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Connect and Help the Community
The Federation understands the importance of partnership with others in the community to help serve young people. We are grateful for all our cross-sector collaborations, which go a long way in building up an inclusive society.
Therefore, together with support from the HSBC Hong Kong Community Partnership Programme, the Federation is launching three projects this year, strengthening the capabilities of young people through a series of district-based initiatives.
Tai Po Community Co-creation Project will encourage students who are passionate in design to re-decorate shops with not only items to sell, but re-create decors with a modern feel to energise the area. This creative project will be able to connect locals and visitors in looking afresh at an historical district.
Tapping into the vast resources of youth, especially the disadvantaged in the Northern District, the Green Future Skills Development Project will provide opportunities to develop the necessary skills for a green career. The participants will have on-the-job experiences, training and learn about sustainability. There will also be a "GREENtival" weekend market for the public and learn more about eco-living.
The CHILL Smart Academy focuses on bridging both the inter-generational and digital divides in Tsuen Wan District by engaging young people to help the elderly learn and adopt digital technologies. As the elderly will learn to access different mobile and online information on living and all-round wellness with guidance, the young participants will learn patience, empathy, communication skills and cognitive flexibility.
Come and join us as a collaborative partner. We need you to connect and help build a sustainable and inclusive community.
Enquiries
Tai Po Community Co-creation Project: Sisi Kam 2395 5753
The Green Future Skills Development Project: Zoe So 2169 0255
CHILL Smart Academy: Sunny Kong 2498 3333
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The Life Journey: Understand the Meaning of Life
Aims to promote life education among young people and encourage them to build positive values
Activities include life-and-death education workshops, cultural exchange on attitude towards life, elderly visit and death care industry visit
Target secondary students
Period December 2022 to June 2023
Application deadline
9 December 2022
Funded by The Board of Management of the Chinese Permanent Cemeteries
More details bit.ly/3ABwngM
Enquiries Gigi Li 3586 8448
Join Start-up Mixer @HKTDC Entrepreneur Day!
Aims to help start-ups to expand their networks and scale up their businesses
Activities business advice session for local startups with successful entrepreneurs, industry experts and investors
Target young entrepreneurs and members of startup community
Venue Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Date and time 1 December 2022 10am -12pm
Supported by The Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Organized by HKFYG Social Innovation and Youth Business Unit
More details bit.ly/3U2bBxu
Enquiries May Lee 3595 0945
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Research on Young People's Views on Future Development
Key findings
● Respondents thought the important issues mentioned in the Youth Development Blueprint are "expanding the youth employment and start-up business opportunities" (59.5%), "responding the housing needs of young people" (58.3%) and "nurturing all-round development of young people and building positivity towards life" (41.1%)
● Respondents rated 4.32 out of 10 on society satisfaction
● More than 60% of the respondents agreed that "Hong Kong has low social mobility for youth" while only 11.9% of the respondents agreed that they have sufficient opportunity for development
● Respondents suggested that the policy should focus on "strengthening mental health services for young people" (46.3%), "attracting and retain the local talents" (44%) and "improving young people's living condition" (41.1%)
Recommendations
● The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau is suggested to achieve equality and sustainability in education, especially for ethnic minority groups, students with special educational needs and those from disadvantaged background
● The Youth Development Blueprint should prioritize nurturing talents for social advancement and encourage professional development in new industries, such as creative and sports career
● Restoring housing ladder is necessary. It is suggested that the Government should explore possible ways for young people to purchase affordable flats
Research period 20 to 31 October 2022
Respondents 630 HKFYG members aged between 15 and 35
Full results and recommendations in Chinese click here
Conducted by HKFYG Youth Research Centre
Enquiries Chan Shui-ching 3755 7040
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InnoTech Scholarship 2023: Open for Applications!
Aims to provide opportunities for students to create the I&T future with global vision and serve the community with intelligence
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Target local undergraduates undertaking Science, Engineering, Healthcare, FinTech, Information Systems or other Innovation and Technology-related studies
25 Awardees will each receive a scholarship up to HK$150,000
Deadline 7 February 2022
Sponsored and supported by The Innovation and Technology Commission and HSBC
Organized by HKFYG Creative Education Unit
Click here for details
Enquiries Benny Cheng 2561 6149
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