Halogen Foundation (Singapore)

Halogen Foundation (Singapore) is an Institute of Public Character [ [http://www.iras.gov.sg/irasHome/page03.aspx?id=1268 Institute of Public Character] Retrieved June 9, 2008.] and not-for-profit organization in Singapore whose mission is to inspire and influence a generation of young people to lead themselves and others well.

Origins

Halogen Foundation was started in 1997 in Australia originally called the Young Leaders Foundation. It's hallmark program is the National Young Leaders Days, an annual event initiated in 1997 to develop student leadership in schools. The Foundation exists in five major cities in Australia - Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. It can also be found in New Zealand, incorporated under the [http://www.societies.govt.nz/cad-docs/F/FS_Charitable_Trusts.html Charitable Trusts Act 1957] [ [http://www.halogenfoundation.org/about.asp Who We Are.] Retrieved June 9, 2008.] and covering Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. It also has operations in Singapore where it is considered an Institute of Public Character.

Halogen Foundation is endorsed by national leaders of the respective countries. Mr John Howard (Prime Minister of Australia) [ [http://www.halogenfoundation.org/endorsements.asp?inteventid=180 National Young Leaders Day Australia Endorsements.] Retrieved Jun 9, 2008.] , Mrs Helen Clarke (Prime Minister of New Zealand) [ [http://www.halogenfoundation.org/endorsements.asp?inteventid=173 National Young Leaders Day New Zealand Endorsements.] Retrieved Jun 9, 2008] , and Mr Teo Chee Hean (Minister of Defense of Singapore). [ [http://halogen.sg/Halogen_Singapore_Galleries/Previous_Speakers_and_Guests-of-Honour.html Young Leaders Day Singapore Previous Speakers.] Retrieved Jun 9, 2008]

References

External Links

• [http://www.halogen.sg Halogen Foundation (Singapore)]
• [http://www.halogenfoundation.org Halogen Foundation International]