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. The Council comprises members from various government ministries, youth organizations, academic institutions, voluntary welfare organizations, the media and private sector organizations.
The National Youth Council:
(a) Advocates active youth citizenry - engagement, leadership and voice for issues - through 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 the administering body for the Singapore Youth Award, Outstanding Youth in Education Award, and is the liaison body with ASEAN and international organizations on youth development.
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