National Youth Council of Singapore
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NYC Logo The National Youth Council of Singapore (Malay : Majlis Belia Kebangsaan Singapura) otherwise known as the National Youth Council (NYC) is a division of the People's Association. It was set up by the Singapore Government on 1 November 1989 as the national co-ordinating body for youth affairs in Singapore which aims to develop a vibrant, highly-connected and self-sustaining youth sector to nurture the youth to be ready for the world.
The Council currently consists of members representing the various Singaporean government ministries, youth organisations, academic instituitions, voluntary welfare organisations, media and private sector organisations.
A review of National Youth Council's vision and mission was undertaken in January 2009 to better reflect the current realities and expectations of National Youth Council as the national body coordinating youth affairs.
In July 2009, National Youth Council published the new vision and mission - National Youth Council is the Advocate, Connector and Enabler for Youth. Together with our partners, NYC develops a vibrant and supportive environment for youth who are inspired to dream and committed to action to bring about a future that they want.
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[edit] Programmes Organised
In August 2004, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong called upon all young Singaporeans to step forward and make a difference to themselves, to the citizens and to Singapore. Since then, a range of activities have been started by the council to engage the youth.
[edit] Youth Leadership Development Grant
The Youth Leadership Development Grant (YLDG) is a new grant scheme by the National Youth Council, that supports the development of leadership capabilities in youths, empowering them to serve and be actively engaged in their community. The objectives of the YLDG are :
To expand the access to leadership development opportunities for youths across a broad spectrum (limited to youths who excel academically);
To increase youths’ sense of community involvement and ownership, by linking leadership development training for youths to hands-on service involvement in the community; and
To support the leadership development of older youths in tertiary institutions or the workforce, to encourage greater social participation after leaving school.
[edit] Young ChangeMakers
Targeted at people from the age of 13 to 35, the Young ChangeMakers (YCM) scheme is programme that provides individuals or informal youth groups with funding of up to 80% of project cost, or $3,000, whichever is lower, to implement a short-term projects benefiting to their local community.
[edit] National Youth Forum
The National Youth Forum (NYF) was established under the vision of NYC in 2004 to address the call by the Prime Minister to enhance the level of youth civic participation. Arising from the recommendations of the chance to give young people a greater say, the NYF was conceived to equip the youth with a better understanding of the policy-making processes in Singapore.
[edit] Scape
Scape is a two-hectare community area built especially for the Singaporean youth. A space built by the youth themselves, it is a place for them to express themselves and get involved with the community.
[edit] SHINE
Targeted at today's vibrant youth ranging from 15 to 35 years old, SHINE offers many opportunities for the youth from all walks of life. The festival showcases talent among the youth, develops interests and celebrates youth's caring hearts for Singapore's evergrowing society and communities.
[edit] Awards
- Singapore Youth Award
- Outstanding Youth in Education Award
- Stars of SHINE
- Youth Service-Learning Award
