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Appendix 13


                              EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2024



                                       Our Work: Programmes and Activities
            Introduction
            2024 was an extraordinary year of growth and transformation for the National Youth Achievement Award
            (NYAA) Programme. As we commemorate our 32nd Anniversary, we remain focused on empowering young
            people with skills and values to become leaders of character. With the strong support of our partners, we
            expanded our footprint in leadership development, environmental advocacy, community engagement, and
            international diplomacy.


                                                PARTNERSHIP (LOCAL)


            The NYAA Secretariat continued to build and strengthen our partnerships with the Government Ministries:

            • Ministry of Education (MOE)                     • Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth (MCCY)
            • Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment   • Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)
               (MSE)                                          • Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
            • Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)               • Ministry of National Development (MND)
            Statutory Boards and Agencies:
            • People’s Association (PA)                       • Public Utilities Board (PUB)
            • Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)             • Community Development Councils (CDCs)
            • National Environment Agency (NEA)               • Health Promotion Board
            • National Park Board (NParks)
            • National Youth Council (NYC)


                                         PARTNERSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

            The NYAA was a trusted brand on the international stage. Many foreign governments and international agencies
            working closely in partnership with the NYAA had high regard for NYAA for its leadership and contributions on
            the global stage. Programmes such as the:

            • Y20 of the G20 Conferences                      • United Nations Environment South East Asian
            • United Nations Environment Assembly (UNE)          Youth Environment Network (UNE SEAYEN)
               Major Stakeholders and Youth Group             • International Swiss Talent Forum
            • United Nations Framework Convention on Climate  • THINC
               Change (UNFCCC)                                • St. Gallen Symposium
            • Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEM)
            • Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
               Voices of the Future



                                       NYAA STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 2024

                     NEW AWARD PARTICIPANTS                                AWARDS AWARDED


                     Bronze Level:   3,978                             Bronze Level:   1,109
                     Silver Level:     6,337                           Silver Level:     3,653
                     Gold Level:      2,350                            Gold Level:      295
                     Total:                12,665                      Total:                5,057

                     Butterfly Award: 2,341                            Butterfly Award: 303

                  Please see appendix 6                             Please see appendix 6

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