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Building a Harmonious Community
Neighbourhoods play a significant role in our social life and having a strong relationship with neighbours has a positive impact on the whole community. But in this very busy city, how can we be more neighbourly?
For the second year, the Chan Cheung Mun Chung Charitable Fund Limited has extended their support to 15 HKFYG Youth S.P.O.Ts to launch "Neighbour - Buy and Delivery 2.0". The aim is to get young people to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most, helping people in difficulty and building up a strong neighbourhood support network.
Beginning in June this year, 150 youth volunteers were paired up with 300 senior citizens, suffering with chronic illnesses to be their carers. Online training was provided to strengthen the skills of the young volunteers in social services. They then visited the elderly, assessed their needs and helped them to purchase necessities, and show care and concern through regular telephone calls. The young volunteers were able, with the service recipients, to build up a community networking programme which further enhanced a wider network of connections.
Those participating also have the opportunity to come up with innovative ideas in responding to community needs and, if successful, can receive a subsidy to put their plans into action. This way, the young volunteers not only learn the art of caring for others, but can also test out their creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
The secret to happiness is helping others. So let's support young people in serving their neighbours in need, so as to build a harmonious community!
More details neighbourhoodfirst.hkfyg.org.hk
Enquiries Winky Ang 2623 3121
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HSBC Greater Bay Area (GBA) Skills Learning Programme
Aims at sharpening the employability of young people and strengthening their skills for building the capacity working in the Greater Bay Area
Activities include skills training workshop, thematic sharing webinar, GBA exploration trip, internship programme, mentorship programme and career development coaching
Period July 2021 to August 2024
Target youths who are interested in working and pursuing careers in the cities of the GBA
Funder The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Organizer The HKFYG Youth Exchange Unit
More details ye.hkfyg.org.hk
Enquiries Joanne Lam 3586 8448
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Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2020 & 2021
Aims to help the awardees explore their I&T potentials for pursuing a career in the field and contributing to Hong Kong's I&T development, reinforcing the city's status as an international I&T hub
Awardees 50 local undergraduates with enthusiasm in innovation and technology (I&T)
Scholarship up to $150,000 for each awardee
Sponsored and supported by Innovation and Technology Commission & HSBC
Organized by HKFYG Creative Education Unit
Click here for the full list
Enquiries Ken Li 2561 6149
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HKFYG China Week 2021 - Agricultural Development
Aims to increase Hong Kong youth's awareness of sustainability, knowledge of agricultural civilization in China and engage the youth and the wider community in the sustainable development of the farming industry in Hong Kong and mainland China
Kick-off with a Weekend Farmers Market
● on 3 & 4 July 2021, 12 pm to 6 pm
● at The HKFYG Leadership Institute (302 Jockey Club Road, Fanling, New Territories)
● featuring also a thanksgiving ceremony cum keynote speech, various workshops, sharing sessions and an exhibition
Other activities include thematic seminars, green tours and a capstone project competition
Period July to August 2021
Target youths aged 6-35
Supported by Hong Kong Organic Resource Centre, SuperFarm HK Ltd, FarmacyHK, K-FARM
More details chinaweek.m21.hk/2021/
Enquiries Joanne Lam 3586 8448
Apply Now: Cultural Ambassadors Programme
Aims to equip participants with future skills in communication and cooperation, engage culture and conservation enthusiasts and encourage cross-generation collaboration to promote social sustainability
Key activities include workshops, sharing and mock tours to introduce the history, architectural features and conservation works at the Institute, and explore the cultural characteristics of the North District
Period 16 July to 12 August 2021
Venue The HKFYG Leadership Institute (former Fanling Magistracy)
Target youth aged 15 and above, interested in guided tours, heritage conversation and event organization
Application deadline 30 June 2021
Funder American Express
Organizer The HKFYG Leadership Institute
More details click here
Enquiries Candy Chin 2169 0255
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The Challenges of Civil Servant Talent Development: Youth I.D.E.A.S. think tank latest report No. 61
Key findings
● 92.3% of respondents took the view that talent nurturing of the civil servants was important to Hong Kong
● 62.8% (excluding 14 respondents who are the civil servants) did not want to be a civil servant, with the most commonly cited reasons being boring job nature, political pressure, did not want to make the pledge of allegiance and join the current government
● 23% wanted to join the civil service, with the majority citing good salary and benefits as the reason
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Major recommendations
● Open up channels for early spotting of potential talents for grooming
● Develop a nurturing framework to broaden the civil servants' perspective on the society, the country, and the international levels
● Collaborate with academic institutions to brush up on civil servants' capability in formulating quality policies
● Promote the spirit of service among the civil servants
Onsite survey period
22-26 April 2021
Respondents 527 respondents
aged 18-34
Full results and recommendations in Chinese click here
Enquiries Sharon Cheung 3755 7039
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