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Shaping the Future of Youth Engagement
How can organisations and individuals respond most effectively to the changing scenarios of today’s world? The answer lies in being digitally literate, competent and able.
To ensure that young people and us, in the Federation who serve them, remain up-to-speed with all the latest developments, we are organising the Digital Youth Festival from May 16 to 18 at HKFYG Media 21. This three-day event will showcase innovative elements, including artificial intelligence, art technology, and virtual reality.
The theme of the Festival will be “Embrace the Future through Digital Transformation”. One of the key highlights will be the demonstration of technology's application in youth services, showcasing the integration of virtual platforms and offline services across various services. Participants can anticipate thematic panel discussions led by industry leaders, engaging creative workshops, and interactive experiences, including Google Workspace sessions, AI Music Video production, Dubbing Experiences, Motorsports Simulators, Escape Room Challenges, and more.
Additionally, the Festival adopts a youth-centric approach, inspiring creativity and nurturing future leaders. Trained youth will serve as "Digital Youth Ambassadors", assisting guests and participants in navigating interactive spaces and promoting the innovative use of digital tools.
Be part of these impactful events and explore how technology is transforming youth services and enhancing community engagement!
More details https://m21.hk/digitalyouthfest/
Enquiries Kaylie Wong 3979 0000
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Congratulations to the Winners of The Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition 2025!
Aims at promoting the interest of youth in science and technology, developing their creativity and scientific mindset with their novel inventions and investigations
Activities competition on scientific inventions and investigation findings and an exhibition on the award-winning projects
Theme Rare Diseases
Champions
● Junior Division (Invention): Kings College
● Junior Division (Investigation): Heep Yunn School
● Senior Division (Invention): Carmel Pak U Secondary School
● Senior Division (Investigation): Kowloon True Light School
Co-organised by Education Bureau, Hong Kong Science Museum and HKFYG Centre for Creative Science and Technology
Supported by Innovation and Technology Commission, The Hong Kong Young Academy of Science, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, Hong Kong Design Institute and Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Lee Wai Lee)
More details https://bit.ly/4keSKg9
Enquiries Ken Li 2561 6149
Kick-off Your Dream: MegaBox x HKFYG Youth Entrepreneurship Journey
Aims at supporting youth to step beyond traditional employment frameworks and explore diverse opportunities
Activities include training courses, business pitching and a chance to operate pop-up store or shop in MegaBox
Target young entrepreneurs and slashers aged between 18 and 35
Application deadline 9 June 2025
Co-organised by Megabox and HKFYG Social Innovation and Youth Business Unit
Supported by Hong Kong Housing Authority
More details https://bit.ly/4mgNuKW
Enquiries May Lee 3956 8001
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Youth LegCo - Policy Training Certificate Programmes
Aims at allowing students gaining an understanding of the operational mechanisms of the legislative system, acquiring knowledge about the constitutional foundation and development of Hong Kong, and familiarising themselves with the principles and practices of the Basic Law
Activities include workshops on design thinking, parliamentary discussion and mock debates
Sessions 20/7, 27/7, 3/8 and 10/8
Eligibility students who are promoting to S4-S6 (Grade 10 - Grade 12)
Fees
● $650 per person (Group registration)
● $700 per person (Early bird discount until 30 June 2025)
● $750 per person (Regular price)
Organised by HKFYG Leadership Institute
Registration deadline 7 July 2025
More details https://bit.ly/4jQB4rk
Enquiries Jacky Yeung 2169 0255
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HKFYG Survey Results on Secondary School Students’ Mental Health
Key findings
● 63.5% of the respondents felt “down, depressed or hopeless” in the two weeks prior to assessment
● 28.4% of the respondents had thoughts of suicide or self-harm in the said period
● 31.5% of the respondents has scored 10 or higher out of 27 in the Questionnaire had experienced mild to serious emotional distress
Major Recommendations
● It is recommended that the authorities should step up group counselling and therapy services for students
● It is recommended that resources need to be strengthened to help the schools to better access and utilise professional support available in the community
The HKFYG Services
The HKFYG Wellness Complex is adopting a multi-disciplinary approach, where social workers and educational psychologists work together to ensure that students receive timely intervention despite the current healthcare challenges, continuing our endeavour to better support students struggling emotionally
Learn more about the survey https://bit.ly/4kouatz
Survey period November 2023 and April 2025
Respondents 4,600 secondary students from 15 secondary schools
Enquiries Fanny Ng 3844 5140
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