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“The NYAA Programme provided me with
                                                                             a platform for self-discovery and self-
                                                                             development – knowing my strengths,
                                                                             weaknesses and most importantly,
                                                                             discovering my passion for serving the
                                                                             community. In addition, through the
                                                                             NYAA programme, I was connected to
                                                                             many other volunteering opportunities,
                                                                             allowing me to take on leadership roles.

                                                                             My participation in the NYAA Programme
                                                                             (Bronze 2001, Silver 2002 and Gold 2004)
                                                                             set a strong leadership foundation in my
                                                                             younger days, shaping me into who I am
                                                                             today. For that, I am eternally grateful to
                                                                             the NYAA Council.”

                                                                             Wong Chong Wai, Kenneth, PBM
                                                                             Lecturer, School of Business & Services,
                                                                             ITE College Central
                                                                             Chairman, Joo Chiat Community
            NYAA young environmentalists conducting a research on the effect of climate change in   Sports Network, Chairman, Joo Chiat
            Puerto Rico in 2010.                                             Community Development Welfare Fund
                                                                             and Chairman, Joo Chiat Comcare Fund
                                                                             Committee, NYAA Gold Award holder
                                                                             (2004 cohort)


































                    An environmental study on the effect of climate change on land and sea at Acadia National Park, Maine, USA, in 2015.




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