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

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

On the morning of 17 January, 40 mentees and mentors gathered for YWLC’s Community Day, organised by the Mentorship Subcommittee. Designed as a space for connection, the session brought together mentees across the programme to strengthen relationships, exchange experiences, and grow into a more thoughtful and connected community. Held at Bynd Artisan at Raffles City, the morning invited participants to step beyond their immediate mentorship circles and learn from one another’

The YWLC Collective 2026 Townhall held on 10 January 2026 marked a meaningful moment of reflection, connection, and shared intention. Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ms Gan Siow Huang attended as Guest-of-Honour for the event. Anchored in the theme of Discover. Connect. Celebrate., the Townhall was organised collectively by the Strategy & Data Insights and Member Engagement subcommittees - bringing together 45 members to revisi

Redefining Success on Your Own Terms What does it truly mean to live a successful and fulfilling life? This was the central question explored at our recent event, "Measuring What Matters: Living an Intentional Life of Success & Fulfilment," where 35 participants gathered to hear from two inspiring senior women leaders, Shiao-yin Kuik (Founder of Common Ground Civic Centre & Consultancy) and Karina Cady (CEO of Nandina REM), who shared their journeys of intentional living. Dra

Last month, the Member Journey & Data Innovation (MJ & DI) subcommittee held our first TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) Welcome Drinks in 6...

YWLC’s Diversity in Womanhood flagship event has returned for its third year at Canary @ Crane. This year’s topic focused on the question...

As International Women’s Day approaches, we want to spotlight the remarkable stories of women who have left an indelible impact on their...

The Young Women's Leadership Connection (YWLC) held its Annual Townhall and Social Mixer on January 14th at The Hive. The event provided...

Female and Fearless (F&F) was back in-person this year! Held annually, the F&F programme aims to build confidence, leadership and digital...

On 27 August, mentees and mentors from the Pay-It-Forward (PIF) Mentorship Programme’s attended a workshop by Ana Sousa Gavin for an...

In this month’s Social Impact column, we’ll be shining a spotlight on Social Entrepreneurship! We interviewed Cheryl and Daniel, founders...

On 23 June, YWLC’s Pay-It-Forward (PIF) Mentorship Programme organised its first in-person event after 2 years! It also marked the midway...

Many aspects of women’s health are plagued by taboos and shame. From periods to miscarriages, women are taught to deal with their...

In this issue of YWLC’s Social Impact column, we want to shine a spotlight on local organisations and ground-up movements that are...

As COVID-19 continues to affect lives and livelihoods around the world, we can already observe its regressive effect on gender equality....

The Pay-It-Forward (PIF) mentorship programme welcomed its sixth batch of mentors and mentees earlier in April this year! YWLC, together...

Ava Soh, who designed a wearable NFT to support Ukraine’s war efforts (worn by President Zelenskyy during his virtual address at the...

Ever wonder how you can play your part in uplifting disadvantaged women in our society? Here are five social organisations in Singapore...