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NYAA Environmental Advocates

NYAA provided our young leaders with many
opportunities and platforms to represent Singapore
and NYAA at many United Nations Conferences
and Meetings on Climate Change, discussing issues
affecting Singapore and the world. Their leadership
has been tested on these international platforms and
has brought Singapore many benefits through the
NYAA networks.

Ms Cheryl Lee, an NYAA Environmental Advocate
and NYAA Gold Award holder (2017 Cohort), worked
closely with the United Nations Young Global Focal
Point and Ms Marie-Claire, Youth Representative of
UN Young Global Focal Point of the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
for a United Nations Webinar on “An Introduction to
UNFCC and What to Expect for the Year 2021.” The first
session was kick-off in Singapore on 16 January 2021
with Singapore’s Chief Negotiator for Climate Change,
Mr Joseph Teo. Ms Cheryl Lee was the moderator for
the climate change webinar attended by more than Ms Cheryl Lee
400 delegates from Singapore and overseas. NYAA Gold Award holder (2017 Cohort)

Give Young Offenders Second Chance in Life

NYAA worked closely with the Singapore Prison Service
to provide young offenders with a second chance in
life through the NYAA Programme in the prisons. As
a result, many ex-offenders have done well and are
actively served the community after their release.

During his house visits in Nee Soon Central, Assoc
Prof Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Minister of State for
Home Affairs and National Development, met Mr Chai
Ming Hao, an NYAA Gold Award holder (2010 Cohort).

Mr Chai completed his GCE’ N’ and ‘O’ levels in
prison. He participated in the NYAA Programme while
serving time in prison and currently hs is studying at
Republic Polytechnic. After graduating from Republic
Polytechnic, Mr Chai wanted to pursue a degree.
He was grateful to Minister Faishal, who presented
the NYAA Award to him in prison. Minister was very
proud of Mr Chia’s progress and thanked the NYAA
for providing him with a second chance. Minister also
wishes Mr Chai all the best in his future endeavours.

Mr Chai Ming Hao, NYAA Gold Award holder
(2010 Cohort) with Prof Muhammad Faishal
Ibrahim, Minister of State for Home Affairs &
National Development.

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