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How about Having a Wet and Wonderful Summer?
No, we're not hoping for rain, but rather take great pleasure in promoting water sports at the newly renovated HKFYG Jockey Club Stanley Outdoor Training Camp. No experience necessary, just the desire to have fun with so many water sports to choose from.
To help us re-open its doors on 19 July 2023, after an extensive renovation with the generous support of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, we were very happy and honoured to welcome some very distinguished guests, including the Chief Executive the Hon John Lee Ka-chiu; the Deputy Director General of the Youth Department of the Liaison Office, Professor Song Lai; and Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Dr Silas Yang Siu-shun. Joined by over 250 young people, the response was so positive.
The renovated Camp now features a sustainable green layout, which offers a wide range of ecological expeditions that encourages young people to explore nature and adopt a low-carbon lifestyle. There are also a range of water sports experiences and training programmes to be had, including stand-up paddle boarding, pedal kayaking, board rowing, sailing, windsurfing, and of course, playing on large water inflatables. With accommodation provided as well, young people and families can spend the summer (and beyond) developing a healthy lifestyle and understanding of sustainable living, all while having fun!
So why not bring your friends and head down to The HKFYG Jockey Club Stanley Outdoor Training Camp? It's the best way to have a wet and wonderful summer!
More details s.hkfyg.org.hk
Enquiries Agnes Tse 2395 5676
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Happy Cross-generational Integration Programme
Aims to motivate teenagers to volunteer and develop effective communication with the elderly, while providing them opportunities to explore their interests and potential
Activities include volunteer training, home visits, handicraft works, and cross-generational leisure activities
Target at-risk youth aged from 6-24 and the elderly
Period August 2023 to May 2024
Funded by LCH Charitable Foundation
Organised by HKFYG Youth Crime Prevention Centre
More details ycpc.hkfyg.org.hk
Enquiries Suki Wu 2487 6151
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HKFYG joined Global Social Prescribing Alliance (GSPA)
Rationale a global health network to localise the new healthcare model "Social Prescribing" in the Hong Kong community
Providing non-pharmacological support to young people who suffer from mental health issues, obesity or skin disorders through personalised healthcare programmes such as social and sports activities
More details click here
Enquiries Andy Chan 3755 7289
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HKFYG Run for Wellness is Back!
Aims to encourage the public to adopt a healthy lifestyle by running
Date 15 October 2023
Time 7am to 1pm
Venue West Kowloon Cultural District
Category 2km (Parent-child) /
5km (Individual) / 10km (Team for 4)
Fee $300 (2km)/ $150 (5km)/
$600 (10km)
Register before 20 August 2023
More details and registration
click here
Enquiries Heidi Chan 3611 6673
Go Green We Care: Download "Drops of Fun" App
Register with the referral code "DOFHKFYG"
Exclusive welcome offer
Aluminum Bottle
Redemption locations HKFYG Youth S.P.O.Ts; HKFYG Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp; HKFYG Leadership Institute
Deadline 31 August 2023
Co-organised by Watsons Water and HKFYG Sustainability Unit
More details click here
Enquiries Sally Lo 3755 7110
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Working Towards Sustainable Consumption: Youth I.D.E.A.S. think tank latest report No. 73
Major Findings
● The majority of surveyed respondents acknowledged the value of environmental conservation and recognised the importance of low-carbon and sustainable living, but were reluctant to bear the additional costs for environmental protection
● Sustainable consumption behaviors such as reducing meat consumption and avoiding single-use purchases were less popular
● Factors hindering the adoption of sustainable consumption practices included high costs, inconvenience, peer and social pressure, and a lack of sufficient information
● A significant number of interviewed youths perceived the Government’s determination to address climate change as insufficient
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Major Recommendations
● Develop comprehensive sustainable consumption strategies and utilise diverse policy tools to drive behavioural change
● Reshape public education and communication strategy to effectively disseminate the message of low-carbon living
● Develop a thorough carbon labelling system to popularise carbon information for products and food, while encouraging producer responsibility
● Promote youth leadership and engagement in climate action
Online survey period between May to July 2023
Respondents 903 young people aged 15-34
A seven-day lifestyle experiment and in-depth interviews with 8 youths who align with the concept of environmental protection and sustainability
Full results and recommendations in Chinese click here
Enquiries Chan Shui-ching 3755 7040
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