Issues That Matter

"We can choose to be affected by the world or we can choose to affect the world"

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.

Key Statistics

The Four Key Issues

We are focusing on four key issues that matter to Singapore's youth:

Environment & Sustainability

Climate change is real and it needs urgent addressing. We want a clean and eco-friendly city to live in – for us and generations to come.

Related Projects & Initiatives:

• 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 aims to tackle textile waste in Singapore
• Sustainable Living Lab (SL2) – Developing innovative solutions for organisations and communities
• "30 by 30" – A zero waste masterplan for local food production

Jobs & Future of Work

With the COVID-19 pandemic upon us, jobs in Singapore and the future of work are as uncertain as it has ever been. The down-turning economy and lack of job prospects are affecting the people around us and ourselves.

Related Projects & Initiatives:

• ASEAN Business Youth Association – Supporting youths in exposing them to opportunities in the ASEAN 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 nurtures a community of people builders
• MoneySense – A national financial education programme
• Career Start Pack by Workforce Singapore – A programme to prepare graduating students and fresh graduates

Mental Well-being

Mental health is increasingly important for our well-being. We need to create a more supportive and understanding society that prioritizes mental health.

Related Projects & Initiatives:

• 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
• Beyond the Label Festival 2020 – Candid dialogue on youths' mental health experiences
• Mental Health Support Service for at-risk youths – An initiative offering mental health support and awareness
• Mental Health Workplace Programmes by Health Promotion Board – Creating a safer workplace for employees

Support for Vulnerable Groups

We believe in creating an inclusive society where everyone is supported and has equal opportunities to thrive.

Related Projects & Initiatives:

• 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 and befriender programme
• Project SITEY – A Youth Action Challenge project that developed a work-study programme
• Youth Corps Singapore – Provides volunteering opportunities for youths
• SG Cares – A national movement to foster a more caring and inclusive society
• KidSTART by Early Childhood Development Agency – A programme for children from low-income families

Take Action

These issues matter, and our youth are taking action. Join the Youth Action Challenge and be part of the solution.