Asia’s Rising Circle (ARC) is a regional youth development programme for changemakers on the cusp of breaking through. It nurtures a community of forward-looking leaders across Asia, who can harness disruption for opportunity and impact.

 

As a multi-year initiative, the programme unfolds through annual ARCs, each focused on a theme shaping economic opportunity and social mobility. Participants will explore the intersections of health, employment, and education. Each ARC stands alone, yet together they form the larger Circle — a growing community of changemakers across Asia.

The upcoming second edition of ARC will spotlight employability, exploring how young leaders can strengthen adaptability and develop future-ready capabilities for an evolving global workforce.

The inaugural ARC, held in January 2026, focused on health, highlighting resilience and well-being as levers for progress and mobility. The third edition of ARC will explore how agile learning pathways can broaden access to opportunity across generations.

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Be part of Asia's Rising Circle!  

 

Participants will engage in a robust programme combining online workshops with in-person attendance in Singapore. The programme offers rich cultural, experiential, and immersive learning opportunities.

 

The online workshops will run from end-October to mid-November 2026, while the full day in-person segment in Singapore will run from 29 November to 4 December 2026. 
 

We welcome applications from youth leaders aged 25 to 35 from Southeast Asia, China, and India who:

• Actively drive positive change in their communities
• Possess full-time professional experience in the non-profit, private, or public sector

 

For more information on eligibility criteria and application process, please refer to our FAQ.

Applications close on Sunday, 28 June 2026, 11:59pm (GMT+8).

Through this programme, participants will be able to translate insights into action that drive greater social impact. They will also be empowered to strengthen their capacity to be effective agents of change within their communities and circles of influence.