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Running for Fun to Support Others
Could you run 124 km in 21 hours? Some of us have used the pandemic as an excuse, or a lack of motivation to exercise. Others, have used it as the perfect reason to push themselves to the limit to prove there is never an excuse to stop exercising. A group of 12 young running enthusiasts will attempt to run the 124 km course in the given time, while also raising money for charity.
The Federation has coopted the help of the 12 running enthusiasts, aged between 18 and 25, to raise funds for its youth sports development programmes so that all young people, especially the disadvantaged, will be encouraged to participate in all and any level of sports and physical activity.
These 12 runners will complete what is being called Run 21, where they will run in teams to all 21 of the Federation's Youth S.P.O.Ts and do so in a period of 21 hours on 4 December 2021. The runners have been training since August under the guidance of renowned and award winning runner, Mr. Wong Ho-chung. Mr Wong has been providing the runners with professional advice in how to keep fit, as he puts them through their paces in intensive training. The 124 km run will kick-off at the Jockey Club Kwai Fong Youth S.P.O.T., followed by stops at other Youth S.P.O.Ts in Tsuen Wan, Tuen Mun, Tin Shui Wai, Fanling, Sha Tin, Lok Fu, Hung Hom and Island East. The LOHAS Youth S.P.O.T. will be the final stop and end of the challenge.
Focus on physical activity is not new for the Federation, as it offers a variety of sports programmes to train young people, which also builds up values, nurtures talents and develops a commitment to service. Help us continue this practice. Please give generously and support the runners to complete this challenge. All of us can help this worthy cause, even if we are the ones who don't actually exert ourselves!
Know more and donate now giving.hkfyg.org.hk/donation/cf021qnv
Enquiries Kit Poon 2337 7189
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A Better Digital World Starts with M.A.I.L Week
Aims at deepening media literacy, knowledge of A.I. and ethics among young people and encourage them to be responsible media users
Activities included school tours, online and offline events
Event highlights
● Media & Artificial Intelligence Literacy Education Exhibition
● Flash Event: Positive MEME Creation
● M.A.I.L. to Youth: Useful information sharing on social media
Target secondary students and general public
Date 24 - 31 October 2021
Partnered with We Think Digital HK Project from Facebook Inc.
Organized by HKFYG Wellness Mind Centre
More details bit.ly/golobalmailweek
Enquiries Andy Chan 3422 3161
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School Young Writers Nurturing Programme 2021-2022 is Calling for Your Participation!
Aims at nurturing students' interest in writing through training workshops, training camp and school writers' selection
Categories friction and non-friction
Awards Champion works from the two categories will be published and sold at the Hong Kong Book Fair 2022 and bookstores
Target F1 - F4 secondary students
Quota 80
Funded by Standing Committee on Language Education and Research
Organized by HKFYG Professional Publications Unit
Click here to enroll
Enquiries Ada Chau 3755 7108
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Research on Students' Mental and Physical Health Conditions
Key findings
● Over 48% of the respondents rated their level of depression at a scale of 7-10 out of 10 which is defined as "high"
● 35.7% of the respondents felt cheery on the first school month while 29.3% of the respondents felt nervous about it
● Nearly 40% of the respondents agreed that "performance beyond expectations at school" was the key factor of feeling worried
● Over 40% of the respondents had daily exercise less than 20 minutes
Recommendations
● Schools should identify students with emotional distress by quantitative assessment and create a safe, caring and positive leaning environment
● Parents and teachers should be alert and show understanding to changes in young people's mental health condition
Research period October 2021
Respondents 3,669 secondary students
Full results and recommendations in Chinese click here
Conducted by HKFYG Youthline
2777 8899 and uTouch Cyber Youth Outreach Service
Enquiries Ken Hui 2788 3433
Local Travelling: Youth SPOT magazine No. 68
This issue discovers the beautiful stories and happenings in the city and travel to the past with precious local history
Find the latest issue at all the HKFYG outlets
Read online click here
Enquiries Tiffany Lam 3755 7091
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