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Sharing Care and Love for Chinese New Year
Last Saturday, 27 January, almost 900 enthusiastic young volunteers welcomed over 3,000 people - young and old - across the 18 districts of Hong Kong at the Federation's annual flagship event, "The NEIGHBOURHOOD First Reunion Lunch", ushering in the celebrations and best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous Chinese New Year.
The main event area was held in Tseung Kwan O, where a "Lucky Wall" was set up to showcase the blessing of many young volunteers through their handmade 3,880 wooden tangerines hanging on wall, symbolising "Good Luck". Serving "poon choi" at the Reunion Lunch, the young volunteers served the needy, elderly and grass-root families, spreading care and love for a fresh start to the Year of the Dragon. Young volunteers also assisted in handling food waste and recycling, contributing to the goal of resource sustainability.
Since 2012, "The NEIGHBOURHOOD First" Community Project, initiated by young people, has gathered over 3,000 volunteers aged 14 to 35 who have formed 100 "Neighbourhood Teams" across the territory. They demonstrate their social commitment through using innovative approaches, like organising camping trips and forming bands for the elderly, using VR technology to recreate their past memories, and encouraging Special Educational Needs (SEN) students to participate in art activities.
Anson Wong, who has been volunteering in the Federation for 8 years, recently stepped down as the Chairperson of the "The NEIGHBOURHOOD First Youth Roundtable". She recalled the most memorable experience of organising volunteer team-building training. "I really believe that this process helped my personal growth and made me a better volunteer leader. Because of 'The NEIGHBOURHOOD First', I have transformed myself from an introvert to an optimistic and proactive person".
We thank all donors and partners for joining the Federation to provide a platform for youth to learn about servant leadership. Please continue to support us and help them grow through services and promote positivity in our community.
More details bit.ly/3vXpjeY
Enquiries Monica Mok 3755 7076
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Write Up! Flash Story Competition
Aims to encourage young people to unlock their innovative potential through reading and creative writing through micro-stories, a unique storytelling format that promotes diverse creative expressions
Activity includes micro-story writing competition, writing three to five sentences in both Chinese and English about various aspects of life, including clothing, food, housing, transportation and leisure activities in Hong Kong
Categories
● Primary School
● Junior Secondary School
(S.1 - S.3)
● Senior Secondary School
(S.4 - S.6)
● Open Division
Prizes include champion, first and second runners-up, and 10 honorable mentions for each category. Winners will receive book vouchers and "HohoReading" gift packs
Application deadline 29 February 2024
Funded by The Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR)
Organised by HKFYG Professional Publications Unit
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Enquiries Bryan Tsui 3755 7109
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Youth Exchange Opportunities are here for You
Aims to organise in-depth exchange projects for local youth to widen their exposure and horizons
Activities
International Youth Exchange 2024-25 to One Belt One Road- Central Asia
Destination Almaty, Kazakhstan
Tour theme to understand the economic and social development of Kazakhstan and discover its beautiful natural landscape
Date 11 to 18 April 2024
Quota 30
Youth Exchange in the Mainland 2024-25 to Wudang Mountains
Destination Wudang Mountains, Hubei
Tour theme to explore Chinese Taoist culture and learn about martial arts
Date 28 March to 6 April 2024
Quota 36
Application deadline 2 February 2024
Funded by The Youth Development Commission
Organised by HKFYG Youth Exchange Unit
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Enquiries YY Wong 3586 8448
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HKFYG Research Findings on Media and Artificial Intelligence Literacy
Key findings
● Around 60% of respondents believed they have fact-checking skills and the ability to discern the authenticity of information
● Nearly 20% of respondents believed that more stimulating news headlines and information with higher click rates are more reliable
● Respondents expressed worries about risks associated with face-changing apps and online privacy, with 31% disagreed that using such apps carry no risks
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● Over 45% of respondents agreed cyberbullying is prevalent on social media
● Students worried that AI will replace humans in certain occupations (60.1%) and be used for content censorship and privacy infringement (55.4%)
Major recommendations
● To strengthen the promotion of media literacy education
● To provide additional support and training for teachers to enhance awareness of online security
Research period 2021 to 2023
Respondents 1,638 students from Form 1 to Form 3 (onsite survey); 11 secondary school teachers and 55 students from Form 1 to Form 2 (focus group interview)
Survey conducted by HKFYG Wellness PLUS
Full results and recommendations in Chinese click here
Enquiries Andy Chan 3755 7100
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