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About the National Youth Council (NYC) Singapore
The National Youth Council (NYC) Singapore partners with young people to hear their views, empowers them to act on their passions and provides opportunities for youth to have a stake in Singapore’s future.
Together with our partners in the private and public sectors, we co-create opportunities and develop common enabling platforms for youth to engage with the Government on issues they care deeply for, contribute to the community and connect with peers within our region.
We are committed to developing future-ready youth by instilling in them a heart for service, resilience and an enterprising spirit.
The NYC Mission
Creating opportunities for all Singaporean youth to be heard, be empowered and be the change.
Be heard
Building spaces for youth to share views and ideas with peers, government agencies etc. to strengthen civic capacity and to close the loop
Be empowered
Equipping youth with access to resources, networks and developmental opportunities to meet their needs at individual life stages
Be the change
Providing a platform for youth to connect with like-minded individuals and other government agencies, take action through structured programmes (e.g. Youth Action Challenge) and digital mechanisms, and to help them contribute back to the community.
Our Vision
We envision thriving youth who are Future-Ready and Committed to Singapore.
Key Initiatives
SG Youth Action Plan (SG YAP)
The SG YAP aims to realise youth’s vision for Singapore in 2025, based on the values they want to see in society. The Youth Action Challenge (YAP) was born out of the YAP and is a solutioning platform for youth to turn ideas into reality.
What is Vision 2025?
The SG YAP charted a five-year action plan to achieve a future where mental well-being, Environment & Sustainability, Jobs & the Future of Work, Support for Vulnerable Groups, and Inclusivity - are championed.
Enabling Youth Agency
The National Youth Council (NYC) Singapore offers a nurturing space for youths to explore their potential, act on their passions and contribute to society. We provide youths with structured programmes, access to mentors and industry experts and support to help them achieve their dreams.
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Be heard
Youth research and engagement are cornerstones of the National Youth Council's work. Youth views are shaped by lived realities, and we are committed to building relationships with youth and youth networks to understand these diverse views.
Beyond youth engagement, we promote civic participation, develop toolkits for youth to engage in hard conversations and support government agencies in gathering feedback on new and future policies.
Be empowered
We provide youth with access to resources, networks, mentors and structured developmental opportunities, and empower them to lead ground-up initiatives in various fields.Partnerships are important to us. Together we forge a space for young people to help shape the Singapore that they want to see.
Be the change
With partners, we create opportunities for youth to act on issues they care about and contribute back to the community We also encourage youth to redefine what success can mean to them, and forge their own unique career pathways.
There are many intersections in life, and we welcome youth to seize the initiative to be who they want to be without fearing failure and judgement.