HKFYG Youth Matters

All of us at HKFYG wish you and your family
a very Happy Christmas

This month the Federation is launching a new English quarterly called Youth Hong Kong. Packed with insight, information, feedback and interviews, it aims the spotlight on the young people in our city and compares them with youth overseas. It discovers their goals and their joys. It probes their passions and their problems. Whether you're an educator or a policy maker, a parent or a businessman, you already know how much youth matters. Now Youth Hong Kong tells you why.

Read online at youthhongkong.hkfyg.org. Sign up for your own copy now.

Send an email to youthhongkong@hkfyg.org.hk.
Call Elaine, 3755 7104 or Brian, 3755 7005, with your comments.

We hope that 2009 will be a good year for all Youth Matters readers and thank you for your continued support and feedback

What's new

HKFYG Tsui Lam Youth SPOT launches Image 21 youth social enterprise studio
This multimedia studio offers very reasonable photographic and

video-shooting services to customers. It is the third youth social enterprise set up by HKFYG, following Cafe 21 and Project Reebook and is staffed by five young people led by business manager Cindy.
Tel Cindy, 3499 1481 for details.

VNET Promotion Videos at Far East Building
HKFYG's youth volunteer network (VNET) has produced a series of promotional videos which carry messages from Mr John CC Chan, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club and Dr Rosanna Wong, HKFYG Executive Director. 70 experienced and outstanding volunteers were also invited to send messages calling for community support for those in need. The videos will be broadcast on the outdoor LED TV wall at the Far East Building in Mongkok from December 2008 till mid January as well as on the u21.hk website and the VNET web page, yvn.hkfyg.org.hk

Thank you partners

Tin Shui Wai teens see Cape No 7 courtesy of Caring for Children Foundation & Lighten Distribution Co

100 teenagers in Tin Shui Wai were treated to a free showing of the movie Cape No 7 at a charity screening on Saturday 13 December sponsored by The Caring for Children Foundation with tickets distributed by the Lighten Distribution Co.

Yuet Foon Wui (越寬薈) gives underprivileged youngsters reason to celebrate Christmas
50 young people aged 9-14 from Kwai Fong Youth SPOT will go to Music Farm, in Kam Tin on 20 December for a barbecue and adventure games in a natural environment. They will then go to Commercial Press (HK) at New Town Plaza to buy books. All the transport, camp fees, gifts and books will be supplied free of charge with a generous donation from Yuet Foon Wui (越寬薈).
Contact Bonnie, 3755 7101 for more information.

Northwest Airlines and Elegant Watch & Jewellery Co Ltd donate major raffle prizes
Two lucky winners in our Grand Raffle will get a pair of return airline tickets courtesy of Northwest Airlines. One couple will go to North America and the other will go to Japan. Our sincere thanks also go to the Elegant Watch & Jewellery Co Ltd for their generous donation of two handsome Joshua & Sons triple time-zone men's watches.
Watch this space for more details of the prizes in store for the charity raffle in February 2009 and contact Bonnie, tel 3755 7101 to make your own special contribution to this annual charity bonanza.

Food for Friends with NWS Holdings Charities Foundation
From November this year till the end of December 2009, 150 families who lack adequate food because of gambling problems will be entitled to support because of funding from the NWS Holdings Charities Foundation. HK$30,000 has been donated for the programme which is being organized by the HKFYG Gambling Counselling Centre and backed by energetic manpower from the company. Contact Luk, tel 2464 8877, for further details and visit http://www.u21.hk/u21_2006/promotion/food_project/index.html

New membership benefits for u21 youthnet members
The Conduct Chinese Medicine Clinic is offering u21 youthnet members discounts on medical fees and services at their clinic from now until the end of December 2009. Call 3590 6681 or visit http://conduct.com.hk. http://www.u21.org.hk/
youthnet/premium/ccmc/ccmc.html for details. Contact Marian, tel 3755 7072 for information on membership offers in general.

HKFYG Youth Poll 181: Christmas for young lovers

In the run-up to Christmas, we asked young people how they felt about dating. 18% said if they were in love they couldn't imagine a day passing without seeing their partner and over 70% said that going out on a date over Christmas rated 5 or more on a scale of 0-10. 12.5% said what they wanted most of all was to spend Christmas with their partner. Almost 44% preferred to be with their families and nearly 35% preferred being with their friends over the holidays.

About 10% said relationships prevent loneliness and the same number find it hard to carry on after a break-up. Nearly 10% said they would do what their partner asked, even if it was unreasonable, and the same number said they would go on a one-night stand if they had no regular partner. About 9% said they would give a lot of time to relationships even if it affected their academic or work performance. Call Sharon, tel 3755 7039, for more details.

The poll which was conducted 5-15 December with 338 young people aged 12-29. For the full Chinese press release visit http://www.hkfyg.org.hk/yrc/chinese/yr-p181c.html