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The National Youth Council (NYC), a division of the People's Association, was set up by the Singapore Government on 1 November 1989 as the national co-ordinating body for youth affairs in Singapore.

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National Youth Council logo

Mr Teo Ser Luck, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development, Youth and Sports & Transport, is Chairman of the Council. The Council comprises members from various government ministries, youth organisations, academic institutions, voluntary welfare organisations, media and private sector organisations.

National Youth Council is the Advocate, Connector and Enabler for Youth. Together with 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. The National Youth Council:

(a) Advocates active youth citizenry - engagement, leadership and voice for causes and issues - through research, programming, resources, funding and recognition.

(b) Connects the youth sector for increased youth outreach, through creating opportunities and access, both local and overseas.

(c) Enables the development of youth and the youth sector, through training and capacity building.

NYC is also the administering body for the Singapore Youth Award, Outstanding Youth in Education Award, and is the liaison body with ASEAN and other international organisations on youth development.

Flagship Programmes and Initiatives

Local Programmes

Young ChangeMakers (YCM)

YCM supports youth initiated projects that benefit the Singapore community and society. It also aims to empower youth as decision makers to evaluate projects and mentor project applicants.

National Youth Forum (NYF)

Youths who are interested in policy-making processes can sign up for the NYF. The forum focuses on policy appreciation where participants learn how government bills are passed. NYF participants will examine case studies, experience learning journeys, and participate in dialogues with decision makers.

Expedition Project Annual Service Marathon

Youths will be involved in a month-long Community Service Marathon with different participating voluntary welfare organisations. Youths can also choose to complete the Marathon by rendering their services in overseas service community projects.

SHINE Youth Festival

The vibrant and colourful SHINE Youth Festival celebrates youths’ creativity and dynamism. Youths can participate in SHINE to demonstrate their energy and grow their skills and talents. The calendar of events can be found at www.shine.nyc.sg

NYC Xtreme Challenge

The NYC Xtreme Challenge allows participants to experience extreme sports in both a competitive and non-competitive arena for beginners and professionals. Youths will be involved in the planning, organising and execution of the two day event which has activities such as sports carnivals, mini fringe competitions and sports try outs.

NYC Xtreme Sports Clinic

The sports clinics offer interested participants to have a taste of the extreme sports in three disciplines: Inline, BMX and Skateboarding.

Overseas Programmes (within ASEAN, China & India)

Youth Expedition Project (YEP)

Youth volunteers interested in embarking on overseas community service expeditions can apply for the YEP. Leaders/participants are required to form their own YEP teams.

International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences (IATSS) Forum

The IATSS Forum is for young working adults who would like to develop a better understanding of ASEAN and the current issues facing ASEAN and Japan. The Forum consists of four main elements: group study; seminar and field studies; study tours; and international exchange activities.

Singapore-Malaysia Youth Camp (SMYC)

The SMYC is an annual joint project between Singapore’s National Youth Council and Malaysia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports. It aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Singapore and Malaysia, and promote friendship and mutual understanding among youths from both countries. Each year, about 40 youths from each country participate in the programme which includes outdoor adventure sports, institutional visits, homestay, cultural exchange and discussions on youth and social issues. Singapore and Malaysia take turns to host this annual programme.

38th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Programme (SSEAYP)

300 youths participate in this annual programme which aims to foster friendship and greater understanding among youths from ASEAN and Japan. Participants will have the unique opportunity to interact on board the Fuji Maru and at different ports-of-call for 53 days. Activities include discussions on social and youth matters, cultural introductions, interaction with local youths, courtesy calls on dignitaries, institutional visits, as well as community service and a homestay experience.

Funding Schemes

Youth Development and Training Grant (YDTG)

YDTG supports participation in local and overseas training platforms (such as workshops, conferences, courses, competitions, etc.) that allow youths to increase their personal capability and knowledge through short and long term training, as well as an internship scheme.

Youth Innovation Grant (YIG)

YIG encourages creativity and innovation by supporting new initiatives that benefit the youth sector.

Youth Research Grant (YRG)

YRG supports research projects that concern youths in Singapore aged 15-35 and enhance current understanding of youth issues. It also assists research projects which advance NYC’s aim of developing a vibrant and supportive environment for youth.

Youth Sector Organisation Capability Development Grant (YSO CDG)

YSO CDG enhances the long term capability of YSOs by giving incentives and value-added assistance to help YSOs embark on capacity-building and organisation-strengthening initiatives. Funding support can be accorded for organisational, programme, recourse and manpower development.

Singapore – ASEAN Youth Fund (SAYF)

SAYF supports ASEAN youth projects that promote ASEAN youth interaction and greater understanding of ASEAN member countries. Additionally, SAYF encourages ASEAN YSOs to network with one another, share best practices and partner one another in joint youth projects to foster greater community building efforts.

External links

References

Official NYC website

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-The National Youth Council (NYC), a division of the[[People's Association]], was set up by the [[Government of Singapore|Singapore Government]] on 1 November 1989 as the national co-ordinating body for youth affairs in Singapore.
+The National Youth Council (NYC), a division of the [[People's Association]], was set up by the [[Government of Singapore|Singapore Government]] on 1 November 1989 as the national co-ordinating body for youth affairs in Singapore.
 [[File:NYCLogo.jpg|thumb|200px|National Youth Council logo]]
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 The National Youth Council:
 :(a) Advocates active youth citizenry - engagement, leadership and voice for causes and issues - through research, programming, resources, funding and recognition.
-:(b)  Connects the youth sector for increased youth outreach, through creating opportunities and access, both local and overseas.
+:(b) Connects the youth sector for increased youth outreach, through creating opportunities and access, both local and overseas.
 :(c) Enables the development of youth and the youth sector, through training and capacity building.
-NYC is also the administering body for the Singapore Youth Award, Outstanding Youth in Education Award, and is the liaison body with ASEAN and other international organisations on youth development.
+NYC is also the administering body for the Singapore Youth Award, Outstanding Youth in Education Award, and is the liaison body with [[ASEAN]] and other international organisations on youth development.
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 === Local Programmes===
 * '''Young ChangeMakers (YCM)'''
-:YCM supports youth initiated projects that benefit the Singapore community and society. It also aims to empower youth as decision makers to evaluate projects and mentor project applicants.
+:YCM supports youth initiated projects that benefit the [[Singapore]] community and society. It also aims to empower youth as decision makers to evaluate projects and mentor project applicants.
 * '''National Youth Forum (NYF)'''
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 * '''International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences (IATSS) Forum'''
-:The IATSS Forum is for young working adults who would like to develop a better understanding of ASEAN and the current issues facing ASEAN and Japan. The Forum consists of four main elements: group study; seminar and field studies; study tours; and international exchange activities.
+:The IATSS Forum is for young working adults who would like to develop a better understanding of ASEAN and the current issues facing ASEAN and [[Japan]]. The Forum consists of four main elements: group study; seminar and field studies; study tours; and international exchange activities.
 * '''Singapore-Malaysia Youth Camp (SMYC)'''
-:The SMYC is an annual joint project between Singapore’s National Youth Council and Malaysia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports. It aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Singapore and Malaysia, and promote friendship and mutual understanding among youths from both countries. Each year, about 40 youths from each country participate in the programme which includes outdoor adventure sports, institutional visits, homestay, cultural exchange and discussions on youth and social issues. Singapore and Malaysia take turns to host this annual programme.
+:The SMYC is an annual joint project between Singapore’s National Youth Council and [[Malaysia]]’s Ministry of Youth and Sports. It aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Singapore and Malaysia, and promote friendship and mutual understanding among youths from both countries. Each year, about 40 youths from each country participate in the programme which includes outdoor adventure sports, institutional visits, homestay, cultural exchange and discussions on youth and social issues. Singapore and Malaysia take turns to host this annual programme.
 * '''38th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Programme (SSEAYP)'''
-:300 youths participate in this annual programme which aims to foster friendship and greater understanding among youths from ASEAN and Japan. Participants will have the unique opportunity to interact on board the Fuji Maru and at different ports-of-call for 53 days. Activities include discussions on social and youth matters, cultural introductions, interaction with local youths, courtesy calls on dignitaries, institutional visits, as well as community service and a homestay experience.
+:300 youths participate in this annual programme which aims to foster friendship and greater understanding among youths from ASEAN and Japan. Participants will have the unique opportunity to interact on board the [[Shōnen Ninja Kaze no Fujimaru|Fuji Maru]] and at different ports-of-call for 53 days. Activities include discussions on social and youth matters, cultural introductions, interaction with local youths, courtesy calls on dignitaries, institutional visits, as well as community service and a homestay experience.