Singapore International Foundation

Media Advisory: ‘Think and Drink’ session with Dr Willie Smits, Ashoka Fellow

Dr Willie Smits, Founder of the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation and the Masarang Foundation, and an Ashoka Fellow based in Indonesia, will be in Singapore from 19 to 21 October 2010 to share and exchange his perspectives and experiences in the areas of social innovation and entrepreneurship.

Dr Smits is a rainforest innovator who has revolutionised reforestation techniques and policies worldwide. As one of the world’s most prominent protector of orangutans and their natural habitat, Dr Smits has dedicated the last 30 years to resolving the root causes of deforestation by reshaping the relationship between the animal world, our planet, and the humankind.

Information about his work can be found here: www.ashoka.org/willie_smits

Your journalist and photographer are cordially invited to the following media interview and public talk:

“Think and Drink” with Dr Willie Smits

Dr Smits will be sharing about his work at “Think and Drink”, a sharing session with tertiary students and young working professionals, jointly organised by the Singapore International Foundation (www.sif.org.sg) and Syinc (http://www.syinc.org/).

Date: Thursday, 21 October 2010

Time: 7pm-9pm (registrations at 7pm)

Venue: Auditorium, National Geographic Store, 1 Harbourfront Walk, #01-19 VivoCity
(Interviews will take place after the talk)

To register your attendance or for interview enquiries, please contact:

Ms Leong Wen Shan
Manager, Corporate Communications
Singapore International Foundation
DID: 6837 8716
Mobile: 98504090

Email: wenshan.leong@sif.org.sg

Registration for this event has been closed. Thank you for your interest.