Milestone #1
Our Establishment
Soul Shall Overcome was founded on October the 6th, 2021 in our efforts as a group to convey our awareness for the topic of Mental Health and its relevance. Our goal was to raise Mental Health Awareness among youths in Singapore.October 2021Milestone #2
First Post
Soul Shall Overcome officially posted our first Mental Health infographics on Instagram on World Mental Health Day (October the 10th, 2021). Our first post marked the beginning of what would eventually turn into a series of thematic Mental Health infographics and unique content @soulshallovercome.
October 2021Milestone #3
Our Article
Our first Mental Health Article, titled "5 Fail-Proof Ways to Boost Mental Productivity in School," was published on our website on October th 21st, 2021. This was the first in a series of Mental Health articles and blogs for our supporters who wish to learn more about Mental Health.
October 2021Milestone #4
Sticker Campaign
On November the 22nd, 2021, Soul Shall Overcome launched a 5-month Mental-Health centered sticker campaign. The sticker campaign was created to help fund the club's operations as well as to give continually improved material to our supporters across our various channels. We have raised SGD 400 as of February the 28th, 2022.
Milestone #5
Fundraiser Campaign
On November the 13th, 2021, Soul Shall Overcome launched a general fundraiser campaign on Raisely.com. The campaign was developed to assist fund the club's operations as well as to provide our supporters with consistently improved content across our Instagram page and website. We have raised SGD 606 as of June the 1st, 2022.
Milestone #6
New Members
On February the 1st, 2022, Soul Shall Overcome officially welcomed 8 new members to our Mental Health Awareness Club. This allowed our club to efficiently diversify our expertise to 4 categories of content creation;
1. Website Team - Article Writing
2. Instagram Team - Infographic Creation
3. TikTok Team - Video Creation
4. Marketing Team - General Content Promotion
Milestone #7
First Mental Health Webinar
On March the 16th, 2022, Soul Shall Overcome hosted our first mental health webinar session: Depression, Explained. We were fortunate to have guest speaker, Mr Stanley Soh, to conduct an informative and comprehensive webinar session where he presented useful information to better help individuals understand the significance of Depression.
Milestone #8
Second Mental Health Webinar
On April the 24th, 2022, Soul Shall Overcome held our second mental health webinar, HEAR.THE.SILENT, exploring the mental health implications of sexual assault on victims and their love ones. Our online dialogue welcomed four sexual assault survivors as they share their story as well as how they deal with their trauma.
Milestone #9
Public Recognition
On May the 19th, 2022, Prime Minister Valedictorian Awardee Ms Lee Su Min gave a speech in which Soul Shall Overcome was highlighted as being a meaningful project. This speech has empowered Soul Shall Overcome to continue serving our community as best we can.
May 2022Milestone #10
Soul Shall Overcome Retreat
Soul Shall Overcome arranged our first club retreat, in June of 2022, after months of arduous work. Throughout the retreat, we made the most of this chance to not only have fun but also get to know our members better.
Milestone #11
Soul Shall Overcome Playlist
Brought back by popular demand, Soul Shall Overcome spent the month of July specially curating our newly updated mental health alleviation playlist on Spotify.
Milestone #12
Our First Partner
Oh yes! Soul Shall Overcome partnered with Matrix MMA. As a means of mental health alleviation, the folks at Matrix MMA offered MMA classes for teens suffering from mental health issues.
Milestone #13
Our YouTube
Soul Shall Overcome spent the months of September and October designing several animation ideas for our new YouTube channel. Our "with me" videos on YouTube are targeted at high school and college students who need a alternative safe space where they could productively get their work done. We incorporate sound therapy and mellow music to provide stress relief for our viewers. Also, it is a great way to introduce Soul Shall Overcome members (in the form of animation).
July 2022Milestone #14
Productivity Friday
In April, Soul Shall Overcome launched "Productivity Fridays," a significant milestone in our journey. Hosted weekly in a DIY office crafted in our basement, this initiative marks our pioneering step towards creating a communal workspace. Designed specifically for young entrepreneurs, it provides a vibrant setting to network, brainstorm, and collaborate on creative projects aimed at social change.
Our Productivity Fridays are more than just a gathering; they are a symbol of our commitment to innovation, community, and transformation.
April 2023Milestone #15
Soul Yoga
Introducing "Soul Yoga," a groundbreaking milestone challenging the stereotype that yoga is only for women. Join us every Sunday at 5:30 PM as we create an inclusive space where men thrive, embrace their strength, and discover the transformative benefits of yoga. Experience self-discovery, rejuvenation, and mental clarity in this empowering wellness event.
Together, let us redefine the boundaries and foster a more inclusive community for youths, where gender is no barrier to experiencing the profound connection of body, mind, and soul.
June 2023Milestone #16
Website Redesign
With a new Vision in mind for our Non Profit Organisation in 2023, our website redesign is a major milestone for Soul Shall Overcome. With enhanced functionality and seamless social media integration, our new website has allowed us to better communicate and engage youths. This redesign embodies our commitment to continuous improvement and fostering deeper community connections.
July 2023Milestone #17
Soul MMA
Exciting news! Soul Shall Overcome introduces "Soul MMA" - a highly requested activity by our Self Care Sundays community. This empowering mixed martial arts initiative enhances fitness, mental resilience, and camaraderie among youths. Join us in this thrilling new journey! 🥊🌟
July 2023Milestone #18
Our First Event, Vivesco
"Vivesco," was Soul Shall Overcome's first good vibes pop-up event at Simplearte art gallery. At this event, we explored the therapeutic power of music and art. Young artists delivered live musical performances while attendees immersed themselves in a mental health-themed art and poetry exhibition, featuring contributions from our friends.
This event meant a lot to us as we finally managed to connect with our online audiences in real life and show them a physical representation of what a "Mental Health Safe Space" for youths looks like to us!
July 2023