Events
Yellow Ribbon Project events held in 2008:
2008
Yellow Ribbon Community Art Exhibition
November 20 – 23The exhibition of inmate art held at the Singapore Botanic Gardens from 10am to 6pm also offered members of the public the opportunity to bring home their favourite art pieces via a charity sale conducted over the weekend. >
Find more information about this event on the Yellow Ribbon Community Art Exhibition microsite
Crossroads, the Yellow Ribbon JourneyWear-A-Yellow- Ribbon (Entire Month of Sep)
The first-ever experiential insight into the life stories of serving inmates, reformed offenders and their families gave the public the opportunity to see, hear and feel the struggles of inmates and ex-offenders.
Art for Redemption
"Re-Connection" is the central theme of this year's Yellow Ribbon Community Art Exhibition. More than 70 artworks by prison inmates will be showcased at the Singapore Botanic Gardens' Botany Centre from today to SUnday. An event highlight is the charity sale of selected art pieces.
Yellow Ribbon Conference 2008
September 08 - 09This year's conference focused on "Aftercare, A Collaborative Approach". Joined by a panel of overseas speakers, both local and overseas practitioners shared their best practices on the reintegration of ex-offenders into society.
Celebrating Second Chances Awards Ceremony
September 06Reformed offenders who have remained crime or drug free were honoured in this ceremony. Special recognition was also given to individuals or organizations who helped in their transformation .
Celebrating Second Chances Concert
September 06Famous celebrities such as Wakin, Mi Lu Bing and Mark Lee performed alongside reforming and ex-offenders in this meaningful concert.
Wear A Yellow Ribbon Street Sales Day
August 29Many Singaporeans made a special effort to wear a Yellow Ribbon in the month of September as an act of acceptance and a show of support for ex-offenders and their families.