The National Youth Council, Singapore (NYC) is the national co-ordinating agency for youth and youth sector development, playing the role of a leader and champion of youth matters. The NYC works closely with the local and international youth sector, engages public and private sectors to bring about new and innovative youth developmental opportunities to meet changing needs of our youth.

The NYC seeks to nurture a World-Ready Youth - youth with the values, mindset and skills to thrive and succeed in a global environment and yet maintain strong ties to their family, community and Singapore. This is encapsulated in the Vision for Youth in the 21st Century as captured in five attributes: "Dare to Dream", " Can Do", "Never Say Die", "Walk the Talk", and "Serve by Doing".

NTUC Income is proud to be part of this inauguration of developing a new generation of mountaineers. In supporting this expedition, Income joins Xixabangma Expedition 2002 in building a vision to inspire young Singaporeans to scale new heights.

Since 1998, Income has been supporting local expeditions to Mount Everest, Antarctica and North Pole.

Through the sponsorship of $15,000, Income continues its cooperative principle of contributing to society and improving lives.

Income contributes about 1% of its surplus to support worthy causes annually. In 2001, the contributions amounted to more than $2.3 million. On its 31st anniversary celebrations, over $65,000 was donated to various fund raising projects such as Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund and the Red Cross Afghan Relief Fund.

In recognition for its contributions, Income has received many national awards such as Distinguished Patron of the Arts Awards (2000 - 2001) and Community Chest SHARE Platinum Award since 1995.

The Singapore Sports Council (SSC) is at the helm in making sports a way of life among Singaporeans and nurturing top talents into world champions. This is aptly summed up in our mission Statement: Towards A Sporting Nation". To achieve this, the SSC adopts the Sports For All policy which is implemented through the promotion of the Sports For Life and SPEX 21 (Sports Excellence 21) programmes.

SPEX 21 is a national initiative which sets out the strategic plans and directions for high-performance athletes in Singapore, aimed at raising the overall standard of sports in Singapore and the competitive spirit of Singaporeans by building a tradition for excellence in sports, with focus is seven "Core" sports and seven "Merit" sports.

Although mountaineering is not one of these, the Council is supportive of the Xixabangma Expedition 2002 because of its endeavour to break new ground and push the sport to greater excellence, in keeping with the spirit of SPEX 21.

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