Youths care deeply about societal issues and the future of our country. Many of these issues have some form of impact both on ourselves and the people around us.
This is what the SG Youth Action Plan is about. For our voices to be heard and opportunities for us to be empowered and be the change by taking action on the issues that matter.
We will explore more issues in the months to come
(Source: NEA Waste Statistics and Overall Recycling)
(Source: National Youth Survey 2019)
(Source: National Youth Survey 2016 and 2019)
Singapore becomes first country to approve and sell cultured meat
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Movement to encourage the use of reusable disposables
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Youth Action Challenge S2 project Package Pals collects and redistributes second-hand packaging
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HEFTI – A Youth Action Challenge project that upcycles Okara into novel food products
Pay To Stay On Earth - A Youth Action Challenge project that helps support SMEs with green financing options
TheGoodinFashion – a student-run non-profit that that aims to tackle textile waste in Singapore
Sustainable Living Lab (SL2) – Developing innovating solutions for organisations and communities that want to grow sustainably
“30 by 30” – A zero waste masterplan for local food production
Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE)– Leading the way for building a climate-resilient Singapore for Singaporeans, with Singaporeans
(Source: National Youth Survey 2019)
(Source: National Youth Survey 2019)
(Source: NYC Economic Situation Poll and NYC Sentiment Tracker 2020)
A national skills initiative collaboration to boost employment
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The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) promote and support freer trade and cooperation with other countries
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Providing youth with short-term overseas immersion opportunities in ASEAN, China and India
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Advisory – A Youth Action Challenge project that provides career guidance for youths to make better informed choices
ASEAN Business Youth Association – A Youth Action Challenge project that supports youths in exposing them to opportunities in the region
Spark the Next Job – A Youth Action Challenge project to support the upskilling of PMETs
Mentoring Circle by MClub – A career mentoring programme that aims to nurture a community of people builders in our community
Why I give my Parents My Salary Willingly Even Though it Means Less For myself
Hidden Renovation Costs you Might Miss Out when Planning Your Dream Home
Hidden Wedding Costs that You Could’ve Saved when Planning for Your Dream Day
Game of Life (Part 1)
Every Fresh Grad in Singapore
Game of Life (Part 2)
When You Don’t Know How to Adult
Game of Life (Part 3)
MoneySense – A national financial education programme to help Singaporeans learn to manage their money well
“Career Start Pack” by Workforce Singapore – A programme to prepare graduating students and fresh graduates for the workplace
SGUnited Jobs Portal – finding a job to tide over the COVID-19 period
SGUnited Traineeships Programme - Opportunities for graduates or soon-to-be graduates to be equipped with relevant industry experiences
Resources to prepare graduating students and fresh graduates for the workplace?
Skillsfuture – A national movement to support Singaporeans in developing their fullest potential, regardless of which stage they are at in life
Startup SG – A platform to support startup companies in Singapore and connect them to opportunities, focusing on the technology field
(Source: Singapore Mental Health Study 2016)
(Source: NCSS Study on Attitudes towards Persons with Mental Health Conditions 2017)
(Source: NCSS Study on Attitudes towards Persons with Mental Health Conditions 2017)
Compilation of resources that empower youth to take charge of their mental wellness
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A consolidation of online resources and a wellbeing self-assessment tool for stress management
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Singaporean Creators share about coping with mental health in their playlist
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"Are Singaporeans GOING CRAZY?!” A talkshow by Night Owl Cinematics with Adj Professor Daniel Fung, Chairman Medical Board, IMH
"Would You Date Someone With Depression?" by Night Owl Cinematics – A video to raise awareness on Mental Health issues in Singapore
Cloud 9 – A Youth Action Challenge project that aims to strengthen peer-to-peer conversations in school
Community Health Assessment Team (CHAT) – A mental health check programme under the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) that helps youth with mental health concerns
“Beyond the Label Festival 2020” – Check out the candid dialogue with Sylvia (NOC) and Youth Alliance members on youths’ perspectives on mental health issues and advice for parents and caregivers to better support youths in distress
Mental Health Support Service for at-risk youths – An initiative offering mental health support and awareness, to be launched later this year
Mental Health Workplace Programmes by Health Promotion Board – Creating a safer workplace for employees through training programmes for management
Increased mental health education in schools – To provide stronger support for students
Guidelines by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) - Companies should not ask job applicants to declare information such as their mental health condition unless it's a job related requirement. Applicants can report unfair, discriminatory job application forms to TAFEP
"Happiness Conference 2020" The region’s first Happiness Conference by Happiness Initiative - to help us develop insights on choices that promote happiness and well-being.
(Source: National Youth Survey 2019)
(Source: Individual Giving Survey 2018)
Grant to support projects that help people with disabilities and fund public education
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Join in the conversation on their COVID-19 experiences online and in-person
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Foreign workers shed light on their COVID-19 experiences online and in-person
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Ambisense – A Youth Action Challenge project that designed a smart watch for the Deaf
Project Juvenile Crime – A Youth Action Challenge project that includes a mentorship, befriender and kayaking programme that engages youths-at-risk in sports activities and character building
Project SITEY – A Youth Action Challenge project that has helped develop a work-study programme and quicker assistance for low-income students
Youth Corps Singapore – provides volunteering opportunities for youths through ad-hoc, regular and project-based service projects
SG Cares – a national movement to foster a more caring and inclusive society, helping those in need
KidSTART by Early Childhood Development Agency – a programme for children from low-income families to enable them to have a good start in life
UPLIFT by Ministry of Education – an initiative to strengthen after-school support and build up mental and emotional resilience for disadvantaged students
ComCare by Ministry of Social and Family Development – provides assistance for families going through financial difficulties
M3 Youth Mentoring Office – to support Malay/Muslim youths by connecting them with mentors and role-models in the community
“Look Beyond My Disability, See The True Me” by National Council of Social Services - a public education campaign that encourages the public to see persons with disabilities for who they are instead of the disability they have
An SG Fresh Produce logo found on packagings to help consumers identify local produce
Brave The New – Support resources to help those who are feeling stressed or anxious during these COVID-19 times
Take things a step further and join other like-minded youths on a journey to further develop your ideas through brainstorming, mentorship, and pitching sessions through the Youth Action Challenge (YAC)! Here is where you can get feedback from industry experts and receive full funding to bring your ideas to life.
