Citra Ria Gemilang Sdn. Bhd.

Project Orion II Affiliated Partner

Citra Ria Gemilang Sdn. Bhd. (CRG) was founded by a group of visionary entrepreneurs with over 20 years of experience in corporate gifts distributions, corporate event management and public relations multimedia promotion.

Accompanied by a strong team of marketing force and backed by a professional production team, they strive to fulfill the teams of their valued customers. If uncertainties occur from the customer regarding the choices of premium to choose from, the sales team will provide ideas to assist them in determining the best choice of products.

CRG also provides clients with very unique and highly successful promotional programmes and event services.

Creative, effective and efficient

Refined and renowned name for corporate merchandise

Gracious event management and multimedia promotion

Associate Professor Diong Cheong Hoong

Project Orion Supporter

Dr. Diong Cheong Hoong, from National Institute of Education, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Science Education, is a leading sea turtle researcher in Singapore. Dr. Diong received his BSci (Hons) degree from the University of Malaya, before moving on to obtain his MSci and PhD degrees from the University of Hawaii.

Dr. Diong’s professional affiliations include the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles, The Wildlife Society, The Herpetologist League, International Sea Turtle Society and the Institute of Biology, Singapore. Dr. Diong was the Chairman for Year of Turtle (YoT) Singapore in 2006 and a Scientific Observer for the 16th IBO held in Peking University, Beijing in 2005, amongst many others.

Apart from his interests in environmental science education and vertebrate ecology, Dr. Diong also has an immense interest in sea turtle nesting ecology and conservation. He showed his support for the project by taking time off from his busy schedule on a weekend to present his research and chat with the team during our pre-event visit to UWS.

Underwater World Singapore

Project Orion Supporter

MARINE CONSERVATION AND BREEDING

Besides taking care of over 2,500 animals under their charge, the dedicated team of marine biologists at Underwater World Singapore has participated in a number of external marine conservation and breeding projects. They have also played an active role in rescue and rehabilitation of injured and stranded marine animals including coral reef rescue and transplantation and sea turtle rescue.

One of Underwater World Singapore main breeding and conservation program involves sea turtles:

1. Rehabilitation of injured and stranded marine turtles, as well as turtles confiscated by AVA from illegal traders. Turtles that are in better health are released back into the wild in conjunction with release programs.

2. Development of appropriate husbandry and care for the turtles with both local and international experts.

3. The first captive breeding of the highly endangered Hawksbill Turtle, jointly with Port of Nagoya aquarium.

4. A sea turtle-tagging project with Nanyang Technological University- National Institute of Education (NTU-NIE). 12 rehabilitated sea turtles have been released for the project.

Zonice Rovers

Project Orion Affliated Partner

Zonice Rovers (ZR) are essentially, a gathering of a very passionate and driven 'Scouts' with the love for outdoor adventures cultivated from the old days of learned scouting activities. Zonice Rovers is a registered Rover Crew with the Scouts Association of Malaysia (Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia/PPM.

They aim to:

• Provide a training centre to facilitate youth development and social integration;
• Unite fellow scouts and friends regardless of race, age and gender;
• Share their knowledge and resources for the benefit of their youths and society;
• Work together so that everyone can progress;
• Develop further their scouting passions into a substantial profession, and
• Enjoy the rewards and achievements together.
  

National Youth Council - Youth Expedition Project

The National Youth Council aims to develop a vibrant, highly-connected and self-sustaining youth sector so as to nurture World-Ready Youth.

The Youth Expedition Project (YEP) has been a success since its inception in 2000, enabling over 9,000 youths to participate in about 400 community projects overseas. In early 2005, after the tsunami disaster, YEP also supported about 600 youths, spread over 50 teams, to assist in the rebuilding efforts in affected countries.

By participating in overseas projects, our youths gain a better appreciation of their life in Singapore and an increased social consciousness.

After the consultation with various stakeholders, the future direction for YEP is to encourage youths to see YEP not as a one-off project overseas, but a sustained activity with contributions to the Singapore community. More ground-up initiatives from youth and for the youth sector are encouraged and NYC will support a network of partners to share expertise and experience.