Make The Change is proud to unveil the winners of the New Media Youth Competition 2025, a forward-looking platform that empowers young people to turn their ideas into impact through creativity and new media. Below, we are excited to showcase the outstanding submissions. Each carefully selected for their originality, impact and commitment to using new media as a force for good. Primary School: Video Category Jayden Chan Hong Zhi, Miya Sia Yu Xin, Shanice Leighton Lai from Yu

The Digital Arts For All initiative transforms that idea into reality by empowering people of all ages and abilities to express themselves, build confidence, and navigate the digital world with greater ease.

This November, we welcomed Afzal from Victoria School for two weeks. Afzal's contributions, leadership and initiative left a lasting impression on our team, partners, and the youths he worked with. Right away, he worked alongside students from Zhenghua and Serangoon Garden Secondary school students on an Empathy Mapping Presentation. In this process, he demonstrated strong leadership by guiding discussions and facilitating conversations with empathy and clarity. Afzal also

This October, we had the pleasure of hosting two students, Sona and Lafaye, from Christ Church Secondary School  as part of the Young Changemaker Programme. Despite their short stay, they parted with invaluable skills and unique experiences that will continue to shape their personal growth into the future.  Lafaye (second from left) and Sona (fourth from left) at the Social Innovation Hackathon A key highlight of their internship experience was their involvement in the Social

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Design for Good (DFG) Youth Competition 2025 ! This year, we have received over 1400 entries pouring in from 49 primary schools, 33 secondary schools and 5 tertiary institutions. Primary School Winner: Lin Xinyu from Yumin Primary School 1st runner-up: Jayden Chan Zac Yu from Huamin Primary School 2nd runner-up: Guo Yichen Ashley from Anchor Green Primary School Secondary School Winner: Caelyn Chew Huan Rong from CHIJ St. Theresa

We are excited to kick off the very first episode of our Youth Matters series  on Conversation of Change! This new series spotlights young people who are driving meaningful social impact in Singapore and we couldn’t have chosen a more inspiring story to begin with. In our debut episode, featuring Aarav and Dylan , the co-founders of Expedition Joy , a youth-led initiative dedicated to creating memorable birthday celebrations for children and seniors. What started as a simp

This initiative is part of the MTC Community Project x JRS , a five-year partnership dedicated to supporting refugees and marginalised communities  through sustainable, dignity-building livelihood programmes. By combining Make The Change’s community development efforts with Jesuit Refugee Service ’s long-standing work in humanitarian support, this collaboration focuses on empowering individuals with skills, income opportunities, and platforms to rebuild their lives with confi

Learn more about our Social Innovation Hackathon 2025 and meet the winning teams!

Empowering students with creative digital skills, AI literacy, and purposeful media creation We are excited to open applications for the Apple New Media Programme 2026, a refreshed and forward-looking experience designed to help students build real digital creation skills while making a positive impact in their communities.

We were delighted to host a group of dedicated educators from Nan Hua High School at our Make The Change office!

How do you move from a thriving career in media to building a purpose-driven social enterprise that champions sustainability? Christina Lee knows the answer first-hand. After more than a decade leading powerhouse brands like Bloomberg Businessweek, Yahoo!, and Star Television, she made a daring decision in 2012 to step away from the headlines and toward a higher purpose. Today, through Global Green Connect  and GGEF , Christina channels her business expertise into empowering

Held over two runs on 9th and 20th September , the sticker workshops welcomed both familiar and new faces. Despite many attending with little to zero knowledge of digital art, everyone came with open minds and eager hearts to learn. Learning the Basics of Digital Drawing Each session began with an introduction to the basic functions of Procreate , guiding participants through essential tools and techniques to navigate the digital canvas. From experimenting with brushes to lay

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Join us on Monday, October 6, for a full-day professional learning experience designed to introduce educators, administrators, and support staff to the Compass Tools and the fundamentals of systems thinking for sustainability.

Spot us! We had the privilege of attending B Lab's workshop: How To Build Trust through Impactful Stories . The session had an engaging...

At the National Day Rally 2025, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong laid out a bold vision for Singapore’s future — a society where we put “We-First”. A future where our youths are not only digitally savvy, but also empathetic, responsible citizens who actively co-create solutions for our nation.

Over the course of seven sessions, we partnered with Children’s Wishing Well  to deliver a hands-on digital media programme for more...

Last year’s Design For Good and New Media Youth Competition  brought together talented young creatives who used their skills to make a...

In Singapore's ever-evolving landscape, one value remains timeless: kampung spirit . This enduring sense of community, where neighbours...

Are you ready to bring your cute character ideas to life? Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your digital drawing...