We're a community group focused on promoting mental health and environmental sustainability.
Being mindful means being aware and present, which can be applied in many aspects of our lives - our thoughts and emotions, and the impact we make on others around us, as well as our planet. When one is mindful, one will start to appreciate the things that truly matter and develop relationships with the items they own, which naturally slows down the velocity of consumption.
We're fostering an environmentally & socially conscious generation.
Our work aims to reconnect people with their roots, both figuratively and literally. We provide socio-emotional and environmental education to underserved children, helping them appreciate themselves and their surroundings. By connecting the "how" with the "why", we believe that we can build motivation organically. In addition to education sessions, we also give talks on sustainable living and collaborate with local partners on social media.
Meaningful impact requires a strong foundation of sustainable community work.
Burn out is common among non-profit groups. We believe that community work is like an endurance marathon: low-intensity work over a longer period of time.
Our values
- Open communication
- Mutual respect & understanding
- Empowering & inspiring
What’s in it for you?
- A small, strong team eager to make an impact
- A sustainable volunteering role (we minimise meetings & unnecessary communication)
- Intimate mentorship & leadership opportunities
- Platform to initiative & drive your own impactful projects
- A cute backtogroundzero t-shirt 😉
🌈 We’re committed to creating safe, diverse spaces. We welcome all applicants regardless of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, disability or age!
🧚♂️ The elves & gnomes behind our magic!
Curriculum →
Chloe Lim
Curriculum Lead
Chloe is an educator and is passionate about storytelling as a way of connecting with our minds, our societies, and the environment
Eunice Aw
Curriculum Developer
Eunice is an educator who believes in empowering children with skills and knowledge to lead purposeful and meaningful lives.
Yogesh Tulsi Hirdaramani
Curriculum Developer
Yogesh is a writer and educator passionate about the power of storytelling in driving social change.
Lek Hong
Curriculum Developer
Hong is an undergraduate interested in tech and mindfulness. He loves to read and listen to podcasts.
Lead facilitators →
Cheyenne Phillips
Lead facilitator
Cheyenne is a writer, performer, educator and Associate Artist with Checkpoint Theatre. She explores the intersections of art and science in her creative work.
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Anu
Lead facilitator
I am a teacher, who believes in the power of literature to teach empathy and values, and in teaching kids how to be open, accepting, and loving
Jean Leong
Lead facilitator
A secondary school literature teacher who loves thrifting, cats, and children’s books. If you can’t find me in the library, I’m most likely in my neighbourhood park petting the resident stray kitties!
Operations →
Maria Tan
Partnerships & Operations
Maria works as a data scientist by day, and can be often found at a yoga studio or a thrift store. She is also a proud cat mom.
Hanh Bui
Finance Manager
Hanh finds the best version of herself in the morning. She enjoys doing yoga and meditates before starting her work as a software product manager.
Rachel
Programme Manager
Hi! I’m Rachel! I find joy in biking, climbing, growing my own food amongst many things. A huge believer that when you grow what you love, what you love will grow.
Jennifer Kwan
Programme Manager
Jen enjoys playing Final Fantasy 14 and annoying her husband's cat. She hopes to build knowledge in intersectional feminisms, climate action and accessibility -- and to kick her anxiety in the butt.
Creative →
Chuang Xue Ying
Creative Lead
Xueying is currently pursuing a Master in Occupational Therapy. Movement, music and marie-kondo-ing sparks joy for her.
Breanne Liau
Social Media Manager
Breanne is studying Public Policy and Global Affairs in uni. She loves to sing, but most of all catch up on me time whenever she can.
Adrienne Shum
Graphic Designer
Adrienne is a data storytellor and a freelance illustrator. During her free time, she enjoys doodling and snacking.
Yi Jun
Graphic Designer
Yi Jun just graduated with a diploma focused on design thinking. She pole dances and journals in her spare time.
Vania Xu
Content Writer
Vania is pursuing a double major in psychology and economics. In her spare time, she immerses herself in role-playing games and casual “artistic-expression” including playing the piano and dancing.
Gina Lim
Content Writer
Gina has a Business-Marketing-Data background. Aside from caring for her herbs, she enjoys science fiction and writing in her free time.