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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
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