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Youth and Children Education Society Singapore
Where Young People Shape the Future.
Founded in 2017
Based in Singapore
Supporting Youth and Children
Education · Innovation · Participation
Our Purpose
Every Young Person Deserves the Opportunity to Thrive
Talent is universal. Opportunity should be too.
At YCESS, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to discover their potential, develop future-ready capabilities and contribute meaningfully to society.
Together with schools, educators, communities, industry and international partners, we create meaningful opportunities that inspire curiosity, innovation, leadership and lifelong learning — empowering the next generation to strengthen Singapore, serve communities and create lasting impact around the world.
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Learn
Developing future-ready knowledge, creativity and lifelong learning.
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Create
Encouraging innovation, critical thinking and real-world problem solving.
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Lead
Building confidence, character and responsible leadership through meaningful experiences.
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Serve
Strengthening communities, contributing to society and creating positive impact locally and globally.
We don’t simply prepare young people for the future.
We empower young people to shape it.
The YCESS Model
How a Stage Gets Built
No single organisation can build a real stage alone. YCESS convenes four kinds of contributors — and turns what they bring into opportunities young people can stand on.
Educators
Teaching expertise and students
Art, music and technology educators across Singapore and beyond
Venues & Communities
Public, accessible spaces
Shopping-mall atriums · community venues · NUS University Cultural Centre
International Systems
Recognition and standards
Youth World Cup Painting Competition · RECF · New York, Kyoto, Paris
Partners & Causes
Resources and purpose
A charity art campaign that raised S$800,000 for cancer-fighting causes
YCESS convenes them. Young people get the stage.
Help build the next one →What We Do
Four Tracks of Real Stages
Four tracks, each anchored by real competitions — from the Youth World Cup Painting Competition to the Singapore International Youth Modern Music Competition.
Global Robotics & STEM
Official RECF International Representative
YCESS is officially recognised as an International Representative of the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF), supporting the development of RECF programmes, teams and Event Partners in Singapore.
Through this role, we help connect young people, educators, schools and organisations with hands-on robotics, drone competition and STEM learning opportunities.
Official International Representative
Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
RECF Partners Spotlight
Partners of the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
Competitions & Events
Where Learning Comes Alive
Competitions and events give young people the opportunity to apply knowledge, work as a team, respond to challenges and celebrate progress.
Our Impact
Measuring More Than Participation
We believe meaningful impact includes what young people learn, how their confidence develops, whether they feel able to contribute and whether opportunities remain accessible over time.
2017
Founded in Singapore
50+
Competitions & events held
S$1M+
Raised for charity
10+
Competition series
Figures reported by the society; the event archive documents a selection as published records.
Explore the Event Archive →Young People at the Centre
Created for Young People. Shaped With Young People.
Young people should not only attend programmes. They should have opportunities to share ideas, influence decisions, lead initiatives and contribute to the communities around them.
Participate
Join programmes, competitions, workshops and community opportunities.
Lead
Take part in ambassador initiatives, youth advisory activities and youth-led projects.
Contribute
Volunteer, mentor peers, share perspectives and help shape future programmes.
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Join the YCESS CommunityHelp Build the Next Stage
Every stage YCESS has built was built with someone — schools, educators, community organisations, volunteers and responsible industry partners. The next one could be built with you.