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About Us

At NYC, we believe in a world where young people are respected and heard, and have the ability to influence and make a difference to the world. Together with our partners, we develop future-ready youth who are committed to Singapore by instilling in them a heart for service, resilience and an enterprising spirit.


Our Vision

OUR VISION

Thriving youth who are future-ready and committed to Singapore

Our Mission

OUR MISSION

Creating opportunities for all Singaporean youth to be heard, be empowered, and be the change.

  • Be Heard - Creating space for youth to share views and ideas with peers, government agencies etc, to build civic capacity and to close the loop
  • Be Empowered - Equipping youth with access to resources, networks and developmental opportunities in order to meet needs at individual life stages
  • Be The Change - Providing a platform for youth to connect with like-minded youth and other government agencies, take action through structure programmes (e.g. Youth Action Challenge) and digital mechanisms, and for youth to contribute back to the community

Our Roles

OUR ROLES

NYC was set up by the Singapore Government on 1 November 1989 as the national co-ordinating body for youth affairs in Singapore and the focal point of international youth affairs.

On 1 January 2015, NYC began its operations as an autonomous agency under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) and housed two key institutions:  Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) and Youth Corps Singapore. Together, the agency will drive youth development and broaden outreach to young Singaporeans and youth sector organisations.

Chairperson

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Edwin Tong

Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, Second Minister for Law

Members

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Alvin Tan

Deputy Chairperson, and Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth & Trade and Industry

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Rahayu Mahzam

Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Health & Law

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Alecia Neo

Artist and Co-founder, Brack and Unseen Art Initiatives

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Eugenia Lim

Divisional Director, Student Development Curriculum Division 2, Ministry of Education

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Faridah Bte Mohd Saad

President, MENDAKI Club

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Francesca Wah

Founder, Bringing Love to Every Single Soul (BLESS)

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Hafiz Kasman

Co-founder, Kinobi

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Dr Hamid Razak

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sengkang General Hospital

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He Ruiming

Co-Founder, The Woke Salaryman

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Jen Goh

Co-founder, Hopefull and Associate, Philanthropy, The Majurity Trust

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Dr Juliana Chan

CEO, Wildtype Media Group

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Karl Mak

CEO, Hepmil Media Group

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Ken Chua

Chairman, People’s Association Youth Movement (PAYM) Council and Paya Lebar Youth Network

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Kenneth Lou

Co-founder & CEO, Seedly

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Li Woon Churdboonchart

Founder, The Volunteer Switchboard

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Lim Ee Ling

Executive Director, Global Programs, 500 Global and Co-founder & CEO, Smarter Me

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Melissa Low

Research Fellow, Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions, NUS

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Dr Shahira Binte Abdullah

Associate Consultant, Orthodontics, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

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Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi

Consultant Psychiatrist, Better Life Psychological Medicine Clinic

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Viaano Spruyt

Member, Eurasian Association Youth Committee and Founder, Huddlehumans

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Wendy Tan

Head (Covering Director), Youth Development, Young NTUC

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Winston Wong

Special Education Needs Officer, Temasek Polytechnic

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Yip Pin Xiu

Team Singapore Athlete

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Yuvan Mohan

Chairman, SINDA Youth Club

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Zulayqha Zulkifli

Co-founder, Project Hills

Senior Management

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David Chua

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, *SCAPE

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Tan Lin Teck

Deputy Chief Executive, and Senior Director, Youth Division

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Nicholas Conceicao

Executive Director, Outward Bound Singapore

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Ong Kah Kuang

Executive Director, Youth Corps Singapore

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Samuel Tan

Director, Corporate Services

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Karen Lee

Director, Partnership Lab

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Hasliza Ahmad

Director, Youth Engagement

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Advisory (2019)

Advisory on the Reopening of Somerset Skate Park and Resumption of Sport and Physical Exercise Activities

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Media Release (2018)

Global and local strategic partners come aboard YOUTHx to power up youth passion

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Media Release (2018)

National Youth Council Presents Youth^X - A weekend of celebration for youths with diverse interests

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Media Release (2017)

National Youth Survey 2016

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Media Release (2016)

SHINE Festival 2016 kicks off Youth Month with 3-day celebration along iconic Orchard Road

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Media Release (2016)

Highlights of Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) Expansion Plan

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Media Release (2016)

OBS Project IsLand-A-Hand in honour of the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s legacy of a clean and green city

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Media Release (2016)

Young nature enthusiasts want more youth to care for the environment at the SGfuture engagement session at Coney Island

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Media Release (2016)

Youths toss innovative ideas around on “Common Space for the Common Good” at the SGfuture Engagement series

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