How do we help students understand accessibility and inclusion in a way that feels meaningful and relevant to everyday life? At Make The Change, this question inspired us to create the Empathy Box, a hands-on accessibility education experience for schools in Singapore. Developed in support of The Purple Parade movement, the Empathy Box helps students explore disability, accessibility, inclusion and assistive technology through interactive activities and reflection.

Around the world, displacement continues to shape the lives of millions. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), by September 2025, the cumulative number of refugees registered in Indonesia was 11,900 persons from 54 countries, with majority of of the population are Afghan refugees (41%). Behind these numbers are individual lives, aspirations and stories that statistics alone cannot capture. This is why we are introducing Beyond Borders, a new

Discover how Make The Change showcased its inclusive education, AI content creation, and digital skills programmes at SG Enable's Inclusive Lifelong Learning Festival 2026.

What if three days could change the way you see the world — and your role in it? Planning on having a meaningful school holiday this November? Come and join Make The Change's Young Changemaker Camp — a three-day journey exploring social innovation, creativity and community impact! Through hands-on activities, social enterprise visits and collaborative projects, you will discover how organizations address real-world challenges and develop your own ideas for positive change. ✨

Should teenagers start internships at 15? Make The Change Co-Founder Pedro Aguirre shares insights from his MONEY FM 89.3 interview on why early work experience can help young people build confidence, discover their strengths and develop essential life skills.

Discover how Canberra Secondary students developed storytelling, videography, iMovie editing and filmmaking skills through a hands-on digital media programme by Make The Change.

From left to right: Lea (Overseas from Switzerland), Rithika (Singapore Polytechnic) Earlier in March 2026, we welcomed Rithika from Singapore Polytechnic for a two-week internship at Make The Change as part of the Young Changemaker Programme. From supporting community workshops to contributing to youth programmes, her internship offered an inside look at how creativity, empathy and thoughtful planning comes together in a social enterprise. Rithika began her internship journe

Nithesh receiving his certification of completion at the last day of his internship. From 12th - 23th January 2026, we hosted Nithesh from Victoria Junior College for a two-week internship journey under our Young Changemaker Programme at Make The Change. Throughout his internship, he developed practical skills in research, presentation, digital design and video production while learning more about how does a social enterprise operate. His internship began with an activity fo

Advaita receiving her certificate of completion at the end of her internship at MTC. From January 12th to 30th, we had the privilege in welcoming Advaita from Anglo-Chinese School Independent for a three-week internship programme under our Young Changemaker Programme. Through digital content creation, community research and administrative support, Advaita gained a well-rounded understanding of how different roles come together within a social enterprise that gives back to the

From left to right: Advaita (from ACSI), Anirudh, Shaurya, Young Sunn, Le-Lynn (TJC) In January 2026, we had the pleasure of welcoming four students from Temasek Junior College — Anirudh, Shaurya, Le-Lynn and Young Suun — for a three-week internship under Make The Change's Young Changemaker Programme. During their time with us, the students gained first-hand exposure to the daily operations of a social enterprise and discovered how business, creativity and community impact ca

See how Hai Sing Catholic School students used SketchBook to explore product ideation, perspective, digital rendering and material design.

Discover how Primary 5 student leaders developed advocacy, empathy, digital storytelling and communication skills through our Young Changemakers programme in Singapore.

Discover how Make The Change's Voices for Change programme empowers primary school students to build empathy, leadership, creativity and communication through real-world campaigns

Gracia receiving her certificate of completion. This January, we were thrilled to welcome Gracia, an energetic student from Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), for a two-week internship under our Young Changemaker Programme at Make The Change. From her 1st day, Gracia stepped into our office with curiosity and a passionate drive, turning her short time with us into a journey filled with personal growth, teamwork, and meaningful community impact. During her internship, Gracia

Discover how students from PPIS transformed what they learned in Make The Change's Young Entrepreneurs Lab into a real community event, demonstrating creativity, leadership and entrepreneurial confidence.

Zachary receiving his certificate at the end of his internship at Make The Change. In January 2026, we had the privilege of welcoming Zachary, a student from Maris Stella High School, for a two-week internship under our Young Changemaker Programme. Over the course of his time with us at Make The Change (MTC), Zachary brought a vibrant energy, eagerness to learn, and a genuine drive to contribute to our ongoing social impact projects. Zachary kicked off his internship with our

We live in a generation defined by rapid change and complex challenges. From climate anxiety and systemic inequality to digital exclusion, mental health hurdles, and an ageing population, today's social issues demand more than just standard solutions. While traditional charities and government initiatives continue to play an important role in combating these issues in different methods, solving systemic problems requires a fresh perspective. This is where social entrepreneurs

Discover how Make The Change uses Challenge-Based Learning to help students build creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and future-ready skills through real-world challenges.

From 17 to 21 November 2025, Wayne from Yio Chu Kang Secondary School joined the Young Changemaker Programme for a five day internship. Throughout the week, he worked alongside students from other schools, explored social issues and strengthened his communication and media skills. Wayne collaborated in a team to explore the experiences of parents with disabilities. The group considered the challenges these parents might encounter. Over several days, Wayne and his teammates de

Make The Change is proud to support the SG Youth Plan through Discover by the National Youth Council. Through youth programmes, future-ready skills and mentorship, we are helping young people become confident, connected and contributing citizens.