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5^th Global Youth Entrepreneurs Forum 2018

Opportunities in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) are at the fingertips of Hong Kong youth. This is why next week's forum will bring breaking news on the latest GBA developments, innovation and technology, and top tips for new business.

The GBA is being shaped as a competitive city cluster to rival New York, San Francisco and Tokyo and at this annual event organized by HKFYG young people can sharpen their skills and expand their networks at discussions that will include AI, fintech, wise investment and the smart city.

Speakers include:
Leslie Yuen Founder of Globalization Training (Silicon Valley)
Lap Man Co-founder of Beyond Ventures
Co-organizers Shenzhen Youth Federation and
Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub (EHub)

Dates 10-11 December (HK and Qianhai), 12-14 December (Chengdu, by invitation)
Venues HKFYG Building, Shenzhen, Qianhai EHub and Chengdu
More details sic.hkfyg.org.hk/en/globalforum2018/
Enquiries Kenneth Lee 3956 8002; 3595 0945

HKFYG Organic Farm Christmas hampers on sale now HK$588 with produce certified by USDA
Includes:
* Four catties of seasonal organic vegetables
* Cactus soup pack
* Organic apple cider vinegar
Deliveries Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories
Days and times Mondays/Thursdays 10.30am - 5pm
Online orders & more details organicfarm.hk/products/christmas-hamper
Telephone orders and enquiries 2838 4808

Christmas offers launching 12 December with discounts up to 50% off
Gifts made by local young entrepreneurs at HKFYG's YB21
* Audiopark bracelet earphones HK$559
* Scarlett Co earrings handmade in Hong Kong HK$271
* PlumpPlanet stationery pack: HK$120
* Handycosy, ALPS and SmartTeam travel set combo price HK$677
Check out at YB21 G/F, 62B, Staunton Street, Central, HK
Cash & credit cards accepted
Open Tuesday-Sunday 12-8pm
Plus Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
More details facebook.com/hkfygyb21
Enquiries Alan Yam 6356 1790

Prejudice and ignorance in the workforce: survey finds disturbing attitudes to youth with SEN and other disabilities despite higher education
Respondents 520 aged 18+
Main findings
Lack of employment support, negative employer attitudes and poor understanding among colleagues and the general public are the barriers facing youth with SEN or disabilities in the workplace.
26.0% unwilling to work with SEN youth
* 27.4% think they could be "dangerous or harmful"
* 43.7% say they don't know how to work with SEN youth
* 60.7% believe working with SEN youth would increase their workload
Recommendations
* Improvement of employment services
* Subsidies for continuous education
* More jobs for people with disabilities in government departments
Report 36 HKFYG Youth I.D.E.A.S. Society and Livelihood group
More details in Chinese yrc.hkfyg.org.hk/2018/11/27/yi036/
Enquiries Beji Ho 3755 7042

Youth! Don't gamble! Phase VI: educational scheme sponsored by Ping Wo Fund
This enduringly successful scheme continues its worthy gambling prevention work.
Target Young night drifters and teenagers
Duration 20 January 2019 - 19 January 2020
Venue Sai Kung & Tseung Kwan O District
More details ycpc.hkfyg.org.hk
Enquiries Ken Lee 2702 2202

Ride‧Run‧Jump: Taiwan sports exchange tour with Hong Kong - Taiwan Economic and Cultural Cooperation and Promotion Council
Target participants 13-25 year-olds
Activities
- Test rides at Pacific Bicycle Museum
- Visits to sports facilities to learn about sports culture & entrepreneurship
More details ye.hkfyg.org.hk
Dates 27-30 December 2018
Enquiries Joanne Lam 3586 8448

Carol singing festival organized by Child Development Initiative Alliance and supported by HKFYG EasyVolunteer
At Major shopping malls, theme parks, special public transport, local landmarks & MTR stations
With Over 10,000 members of the public joining hands and singing carols in every corner of the territory to raise awareness and funds for underprivileged children. Volunteers also needed to coordinate and liaise with choir teams, assist at ceremonies and performances.
Dates 9 - 24 December 2018
Time 10am-8pm
Deadline for sign-up at last venue 7pm 23 December 2018
Invitation Everyone aged 18 and over is welcome
Act now: Fuel this Christmas season with love!
More details easyvolunteer.hk
facebook.com/VNET.HKFYG/
Enquiries Eunice Cheung 3755 7030