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Pulse of Tomorrow is a registered youth-led public-benefit non-profit society in Singapore (UEN: T25SS0191E).

Budget 2026

Youth Recommendations

Consolidated recommendations from Pulse of Tomorrow's Junior Council, representing youths aged 13โ€“25.

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Economy & Jobs

Future-Ready Skills

Equip youths with digital skills, critical thinking, and practical life preparation.

Key Recommendations

  • Coding, data literacy & tech skills
  • Critical thinking & problem-solving
  • Communication & interpersonal skills
  • "Adulting" skills: budgeting, taxes
  • Support non-academic career paths
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Wellbeing

Mental Health Support

Reduce stigma, improve access, and create safer environments for help-seeking.

Key Recommendations

  • Reduce stigma in families & schools
  • Clearer help-seeking pathways
  • Normalise mental wellbeing talks
  • Increase awareness of resources
  • More youth-friendly services
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Social Support

Families & Inclusion

Strengthen family support and reduce educational inequalities.

Key Recommendations

  • Affordable housing support
  • Financial aid without debt burden
  • Subsidies for school necessities
  • Scholarships for arts & sports
  • Volunteer tutoring programmes
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Community

Youth Volunteering

Enable flexible, interest-aligned volunteering with formal recognition.

Key Recommendations

  • Match opportunities to interests
  • Flexible commitments
  • Certificates for portfolios
  • Mental health as focus area
  • Public acknowledgement
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Environment

Green Singapore

Engage youths in climate action through education and incentives.

Key Recommendations

  • Address climate & sea-level concerns
  • School sustainability workshops
  • Incentives for green choices
  • Affordable sustainable options
  • Greener transport education
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Technology

Digital Citizenship

Build digital competencies and promote safe, responsible tech use.

Key Recommendations

  • Basic programming skills
  • Cybersecurity awareness
  • Digital portfolio building
  • Responsible technology use
  • Balance opportunities & risks
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Infrastructure

Mental Health Systems

Expand capacity, reduce wait times, and strengthen collaboration.

Key Recommendations

  • More mental health staff
  • Reduce wait times
  • Early detection & intervention
  • School-healthcare collaboration
  • Support youth advocacy groups

๐Ÿ“‹ About This Document

Recommendations developed through Junior Council deliberations on 22 Dec 2025, using parliamentary-style rules. Only carried motions are included.

๐ŸŽฏ Methodology

Input from secondary & poly students, youth volunteers, and community leaders. Non-partisan, youth-led, and aligned with national priorities.

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Approved & Consolidated

Chaired by Mr Cogan Ng, President
Junior Council Meeting: 22 December 2025

Pulse of Tomorrow (UEN: T25SS0191E)

pulse.org.sg