As the Pay-It-Forward (PIF) Mentorship Programme 2026 continues, mentors and mentees came together in July and August for Community Day and Workshop 2. Each session focused on building confidence, gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and developing personal brands. From self-reflection to group sharing sessions, participants walked away with practical takeaways on how to show up authentically in school and beyond. Community Day: Becoming You On 18 July 2026, mentors a

There is a particular kind of ease that settles in over a shared meal. Somewhere between the first pot of coffee and the last plate cleared, the small talk falls away and the real conversation begins. That is the feeling the Member Journey subcommittee set out to capture with Brunch Buddies, a new addition to the YWLC calendar that trades the buzz of a crowded event hall for something smaller, slower, and altogether warmer. On 1 August 2026, 26 members made it to the table fo

What happens when you swap standard leadership workshops for an interactive board game? That's the question we walked away with after our Let's Connect & Play event - a small, intimate afternoon curated by our Member Engagement subcommittee in collaboration with Almost Peaceful. Most of our community events are built around connecting with one other. This session offered something unique: a chance for our members to connect with themselves before connecting with others. We ke

What does it mean to find your people; those who make space for you, challenge your thinking, and walk alongside you through varying seasons of life? Organised by the Member Engagement subcommittee, Evonne Li, Director of Member Engagement, shared the vision behind the third run of Let's Connect: Peers Meet, Grow and Share (previously known as the Peer Mentorship Programme), which was to give YWLC members the chance to find their own safe and supportive circle. The programme

Leadership in Action is a Leadership Development interview series spotlighting remarkable women in Singapore and their insights on building trust, relationships, and community. In this episode of In Conversation with YWLC, we explore social capital: the trust, goodwill, connections, and relationships you intentionally cultivate with others over time which can help mobilise support, create opportunities, and drive meaningful change when it matters most. In this interview, we s

Mentorship Commencement Programme for Cohort 2026/27 "Mentorship is like putting on a new lens. Suddenly, you see further, think bigger, and notice possibilities that were invisible before… And that’s exactly what I’m looking forward to on this journey.” — Shin, Mentee, 2026/2027 Cohort On 15 August 2026, the Young Women’s Leadership Connection (YWLC) officially launched its 2026/2027 Mentorship Programme at the Singapore Sustainability Academy. This marks YWLC’s largest coho

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