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The Unity between Nature and People
Chinese culture has always understood the special connection between Nature and Humans. In a more contemporary context, this aligns closely to what we understand, and advocate, as sustainable development. What better way than, to celebrate China Week by focusing on this inextricable link between us and the environment?
Since 2011, the Federation has organised China Week annually, with every year focusing on a different theme. The hope is that young people will see how their Chinese identity fits into a global context. And this year, from 1 to 7 August, we will look at sustainable development in China.
The programme will include two general seminars on China's response to sustainable development by Prof. Lee Chack-fan, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Director of the Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole; and Dr. Zhu Xufeng, Executive Director of the Institute for Sustainable Development Goals of Tsinghua University, as part of the inauguration ceremony. There will also be four thematic talks by Ms. Annita Mau, Founder of Cheongsam Forever; Ms. Kitty Tom, Founder of INK Publishing; Mr. Tony Ip, Chairman of Hong Kong Architecture Centre; and Dr. Billy Tang, Director of the Society of Hong Kong History, on how Chinese costume, food culture, architecture and sports are closely related to sustainable development.
The participants will also have the opportunity to visit Hong Kong's traditional buildings; learn about low-carbon cooking; participate in a design workshop; and enjoy sports activities. There will also be a pitching competition, which encourages Form 3-6 students to come up with ideas to engage public participation in environmental protection, at the same time exploring a core value of the Chinese culture, the unity between Nature and Humans.
Join this meaningful programme with your friends to learn and explore more about Chinese culture and sustainable development!
Partners Soul Alliance, Society of Hong Kong History, KwanSang Catering Professional Employees Association, Dr. Siu Cultural Studio, Chinese Medicine for All
Co-organisers Dragon Foundation & HKFYG Leadership Institute
More details chinaweek.m21.hk/2022/
Enquiries Martin Nam 2811 2779
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Congratulations to all the winners of the Young Techpreneur Project
● TeenShare - an online mentor matching platform for young people on career development
● Hive Lab Limited - collecting accurate data through small drones in replacement of hazardous manual tasks
● &WoodWorks - a one-stop furniture platform to provide customized services with 3D or AR technology
● Madness XR Limited - using VR and AR technology to improve teaching and learning efficiency
● MOVE IT MOVE IT - providing one-stop moving services
● SnapFeedback Limited - using facial and movement detection system to provide real-time automatic monitoring services for online meetings and courses
Each awarded with a seed funding of HK$100,000 and one-year free hot desk service
Funder Lo Kwee Seong Foundation
Organizer HKFYG Social Innovation and Youth Business Unit
More details click here
Enquires May Lee 3595 0945
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Join Now! 10 out of 10 for Green Building KOL Video Competition
Rationale captures the beauty of Hong Kong's green buildings and introduces their sustainable features through a short video
Aims to promote the benefits of green buildings and the importance of carbon reduction
Themes "10" and "Green Building"
Categories Parent-child Group; Student Group; Open Group
Prizes include Disney Premier Access & 1-Day Ticket Combo, Apple iPad, Staycation Package at The Emperor Hotel, GoPro Action Camera, and more!
Entry deadline 14 August 2022
Organizers Construction Industry Council & Hong Kong Green Building Council
Supporting organization HKFYG Jockey Club Media 21
More details greenbuildingkol.m21.hk
Enquiries Chan Wai-ting 3979 0000
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Online Recruitment Platform: Youth Career Expo 2022
Aims to equip young people with practical skills before entering the workplace and provide them with job opportunities
Offering
● more than 1,000 job vacancies
● online live lectures about essential skills and conflict management in the workplace, interview tips and green careers in the next decade
● career counselling
Target young graduates and job seekers
Period 5 August to 31 October 2022
Funded by The Hongkong Bank Foundation through The Community Chest of Hong Kong
Organized by HKFYG Youth Employment Network
More details yen.hkfyg.org.hk/expo
Enquiries Peggy Leung 3113 7999
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Tapping into the Economic Opportunities of the Metaverse: Youth I.D.E.A.S. think tank report No. 70
Key findings
● 69.3% of the respondents had heard about the "Metaverse", but only 37.4% had knowledge of it
● Respondents rated their interest in the Metaverse with 6.11 points out of 10
● 56.0% had taken part in the Metaverse where their main activities were games (46.1%), entertainment (17.0%) and meeting friends (16.7%)
● Respondents rated their confidence in cryptocurrency and NFT with 4.98 and 4.83 points out of 10 respectively
Major recommendations
● The government should formulate the digital economy development policy to recognize digital assets such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs and to improve the Web 3.0 environment
● "Metaverse Development Pilot Scheme" should be launched to incubate SMEs in industries with potential, such as games, entertainment, art, design, etc.
● Metaverse public services can be launched to meet the needs of the general public
Respondents 1,292 young people aged 15-34
More details and recommendations click here
Enquiries Amy Yuen 3755 7037
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