Singapore, March 31, 2025 — In a powerful gathering of faith and solidarity, forty-five former Young Christian Workers (YCWs) and friends came together to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the International YCW (IYCW). The celebration was not just a remembrance of the past, but a recommitment to the mission of building a just world where the dignity of every worker is upheld.

The event began with a Eucharistic Celebration con-celebrated by three former YCW Chaplains—Fr. John Sim, Fr. Patrick Goh, and Fr. Eugene Vaz. The Mass served as a thanksgiving for the YCW’s rich history of forming young leaders who have actively transformed their lives, their workplaces, and their communities through the See, Judge, and Act method—a method that remains as relevant today as it was a century ago. The community also prayed fervently for workers around the world who continue to endure unjust wages, unsafe working conditions, and precarious employment, especially among migrant workers.

Hans Goh, one of the former YCW leaders, reminded the assembly that the spirit of YCW must not end with the Centenary. “To carry forward the YCW spirit is to continue advocating for the dignity of workers and to form young people through the See, Judge, and Act method. We are called to action, not just reflection.” Inspired by this challenge, the former YCWs committed to organizing a Workshop on Review of Life and Workers' Action to reach out to young working adults, empowering them to review their realities and to take collective action for social change.

Throughout the gathering, participants shared moving testimonies on how the YCW deepened their Christian faith by connecting it to the everyday struggles of the working class. Their reflections on the current plight of workers—low wages, job insecurity, and the exploitation of migrant labor—resounded as a clear call for continued militant solidarity.

In a concrete act of support, the group raised funds to contribute to the global formation of young YCW leaders, ensuring that the legacy of the See, Judge, and Act method will continue to inspire new generations. This solidarity fund is a profound expression of their commitment to the global worker movement and the mission of IYCW.

As a continuation of their action, the former YCWs pledged to actively participate in the upcoming Labor Day Rally on May 1 in Singapore, where they will amplify the voices of workers and celebrate their essential role in building society. With faith in action, the former YCWs stand firm: the struggle for workers’ rights is far from over, and the mission of the Young Christian Workers must go on.

In the words of the movement: A Young Worker is Worth More Than All the Gold in the World.