Prime Minister Lawrence Wong launched the People's Association (PA) Youth Charter, emphasizing the vital role of young Singaporeans in shaping the nation's future. The Charter, developed through extensive youth consultation, focuses on key areas like mental health, racial and religious harmony, and environmental sustainability. PM Wong also announced a grant to support youth-led community initiatives, encouraging active participation in building a better Singapore.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong engaged with volunteers from the People's Association's Youth Networks alongside Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong. Siti Nur Sarah's journey exemplifies the impact of youth volunteerism. At 14, she participated in a spring cleaning event organized by her estate's Residents' Committee, driven by a desire to help underprivileged communities in the Jalan Kayu area.
Now, 11 years later, Sarah is the vice-chairperson of the Jalan Kayu Youth Network and has spearheaded Project Kayu Wave, an initiative focused on raising awareness about environmental sustainability. Beyond beach cleanups at East Coast Park, Sarah actively shares her volunteering experiences with the public, recognizing the ripple effect of individual actions. She believes that inspiring others to adopt sustainable practices starts with one person making a change. 'While there are many initiatives and events out there promoting sustainability and the environment,' Sarah observes, 'the act of once there's one person who's willing to make that change, their friends would naturally be very curious, and when they gradually join in events, that's when they'll realize in Singapore.' Looking ahead, Prime Minister Wong expressed his optimism about the growing engagement of young Singaporeans in community service. He launched the People's Association (PA) Youth Charter at the Future of YOUth event held at Ngee Ann City, Civic Plaza. Developed after a 15-month outreach effort by the PA Youth Movement (PAYM), the Charter aims to redefine the youth social compact and capture the evolving aspirations of young Singaporeans. This Charter, based on 127,000 messages, feedback, and inputs from youth aged 15 to 35, focuses on three key areas: mental health, racial and religious harmony, and environment and sustainability. It outlines 18 statements reflecting the values that Singaporean youths are committed to upholding. PM Wong emphasized that the Charter is not merely a document but a call to action, a blueprint for shaping the community and the Singapore they envision for themselves and future generations. He highlighted the PAYM's pledge of one million volunteer hours and announced a special SG60 PA Engagement Grant to fund youth-led community initiatives, providing up to $3,000 to each Youth Network to lead projects aligned with their passions. He underscored the importance of collective effort, stating, 'The Government will do our part to secure Singapore’s future, but we cannot do it alone. We need your support too.' 'Each one of you has a role in writing the next chapter of Singapore’s story... the things you do, the steps you take may be small, but every ripple added together creates a wave, and before you know it, you are making a huge difference.' He concluded by inspiring young Singaporeans, 'To all our young people, I say Singapore’s future is not just something you inherit; it's something you will create, through every action you take, starting today.
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