YSP / Press

Talk to us first.

For interviews, research collaborations, op‑ed commissions, and broadcast bookings. YSP is a small, careful press office — we read every enquiry, we reply within two working days, and we are honest about what we can and can't speak to.

01 / Recent coverage

What outlets have said about us.

A small selection of recent mentions. We do not chase press for its own sake — these are stories the work earned.

02 / Press releases

Statements, on the record.

Releases are versioned and timestamped. The PDF and the page never drift apart — corrections are visible in the changelog at the bottom of each release.

25 May 2026 · 香港Now recruiting

YSP is opening its Hong Kong chapter.

YSP is standing up its second regional chapter in Hong Kong — registering as a Society under Cap. 151 and recruiting seven founding roles ahead of an Autumn 2026 launch cohort. The chapter will run a fully bilingual editorial pipeline and partner with five HK universities.

Read the chapter page Volunteer · 5–8 hrs/wk
14 May 2026For immediate release

YSP opens its Spring 2026 intake across six routes.

Applications are open for the next sixteen‑week cohort of YSP's six asynchronous policy routes — Research, Policy, Business, Diplomacy, Environment, and Community. Free and open to youth aged 16–28.

Read the release PDF · 2 pages
02 Apr 2026For immediate release

A statement on the SG Climate Reporting Bill amendment.

YSP submits a one‑page brief to the public consultation on the SG Climate Reporting Bill amendment. Full submission and methodology note attached.

Read the release PDF · 4 pages
18 Feb 2026For immediate release

Annual report 2025 published.

The 2025 annual report covers the work of 412 fellows across eight cohorts, 63 published briefs, and the financial position of the organisation. Audited accounts and a methods note are included.

Read the release PDF · 42 pages
11 Dec 2025For immediate release

YSP's community policy is updated.

Changes to the YSP community policy, effective immediately. A redlined version is attached and the changelog is published on the policies page.

Read the release PDF · 6 pages
03 / On the record

Spokespeople you can book.

The leads below are available for interviews, panels, and broadcast bookings. We aim to confirm within two working days. Briefing notes available on request.

Programme Director

YSP · Singapore

Programme design, the case for free structured youth programmes, the YSP Pledge.

ProgrammesYouth policy

Research Lead

YSP · Asynchronous

Climate adaptation, housing, and the methods debate behind the YSP brief format.

ClimateHousingMethods

Community Lead

YSP · ASEAN region

Grassroots policy work, ethical storytelling, the read‑back process behind the Community Route.

CommunityStorytelling

↗ The full roster of practitioners and advisors is on the Team page. Names listed here are illustrative — substitute with real leads as press cycles move.

04 / Press kit

Brand, logo, and boilerplate.

Everything a producer or sub‑editor needs in one pack. If something isn't here, write to us — we will get it to you the same day.

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Clearspace: 1× the height of the wordmark on every side.
Minimum size: 24px on screen, 12mm in print.
Do not stretch, recolour outside the brand palette, or set on photography without the clearspace plate.
05 / Quick facts

In a sub‑editor's pinch.

2019
Founded as a youth‑led policy initiative.
412
Fellows trained across eight cohorts.
63 briefs
Published in partnership with civic institutions.
16wk
Asynchronous curriculum per route, four intakes / year.

Boilerplate. Youth for Sustainable Policy (YSP) is a youth‑led, non‑profit policy initiative based in Singapore. We run six asynchronous policy routes for young people aged 16–28 across the region — Research, Policy, Business, Diplomacy, Environment, and Community. The work is free, mentor‑matched, and ends in a published capstone under the fellow's byline.

Have a deadline?

Write to the press desk directly. We confirm receipt the same day where possible and reply in full within two working days. For broadcast bookings inside 48 hours, mark your subject line URGENT.

Response time · 2 working days · SGT