and Caregivers)

Principle-centred Leadership

Dare 2 Dream! (based on “Multiple Intelligence” by Howard Gardner)

Team Leadership

Stress Management and Impulse Control

Community Leadership

Self Leadership Assertiveness

Managing Relationships

Peer Mentoring

Responsible Decision Making

Conflict Management

Prioritisation and Goal Setting

Project Management

Assertiveness

Communication Skills

Study Skills and Learning Styles

Facilitation Skills

Service Learning

Foreign Students’ Assimilation

Introduction to Service Learning Community Project Management

Inter-Cultural Learning Community Waypoint Challenge Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity Service Learning Project Mentoring Orientation into School and Singapore’s cultures Learning through Cultural Experiences

Our approach Fun, Interactive & Relevant - our engaging programmes are activitybased, aiming to motivate, involve and connect with the participants.

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Student Development

Student Development modules are designed for Understanding oneself Personal Effectiveness Better Interpersonal Skills Personal Growth

Prioritisation and Goal Setting

Self Awareness You Can Do It! A 5-hour programme based on the DISC behavioural profile to help youth be aware and understand their unique behavioural strengths as well as accept and appreciate themselves and different people around them.

Dare 2 Dream! Based on “Multiple Intelligence” by Howard Gardner, this 5-hour programme is designed to inspire and guide youth to create and own a vision for their lives.

This is an unique opportunity for the youth to learn how to decide between Wants and Needs, between the Urgent and Important, and how to set SMART goals.

ASSERTIVENESS This programme covers topics on what is and is not assertiveness, when to be assertive, and how to express assertiveness in different ways.

Stress Management A programme that leads the youth to identify and recognise their different emotions and areas in their lives that cause stress. The youth then learn steps to handle stress positively, to respond instead of react, and to manage anger.

Managing Relationships A crucial part of this learning is effective communication and adapting to people who behave differently, and showing empathy.

STUDY SKILLS and LEARNING STYLES The programme aims to equip the students with various study skills and techniques to prepare them for their studies. Through a learning style survey, the students will understand the different types of learning styles and apply the method that suits them best.

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Service Learning

SERVICE LEARNING modules are designed to help students to: Understand the concept of Service Learning (S-L) Be aware of community needs Be able to manage community service projects by applying the four steps of project management

Service Learning project mentoring In S-L Project Mentoring, a mentor is attached to a group of students to facilitate training and discussions. In the course of this mentoring, students will be able to experience first-hand project management from project initiation to project execution.

Community project management Utilising project management skills for a community project: managing your projects, identifying your beneficiaries, defining objectives, and planning the project.

Community waypoint challenge A 5-hour outdoor activity that seeks to motivate students to own and lead the community they live in, by creating an awareness of the different community needs in Singapore. The task at every waypoint is designed to surface community needs like poverty, physical handicap, the sick, the elderly, etc.

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LEADERSHIP Leadership modules are designed for: Student Councillors/Prefects CCA Leaders Peer Mentors Class Committee Members

Workshop - Leadership Models Experiential camps and workshops designed to help students understand and apply leadership models such as: • KP Student Leadership by Kouzes & Posner • Principled-Centered Leadership by Steven Covey • 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Steven Covey • Servant Leadership by Robert Greenleaf

Workshop – Leadership Skills Workshop customised to facilitate learning of leadership skills relevant to students’ area of responsibilities, including:

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Team Leadership Self Leadership Self Awareness Interpersonal Skills Assertiveness Peer Mentoring Conflict Management Project Management Communication Skills Facilitation Skills

Workshop – Adventure Training Trybe collaborates with our partners to incorporate challenging adventure activities into our Leadership Development Workshops and Camps. Engaging activities are specially selected and designed to enhancing students’ learning and application of leadership principles and skills.

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Volunteer testimonials

“Being part of Trybe gives me an immense sense of identity. I am an international student studying at the University of York in England. Many people think that volunteers give and they give and they give. I am not too sure about others, but I am one volunteer who receives non-stop. I tell the students I meet that I believe in them, and I can only do that because the people in Trybe first believed in me. While others were full of doubt when I made my decision to leave the country, they were behind me. I wear the Trybe T-shirt in York, excitedly share my passion for the youths with my friends there, this amazing organisation and their wonderful work. Sometimes, all you need is someone to believe in you. At Trybe people recognise you for who you are and not judge you for what you do. It might seem cliché that the people at Trybe tell everyone that “You are the best” and you think: ‘Come on, who are you kidding? I’ve only met you for less than an hour and you’re telling me that I am the best and you believe in me? Get a life, stop wasting my school’s money and my time.’ Somehow the burning passion in the staff and volunteers transcends all that. Trybe changes the black ink on a white shirt metaphor. They see that white dot on a black shirt, and they will help your grow that white dot. Just because they believe that you have sufficient white ink in you. My friends wonder where do I get so much energy and zest for life from, well, how can anyone lose steam when you know that you've got a bunch of people rooting for you! Thanks Trybe, you've changed my life. =)” Kuek Lin Undergraduate at the University of York, England

“…I believe the Trybe message isn't just about exclaiming that 'You're the best, You can do it!' but there's much more to it. The Trybe message believes that everyone is able to achieve their goals and dreams in their own ways. Everyone out there is definitely destined for greatness in life. No two people are the same, each and every individual is an exceptional being. I truly believe in that. :) When Trybe first came to my school, I felt that they were a group of outstanding people. Having to hear their message behind the program, I felt that I can play a part in spreading the Trybe message and in a way contribute to the society. With this mindset, I joined as Trybe Youth. I continued to become a volunteer because I felt there are more things that I would like to share with the youths out there and help spread the message of Trybe.” Hafiz Faiz B Hassan Polytechnic Student, Trybe participant-turned-volunteer

“Being in Trybe has been a great time of personal growth for me. It's really humbling to see the many volunteers and the full-time staff who give time to help youth understand their potential and strengths. It is a very exciting thought when I realise all the more that it is not just me, or the facilitators in my class, but a whole group of people that have committed to building up and positively impacting a generation! This is what Trybe is all about to me. It is not about me, or the people that have given up time to do this, but the many youths that have realised their potential and risen above the labels and self-imposed limits because of what we've done.” Howard Tan Trainee Teacher at the National Institute of Education, Singapore

Trybe Centre | Blk 479 Tampines St 44 #01-241 Singapore 520479

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