In a data-driven world that often measures impact by numbers alone, the deepest transformations frequently happen quietly, through shared joy, psychological safety, and authentic human connection. 100 Wishes is a YWLC social impact programme that aims to uplift vulnerable women and children navigating transition and hardship. From January to June 2026, the 100 Wishes team worked closely with community partners such as Star Shelter and SHINE Children & Youth Services to design

There's a particular kind of nervous energy that comes with walking into a room where you don't yet know anyone. The Member Journey subcommittee spends the year making sure that feeling doesn't last. As the first touchpoint of the YWLC experience, the team welcomes, orients, and connects new members so that from their very first event, they feel they belong. Over the past year, the team welcomed new members across four events, bringing 113 members together, mornings and eveni

The PIF Mentorship Programme recently brought together 25 mentees and 30 mentors for a morning of meaningful conversations, self-reflection, and shared learning through a Growth and Resilience Workshop on 9th May 2026. Designed to encourage participants to navigate challenges with greater confidence and authenticity, the session featured an interactive workshop by Growthbeans, followed by an inspiring Human Library segment where mentors shared personal stories of growth, resi

In a world that constantly invites comparison, defining one's identity can feel like navigating an ever-shifting landscape. To explore what it truly means to embrace authenticity, self-expression, and representation, the Young Women’s Leadership Connection (YWLC) hosted our Diversity in Womanhood event at The Trampoline on 13 June 2026, titled “Boldly You – Confidence Not Comparison.” The event brought together three trailblazing women from across the fashion, media, and dig

On 23 May 2026, YWLC's Leadership Development Subcommittee hosted our Leadership Roundtable 2026: A Leader's Journey From Self to Impact, bringing together four remarkable leaders for an honest, intimate conversation on what it truly means to lead with purpose. This event also marked a meaningful milestone for YWLC. Since first introducing our Leadership Competency Framework in 2022, centred on Leading Yourself and Leading Others, we have continued to evolve our approach to l

We've been thinking about what it really means to grow as a leader – and how we can keep improving the tools we offer our community to do that. If you've ever wondered whether you're growing in the right direction, felt unsure how to articulate where you want to develop next, or wanted a clearer language for what leadership actually looks like in practice, this is for you. This issue, we're introducing two aspects the Leadership Development team has been working on: a refres

On the evening of 11 May 2026, YWLC partnered with BCG Singapore to host the Future Women Leaders Forum (FWLF) 2026, an evening dedicated to a question on every young professional's mind: how do we navigate a job market increasingly shaped by algorithms and AI? Opening Address by Guest-of-Honour MOS Gan Siow Huang Under the theme "Navigating the Algorithm," the forum gathered undergraduates, fresh graduates, and early-career professionals for an evening that moved from policy

On 16 May 2026, 36 mentors and 53 mentees gathered to celebrate and mark the close of an incredible nine-month journey of transformation at the 2025/2026 YWLC Mentorship Graduation. This year’s graduation event served as a profound reflection of the programme's mission: to ensure that every mentee embarks on a meaningful mentorship journey, grows into a well-rounded leader, and contributes to the betterment of society. Mentors from the YWLC Mentorship Programme The graduation

Build a Legacy of Growth - Empower, Elevate, Endure The YWLC 2026 Pay-It-Forward (PIF) Mentorship Programme marks a significant milestone as it enters its 10th cycle, celebrating a decade of empowering individuals and creating meaningful impact through mentorship. Anchored by this year’s theme, “Build a Legacy of Growth: Empower, Elevate, Endure,” the programme reflects a strong commitment to collective progress and mutual support. At its core, mentorship is a journey of shar