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Combat COVID-19
The pandemic due to COVID-19 has affected everyone. Probably none more so than those with special needs, isolated at home and running out of medical supplies and daily provisions, as well as young people facing increasing economic hardships. How can we simultaneously help both of these vulnerable groups?
The elderly and those with physical and mental disabilities or chronic illnesses have borne the brunt of the lockdown. Together with young people who have lost their jobs, seen their wages cut or asked to go on no pay leave, the consequences are indeed challenging.
We are therefore happy to say that since mid-May 2020, with the generous support of The Simon K. Y. Lee Karen's Fund, we have launched the Combat COVID-19 project. This project aims at connecting unemployed youth by serving the above underprivileged, while providing some allowance to ease their financial burdens in the short run.
So far, these young people have served over 6,000 households by delivering medical materials and household necessities, and they are expected to continue the service until October. Beneficiary referrals are made by partners including Community Care Age Foundation, 1 Step Association, Kwun Tong Methodist Social Service Agape Community Care Centre, New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association The Wellness Centre, and People Service Centre.
This is one more example of our community working together. It is only when united and helping each other, that problems find solutions. We know that there are many more areas where we can work together. Come join us and show your care!
More details yen.hkfyg.org.hk
Enquiries Wong Man-shun 3113 7999
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Enrol now for the HKFYG Online Solo Dance Competition
Submit a 3-min solo dance clip to showcase your talents and win prizes!
Divisions Secondary school and open
Finals will be broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube
Awards Trophy and cash prize for each division's champion, first runner-up, second runner-up and online most popular
Organized by HKFYG Cultural Services Unit
Enrolment deadline 18 September 2020
More details click here
Enquiries Pinky Chan 2395 5753
Get a set of Cyber Treasure - Media Education board game for free and enhance media literacy together
Aim to facilitate parents and children to understand the benefits and risks of browsing the Internet, so that they can uphold important values and make sensible judgement when faced with challenges
Targets Families with children between Primary 4 and Form 3
Presented by HKFYG Wellness Mind Centre's Project NET
Funded by Quality Education Fund
Registration and more details medialiteracy.hk
Enquiries Andy Chan 3422 3161
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Woodworking workshops with Swire Trust Arts Access Fund
Aim to promote art and create exposure for youth in traditional art work
Period September to November 2020
Target participants 45 youths, priority given to those from low-income background or in poor living condition
Organized by HKFYG Jockey Club Jat Min Youth S.P.O.T.
Enquiries Hin Chan 2647 0744
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Youth Employment: Youth SPOT magazine No 61 August 2020
Hong Kong's unemployment rate has climbed to its highest in over 15 years, while the third wave of coronavirus infections could plunge the embattled economy further into recession. How could youth affected by the challenges find the way out?
Find Latest issue at all HKFYG outlets
Read Online at cps.hkfyg.org.hk/ysm/magazineissues
Enquiries Tiffany Lam 3755 7091
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