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Tormented by problems: how counselling helps |
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| Disturbing news of young suicide or death, sometimes caused by debilitating anorexia or by chronic unhappiness and depression, |
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regularly appears in Hong Kong headlines. Surveys* have confirmed that as many as 20% of our students have considered killing themselves and that over a third of young people in Hong Kong are unhappy. Over 10% say they would resort to self-mutilation. Everyone is concerned but what can be done?
Youngsters face problems that often seem insurmountable. They need sympathetic advice, consolation and firm guidance. Family members and friends are often the first people they turn to but a professional counsellor with an objective perspective can give vital help. Online, in schools, on the phone and face to face, Federation staff provide this service. Get full details from the Youth Counselling Centre, email yc@hkfyg.org.hk, tel 2788 3433.
Your voice, your donation, in support of this work could save a young life. Call Bonnie, 3755 7100, to talk about it.
*University of Hong Kong, Centre for Suicide Research & Prevention, September 2008
Hong Kong Jaycettes Junior Chamber & Caritas Integrated Family Service, June 2008 |
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Leaders to Leaders lecture series supported by Hang Seng Bank
Hang Seng Bank Ltd has kindly agreed to full title
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sponsorship of the Leaders to Leaders Lecture Series 2009. The series, organized by HKFYG's Leadership 21 and The University of Hong Kong, runs from March to September with the Grand Opening on 19 March. The theme is the 60th National Anniversary. Youth leaders at the lectures will benefit from the professional knowledge and insight of the distinguished speakers who are all members of the community working in a wide variety of fields.
Contact Rita, tel 2169 0255, for more details.
Foodmagic: ready-to-cook fresh food
for working families
| This new HKFYG youth social enterprise opened for business last month in partnership with MSL Nutritional Diet Center. The initiative is designed to encourage families to eat healthily together and it has funding from the Home Affairs Department Enhancing |
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Self-Reliance Through District Partnership Programme. Mouth-watering fresh ingredients, ready washed, prepared, seasoned and packed with cooking instructions, can be ordered daily from Tsuen Wan and Tsuen King SPOTs. Menus change every month and there's something for everyone, including the vegetarian and the diabetic.
Order direct from Foodmagic in Tsuen Wan, tel 2156 9032, fax 2156 9039, or call Coral, tel 3113 7999 for more details.
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Dell technology to improve English language skills at primary school
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Dell has donated over US$40,000 for hardware to set up a Dell Learning Centre at the HKFYG Lee Shau Kee Primary School. Improved English language competence is the primary focus of this initiative. IT classes will also be organized for parents. The centre will open on Thursday 15 Jan 2009 with Mr Gordon Leung JP, Deputy Commissioner, Innovation and Technology Commission, Mr Lai Tung-chai, Chief School Development Officer (Yuen Long), Education Bureau, Mr Alex Yung, Vice President of Dell Greater China and Dr Rosanna Wong, Executive Director, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups as officiating guests. Contact Iris, tel 3755 7107 for more information.
Fortress donates Christmas trees for charity drive at Langham Place
The Federation's Christmas charity event was a great success with over HK$100,000 raised for low-income families. Sincere thanks go to all partners and donors, notably Fortress for donating Christmas trees, Langham Place as venue sponsor, and all the generous shoppers who supported the charity drive. Thanks also go to the many enthusiastic volunteers for their help.
Sony Ericsson, Regal Airport Hotel and Dragonair donate for Grand Charity Raffle
One lucky winner of our Grand Raffle in March will get two economy class return airline tickets to Shanghai, courtesy of Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Ltd. Three others will become proud owners of high-tech Sony Ericsson items including a Walkman Mobile, a Cybershot C702 and an S500 mobile phone. Sincere thanks also go to the Regal Airport Hotel for offering a night out for two, with breakfast, as another special prize. Contact Bonnie, tel 3755 7101 to find out more. Check the next issue of Youth Matters for details of more prizes.
Netvigator renews membership benefits
for u21 members
u21 youthnet members can enjoy further discounts on netvigator's 18-month wireless service package from now till the end of February. A limited number of free 8GB micro SD memory cards are also available to subscribers on a first come first serve basis. Call Edmond, tel 9502 3123 or Mavis, tel 6388 6322 for more details, or visit http://www.u21.org.hk/
youthnet/premium/pccw/pccw4.html. Call Marian, tel 3755 7072 with general enquiries about membership offers.
Thank you to Caring Companies and
Caring Organizations
109 Caring Companies and ten Caring Organizations nominated by the Federation will be invited to a Recognition Ceremony on 10 February at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre in Wanchai. Click here to see the names of our nominees. We would like to say a big thank you to them all.
MV Sports donates multigame tables
Three multigame tables, three snooker tables and a pool table have been kindly donated by MV Sports for use at Federation Youth SPOTs and the HKFYG Lee Shau Kee College. The clever design of the versatile multigame tables makes them a special attraction wherever space is at a premium. They incorporate table football, glide hockey, pool and table tennis. Contact Ada, tel 3755 7101 for information. |
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