The mission of MCYS is to build a cohesive and resilient society. MCYS seeks to fulfill its mission by fostering socially responsible individuals, inspired and committed youth, strong and stable families, a caring and active community, and a sporting people. A total budget of $1.09 billion has been allocated to MCYS in FY2005 to achieve this mission.

MCYS aims to help Singaporeans take responsibility for looking after their own personal and family welfare, rather than depending on society. Through our programmes for the low-income, disabled and elderly, we aim to inculcate in the spirit of self-reliance.

MCYS aims to develop youth who can contribute and have a sense of belonging to the nation. We want our youth to initiate and pursue community projects, and be involved in national and community issues. Our youth should have the ability and opportunities to realise their potential and become leaders.

MCYS aims to make Singapore the best home where we can raise our children and enjoy the warmth of family life. We will continue to promote strong and stable families. To help families cope with multiple roles and demands on their time, MCYS will encourage work-life balance.

MCYS hopes to bond the different segments of society closer together. We encourage citizens to be actively involved in helping others, through volunteerism and philanthropy.

MCYS seeks to inculcate resilience, the will to succeed and a sense of national pride through sports. We transcend boundaries to celebrate the sporting achievements of our sportsmen, and bond as a community.

Socially Responsible Individuals

For the Elderly

$93 million over 5 years (FY2001 to FY2005) to develop community-based and residential care programmes, services and infrastructure for the elderly.

For the Low-income and Unemployed

$55 million for social assistance and institutional care for low-income Singaporeans, as well as intervention programmes for children from families at risk.

For Juvenile Delinquents and Vulnerable Children

$43 million for intervention and remedial programmes for children and families who are victims of family violence and abuse, counselling services for perpetrators, and programmes for juvenile offenders.

For the Disabled

$26 million for services to assist persons with disabilities, including:

Inspired & Committed Youth

$20 million over 5 years (FY2003 to FY2007) for the following youth development initiatives:

Strong & Stable Families

$340 million to support and encourage married couples to have more children.

$89 million for childcare subsidies, including the new infant care programme, to help parents access quality childcare and infant care in a centre-based environment.

A Caring and Active Community

For Reinforcing Communal Harmony

$285.1 million to the People's Association (PA) to promote racial harmony and social cohesion.

$3.5 million to the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) to enhance racial and religious harmony through partnership with other ethnic and religious organizations.

For Nurturing Active Citizens

$20.5 million to promoting volunteerism, support philanthropy and build a strong network of community and social services. This amount includes $7.9 million to the community self-help groups and $8.7 million to the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) and the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC).

A Sporting People

$500 million over 5 years (FY2001 to FY2005), including $375 million contributed by Singapore Pools, to implement recommendations from the Committee on Sporting Singapore (CoSS) for sports development.

$132.4 million to be spent in FY2005: