PM Wong unveils Youth Charter, urges young Singaporeans to shape the nation's future
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Siti Nur Sarah was just 14 when her mother brought her out for a spring cleaning event organised by the estate's Residents' Committee, joining voluntary works to help underprivileged communities living in the Jalan Kayu area. Some 11 years down the road, SarPM Wong unveils Youth Charter, urges young Singaporeans to shape the nation's future
Siti Nur Sarah was just 14 when her mother brought her out for a spring cleaning event organised by the estate's Residents' Committee, joining voluntary works to help underprivileged communities living in the Jalan Kayu area. Some 11 years down the road, Sarah is the vice-chairperson of the Jalan Kayu Youth Network and has even spearheaded an initiative - Project Kayu Wave - alongside her peers to help raise awareness on environment and sustainability. Aside from picking up litter along the beaches on East Coast Park, Sarah also shares her volunteering experience with members of the public. «While there are many initiatives and events out there promoting sustainability and the environment... the act of jio-ing (inviting) people really makes a huge difference,» she told AsiaOne. Once there's one person who's willing to make that change, their friends would naturally be very curious, and when they gradually join in events, that's when they'll realise [about the common issues] in Singapore." Launch of Youth Charter Looking ahead, more young Singaporeans like Sarah may embrace volunteering for the community.
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