Young entrepreneurs can celebrate with HKFYG Economic downturn inevitably means problems for youth employment. Young start-ups often founder at times like these. HKFYG's Youth Business Hong Kong (YBHK) was set up to help them. It provides interest-free loans, advice from mentors and a back-up network. This month we celebrate with over 50 businesses, including cafes, boutiques and recycling services, dance studios, IT companies and designers that have been set up by the 85 youngsters taking part. To survive and prosper, YBHK needs further funding and mentors who offer invaluable advice. Can you help? Whatever sponsorship you can give will be most warmly received. Please contact Louisa, tel 3113 7999, to talk it over. There is something for everyone to gain from. See What's New for details of our partners and the celebrations. What's new Fun and Games for Children at the Airport This volunteer project with the Hong Kong Airport Authority is designed to give a warm welcome to tourists at the airport by providing fun for children with handicrafts and souvenirs in the departure hall. The project began in the summer and continues every weekend from October to December as well as during Christmas Holidays. More details at www.yvn.hkfyg.org.hk or contact Idy, tel 2169 0032, for further information. Youth Business Hong Kong's Third Anniversary YBHK, the Federation's support programme for young business start-ups, will celebrate its 3rd birthday on 11 October 2008 at the HKFYG Building from 2.30-4.30pm with a showcase of entrepreneurial activity. Partners and mentors we wish to thank include the Trade and Industry Department, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, the Center for Entrepreneurship at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, McKinsey & Co, Inc (Hong Kong), DLA Piper, KPMG, ACCA, Dragon Junior Chamber, 30S Group, Monte Jade Science and Technology Association of Hong Kong and the Rotary Club of New Territories. Undersecretary for Commerce & Development, Mr Gregory So Kam-leung, JP and Mr Lawrence Fung Siu-por, Chairman of Hong Kong Economic Times Hldgs Ltd, will kindly officiate at the ceremony. IMAGE 21 social enterprise at Tsui Lam Youth SPOT This new social enterprise is subvented by the Home Affairs Department as part of Enhancing Self-Reliance Through District Partnership. Young people with few educational attainments in Sai Kung and Tseung Kwan O Districts can join the IMAGE 21 production team and be trained professionally in photo, video and advertising production. They can use outdoor and indoor shooting equipment, produce 2D/3D animations and do post-production and editing work. The social enterprise targets customers who need multimedia services at competitive prices. Andrew, tel 2702 2202, can supply all the details. Thank you partners Dancing Competition Finals with lead sponsor You.C1000 Many thanks to You.C1000 and prize sponsors Lids, Reebok and Ecko for their support at last Saturday's finals. Hotcha and Crewplayerz were among the guest performers, wearing cool mesh lorry caps. These trendy caps were also awarded as prizes and you can make a donation to HKFYG by buying them at one of the I Love HEA outlets. Click here to find out where you can find these shops. You'll find a full list of all our partners and the winning times in the same click. Contact Michelle Ho for more details tel 2395 5753. Building Asia Brick by Brick with LEGO at Sino Group's City Plaza This fascinating new HKFYG educational project involves learning about urban design through playing with LEGO bricks. It is co-organized with the Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design, supported by HKU's Faculty of Architecture and sponsored jointly by LEGO, Sino Group and Pacific Coffee Co. The project was initiated last year by a non-profit organization, People's Architecture and Art Asia Pacific magazine. In Hong Kong, 240 pupils from 12 primary schools will take part at the launch on Saturday 11 October. Phone Brenda, 3755 7108, for more details. Project Shine with Beat Drugs Fund A grant was made to HKFYG of over $870,000 by the Beat Drugs Fund to help us launch this 2-year community project on 1 September. It will combat youth drug abuse in Tsuen Wan, Kwai Chung and Tsing Yi Districts. The aim is to provide anti-drug programmes for 2,000 high-risk youth and training for district council members, teachers, parents and social workers to establish an anti-drug community network. Details from Leo Man, tel 2487 6151. IDT staff help at Reebok Step One Golf Day This second event in the Step One project for girls at risk was on 20 September at the Tuen Mun Golf Centre. Over 30 girls took part with volunteer golf coaches from IDT (Integrated Display Technology). Two past winners of the Oregon Scientific Youth Sports Training Scholarship also coached the girls in the morning. A great time was had by all, including the corporate volunteers from IDT and Reebok, with lunch followed by training in Thai boxing. Call Edward, tel 9213 0646, for more details. Free concert tickets from JP Morgan Chase Bank 18 free tickets for the Autumn Classics concert with Vocal Enthusiasts on 2 October 2008 have been donated by JP Morgan Chase Bank for youngsters at Tin Shui Wai Youth SPOTs. Call Bonnie, 3755 7101, for details. CLC course info courtesy of Sino Property Services Sino Property Services have graciously agreed to allow the HKFYG Continuous Learning Centre to place their prospectus in Sino Property's buildings. If you can help us promote programmes too, please contact Sophia, tel 3755 7024.