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Dating: positive values for today's students

This recent Federation survey revealed young people's values concerning relationships. Knowing oneself and understanding others with empathy and intuition are all important for building good relationships and the careful handling of arguments according to respondents.

An underlying need for guidance on relationships and sex education was also among the findings and adult participants reminded parents and teachers not to shy away from talking to youngsters about relationships. HKFYG encourages the adoption of sex education as part of the regular curriculum with a focus on valuing interpersonal relationships.

Other main findings
● 30.1% currently had a partner or had in the past before the age of 15
● 85.4% stressed knowing how to handle one's own and one's partners emotions
● 83% said respecting partners' uniqueness and not trying to change them was vital
● 55% had argued with partners at least once a month
● 50.6 % hid how they felt when breaking up

Organizer School Social Work Unit
Partner Quality Education Fund
Respondents 3,068 secondary and tertiary students; 17 educational institutions
Enquiries Lam Ah-huen 2395 0161
More details reurl.cc/2Lq6E

Make Dreams Come True: Classical Music Programme for Deprived Youth in Tin Shui Wai
Please donate so that deprived youth who love playing the flute can take professional lessons
Give them motivation to polish their skills and play for the community
Your donation may also pay for a flute for a talented young person
Share their joy in music and pursuing dreams!
More details giving.hkfyg.org.hk/donation/cf0194pq/
Enquiries Andie Li 2445 5777 or email andie.li@hkfyg.org.hk

Overcoming Career Challenges for Hong Kong Young People in the Greater Bay Area
New Youth I.D.E.A.S. think tank report 39
● Around 70% thought that effect of the Greater Bay Area would be positive overall, both for Hong Kong's economy and for young people's career opportunities
● 86.0% said the biggest challenge is differences between Hong Kong and mainland China's legal systems
● 79.9% said tax issues were the biggest challenge
● In-depth interviews showed that consistent policy is the key for young people who want to start or continue running a business in Guangdong
● Complicated business procedures, unclear business information, complicated procedures for money transfer, and high tax rates are other discouraging factors
Respondents 522 working youth aged 18-39
More details and recommendations yrc.hkfyg.org.hk/2019/02/26/yi039/
Enquiries Amy Yuen 3755 7037

International a cappella Extravaganza plus events around town
Funded by Youth Development Commission, Home Affairs Bureau; presented by HKFYG
With Cluster (Italy) Upper Structure (US) Vox Vocal Band (Taiwan)
Plus Hong Kong Melody Makers: Groundbreaker@HKMM, Passingers@HKMM
Dates Friday & Saturday 29 & 30 March 7.30pm
Venue Queen Elizabeth Stadium Arena
Tickets HK$150 from URBTIX
Also: free admission
● a cappella Gala 23 March 4pm at Citywalk, Tsuen Wan
● mobile a cappella 23-31 March at venues around Hong Kong
More details acappella.hkfyg.org.hk
Enquiries Sisi Kam or Gabriel Lee 2395 5753

STEM Conference 2019 with speakers from UK, Singapore and Mexico
Partners Innovation and Technology Commission and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks
For Principals and teachers to acquire and exchange insights
Date Saturday 23 March 2019 2pm-4.30pm
Venue Charles K. Kao Auditorium, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin
Language English
Keynote speaker Professor Rose Luckin, University College London
Topic Transforming Education Technology: How Can Teachers Implement AI and STEM in the Curriculum?
Online Registration goo.gl/GhJwVv
Free of charge Hurry! Seats are LIMITED!
More details ccst.hkfyg.org.hk/2019/02/15/stem-conference-2019/
Enquiries Ken Hui 2561 6149

Congratulations to champions in Federation English Public Speaking Contest 2019 sponsored by HSBC
Senior Division: Christian Suen Chung-man (St Paul's Co-educational College)
Junior Division: Rudaba Rubaiyath (Ying Wa Girls' School)
Supporting organizations Education Bureau; British Council, Hong Kong; Federation of Hong Kong Industries; Hong Kong Association for Customer Service Excellence; Hong Kong Education City Ltd; Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce; Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR); The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, The Law Society of Hong Kong, The HKUST Center for Language Education
Media partner South China Morning Post
Organized by HKFYG with The English-Speaking Union (Hong Kong)
Guest of Honour The Hon Ronny Tong Ka-wah, SC, JP
More details
Contest leadershipinstitute.hk/eps
Future skills project hkfyg.org.hk/en/future-skills-en/
Enquiries Jacky Yeung 2169 0255