Young Researcher Presentations

The Young Researcher Presentation is a series of presentations on international development, aimed at sharing knowledge and encouraging dialogue amongst youths, community stakeholders and all interested parties regarding global issues. This is a part of our Internship programme.

19 th September 2007

" The UN Millennium Development Goals in ASEAN: The Progress and the Future, Where should Singapore Stand? "

The presentation provided an overview of the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) - the world's target for reducing extreme poverty in its many dimensions by one half by the year 2015 - and offers a closer look at the progress made by the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) of Southeast Asia towards these targets. It will also explore how Singapore has contributed to international development, specifically towards the MDGs, and what roles NGOs in Singapore may play in order to advance these goals.

The presenter, Ms Stephanie Choo, was a young researcher with Youth Challenge who has a keen interest in sustainable development and international aid. An avid community activist, she has led several initiatives in the areas of youth volunteerism, education and welfare.

16 th February 2008

" Empowerment of Young Women and Girls in India "

The presentation identified the main problems facing young Indian girls. Recommendations on a program that organizations can embark on were made to further the cause of empowering young women and girls, and foster the development of strong and bright women leaders of the future.

The presenter, Ms Sanjana Govindan, a young researcher with Youth Challenge is an avid community activist in her home country India. She has actively participated and taken initiatives in the areas of youth volunteerism, education and welfare. She is currently pursuing her studies in the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.